I too fall intothe latter category. I regret not being able to interact with John and a sincerely feel the loss personally and within the fine community we have here. Life, family, and friendships are oh so special. God bless you, John.
very sad day, we lost a forum member... rip
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I too fall intothe latter category. I regret not being able to interact with John and a sincerely feel the loss personally and within the fine community we have here. Life, family, and friendships are oh so special. God bless you, John.
I feel the loss of not having know him, and wish peace and comfort to all who are grieving his passing.
S592R
GT Owner
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Bony,
when you find out which charity please post it so that other donations can be given in addition to supporting the auction/raffle or whatever they decide.
I did not have contact with John but from the responses made here and the level of respect held ... well, its a testament to the man and the impact that he made in life.
RIP ... god bless and gods speed.
Steve
when you find out which charity please post it so that other donations can be given in addition to supporting the auction/raffle or whatever they decide.
I did not have contact with John but from the responses made here and the level of respect held ... well, its a testament to the man and the impact that he made in life.
RIP ... god bless and gods speed.
Steve
Thanks Steve. I was told his loved ones have been watching this thread, I pray it comforts them somehow.
Mary Jo is in contact with John's sister, we know he wanted to support epilepsy, but we need to drill down further. DBK suggested a donation.
What is sad, when we started our friendship he was trying to figure out how to get a GT licensed in Australia and where to buy one. He was feeling great, enjoying life.
In the last few months he had some major operations and we knew how
desperate the situation was. If you check his posts, they never reflected anything but his good humor!
Bony, as you suggest above, one would never have known that the chap was ill from his posts - he clearly faced his illness with tremendous bravery.
That is really terribly sad news to read this morning - he and I traded some silly (amusing) posts about red GT's only recently and he clearly had a great sense of fun and a zest for life.
How very sad for his many friends and family.
As often in this type of situation we all feel impotant somehow, desperate to help and wanting to reach out - but unable to.
I am not a religious person, but always make a toast (as I shall at a dinner in London tonight that I'm hosting) to 'absent friends'.
So I shall raise a glass to him this evening at the Cavalry & Guards Club, wearing my dinner jacket (so looking suitably smart and formal) and he shall be the 'absent friend' that we shall drink to.
I feel quite hollow and so sad for his family.......... RIP.
That is really terribly sad news to read this morning - he and I traded some silly (amusing) posts about red GT's only recently and he clearly had a great sense of fun and a zest for life.
How very sad for his many friends and family.
As often in this type of situation we all feel impotant somehow, desperate to help and wanting to reach out - but unable to.
I am not a religious person, but always make a toast (as I shall at a dinner in London tonight that I'm hosting) to 'absent friends'.
So I shall raise a glass to him this evening at the Cavalry & Guards Club, wearing my dinner jacket (so looking suitably smart and formal) and he shall be the 'absent friend' that we shall drink to.
I feel quite hollow and so sad for his family.......... RIP.
Red Rocket
GT Owner
Jasper always took the time to drop personal notes; most of them were quite funny! He had a great personality and obviously enjoyed life. I will miss him.
He told me once he was planning on moving to Montreal but his trip was delayed due to health issues - he never mentioned how serious it was to me though.
Rest in Peace John! You will be in our prayers.
BTW, if anyone here knows of a loved one struggling with cancer, they would do well to investigate the research of a San Diegan named "Dr. Royal Raymond Rife". He was a genius. He built the world's most powerful refractive microscope in the 1930's which allowed him to view living tissue at higher powers of magnification than even today's microscopes (because electron microscopes kill living tissue). I have a DVD published by AAA Production Inc. (1-888-486-4420) and it's well worth watching the 1 1/2 hours of it. There are people all over the world carrying on his work with miraculous results. This video requires an open mind however. I wish I knew about his work a few years ago before we lost my brother-in-law to cancer. Might have saved him.
He told me once he was planning on moving to Montreal but his trip was delayed due to health issues - he never mentioned how serious it was to me though.
Rest in Peace John! You will be in our prayers.
BTW, if anyone here knows of a loved one struggling with cancer, they would do well to investigate the research of a San Diegan named "Dr. Royal Raymond Rife". He was a genius. He built the world's most powerful refractive microscope in the 1930's which allowed him to view living tissue at higher powers of magnification than even today's microscopes (because electron microscopes kill living tissue). I have a DVD published by AAA Production Inc. (1-888-486-4420) and it's well worth watching the 1 1/2 hours of it. There are people all over the world carrying on his work with miraculous results. This video requires an open mind however. I wish I knew about his work a few years ago before we lost my brother-in-law to cancer. Might have saved him.
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timcantwell
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FB GT40
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John was laid to rest, his wishes for a private service were observed.
Please join me at the Barrett Jackson dinner and share a toast in his memory.
Please join me at the Barrett Jackson dinner and share a toast in his memory.
Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
Thanks Bony.
I will not be able to attend the B-J dinner, but will be there in "Spirit" to join in the toast.
Fred
dbtgt
One lucky SOB to own a GT
Sorry, I have been out of the loop:eek While I did not know Jasper I really enjoyed his posts. Wishing his family and friends comfort and peace through this difficult time of loss. Godspeed.
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Those of us attending Chip's dinner at B-J shared a toast and silent thoughts for dear John.
Sadly, I must report that John's beloved sister who was my contact, was in the final stages of breast cancer and passed away as well. She had two young kids that another sister is taking care of.
We are all blessed and hopefully grateful for the health and fellowship we share.
RIP Kris and Jaspar.
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Those of us attending Chip's dinner at B-J shared a toast and silent thoughts for dear John.
Sadly, I must report that John's beloved sister who was my contact, was in the final stages of breast cancer and passed away as well. She had two young kids that another sister is taking care of.
We are all blessed and hopefully grateful for the health and fellowship we share.
RIP Kris and Jaspar.
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Nicely put Daniel. Now in my second half century and with the knowledge I'm closer to the end than the beginning, life is more satisfying. Every day I get to spend with my goofy son Charley and my good friends produces great joy as we will all be joining Jasper soon enough. These are the good old days.
Chip
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
very sad, a family devastated.:frown The worst of news for any family.
Helps keep daily aggravations and frustrations in perspective.
Helps keep daily aggravations and frustrations in perspective.
'Still an awfully stiff price for someone to pay so that others might gain "perspective" though.:frown
That's dreadful news to hear of this family so devasted by illness. The poor children and the sadness that their mum will have felt leaving them.
Sorry for you too Bony. Pass on our sincere condolences.
"The stars are not wanted now, put out every one.
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun.
Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good. "
W.H. Auden.
Thanks Neil, that was beautiful
"The stars are not wanted now, put out every one.
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun.
Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good. "
W.H. Auden.
"The stars are not wanted now, put out every one.
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun.
Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good. "
W.H. Auden.
fjpikul
GT Owner
Bony, please extend my regrets, condolences and regards as well to the family if you have contact. Frank
OzGT
GT Owner
Very sad indeed, I've been away from the forum for a while and didn't see this till today. John corresponded with me for a while but never disclosed his illness with me. I was wondering why I hadn't heard from him in quite a while.