Sad News about johna
Feb 5, 2001 | 9:29 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Winnipeg Canada, Cambridge England. CP - EP (R.I.P.) formerly AC-SE now lower than the lowest low.
Posts: 828
Like so many of us, I never met Johna, yet through his posts I felt that I new him well, he was a friend who I never spoke with, never e-mailed, never had any direct communication with, but to me a friend none the less.
This is the way I feel about so many on this board, people who I respect and admire and will most probably never meet.
My Thoughts will be with Johna, his family and many friends.
Stewart.
This is the way I feel about so many on this board, people who I respect and admire and will most probably never meet.
My Thoughts will be with Johna, his family and many friends.
Stewart.
Feb 5, 2001 | 9:40 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Miami Beach, FL
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, BA Gold
Posts: 878
I had the pleasure of sharing dinner with johna and dgolds last year in San Francisco. John was a delight as he told many road-warrior stories with great humor. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and wish the best for his family and friends.
Feb 5, 2001 | 10:12 am
#33
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Massachusetts, USA; AA 2.996MM & Plat Pro, DL 1MM, GM & Flying Colonel
Posts: 25,037
I too am sorry never to have met John in person, though we corresponded by e-mail at the time of the oneWorld Continents promo last summer. He sent me a Singapore trip report and had may useful suggestions for minimizing the cost of my travel. We had discussed getting together for a drink on one of my trips to San Francisco, but it never happened ...
My condolences to John's family and friends. He will be missed by many.
My condolences to John's family and friends. He will be missed by many.
Feb 5, 2001 | 10:30 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 1999
Posts: 3,709
I was fortunate enough to host John at our house one evening as he was visiting Williams College (I believe it is Williams- apologizes if I am mistaken).
A truly class individual, and I will miss him very much.
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"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."
A truly class individual, and I will miss him very much.
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"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."
Feb 5, 2001 | 10:34 am
#35
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 1999
Location: PVD
Posts: 1,560
This is such a shock. I've enjoyed johna's posts over the years and have heard wonderful things about him from those who have met him. I was really looking forward to the opportunity to meet for the first time in YVR in May. Instead, perhaps we can plan a toast to his true frequent flyer spirit.
Feb 5, 2001 | 10:51 am
#36
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Pasadena, CA. USA
Posts: 1,438
I have seen John only through his picture and heard John only through his posts yet I do feel that I have physically met him and consider him a friend. My thoughts are with him and with his friends and families.
Feb 5, 2001 | 12:07 pm
#38
Original Member, Moderator: Hotel Deals and MilesBuzz
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 14,291
My sincerest feelings of sadness for his family and friends. I will miss his contributions to our little online community.
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Feb 5, 2001 | 2:46 pm
#41
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 675
A clear joy in becoming a member of a community like this is that we get to meet so many wonderful and different people we may never have had the opportunity otherwise. When one of us leaves, the community becomes smaller and we all feel it. Although I never had the fortune of meeting johna, I know the boards won't be the same without his presence. Good, believe it or not, can be said of this misfortune. We can appreciate those of us that we do have as friends while we have them, and that is a lesson that johna can teach all of us, even in his absence.
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The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.
- St. Augustine of Hippo
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The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.
- St. Augustine of Hippo
Feb 5, 2001 | 3:53 pm
#43
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Allentown, PA USA
Programs: Northwest-millionair; Marriott, lifetime gold
Posts: 578
Johna was one whom I came to know and respect only through Flyertalk. I want to add my own condolences to his family and his many friends, and to my fellow flyertalkers, who will miss him.
Feb 5, 2001 | 4:49 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: SNA, LAX
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Plat, Hertz P Circle
Posts: 1,628
I'm deeply saddened and shocked by this news. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. I feel less of a man for never having the opportunity to meet a person with such true class.
Its great to see the FT community coming together like a real family in times like this...
Its great to see the FT community coming together like a real family in times like this...