My sweet baby passed away today. I cannot tell you the hurt I feel.
Pulling my wagon alone now....
PCQ
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
John
My sweet baby passed away today. I cannot tell you the hurt I feel.
Pulling my wagon alone now....
PCQ
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I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Sugg Honeycutt
I'll say it again...
Aunt Pat,
There are no words to express how deeply my heart hurts for you and the girls right now. Wishing I could be there to put my arms around you all. I pray for peace and comfort to surround you as move through the coming days...John was an inspiration to us all. Take care of yourself, you are so loved.
Stephanie
I just don't know what to say!! YOu and the girls are so much in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry. I will see you soon!
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry. John was such a special individual, a wonderful person. Always had a smile for everyone!
My heart aches for you and Lauren and Meredith.
love and prayers,
Sara
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I came to know John through working in the pig industry. John was a person who loved life and had a contagious spirit to those around him. I pray God's love and comfort to sustain you and your family in the coming days.
John Salmon
Pat and Family
I'm loss for words, John was such a special person in everyone's life. He was an amazing friend and co-working, he will be missed by all. Much love to you and the family during this difficult time. We will see ya soon. love Pat
I never meet John in person but through the smoking cessation board when he quit smoking. He was a great imspiraation to all of us and I loved reading all his post and all the lovely things he told us about "His Bride". There are no words of comfort for you or you daughters at this time just know I am thinking of all you and will remember the good times we had on the forum.
Pat,
I am so very sorry for your loss. John was such an inspiration to so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. I am just at a loss for words.
Kimmie
Oh, Patsy....
Love,
Lindsay from Old Church
I am so so sorry for your loss :( Heart is breaking for you my Love, I remember checking out your blog in the early days of my quit ... Your forumily sends our deepest sympathy, God bless, xoxo, Catherine
To John's love of his life, His Bride! I am truly sorry for this huge loss. He inspired so many people on the forum words can not do justice to this man. How many lives he saved know one could ever count. I know our Lord has special plans for this special man. One day may the two of you be reunited in his kingdom, until then you must find the strength to continue on with the work that remains undone. Prayers are with you and your family, Fondly,Sherrie
Pat,
Collyn and I are so sad to hear this terrible news. We are thinking of you and your daughters and wish there was something that could be done for you. I'm sure the pain is tremendous.
If there is ever anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Thinking of you and praying for you!
Susan Beaman
I am so sorry for your loss. I never met John in person, but he was a huge part of my smoking cessation. Always supportive and could make me smile no matter what. Heaven has truly gained a very special angel. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
As I work today my every thought is filled with You, JQ, Lauren, Meredith, Jake, us all. You are all so much of who I am and a part of that is gone now. I just have so much love for you all. And I want you to know I will pull that wagon any time you need me too. You are never alone. God's got you always and forever.
With all the love I have,
Laura Neal
We are so sorry for your loss. John was an exceptional person with a great smile... Never saw him without one. Just remember, you will NOT be pulling that wagon alone. All your friends and family will help you pull it and John will be helping too. Just remember all the good times. Memories are forever. We love you. Thoughts and prayers to you and the girls.
Love, Jean & Wayne
Patsy - Kim told my daughter to let me know about your husband. I am so very sorry. I lost my husband as well, and words cannot express the hole that can't ever be filled. The other loves of your life will make it bearable. God bless and comfort you and yours.
Ellen Barbour Boyd
I am so very sorry for your loss. John was a special man who touched a lot of lives all over the world through his participation on the About.com Smoking Cessation forum. Not only did he overcome nicotine addiction himself, he helped so many others do the same. He will be missed and remembered by all of us. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Terry Martin
Guide to About.com Smoking Cessation
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. John will be missed by many on the About.com Smoking Cessation Forum. He was an inspiration to many, and I hope you and your family will find some comfort in knowing that he was a positive influence in a community where lives are being saved.
You and your family are in my prayers, and may John rest in gentle peace.
Hugs,
Mic
I am so very sorry for your loss. John was such a wonderful soul. And he loved you with his entire being. His "Bride". Please know that he was cared about and loved in the forum and will be greatly missed. He helped save so many people's lives by just being him and being there for others as they struggled. I am so blessed to have known John and I look forward to the day we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace be with you.
Tonya
A fond memory of John:
I was asked if I could locate a Mobile Barbecue Pit--- in Pittsburgh--- on short notice, for Laurens Dad. You see, Lauren was graduating from CMU and John wanted to barbecue! She Lived on "POLISH HILL", Nothing like Snow Hill-- as it was on a real HILL! (Like what Hillbillies call a hill). With a call to the local Gas Company (Jake's lifelong baseball Coach) we had 2 of them, pulled by trucks, on the way! They were set up on the street (no getting them in the back yard!), with a few bricks supporting the down hill legs. John did what John does! I can’t remember, ever, seeing so much aluminum foil used in cooking! Other "Tar Heals" were at work inside and just rendered some wonderful Southern Cooking! As for me, Jake's Dad, I brought some Beer. Everyone was just thrilled with the feast and party. After words, I tried to get some credit from John for acquiring the 2 giant grills but he just looked at them and said, "The food wasn’t bad--- being barbecued on "Grills", You live up here in Pittsburgh all your Life?
You do not have to pull that wagon by yourself. You have a whole community to help you. So many friends and loved ones here for you.
Patsy,
I wanted you to know how saddened I am to learn of John's passing. I have so many fond memories of him coming in the door at work with that famous grin and "Hey, Judy!". I know you are hurting and will miss him so but I hope you can find some comfort in the wonderful memories you and he made. Take care of yourself.
Love,
Judy Owens
Dear PCQ,
I new brother John from the Smoking Cessation Web site. I always looked forward to chatting with him and am shocked to learn of his passing. You see, I started smoking again and until 2 weeks ago I hadn't been back there. Ernie or John always held down the fort,, greeting newcomers and helping others. I will miss him. I read your blog before and I hope you are still feeling ok and doing well.
I will miss my Brother John.
Hugs...........Lulu
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