You were your own man and found a life worth living. A blessing most do not have the courage to do. You are an inspiration to us all. Plus a quite and kind person. We are all better for having known you.
What an amazingr man who made an enormous difference to his community in so many ways. I remember John as being independent and self-reliant and knew that he had setteled in Alaska. Here is poem, which I was ortunate to find and read last month at the memorial service for my younger brother passed away in late June He was also a lifelong fisherman..I think it is also very appropriate for John. Poem is called "Gone Fishin" by Delmar Pepper
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Connie Koblenzer (Ratti)
You were your own man and found a life worth living. A blessing most do not have the courage to do. You are an inspiration to us all. Plus a quite and kind person. We are all better for having known you.Phil Hopkins
What an amazingr man who made an enormous difference to his community in so many ways. I remember John as being independent and self-reliant and knew that he had setteled in Alaska. Here is poem, which I was ortunate to find and read last month at the memorial service for my younger brother passed away in late June He was also a lifelong fisherman..I think it is also very appropriate for John. Poem is called "Gone Fishin" by Delmar Pepper
I've finished life's chores assigned to me,
So put me on a boat headed out to sea.
Please send along my fishing pole
For I've been invited to the fishin' hole.
Where every day is a day to fish,
To fill your heart with every wish.
Don't worry, or feel sad for me,
I'm fishin' with the Master of the sea.
We will miss each other for awhile,
But you will come and bring your smile.
That won't be long you will see,
Till we're together you and me.
To all of those that think of me,
Be happy as I go out to sea.
If others wonder why I'm missin'
Just tell 'em I've gone fishin'.