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John gave me wonderful support during my bout with Breast Cancer ~ and he loved this pic after my hair grew back in. Muuuuuuuuah to you John ~ Love, Pond ~
Pond ~ Mermaid
October 8, 2007
Hellooo ~ My sincerely loving thoughts to John's family and friends. I knew John from AOL and enjoyed chatting with him now and then. It is amazing how somebody can become one of your friends just from typing a few words and sharing meaningful conversations. He will be remembered fondly by me and many others from the Over Forty Chat room ~ Love, [email protected]
ToonTR21 (C.L.)
October 7, 2007
My condolences to the Ruth family.. Like some of you I never had the honor to meet John in person but I got to know of John through his post in the chat room and a few phone conversations I had with him on computer issues or auto mechanical issues…
Always seemed our phone conversations always got off track and we shared our lives with one another. He always made me feel at ease when talking to him on /off line..As you can tell by the numerous post from his chat room friends.. John was a well respected man by his AOL peers. The post made here by his chat room friends are few.. and I wish I had copied all the post made in John’s honor to send to his family…
John when I make my journey we’ll build that 10 second school bus just like in the video
John R.I.P. my brother…..this is not the end but the beginning of something new
Luz Rivera
October 1, 2007
Dear sweet John--we shared some precious time in grade school and a few years back when we ran into one another at the grocery store. How I wish, we had shared some precious time since then. Your photos brought back some warm memories that I will always treasure and hold dear of a time back when.
My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and loved ones and I leave you with this..."Pick a lucky star, be it near or far. Just pretend on the long nights...I can see it too and wish the same as you".
L.A. Rivera
Bellaire, H.S.
Class of 1978
Pershing Middle School
Class of 1975.
Dottie
October 1, 2007
I'm not much of a chatter, but I do put my two cents once in awhile, hahaha. I'm sending my condolences to John's family. God Bless you, and your family. John, you will be miss by the ones you have touched.
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Rosie
September 30, 2007
We will miss you John......
THE MEASURE OF A MAN
Not "How did he die?" But "How did he live?"
Not "What did he gain?" But "what did he give?"
Not "What was his station?" But "Had he a heart?"
and "How did he play his God-given part?"
Not "What was is shrine?" Nor "What was his creed?
But "Had he befriended those really in need?"
Not "What did the piece in the newspaper say?"
But "How many were sorry when he passed away?"
Was he ever ready with a word or good cheer,
to bring back a smile, to banish a tear?"
These are the units to measure the worth of a man
as a man, regardless of birth.
Tony
September 30, 2007
My prayers go out to John's family and friends. God bless you. You my friend will be truly missed.
Mike Dunn
September 30, 2007
My condolences to the Ruth family. Though I never met John, I thought of him as a brother and I felt I knew him well by chatting with him in the Over 40 Chatroom on AOL where we both spent a lot of our time. He made some great friends in the room and we all were very saddened by the news his death. The people in the room are like an extended family where we share the ups and downs of our lives with one another. A lot of his online freinds have left thier comments which prove that he will be missed. Goodbye my friend.
Bonnie
September 30, 2007
John will be missed by many of us who grew to know him and his kind ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melanie
September 29, 2007
There are times when one's presence just made others smile; John was one of those people for me. I know he cared deeply about his wife and children, and for them, understanding his loss must seem insurmountable. To his family, please know, John was truly one of the 'good guys'....as is evidenced by these many pages of memorials in his honor. John's loss will surely be grieved in these early days....and hopefully, in later days, our happy memories of him will be recalled. John, I thank you for always sending me the weather link and letting me live vicariously with all the rain you got. I will miss you, my rain-logged friend. I know you are in a better place, and looking down, smiling. Please, see our smiles back at you.
Charlene McGuire
September 29, 2007
Words seem so empty in these moments of sorrow.
I knew John on-line and always liked him, he was gentle,caring and sincere. I feel honored to have been able to share a little time with him. I shall miss him.
Pam Beucler
September 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Johnny's family. I will never forget him. From grade school on, he was always there.
Johnny will be deeply missed.
Maryanne
September 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of John. He was a very special person. He was a friend to everyone. May he rest in peace.
September 29, 2007
john was allways the first to say hi to me,,and made me feel welcome,,yep a positive one,,,and im sure would want us to be as such,, a good guy!!
Mary(RJ)
September 29, 2007
We will all miss John and his warm sense of humor and caring nature that he brought to our mornings. My love and prayers to his family
Mary G
September 29, 2007
John was always a very dear friend to me over the years. I signed on this morning and found out a dear friend was gone.. Kiki and the boys you have my prayers and love.. he will be missed deeply by every one that knew him.. We all loved him..He touched so many souls.. I can't believe he is gone..
Ashley
September 29, 2007
I was so saddened to hear of Johns passing,,,He was always a breath of fresh air, and handled himself as a gentleman and just a all around good man,,,,,He was and is, so so proud of his family and he loved you all very much,,,,,I never saw him speak a mean word to anyone, and we would all be better if we took those things he brought to our lives and applied them, as he did,,,,You are in my thoughts and prayers,,,,In times as of this,,I have always found comfort in the 23 Psalm,,,,God Bless You and keep you in HIS care always and especially in this devastating loss,,,,,
Lori Longoria
September 29, 2007
john, now you can see in my heart and know how much you are truly loved.we have 18 years and 3 children, good times and very hard times especially these last 2 yrs. through it all we had each other and thats all i ever needed. our kiddos jeffrey, kiki and mikey and i will forever love you with all our hearts. i pray that you now have peace with our Father in Heaven. YOU ARE my shining star in the sky and i miss u. YOUR WIFE Lori p.s. REMEMBER LIGHTBUGS
Colette
September 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to John's family. John talked of his love and concern for his children openly and often. His delight in them was obvious. He loved them dearly and I believe in his new place will watch over them closely, loving them endlessly.
May the Lord accept you in his loving arms, John. May the peace we all seek be yours.
Carol
September 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to John and his love ones..John had heart of gold.. I have known him severals years online,always joy to talk to.He could always make you laugh .His children meant the world to him. We will miss you John.God Bless you and your family.May God hold you close..
Pat Winters
September 29, 2007
We will all miss John
Peg
September 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy for John's family and friends. He was one of the friendliest man I met and I loved his sense of humor. He always kept me laughing. He had always spoken fondly his family. He really did love you all. He was such a well rounded man I felt fortunate that I was able to meet him online and always considered him a friend. He will be miss, but the his kindness and laughter he shared with us will be with us forever.
Laurie
September 29, 2007
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.
~ John will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, his family, in this time of sadness. He will truly be missed.
Thank YOU for giving us a part of YOU!
September 29, 2007
JOHN, YOU are SO LOVED!
September 29, 2007
This is such a precious pic and JOHN loved ALL HIS CHILDREN!
September 29, 2007
I LOVE THIS ONE OF HIM. Him and his car!
September 29, 2007
HE shared so much of himself with others.
September 29, 2007
THE Days when auto mechanics made sense.JOHN agreed!
September 29, 2007
THESE are some of his Favorite PICS he shared with me
September 29, 2007
John loved muscle machines.
September 29, 2007
some of John's favorite pics.
September 29, 2007
Johnloved all the children in his family!
September 29, 2007
Alan
September 29, 2007
John was my friend. I will miss his subtle humor, kindness, and the fact that he had a big heart and was a true gentleman. Thanks for the good times you shared with me online. You will be missed.
Juna
September 28, 2007
I knew John and he was the nicest person on AOL. My heart is heavy with sadness. My condolences to his family and friends that loved him.
Juna
John Ruth
September 28, 2007
Carol
September 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to John and his family..He was such a sweet person never unkind word to anyone. Love his children so much always talked about them all the time. We will surely miss him being in chatroom making us all laugh.. John we all love you..God Bless may God hold u close in his arms..
Peg
September 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to John and his family. John has always talked so fondly of his family and the love he has for them. I know this is a loss for his family and many people that have had the fortunate of meeting him in person or online. John has always seem to have a big and kind heart with a great sense of humor. I know he was loved by many and is were he belongs.
We love you John and you will be missed, but the laughter and joy that you have given us will keep on living and you will always be in our heart.
Doc
September 28, 2007
My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. He was always friendly and always a gentleman. He will be missed by his online friends.
rasbird
September 28, 2007
my sincere condolences to johns family. john was my friend, my bud...my bro'. i have stood beside some mighty big men in my life and john was a giant. john always put a smile on peoples faces, john was always upbeat and happy. he loved his family and life itself, he bragged about his children as i am sure he had every right to. i am proud to have been one of johns friends. i will miss my friend as many others i am sure. john was a mighty fine man....indeed.
John O'Neil
September 28, 2007
To My good Over Forty Buddy "John" In ones life there are times that someone really shines above the rest.. And yes John was definitly One we Talked alot about us getting together and going fishing in my new Home in Northern Calif and how I could teach him how to do some serious Gold Panning Well darn it John we didn't get to do that and depending on what your belief's are I say its not over :) All you are doing John is taking yet another adventure one that dosn't include anyone but yourself where you are going to meet new folks I can't help but feel that you were a very give'n person well heck Im get'n a lil teary eye'd here .. I already raise my (because I don't drink) Raised my Cup of Coffee to your new adventure anbd we will catch ya later I just need to follow that path of 4-Leaf clovers where I believe we will finally find our own Pot of Gold my friend! Your Irish Pal .....JP O'Neil and My Family wish your entire family the best in these very troubled times and hope they stay strong because it is so darn hard ... The O'Neils
Regina Fiedler
September 28, 2007
My condolences to John's family. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
Denise
September 28, 2007
John was the nicest man on aol I knew..always a kind thought for all. I will miss him!!!!
Christine
September 28, 2007
For years John has been a welcome beacon of happiness and friendship for all who knew him. He loved everyone, and it was returned. We'll all miss him. Your family was blessed to have you with them, John.
Vickie
September 28, 2007
Dear Family,
I write this with deep sympathy in the loss of John. What a WONDERFUL man he was! He was always kind and a true gentleman onlne, and I will miss the fun and laughter he added to the chat room. He always spoke highly of his family, and loved his children dearly. He was an awesome man and will be missed so much. May you find comfort in your memories of him, and may his love for life live on in his children.
Louise
September 28, 2007
I feel honored to have known John.
We were online friends, I know by just chatting with him that he had a heart of gold, very caring and he loved his family very much.
My deepest sympathy.
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry
September 28, 2007
My Condolonces to the family, John was awonderful man, he generously shared his time with all the chatters on AOL, many have learned from his wisdom whisch he imparted freely.. I will miss him..
Nada
September 28, 2007
Keep smiling from above John, you are loved by all.
SKG
September 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Johns loved ones. Many share in your sadness. John was a very special man. Every great once and a while someone as special as John blesses our lives and leaves no doubt that the world has been a better place because of him. John lived his life making other people happy. He was one of the most selfless people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Many prayers for those he loved and that loved him back in this time of sadness and hereinafter.
John,~~ You have a bed of clouds and Angels for pillows my friend, please send me a star from where you now are!
susan meyer
September 28, 2007
I feel honored to have called John my friend for so many years online. He was always there for me and our friendship was one I will always cherish. I remember us discussing our family and children the most. John loved his children dearly. I will always remember John with a fondness and will treasure the instant messages and emails we exchanged over the years.
Brenda Young
September 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God Bless you all.
Diane Rose
September 28, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. John was a gentleman and I feel honored to have know him through our online chatting. May God bless you all
Cathy Ruth
September 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in. John will be deeply missed by all he came in contact with. May your memories bring you comfort in your time of need. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Jean Natale
September 28, 2007
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. John was a wonderful man and even though I only knew him online he was a great friend and truely good person. May God Bless you and your family.
Brandon Ruth
September 28, 2007
i will always miss my uncle john. we used to sit and talk about cars and i used to be thrilled with the mustang he had and i really wish he would have been able to see me in my 09 camaro. i wish he could have seen me in dec when i return from japan. well now he is with my grandpa playing golf and watchin over the family making sure they stay safe. i love you uncle john and you will always be remembered.
Catherine
September 28, 2007
Please accept my most sincere condolences. Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear this news about John's passing. He was a loving kind man, of whom I felt privilege to call a friend. My prayers, thoughts, and heart, go out to you. Those of us who knew him online mourn with you and your family. Yet I rejoice for I know, he is in the Glory land now.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Catherine
Michele Gutierrez
September 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Ruth Family. John has been a special friend for many years and we love him dearly.
Jamie
September 28, 2007
My condolences to the family , he was such a nice man and a nice online friend.Death is not an ending it is a beginning for him, his journey has just begun.
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