John G. Ackerlind

To Claudia, and Carolyn, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike Fickel

John always made me feel as though he and I were the very best of friends. I love him deeply.
Richard Egizi, Venice, CA.

My best friend for sixty-two years, my guiding light of sobriety for twenty-four years, my "always there" mentor, John showed me the way to accept
responsibility and behave as a mature man. His observations were usually filled with gentle (or risque) humor; but never unkind. I am blessed
to have known this very special man. God Bless you, and Thankyou, Johnnie! Richard Selje, Pasadena, CA.

I was so sorry to hear that Johnnie had passed. I live in North Carolina and could not attend the memorial. I give you a hug from afar and know your friends in the fellowship are taking good care of you.

My deepest sympathies go out to the Ackerlind Family during this most difficult time of loss. May the words found at Isaiah 61:2 bring you comfort.

I wish the notice of John's passing had appeared in The Times before his memorial so we in LA could have attended. John was as inspiring as he was funny, which means he was very inspiring. God bless him forever. A wonderful wonderful man.

May 19th,2011
There are so many stories and memories about my Dad; one of my favorites was when I was probably about 8, the bus stop was in front of our house in Anaheim. Dad would come out at 7 am, with his trunks and sunglasses on, and a martini glass. He would get all the kids to gather on the front lawn and give all of us a badmitton racket. Dad would be on one side of the net, and the rest of us on the other side and we'd play until the bus came. As I got older, and had several...

A humble Giant of a man. Humorous, sensitive, generous, thoughtful man. Leaving a great. Legacy of Love and Service. Thanks, John and Family. Bless you.

My thoughts and hope for a safe journey on your next adventure. You were loved and respected. you are one of my hero's xoxo Lexi R. Apple Valley