John M. Archer

Dear Dr. Archer,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been a patient of yours for a long time and I was very saddened to hear about your husband. My husband, Jim, was a patient of your husband and just loved the way he always cared about everything that was happening. He was always there to help him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Connie

Dear Archer family,

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Johnny Archer was about the best second cousin a person could have. He was truly one of the good people that I have know in my life, and one of the funniest as well. My thoughts and prayers are with John, and all of you.

Dear Heidi:

All of the Healys were very sorry to learn of Johnny's early passing. He was our neighborhood big brother growing up -- always willing to humor us with a game of "Horse" at the hoops or a game of "Chase" on Beverly Road. When Johnny was home from college or the Navy, we knew that fun was in store. On a recent visit to San Francisco, he was full of praise and pride about you and Brendan. You both enriched his life tremendously. Please accept our sincerest sympathy...

Mrs. Archer and family:

There are no words we can say to ease your grief. But we wanted to let you know how much we loved Dr. Archer. He did Ed's surgery 2 1/2 years ago and afterwards told us "well you blew my record". He never once became tired of us even with all the ups and downs. He often told us if he was not available all of his associates were well aware of Ed's problems.

He so enjoyed the vegetables we took him every week during the summer and he would...

Dear Heidi and Archer Children,

You don't know me; I am one of Dr. Archer's patients. Seven years ago when I arrived at Loudoun Hospital critically ill, Dr Archer saved my life. In the years since, he has monitered my health with a care and consideration that only the most gifted of physicians could show. His bedside manner put me always at ease and he had an extraordinary way of making a scaredy-cat patient like me feel like "it's all going to be okay." I cannot tell you how...

Archer family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Archer will be greatly missed at Loudoun Hospital, especially in the OR/Cysto room. Dr. Archer's knowledge was endless, he was an excellent teacher. His patients really respected him, they always commented on what a great man he was. I use to walk up to the pre-op room and would overhear him speaking of his family to his patients. He would flip open his phone and with a huge smile on his face show us a new photo, then the case...

Dear Archer family-
I want to send you all my deepest sympathies. In some form I spent many of my younger years around the Archer family. I was actually born in the house right next door to Johnny's parents on Hampden Lane. After moving, my sisters and I eventually became babysitters to Matthew, Katie, and Teeny. I have so many fond memories of the times that I spent with the whole family. Johnny was an inspiration to me for many reasons. He will be sorely missed. You are all...

Heidi and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of John. He was not only a fine doctor but a wonderful family man. Mel will miss him as a doctor and Pat will miss his wit and humor.

Love,
Mel and Pat Podwysocki

Heidi...
I know this will get lost in the avalanche of wishes you and your family will receive, however I could not allow the day to pass without some thoughts to send along. The service today was very gracious and appropriate. As you know, I've know John from the beginning, and although we (everyone) know his "human" and at times ...ah lets say "spirited" side...he was at the center a big hearted true friend. His concerns for what was the "right" thing to do ALWAYS ruled the opinions...