John A. Barder

Dear Grandpa,
A few weeks ago I was out providing over watch, over a small Iraqi village as it was being searched. A child was playing kick ball with an older man. As the search team made their way trough the village, and past them, they just kept playing. It made me stop and think about how powerful, life lessons are taught in the simplest of moments. I feel that you and grandma have set a standard by which I could learn from. It never mattered what was going on in our lives, or how...

Goodbye Grandpa. We'll miss you lots.

Love,
Mike, Jodi, Chantale', Christiana, Alexandria & Michael

To the John Barder Family,
I had the pleasure of working with John at the shipyard. What a gentleman and a gentle man. I have always had a great respect for him and always will. May God bless you in this difficult time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Our condolences to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.