JOHN B. BIDWELL

John was a thoughtful and caring man who changed my life. I was his neighbor and received his S.O.S. knock on my door the morning that John had his stroke. The wherewithal it took for him to recognize what was happening and react so appropriately still impresses me today. After that, we became friends. John was an inspiration on many other levels: he was a true conversationalist and thinker. He'd talk for hours over Indian food about the way he saw the world in 'systems' and how this...

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

Sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling on him. Psalm 145:18

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your love one. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this difficult time. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory they are precious in his eyes. - Psalms 116:15

Our sincere condolences to the Bidwell family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19

John was not a person who openly displayed the depth of his compassion. He was self reflective and yet always focused on his family insuring that we were on the right path and that we understood the value of education. This is such an enviable value to have as an individual and one we have come to greatly admire.

His compassion was displayed in so many ways but the most poignant was his care of his wife and our mother. The challenge for each was similar yet different both hoping...

John, was a man who rarely showed his incredible compassion and caring for others and when he demonstrated this enviable value we were in awe. I can never describe his incredible sense of caring, compassion and commitment to his wife and our mother as she struggled with ALS and he struggled to understand why and how to care adequately for her.

The establishment of a research grant at MIT in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences displays John nature of searching for solutions...