John Chambers Jr.

Chambers Family:

Although I've not met half of the family, I am the niece to John Chambers. My mom is Gwen Mohay, uncle John's baby sister. I remember several visits from Uncle John to our Vienna, VA home. I loved to listen to his war, trumpet, growing up in Springfield, IL stories. Most of all I loved to watch my mom, dad and Uncle John trip back down memory lane and laugh at all the crazy stuff they got into as kids. Uncle John was wonderful man, awesome husband and one of the...

Show us the way dad. Miss you and love you.

We only met John a few times, but each meeting was one with a man who was a true gentleman and a scholar. He was always so kind and genuinely interested in others around him. We know through his son Greg that he was a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. We can only hope and pray that the memories of John will embrace and comfort you during this time of loss.
Love Nancy, Ricardo, Garrett and Alexis Garcia

Brian,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. There was one word in your message that absolutely stood out above all the
others...dignity. I cannot think of a more dignified human being than
John Chambers. But while he was dignified at all times, in my experience he was always ready with a quip, eager to ask questions about my family's well-being, always willing to carry on a discussion on the front steps of the church, and never tired of telling me how much Sam...

Dear Friends,
I knew John only recently at Cardiac Rehab. What a dapper gentleman! Always dressed so impeccably in his three piece suit---sometimes with matching cap and tie!
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss.
Yours, Arlene Pollock

As my advisor, Professor Chambers made by freshman year at USD a wonderful experience. He guided me toward the proper classes and helped me and my friends maneuver through what could have been a confusing time on an unfamiliar campus in a city that was new to us. He and his wife even invited my freshman orientation group to their home for ice cream sundaes! As our high school senior son searches for the right college, I hope a caring professor like John Chambers helps him along the way.

Col. John was always a gentleman, no matter the situation. It will always be with me how proud he was, as a Marine, when he cut the birthday cake at the Marine's Birthday party, he the oldest next to the youngest. He was always addressed as "Col. John" in the City Guard Band, never as Mr. Chambers. When visiting at his house the entire conversation was about the family and the plants in the yard. That meant I got to see the pictures and hear about the kids and their kids three times. I wish...

John was a gentleman as well as a gentle man. It was always a pleasure to talk to him after rehearsals and concerts. The trumpet world will truly miss him.

Dear Mrs. Chambers and family. We share in your loss of a wonderful husband and father, as we knew both of you, as you Mrs. Chambers taught my children in kindergarden many years ago.
Mr. Chambers was a wonderful father, as you reap what you sow and all of your children are an image of that.

May happy memories carry you through at this time, and may angels walk with you always.
Margo Beaton and family.