John Hamilton Dawson

Dr. Dawson performed my breast cancer surgery in August of 2005. Before surgery, they could not get my very high heart rate to go down. Dr. Dawson appeared on the scene with his smile, took my hand and told me everything was going to be okay. His kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. I always looked forward to my visits. He never failed to cheer me up. I miss him as I continue my treatment.
My thought and prayers are with the Dawson family.

Dear Family.

The nicest thing I can say about John is that he was my friend! While serving on the Leprosy board it seemed our thoughts were often compatable. He had a certain firm logic about him that contributed to ouyr deliberations. I cherish his memory.

Edgar Stoesz

Dear Dawson Family,

I had the privilege of being introduced to John in 2002 by a family friend during one of our stays there in Mercer Island. We have since become friends and no trip to seattle was without meeting up with him, and he did the same with me on his visits to the Philippines. In those short years I've known him, he has left a deep impression on me -- he was a man who truly spent his life in the service of all, because he had a heart so big it embraced everyone. I am...

Dear Dawson Family,

My heart ached when I heard the news of John’s death. Though not unexpected, the final word was still felt as a blow. Dr. Dawson’s influence in my life has been profound, and words seem so inadequate at this time, but with this letter comes my heart filled sympathy to the Dawson family on the loss of an incredible man and father that I’ll personally never forget. As I write, I’m flooded with precious memories that I feel very fortunate to have. I am recalling the...

To my old friend Dr. Steve and the whole family,

My prayers, sympathy and condolences are with you. Remember where your help comes from - Psalm 121.

Dear Dawson family,
we are glad to get to know to Dr. Dawson and we enjoyed so much the talks with him. His stay in Germany is still a so good memorie. Our whole family is with you.
Claudia,Andreas, Marie, Philipp and Linda Boelitz, Lilo and Peter Dittler ( Cologne, Germany )

To the Dawson Family:
Just to let you all know that we share with others in your great loss. I have many wonderful memories of him, along with great appreciation for his loyalty and dedication during his many years of service as the Mercer Island High School football team doctor. We continued our friendship at Mercer Island Covenant Church and he always spoke of his sons with great love and pride. Because of travel we regret not being able to attend the memorial service. However, rest...

Peter, Dawn, Olivia, and Dawson Family,
We are so sorry! God bless you!

Dear members of the Dawson Family,

I met Dr. Dawson through Peter, a law school classmate, later a tandem biking partner and then best man at my wedding. My best recollection of him was an 85-mile bike ride he did together with his son Pete and me as he was preparing to do the STP, a 200-mile bike trip from Seattle to Portland, which he succeeded in riding. Impressive for any bike rider, but particularly for a rider in his 60s who was then quite new to bike riding.

While I did...