Hon. John T. "Jack" Downey

I met John in the fall of 1974 while attending the Harvard "B" school. I wanted to see the Ali/Foreman fight on the big screen at the Boston Garden with a classmate who invited someone from the Law School that I didn't know. The three of us took the train to the Garden. Before going inside, John bought a six pack that he concealed under his overcoat. We bought rather inexpensive seats but moved down to better seats after the fight started. We enjoyed casual conversation and I learned...

Life is precious to God. He gave his only begotten son in order for everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. ( John 3 : 16 )

John 11:33 says: "When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her weeping and groaning, he groaned within himself and became troubled." Jesus expressed tears when his friend Lazarus died, he knows how it feels to lose a dead loved one and he understands what you and your family are experiencing. May this bring you and your family comfort in this time of need. cjp (fla.)

Dear Audrey, please accept my most sincere condolences on John's death. I admired him greatly and you both were so very kind to me at dinner in your home. His passing is a great loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son at this time.

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of John. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at John 6:40.

He was a good wrestler at Yale, placing 3rd twice in the EIWA's. I believe that wrestling toughened his will to survive. What a guy! Larry Sheridan, Bethlehem PA

Dear Audrey: We just know the sad news from the New York Times. It's like yesterday when we visited your beautiful home and adorable baby Jack. John's attititue toward life was beyond nations and race. We thank John for his words “You have to come to terms with some very hard facts and learn to narrow your expectations, you face the fact that this is where you're at, and where you may well be for the rest of your life. You discover the world can get along very nicely without you.” Yes,...

What an amazing man to have survived decades of an unknown fate; and yet when released, kept focused to accomplish his goals. His astounding reputation is well expressed in many heartfelt comments penned by those who knew and adored him. Hoping those left behind find comfort in prayer and treasure the promise of "no more sickness and no more death" for all who strive to acquire the mind of Christ. (Psalm 65:2). My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a gracious man!