JOHN T. HERRES

Tom, all my sympathies to you and your family. I just heard about this today or I would have posted sooner.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May God bless and comfort the Herres family at this time. Hope they can get through this. I pray that God will bring them the strength and courage to get through the grief. His family needs to remember the love and laughter he brought to them in his short time he was here. God Bless you all. Brenda (Herres) Cummings and family

John,

I did not know you very well. We cossed paths after you were my daughter's swim instructor. She liked you, so by default you were cool. Sorry you had to leave so soon. I will pray as I know you will too for your loved ones. You will be missed but, not to worry we will see you some day. Take care.

So sad to lose such an amazing man at such a young age. We'll miss you John!

My heart goes out to the Herres family and to our dear friend Emily Regal. I have known John (Russia) since middle school. I just recently, really got to know him. He went to the Packer game with us for Kali's 18th birthday. We all watched a movie together over Christmas break. He was working very hard at turning his life around and making smart choices. I loved his accent, his smile, his humor. He was a great friend to my daughters. I will truly miss this gentle man.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Great kid...he was one of a lively pack of young boys who did everything together, from Boys Club football to forgetting which house they left their clothes or toothbrushes at, long before any of them could drive. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your son and brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. John was a friend of my son, Matt, back in middle school and he was and will still remain one of my favorites. He always had a smile on his face and took the time to talk to me...a parent. And even throughout the years, when their friendship grew apart, he still acknowledged me whenever he saw me. He always went out of his way to show kindness and respect. I will...