John Richard Howard Jr.

So cool to see the plaque in the desert with his name on it! And glad to see people are still looking at his site. Never forgotten...... a rare individual and a wonderful physician!

I was recently in the desert and came across an engraved metal placard that said John Howard, MD 1946-2011. It is a beautiful canyon.

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years today since we lost this beautiful soul. Never forgotten always in our hearts. Sending love to your family...all such beautiful people!

What a good friend and inspiration! John and Leslie had a profound impact on me as students at Pomona.

So hard to think of you being gone all these years. Think of you often.

It is hard to believe he has been gone 10 years. When I first met him, moving here from La Quinta, CA, I felt SAFE and UNAFRAID knowing he would be treating my CLL. He has been missed. Many Oncologist have been assigned for my care since he left us, but no one can or has replaced his ability to make me feel the way he did. May you rest in peace, I as so many others, miss your very special, caring ways............

Its hard to believe hes been gone nine years. The loss of him left a hole in a lot of peoples hearts. He gave such love and care to all of his patients. He made many of us on the south wing staff look forward to coming to work. Such a beautiful soul that man. RIP

Dr Howard is how I knew him and he definitely left me with delightful memories of my experience. As his patient I didnt have the privilege of knowing him as some of you did but what I did know was that Dr Howard was a kind, gentle man. I find that I still bring him up in conversations, now that is a beautiful legacy.

I am still sad that he is gone. He said we would have something to celebrate "when" I made my 20 year anniversary of remission. That days passed 3 years ago. He always had confidence that I had beat the beast for good. Even when the odds were stacked against me. I am sorry he didn't get to celebrate with me. He will forever be in my heart. I still think of him. And will always be grateful for him and his wonderful care.