John Hunt Lamensdorf

Dear Lamensdorf family,M.J., Josh and I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. It is impossible to put our sorrow into words. All we can say is that you have always been wonderful to us. We know what wonderful parents you were as well. You have been in our thoughts every day.

Dr. Lamensdorf & family....
I cannot express how terrible we felt when reading about your son. I cannot even imagine losing a child. You are so caring and I'm sure you had a lot to do with what a great guy he turned out to be. You can be so proud of that. We didn't know John, but I remember the pictures you always had in your office of John and Jennie and loved seeing how they grew up.
God grant you peace in your sorrow and may you find strength in your memories of John.

I have visited this site every day and just kept hoping that I could write something someday. I realize that this will end in a few days so say soemthing I must. I was in three of John's music classes. It was unusual for a film major to be in classes outside of Tisch but I think John got special permission to minor in music. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about music and music makers. He had a terrific voice but was too modest to let many people know that. I know that John...

Aunt Kathy, Uncle Michael and Jennie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I regret not being a better "cousin" over these past few years. I truly wish we continued to see more of you as we got older. Our families always had so much fun during our visits to Florida. Our Easter spent with you will always remain one of my fondest memories, dying eggs and eating the massive chocolate chicken we brought down. Smiles, jokes and laughter were always shared; (mostly because of John) he...

Dear Aunt Kathy, Uncle Michael and Jennie,



I am so sorry to hear about John’s death. It’s shocking and terribly sad. Even though we lived in Boston I always felt a connection with you growing up. We looked forward to your Christmas presents every year and picking out the gift for our mom to sent to Jennie and John. We loved our visits Sarasota every winter. A few fond memories of the Kelley and Lamensdorf family that come to mind include walking down to the beach at...

It has taken me this long to post anything. John changed my life in senior year of high school. I was self doubting and he suggested music to listen to so that I understood that so many others felt the same - that it was ok. He was so adorable, brilliant, funny and kind.......why him?

I never met John. I wish I had. My son was three years behind him at Pine View. There are no words for your loss. But I wanted you to know that there is someone thinking of you. I have never lost a son. But I have loved one. So, I will keep you in my heart. And send you grace.

Dear Michael, Kathy, and Jennifer,
Larry and I were so saddened to learn of John's passing -- our daughter Sandy (Van Such) told us she'd met your children at one time and was just devastated to learn of your loss when she returned from her grandmother's funeral out of state. We keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Betty Levick (Sarasota)

My heartfelt condolences on the tragic demise of John.May God give you and your family the strength to bear this terrible loss.
Moiz Carim