John Roy Lightfoot

Dad,
I think about you every day and I feel like we have so much to talk about. I still cannot believe this all happened. I miss you so much and I hope wherever you are you are comfortable, happy, and free. I cannot even put into words how much I miss you, I miss all of your wisdom and understanding and most of all your heart. I could really use some of your advice once and a while. I love you!

I was sad to hear of Johns passing. I started out in the industry working at his shop when I was 16 years old. John took a real interest in the development of his younger employees both in the industry and as people. A rarity in todays business world.

Dearest John,
Everyone misses you so much. We stepped gently through this year. I'm thankful it's the close of a difficult month of remembering. I think of you all the time and ask myself, "What would John do?" a million times a day. You were my best friend, lover, world diving partner and my mentor. You taught me how to love, laugh and keep a stiff upper lip. There are days I can't bear to think of how you're gone. I pray you are safe and your spirit is comfortable, happy and free....

Dad,
The last year has been very strange with you being gone. I think about you every day and miss you very much.
I try really hard to live up to the values you instilled within me, to lead a life that will honor both you and the Lord.
I continue to live in the hope of being reunited with you in a much better place.
Thanks for everything. I will always remember you and love you forever. Johnny

Dad,
My heart is broken with out you and I would give anything to have you here with us. I get through the day by knowing that you are somewhere out there missing me as much as I am missing you. I would give anything to have to have one more of your "super" hugs. They always seemed to make everything better. I think about you every day and I know that you are walking with me even when it feels like I am alone.
Your fishing buddy,
Jen

Hi Dad,
I cannot believe it has already been a year, this still seems so sureal. Every time I come to the house I can't help but look for you sitting in your chair. So much has happened this year and I cannot imagine you missing out on anymore things in our lives. I hope with all of my heart that you are in a place where you are not in pain. But I am done with you being gone.. I wish with all of my heart that I could talk to you again, maybe not even talk just listen to your stories and...

It's almost been a year since you left us. I have become very ill in the past 6 months and am going in for surgery next week. In the meantime, Philip and I are selling our home and moving 7 hours away and will be having a going away party to say good-bye to all our Bay Area friends. We know you will be there in spirit. Everyone misses you John. You would have been one of the people I would have called to give me strength through my illness. You were always there to listen and give great...

Happy Birthday Dad. Your absence the last five months has felt like forever, but the pain of losing you is as fresh as yesterday. I pray that you are with your Mom, your brother Wayne, uncle Bill, all your Grandparents and your friends, Earl and Vern. My great hope is that the Lord will reunite us someday in that place where there are no tears, death or sorrow. All of us miss you and love you very much. All my love, Your Son, Johnny

I was thinking of John today when I bought and donated 2 tickets to a Women's event called Thrive. Shortly thereafter, I was thrilled to hear a woman wanted to attend, but she couldn't due to a lack of funds. She will go.
Remembering John with Random Acts of Kindness.