John Edwin McAdams

Only found out today that he had passed. We were college theatre chums, he was one of the two lead actors in the big, stupid, Christopher Durang-style comedy I wrote as my senior playwrighting project, and he was so much better than the words I gave him. We were roommates immediately after our undergrad days. Saw him last 20+ years ago at the La Jolla Playhouse for THE LARAMIE PROJECT. Rest in Peace, my friend. You were as sweet a human as ever existed.

Only found out today that he had passed. We were college theatre chums, he was one of the two lead actors in the big, stupid, Christopher Durang-style comedy I wrote as my senior playwrighting project, and he was so much better than the words I gave him. We were roommates immediately after our undergrad days. Saw him last 20+ years ago at the La Jolla Playhouse for THE LARAMIE PROJECT. Rest in Peace, my friend. You were as sweet a human as ever existed. XOXO

While the attached picture isn't of John, he took the picture of Barb and her mom on a snow sledding expedition in Rochester in 2013. Will bring back fun memories of that cold, cold day and warm family gatherings! How we miss John.

Revisiting John's guestbook. Thinking of my big sweet man. I think a year later our dog Trip still thinks John might be home the next time he comes in. I do too. So grateful for our friends and family.

I am shocked and saddened to read this. I had the honor of working with Johnny Mac when we were both engineers dispatched to some very needy customers, mostly New York City-based broadcasters and sports leagues. As is such, we didn't see eachother much, mostly in passing, but I have many fond memories of beers and chats with a truly calming soul and altogether smart, well-spoken and wonderful individual. He will be dearly, deeply missed in our small community.

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Hello, I am so sorry. I was in John's class at UCSD, and he was such a kind, funny, talented person. Though we hadn't been in touch recently, I know our world and our profession is a little darker without him. My thoughts are with his loved ones. Peace.

Barbie, it's your BAF here. Finally adding a thought or two. As I am gardening, I look lovingly on the plants that you said John liked the best -- the Lenten Rose, or hellebore. I have so many, and each time I see them, I think of John. They are quietly beautiful, hardy leathery leaves and delicate green on green flowers. They grow in full shade and make the most out of poor soil. Isn't this flower a metaphor, for John you said! A sturdy stand-up guy, retiring yet capable of such finesse...

John has been an industry colleague, and I had the pleasure of seeing him at many events over the last few years, in his time with T2. While technically a competitor, John always had a friendly demeanor and treated my coworkers and I as industry peers, and not the competition. My condolences to all of his family, friends and colleagues. Everyone I know who ever brought up John only had the kindest things to say about him, and had such a genuine warmth and respect for him. He will be sincerely...

Hi Barbara and family, I had the pleasure of working with John for 15 years and sad to say that I only met you after he passed. He was a consummate professional and always delivered...even when clients changed the scope last minute. No problem! Such a gentle soul and kind man. He was the heart of our company and will be forever missed. His memorial service was amazing and I know he would be smiling that we all got to witness his Act 1, only knowing his Act 2 in life.

May you be...