John Merrick

Johnny, I think of you often. When I see Liam & Fiona together, I think of us as children and I wish I could remember more.I wish we had more time together. Tomorrow is my 75th birthday; I feel sad to be in the autumn of my life. Yet I think of you who lost your life at 59 and I pledge to live my life joyfully in all my years. I pledge to appreciate every day mindfully with thoughts of you. Love you always, Susie

“Johnny, we hardly knew he! “I’m doing it again; I’m posting on the day before the anniversary of your passing. It’s now 11 years ago. Patty and I were at the Twin Cities airport with Mom, very early in the morning. David Dale called my cell phone to tell you had died earlier that morning. I remember so vividly the shock and grief we hid from Mom until after the flight and we had arrived in Las Vegas. I’m so sorry for the pain and misery of your illness. I’m proud of your bravery in coping...

Tomorrow is the 10 year anniversary of my brother Johns death. Its impossible to put into words how much I miss him, how often I wish I could talk to him. Too many years passed when we let geographical separation define our relationship. Johnny, we hardly knew he. I love you very much, little brother.

Uncle John,

You truly were an amazing person in this world. You touched a lot of lives and will be missed by many! You are thought about a lot in the Kline household and memories will forever be shared about you as a caring older brother, uncle, father, son, and friend.

To my brother-in-law John, You could never have imagined all the people you have touched, loved and protected. As family far away we always knew you were doing good work for us all. In getting to talk to many of your friends we learned how you not only filled an important role in your family but in your role at work. Jack was always proud of you but his Marine buttons are bursting in pride for your never tiring work for the Navy and your country. I think we all have a better appreciation...