John M. Merrick

MY NAME IS PAUL TRACY I LIVE IN COL OH . I LIVED ON THE WEST SIDE AND KNEW JOHN , WE DIDNT RUN AROUND TOGETHER DONT REMEMBER OUR CONNECTION BACK THEN . SCHOOL MAYBE. MET HIM AGAIN IN DAYTONA WHEN I STOPPED INTO THE FIRE DEPT TO WATCH PING PONG .AFTER THAT I SPENT A LOT OF TIME THERE . SHARED A HOUSE WITH JOHN TEDDER . I WAS ON LINE LOOKING UP PEOPLE WHEN I CAME TO HIM . SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED

i have so many childhood memories of the Merrick's!!! For one, john's mother babysat me from the time i was 5 or so until i was about 11. through those years, in which, i treasure dearly, i grew to become part of their family/vise versa. god speed in your healing the loss of this great man!!! thinking of you elainea, bobby, and your entire family. love always, deb daniels

Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a true professional and I am pleased to have known him these 30+ years and able to call John a FRIEND! God Bless.

dear elainea (aka:Butch) i am deeply sorry to hear of your dad's passing!! I did not find out until Sunday night. Too Late! I feel as if I needed to be there for you and Bobby and will regret not knowing forever!!! God speed in your healing. I know there is a hole in your heart.

Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss..The State of Florida has lost a great person who loved to teach, ride motorcycle, brag of how great and smart you are etc...He will always be remembered with great admiration.

Ellie Sorel

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy and all of John's family.. The thing I will remember most about John is he was just as happy sharing a package of crackers with a friend along side the road as he was dining in a fine restaurant. John was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. I will always treasure our memories from childhood all the way through for the last 55 years. John you were the meaning of a true friend.

Mere words alone can never be adequate at such a time, but your entire family are in my thoughts & prayers. Requiescat In Pace.

Our deepest sympathy to Cindy and her family

With your guidance we made the Fire Service a profession for many. You touched thousands in the Fire Service and dazzled them all with your vast knowledge of the trade. Some times your stories made even me look away, but no one doubted your motives. Thanks for always being there for me. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.