John Meyer Slatin

I grew up with John in Buffalo, and we were very close friends during high school. Although I moved to Austin in 1975, and John came a few years later, we were not close friends here. We re-established our friendship for a few months in the early ‘80’s, but he met Anna and I met my husband at around the same time, and our lives quickly became very full. Reading about his life, I feel as if I should have pursued the friendship more aggressively – that I am the loser for not having done...

We are have wonderful memories of John. Prayers and Love to all the family.

Formerly Round Rock/Austin, Texas

March 29th

Our hearts are with you.

John was my professor twice at UT, and I was privileged to be part of the start of his research experiment to develop the networked classroom. He allowed my to write and publish an article promoting his research, and always encouraged my creative writing. John was saddled with some big challenges in life, but he also had a huge amount of intellect and spirit with which to overcome those challenges. It's a testimony to the kindness and respect he felt toward his students that he used his...

John, You did so much for UT and for humanity. I am saddened by this loss and am sorry that I will be out of the country and unable to attend your memorial. You have left your mark and will not be forgotten. Ever.

John, I'm going on a long country bike ride on Saturday, April 29, and I will connect with your now unbound, liberated spirit across the hills under the big sky canopy. Anna and family (including Dillon), my condolences on your loss. The open heart is such a wonder. Respectfully, Mary