John F. Stroud

"That didn't sound too good on a hard surface, now did it!" Oh, Grandpa...I'm sure you're just gassing it up, up there! I can't believe it's been a year already. I still miss you SOOOO much. I'm sure you had some part in sending Emily to us. Thank you!! Oh--and she can toot with the best of them. I'm sure she got that from you:) Love you lots!!!!

Daddy, it has been almost a year. It seems like you were just here yesterday. You are still there, talking to me in my dreams all the time. I will never stop missing you so much that my heart breaks to pieces.

I know my entry is delayed, and perhaps it's because i'm having a hard time letting go....letting go of a great neighbor and friend...letting go of all of the jokes and pokes between Johnny and I, it's so very hard to come home from work everyday and not see his smiling face out in the yard...coming to the fence to give me some crap about those stickers...although Dave seems to be doing a pretty good job filling in ;-) and i don't think he knows, but it's made things somewhat easier...so...

Dan we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

From the first time we met you and Lilian - you took a place in our heart. John you will be missed. Love Katti

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lillian and your family. "Uncle John" was one of the gentlest men I have ever known. He was always there with a kind word and a smile, often with a joke or two. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I was privileged to be a part of this family.