JOHN VINE

I had the privilege of interacting with John as our counsel on ERISA matters while employed as ERISA counsel for Union Pacific Railroad and when he served as counsel to ERIC of which I was board member. He was a lawyer's lawyer. His grasp of the field was with out parallel, his analytical capacity was awe inspiring, his oral and written presentation skills were marvelous, and he earned the confidence of all who relied upon him. The opportunity to work with John is a high light of my...

John was my hero at DKE! His work benefitting the Parkinson's Disease world of patients, doctors and caregivers is a prime example of the selfless giving that motivated this outstanding man.

I have known John and his wife, Joanne, for many years-- principally as a result of our mutual relationship with Parkinson's Disease. My wife, Sarah, also had Parkinson's, and we all found information and comfort in discussions among members of our Bethesda, MD Parkinson's Support Group, founded and organized by Dan and Vicki Lewis. John was always an inquisitive and active participant in the group. Never shy, he asked important questions, and without fail, he offered valuable insights...

Please accept my sympathy. He encouraged me in my efforts to keep the wider Vine/Millner families connected, which I appreciate.

In my very first class at Harvard Law School I sat down next to John. The first student called upon by a rather stern professor sat next to John. After class we walked out together, breathing sighs of relief that neither one of us had been called on. We became casual acquaintances but years later we became friends, personal and professional. John was always soft spoken and enjoyable to be with and a hell of a great lawyer.

John and I were partners at Covington and Burling for many years. After I was diagnosed with Parkinson´s Disease I learn about John´s book. My wife and I often turn to his Parkinsons Primer and we have given copies to other friends who have received Parkinson Diagnoses. Rest In Peace, John.

RIP John.