John-Wilson-Obituary

John Richard Porter Wilson

Washington, District of Columbia

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July 13, 2023
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Washington, District of Columbia

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Wilson John Richard Porter Wilson On Thursday, July 13, 2023, John Richard Porter Wilson, aka "Rick", loving husband of Yuki and father of daughter, Andrea, passed away after battling brain cancer. He was 58 years old. Rick was diagnosed with "Glioblastoma," a form of brain cancer, two years...

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I was lucky to have Rick as my freshman year roommate at college and couldn´t have hoped for a better companion. We met in D.C. shortly before the school year began and had an instant connection. He was funny, smart, easygoing and had great music. We shared a lot of laughs and I really regret not being able to meet up for various reasons during my trips to Washington. I was just thinking about him the other day when I heard the terrible news. I knew he had been ill and dealing bravely with...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I met Rick while working with EWA to redesign their website. All I can say is my short time knowing Rick is that he was and is still, a kind, giving, and immensely memorable man who gave a significant portion of himself to others. He is deeply missed and never forgotten.

One of the absolute kindest, wittiest and most compassionate people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Love you forever, Uncle Rick.

Ricky was special. Unique in his gentle demeanor and level of kindness. He has left of way too soon.