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JOHN GOON
Of Rockville, MD passed away on October 22, 2017 at age 68. John is survived by daughter Amy Goon (Roy) Monitor; son Martin Travis (Megan) Goon and grandchildren Zoe and Romy. He is also survived by brother Lyman (Donna) Goon and sister Dorleen (Patrick) Black. A memorial service will be held November 18, 2017, at Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Dr., Rockville, MD from 2:30 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either WETA Public TV or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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for JOHN GOON
Mark Cassidy
July 17, 2021
I knew John in the early 80's. He was a friend and taught me a lot about Go. We both worked in the same government office building and spent most lunches together playing Go. He was a kind, intelligent, and patient gentleman. My condolences to his extended family.
Amy Monitor
October 25, 2020
Still missing you every day, Dad.
Ben Stephenson
April 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Amy Finch
November 21, 2017
John was truly an amazing person. I had the opportunity to work with him in the program budget office and there are not enough kind words that can accurately describe him. He was a colleague, a mentor, a friend... Not only was he intelligent and kind, but he always made me smile, he had a phenomenal sense of humor and patience to spare. John will truly be missed...
Ben Bernstein
November 19, 2017
Very sorry to hear of John's passing, he was a good friend from the time when I was active in the local Go scene. While I haven't seen him or his family recently, I retain fond memories of playing Go and socializing with John - best wishes to his family at this difficult time.
Meredith Reed
November 17, 2017
John was an awesome person and will be truly missed.
He always treated folks as if they were an old, long time, good friend.
Always there to help and to listen.
My sincerest condolences
Ron Hargrove
November 16, 2017
I truly appreciate all of the conversations, discussions, laughs and meals that I was fortunate to share with John over the last 20 years. I'll truly miss John. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
Ron Hargrove, US Army Research Lab
Elizabeth Ramming
November 15, 2017
John brought people from all backgrounds together. In the short year since I arrived at ARL, I befriended John by becoming involved in the community events he offered in Beltsville (Monday Game Nights), and at ARL: checking out restaurants to cater Asian Pacific Heritage Month events, and Bridge Club every 2nd Friday on the 4th Floor. John always welcomed everyone, and always had something to teach and share. What a great human. I will miss you John.
Richard Fu
November 14, 2017
We always had a good time with John on biweekly Bridge games during lunch time at Adelphi Lab Center (ALC). John was so nice and patient to teach and mentor the beginners, challenged and encouraged players to participate competitions. As a colleague, John not only worked diligently, achieved excellence, and enjoyed playing Golf, Tennis as well. As an Asian American, John was always willing to share his valuable knowledge and experience as a panel discussion coordinator during yearly Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May) to inspire and advocate diversity workforce. John is missed by his coworkers and friends at ALC.
George Liao
November 9, 2017
I am deeply saddened by the news of John's passing. The "Go Master" will be missed! The few times we played, he was always victorious!
I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.
Robert McGuigan
November 8, 2017
I was saddened to learn of John's passing. We were old friends going back to 1979 in the DC area when we played a lot of go games at the Greater Washington Go Club and at lunch at the Nassif Building (DOT). I appreciated his kind nature and his enthusiasm. We collaborated in finding a meeting place in Arlington and organizing the Northern Virginia Go Club. The last time I saw John was at the tenth US Go Congress in DC. I value our friendship and miss him. Rest in peace.
Gary Clark
November 8, 2017
John was the first friend I made as a lonely commuter to the University of Maryland. He introduced me to other, lifelong friends in his circle and I will be eternally grateful to him. I admired his intellect and his curiosity about the world. He will be sorely missed.
Pete Perros
November 7, 2017
Although we rarely saw each other in recent years, John was one of my dearest friends for much of my life. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace, old friend.
Debra Graham
November 1, 2017
Sympathies to John's family. He will be missed at the weekly duplicate bridge games.
Alison Slawson
November 1, 2017
I work at Army Research Laboratory and I remember John was always smiling and he always made me smile as well.
Garry Goon
November 1, 2017
Our condolences to the family of John Goon. May the Lord bless and keep you, may he receive John with open arms and protect his loved ones.
Brigitta Mullican
October 31, 2017
John was a good supporter of the Rockville Sister City Corporation. We are so sorry to hear that John will no longer be with us. John was always so positive and we loved him as a RSCC member. John will be missed. God bless his family.
November 2013
Amy Monitor
October 31, 2017
April 2016
Amy Monitor
October 31, 2017
May 2011
Amy Monitor
October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
Our condolences to your entire famliy. May John Rest in the Peace of our Lord.
John abd Susan (Goon) Chin
October 31, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace that God supplies and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
October 31, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 94:18-19*
The Hart Family
October 31, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Family of John. May our Heavenly Father, the God of tender mercies and comfort be with you all. With deep sympathy
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