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Gale Hebert
November 17, 2003
I was very sad to hear of John's passing at such a young age. I knew John many years ago when he was just out of law school and began working at Christovich & Kearney. I had the pleasure of working with him as he was assigned to work with the same partner of the firm that I worked for. I remember him as being very kind and sweet. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to his family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Erin BUrks Griffin
November 17, 2003
Saddened to hear of John's loss..have many fond memories of MG @ the Brennans, sailing and debut year with he, Howard & fly. You and your children have been and are in my prayers.....
Jeffrey Christovich
November 14, 2003
Liz, my deepest sympathies to you and your wonderful children. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Fortuitously, I spoke with John last week and John and I were able to catch up after several months. He was a wonderful friend whom I will greatly miss. I know that your strength and fortitude will enable you to endure John's untimely passing. Much Love to you and your family, Jeff.
Steve Dollinger
November 13, 2003
I really cannot find the right words to adequately describe my feelings. I first met John in 1996 when I joined the Houston office he managed. I was always impressed with his calm demeanor and wonderful wit. I missed his presence in our office when he moved to Chicago, but I still managed to keep in touch periodically through emails. My heart goes out to Liz and the kids through these tough times. You have my prayers.
Chris Fuller
November 13, 2003
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and will keep your family in my prayers. John was an extremely enjoyable person and had a big impact on my life in the relatively short time I knew him. He will be deeply missed.
Linda McCall (Freeman)
November 13, 2003
Liz: Jerry and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your beautiful children. John was respected and loved by all who knew him. I know that this a very difficult time for you, I wish I could do something to make everything all right for you, but since I can't, I just want you to know that I'm praying for you and your children.
Kate and Chris Johnston
November 13, 2003
Liz-we are shocked and saddened about the news of John. We have great memories of our times together. Unfortunately, business conflicts prevent us from being there. Please know that you and your children will remain in our thought and prayers.
Yvonne Meegan
November 12, 2003
Dear Liz,
I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family during such a difficult time. Please keep me in mind if there is anything I can do to help.
Joesph E. Ahern
November 12, 2003
Please accept out deepest sympathy for your great loss. Your family is
in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Ahern and Family.
Jackie Wheeler
November 12, 2003
I had the pleasure of working with John at both Christovich & Kearney and Preston & Cowan. He was a great gentleman with a great smile. He has been missed since moving to Illinois, and will be missed even more now. John and the Leach family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susie Anderson Zeringue
November 12, 2003
I remember John as an honest, hardworking, fun loving and quick witted man who loved his wife and family. He was a well repected person who always had a kind word to brighten the day. My deepest sympathies to Liz and their children.
Doug Williams
November 12, 2003
Few people I have known in my lifetime have the qualities that made John Leach so liked and well respected by his family, friends, and colleges. I am certain all that knew him are praying for him and his family in this tragic time. We will all mourn his passing. My deepest sympathies go out to Liz, the children, Elinor, Lisa, and Howard. John was the ultimate family man, and to his entire extended family I express my heart felt condolences.
Matt Oprendek
November 12, 2003
Liz, you and the kids are in my prayers. John left a legacy of kind gentle leadership at our firm (Preston & Cowan); he was loved and respected. I know the gift of his life will continue to have a lifelong effect on all those who knew him, and on your children, whom he loved so dearly.
La`tondra Davis
November 12, 2003
The Lord is our strength...and we must look to the heavens for that's where our help come from.The feelings are overwhelming now,but know John is in a better place. May the Lord be with you.
Tammie Lester
November 12, 2003
My thoughts and prayers go out to Liz and the children through this tough time. I worked with John at Preston & Cowan in Houston, Texas. Words could not describe what a wonderful, kind, thoughtful and respected man he was. He will be greatly missed.
Joe Copus
November 12, 2003
Liz, my heart and prayers go out to you and the kids. Such a great family. We always felt very welcome in your home. There are so many great memories for the short time we've known y'all. John will be missed by many. If you or the kids ever need anything, please call.
Patty Fox
November 12, 2003
The Leaches were great neighbors and the best of friends to us here in The Woodlands. Words cannot express how saddened we are by John's sudden death.
Marilynn Donaldson
November 12, 2003
I had the honor and pleasure of working with John while working at the Christovich & Kearney firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. I was deeply shocked and saddened by his passing. He was such a great man and well like by all and will truely be missed. God look after John and his family in their time sorrow.
Renee Downing Broyles
November 12, 2003
Liz, I am Margee Downing Shall's older sister and met you & John several times when all of you were at Newcomb/Tulane together. Margee called and told me the sad news. Please know that you and your children are in my prayers. I pray that God and your family and friends give you the necessary strength to get through this tragedy.
kaye courington
November 11, 2003
Lance and I and everyone we know who knew John in New Orleans are so stunned and saddened. He was just such a very very nice kind person who was so well liked and respected both personally and professionally.
Edie Koonce
November 11, 2003
I worked with John at Christovich & Kearney for many years. I am so sorry for your loss and your childrens wonderful father. John was a man everyone respected as a lawyer and loved being around as a person. My prayers are with you Liz and all of your family.
Laura Kliebert
November 11, 2003
John had to be one of the kindest, most genuine people I ever met. My heart goes out to his family, especially his wife and children. May God bless you and give you strength through this difficult time.
Nita Reneau (Melton)
November 11, 2003
Liz, my deepest sympathies go out to you and the children. John always held a special place in my heart. He was such a wonderful person to work for -- the perfect boss. I still get a smile on my face when I think about him dancing in the raisin box. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Gary Levenson
November 11, 2003
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I primarily knew John professionally and hold the greatest respect for him with many fond memories.
Cheryl Murray
November 11, 2003
My deepest sympathy to your family. I knew John because he worked across the hall from me (45th floor) when I worked for Golden & Associates located in the Nationsbank Building. He always greeted me with a hello, and always had time to say goodbye. I urged my friend, Nita, to interview with John. Nita landed the job and absolutely loved working for John and his firm.
From the Staff of Elliston Funeral Home
November 11, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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