John Griffin obituary

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John Griffin

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Onsky14FBL

March 22, 2025

I hope you're having an awesome time up in Heaven. I hope that you've found peace. You've really touched many peoples hearts, especially in the graff community, and I want to pay my condolences and wanted to say that you inspire me. R.I.P. Sean, AKA Nekst, AKA Legend.

From graffiti newbie,
-Onsky

Humble Admirer

January 13, 2014

RIP A GREAT MAN

D

January 13, 2014

He Inspired us all to be great. His spirit remains in our mind and heart

May 18, 2013

Sean's art and efforts will forever hold an immaculate impact on not only myself, but for many others from all over the world.

J

April 5, 2013

To nancy and mike, I never got the chance to meet your son but the impact he had on me and my peers is timeless. ive traveled all across America and I've never been to a major city without seeing Sean's work. From small to large every Peice of work brought light and happiness to me knowing I've seen or been in his presence and walked his footsteps. With much love and prayers from Los Angeles and North Carolina

Achille and Vivian Arcidiacono

March 12, 2013

Dear Nancy, Michael and Patrick,
I am just now learning of this tragedy. My heart is breaking for you all. As you said Sean danced to the beat of a different drum and I have many friends who are this way. The blessing is that they are in a very happy world and life on earth is only the launching pad to a far greater destination. Please accept our deepest condolences, love and prayers. Achille and Vivian

Meg Poissant

March 1, 2013

I met Sean through William Steen. His first gallery exhibition was at PoissantGallery with several of his peers. His work still adorns the outdoor wall at Center Street. Tough, talented, energetic, an artist you never forget.

Daniel Motta

February 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy, my prayers and thought are always with you Nancy and Michael .
Love Daniel

February 13, 2013

Sean changed my life.
-Wheels McGee

Palmer Cheatham

January 29, 2013

HI Nancy, Michael & Patrick, I am so terribly sorry to hear about Sean. I am sending you love, light and prayers for your loss. I can't imagine what you're feeling. I didn't know Sean but he seemed like a beautiful and talented person. Deepest sympathy,
Palmer

B

January 21, 2013

Never got a chance to meet the guy but he was a true inspiraion. May his soul rest in peace. And my deepest and most sincere condolences to his family

B

January 21, 2013

Never got a chance to meet the guy but he was a true inspiraion. May his soul rest in peace. And my deepest and most sincere condolences to his family

Ken Weatherly

January 5, 2013

I was shocked and stunned when Suzanne told me, today (01/05/2013), about Sean's death. My deepest warmth and compassion go to the two of you, Nancy and Michael..........

January 4, 2013

Sean may be gone, but his work will live on for a very long time. RIP to a true legend.

January 2, 2013

Dear Nancy and Michael,
I am just now learning of this sadness. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Please accept my condolences and love and prayers.

Much love and concern,
Adair (Gockley(

Jason Williams

December 31, 2012

RIP KING NEKST... MSK D30 DTS PCF IRAK

December 29, 2012

We are so very sorry for your pain, the death of your child - may your faith and living hope give you peace, now and forever - Ken, Donna & Dena Yanowski

December 28, 2012

Malinda and I are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. You shared some of Sean's art and the furniture he made when we were at your home for dinner and we remember the love and pride when you spoke about him. We too will pray for those who are lost, suffering and struggling with life, that God will help them to find their way. With Deepest Sympathy, Wayne and Malinda

Cindy Gabriel-Flynn

December 28, 2012

Nancy and Mike, I remember what a special and unique person Sean was even at an early age. May God be with you both and Patrick.

December 27, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the thousands of lives Sean inspired with his own. God Bless.

Anthony Stanton

December 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ann

December 27, 2012

So sorry for the loss of Sean. Much love to his close friends and family.

December 26, 2012

I did not know John but as a mother am touched by your words. I will pray for all who are lost, suffering and struggling and will ask God to help them find their way to peace. So very sorry for your loss.

December 26, 2012

Oh, Nancy and Michael, I echo your request for God to use Sean's passing for good, to bring glory to God and that others will find peace with God through his son. My heart is broken for you in your loss. With deepest sympathy, Gloria and Tom Pearson

December 26, 2012

Nancy and Michael. ,I pray for the peace that passes all understanding for you both and for Patrick also. Am weeping with u. Bless u. Flo carroll

marieta garcia

December 25, 2012

I met Sean when I visited my son Roland in NY a couple of years ago. He was my son's roommate that time. He was very polite and nice to me. I am very sad to hear his passing. May the Lord bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John (Sean) at Justin William's art show in Chicago in 2010.

Oscar Arriola

December 25, 2012

It was always great to talk to Sean at art shows and other events in Chicago. I offer my condolences to the Griffin family. May he rest in peace.

December 25, 2012

Dear Mike & Nancy; We did not know Sean, but our son, Ben, always spoke very highly of him. May God blees you all and help you find peace in his passing. Harry & Molly Hartman

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