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for JOHN GRANT
Brian Robertson
October 8, 2024
Will never forget you....ever!
Love Natch
Brian "Natch" Robertson
October 8, 2021
John was my idol and my mentor, I´ll never forget the day I met him I thought I was looking at Rambo. He would take me sailing and surfing and take me to the air show at the El Toro marine base and everything was VIP in his Jaguar with the steering wheel on the right hand side. Once he paid me oil every ounce of wood on his 52 foot sailboat and I loved it. Can´t wait to see him again. And I had a dog named Xenia as well go figure :)
Edna “Chic” O’Brien Talbert
October 8, 2020
Hard to believe so many years since John has passed. I met him in college through his sister Penny, and he would drop in over the years, no matter where I was living, for a surprise visit. I think of him so often and miss those visits. So many fond memories of his sister, two brothers, and their mom.
Chic O’Brien Talbert
John Kohls
October 10, 2019
I pulled a little prank on John in August of 2010. I had stayed with him at his home in LV for months while we worked on a project together. He had an extensive library, which included books written by Dennis Connor about the America II experiences they shared.
When I returned to FL, I looked to buy a book to have him sign, and to my surprise, there was a little bookstore selling a pack of five paperbacks. I bought them and had them here when next he visited.
He was visiting my company in FL and I had handed out the five books to various employees , having them pop from doorways asking for his autograph. At about the third request he realized what was going on and erupted with a stream of cursing about it, laughing all the while.
John was a marvelous mentor, and I think about him with a smile nearly every day.
Charles Cox
October 8, 2019
Hard to realize it's been 32 years since I last saw him...
John will not be forgotten.
God-speed and semper fi Rambo!
"Rambo" John, myself, Dory Street and John "sing-song" Sangmeister in the support boat
Charles Cox
September 18, 2013
I just thought of John and was looking to see if I could find him and to my shock, found he had passed. I was a team-member with him during the 1995-1997 Stars and Stripes campaign and remember all those times experiencing his "character" and tenacity. "Rambo" as he was aptly named at one point got hit on the head by the boom of Stars and Stripes, right next to me where we were both grinding. John had no idea where he was for two legs of the practice course but he still ground away on the handles...truly a determined guy being the first to attempt to bench-press 300# during our training. He had that mischevious smile and sense of duty rare these days. I'm proud to have called him a friend and he will be missed. Rest in peace buddy, you were called home far too soon. Semper Fi! Charles Cox - Medford Oregon,
Nancy Cablay
August 22, 2013
He was a good friend. I have known him since 1975
Karen Irwin
August 9, 2013
With fond memories.
Jim Parish
June 9, 2013
The world is a poorer place without John "Rambo" Grant. We had a lot of fun together over 36 years in the service and out. He's my Most Unforgetable Chacter, best friend, favorite Marine and all around good guy despite his best efforts to hide all those facts.
My condolences to his family. I loved him too.
April 23, 2013
LT. we served and we did our service to our country semper fi TRAVIS , lima co 1966
Phillip Massie
April 17, 2013
My condolences to the Grant family.Semper Fi Sir, we served in the same Company of 3/4 at the same time.
April 17, 2013
Semper Fi Colonel
Joe Humphrey
April 17, 2013
John and I becone good frends at PMC.Even in the early years,you knew John was a true patriot and good guy.My heart goes out to his family.
Bill Fite
April 4, 2013
John and I were friends and classmates at a USMC school in 1969. He was one of the most talented, energetic, and charismatic characters I ever met. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing.
Natch
November 5, 2012
A long time ago a man came into to my life and changed my whole world to this day. Took me everywhere, taught me things, inspired me, he was my mentor as i was a young man. Probably the most single influential thing that ever happened to me. John, in case you didnt know, that man was you! Ive missed you, Love Natch. P.S. i named my son after you.
October 26, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear about John's passing.
Penny, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I think back often to the great times we all had back in NJ and Mt.Ida. It's just so hard to accept that he is gone.
CHIC TALBERT
Cassandra
October 19, 2012
I live a couple houses from John's house. I only met him when I bought my house 2.5 yrs ago, but he was an incredible man, very kind and always had interesting tales to tell. We had great conversations; especially about sailing. I learned he was in San Diego where I've lived there since 1967 & still do. We got a kick out of finding out I watched the Stars and Stripes take the trophy back from Australia while he was on board it. He was a very kind man, a nice friend and I'll miss his presence. Our neighborhood and the world has lost an amazing man.
Cassandra
October 19, 2012
I live a couple houses from John's house. I only met him when I bought my house 2.5 yrs ago, but he was an incredible man, very kind and always had interesting tales to tell. We had great conversations; especially about sailing. I learned he was in San Diego where I've lived there since 1967 & still do. We got a kick out of finding out I watched the Stars and Stripes take the trophy back from Australia while he was on board it. He was a very kind man, a nice friend and I'll miss his presence. Our neighborhood and the world has lost an amazing man.
October 16, 2012
Rambo, One of the truly nice guys you could ever meet in the sport of Sailing.. The Kooka Brothers from down under salute you..
October 15, 2012
To all of John's family I extend my condolences and respect for John's service to his country. As a house mate, classmate and friend, We will miss john at the celebration of our class at BMI. Sincerely, Ed Finkle BMI 61
Larry Friese
October 15, 2012
Larry Friese here. Thanks for the leadership, John. You were always a fun, gung-ho, take-charge guy and a huge inspiration. Semper Fi, Mate.
John, Taylor, and me at Fantasy of Flight in 2007
John Kohls
October 14, 2012
John was a close and dear friend for the past decade. I will always remember his passion, dedication, and loyalty. My condolences to the family.
Farewell, my friend, and Godspeed...
October 12, 2012
My condolences to John's family and for his service to his country and the marines. I served with him aboard the USS St. Paul back in 1967.
Chaplain Stephen and Teresa Zachary
October 12, 2012
Our condolences to Mr. Grant's family, and our gratitude to him for his career in the military helping protect our freedoms. May God raise up many more men like him, and comfort you in your loss.
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