John A. Stonis

John started volunteering here at the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, (aka Air Zoo), in 2016. I was his supervisor at the time. I can say with 100% certainty that he was one of the most kind souls I have ever met in my life. Extremely intelligent, he had a gentle nature about him, and was always humble. His outstanding sense of humor was non-stop and it was always accompanied by a smile. John's love for airplanes was driven by a real passion for aviation. Everyone who worked with John could always be seen laughing and smiling. When he moved back to Illinois he was sorely missed. I'll attach a few pictures at the end of this thread. I will be praying for his remaining friends and family members. Without a doubt, we'll meet up again some day! REST IN PEACE JOHN!