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Carol Robinson
April 29, 2023
Thinking of you today Mary Ann. John was a very special man. He is surely in heaven praying for all of us!
Carol Robinson
April 29, 2022
Thinking of you Mary Ann. John was a great man and we know how much you miss him. Blessings to you and the family on this anniversary of his passing.
Carol Robinson
April 29, 2021
We think of John often and know he has left a big hole in a lot of hearts. May God bless you Mary Ann and all of the many family & friends who miss him.
Timothy J Koehn
April 29, 2021
6 years now. We all still miss you and talk of you often. This photo came up yesterday of 7 years ago. John is on the left, Robert Serio on the right. In the 1960's John was responsible for Robert getting into reenacting by being in a magazine with his family. Robert got to meet John in 2013 for the first time. This was the last time he saw him. This was the last time John played his accordion in camp. We had a great time. We will never forget him.
Timothy Koehn
May 4, 2020
John, you've been gone 5 years. We all miss you every day and still talk about you. You were a important part of my life and a great friend. I miss talking to you and sitting around the campfire listening to you play the accordion. Life has a hole in it that your absence is hard to fill.
Carol Robinson
April 29, 2020
We are so glad to have known John. He was one of a kind! -Carol and Dave
Carol Robinson
April 29, 2019
WE sure miss John and are so glad we knew him. Mary Ann, we hope you know you are in our prayers and know we appreciate all you did for my dad all those years you worked with him!
Allison Pena
May 16, 2015
The photo of John (in his USS Carolina uniform honoring the Navy schooner in the War of 1812) was at the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans, January 10, 2015, at Chalmette Battlefield. John was a living history participant at the park and he will be sorely missed. He told me how especially happy he was that he was on the battlefield this year - at such an historical event - the 200th commemoration. John's presence during the bitter cold that weekend was truly honorable. It meant a lot to him and to us- John's dedication and spirit will be remembered by us all at the park.
May 13, 2015
Prayers and thoughts for strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. George and Marianne Comeaux
John at the 2015 Bicentennial Battle of New Orleans
Allison Pena
May 11, 2015
We will all miss John. I feel honored to have had this photograph taken with him. He was always so kind and much fun to talk with and share stories with - a true soldier, scholar and gentleman in the best of traditions.
Randy Cassou
May 8, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. I met John in 1977 working for Bell at Metairie Lawn. We both liked shooting and black powder. he was a great big nice guy. I went on to different jobs but John recognized me one day at the Chalmette battlefield. He was talking to me and it took me a few seconds to recognize him because he was missing over a hundred pounds. The battlefield was where IU saw him for the next few decades until I retired. I decided to go the Confederate museum since I had never been. As I was digging out my money, I heard "Randy, is that you?". I looked up and it was John wearing his moustache and beard old guy disguise. I stopped and visited whenever I was in the area after that. I'll miss him. John, I'll see you around the bend soon enough.
Carol Robinson
May 8, 2015
Dear Mary Ann,
Dave and I are so very saddened to learn off John's passing. His uncle from Colorado visited with him at the museum when he was in town and was so impressed with his knowledge and friendly manner. We are keeping you and Marshall and the entire family in our prayers.
Kristin Landy
May 7, 2015
Offering mmy deepest sympathy for your great loss. May Almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this very difficult time.
Kathy Hirsch
May 7, 2015
We loved talking with John whenever we saw him. Great man and friend. Hope the angels are shooting the canon in heaven in his honor.
Mary Vernoy
May 7, 2015
We will definitely miss John's presence at the Haus. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Mary Vernoy
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Maryanne Channing
May 7, 2015
Rest in peace John. I will miss talking about Disney World with you. Love and prayers to your family!
James Asher
May 6, 2015
Mr. John was always nice and in a jovial mood. It was a pleasure to have known him, and his family has my condolences.
Tim Koeh
May 6, 2015
Rest In Peace John! Your friendship of the last 30 years has been wonderful. Thank you my friend. I am going to miss you so much!
John Bangs firing an original New Orlens cannon
Tim Koehn
May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
My condolences for your loss of John R. Bangs. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help sustain you during this difficult time. John 17:3
Sincerely,
Janice
Bruce Anderson
May 5, 2015
John was a long time customer and a great friend. The news of his passing is devastating news. He will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Thoughts and Prayers.
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