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Patrick O'Mara
March 20, 2008
I want to thank all of you who have signed this gues book. Your sentiments and memories are treasures to us all. I will miss my father tremendously as he was my best friend. Keep him in your hearts as we will and remember his laughter and joy.
Martha Ayoub
March 15, 2008
I had the pleasured of working with John for over a year at the front desk of the Opryland Hotel. He was wonderful man who spoke of NY and his love for his family. I won't forget his laugh! He was always very kind and wonderful person. John came across to me like a person who had a wonderful and amazing life, which you could learn so much from and never get tired of hearing his stories and adventures. I was blessed to know him that short period of time. My condolences to his family.
Jerykah Keith
March 14, 2008
I am thankful that I was blessed to have been able to call John a friend. I met John while I was working at the hotel and I adored him. I am going to miss John so much. I remember when I was down he always had a way to lift my spirits. John was definitely someone who grew on you. The more that you talked to him the more that liked him and truly appreciated the gift of his friendship. You could talk to him about something very personal and you knew that it was safe with him and he usually would be able to offer you some wonderful advice or help you to see things in a new light. There is a difference between wisdom and knowledge, John was one of those rare jewels who possessed both. ( as I sit here typing this on my computer I slightly laugh to myself , thinking of John telling me about the design of the keyboard, the layout being such as to slow down how fast people would type on the typewriters ) Speaking of laughter I am going to miss his wonderful laugh. I had so much fun on our tour of Nashville that John, Kim, Laurie and I took. We had such a wonderful time and we even took time to have a picnic. What else can I say about John, probably a lot more, there are so many cherished memories that I will keep to myself , in my heart. I hope that all that knew John would hold onto their own cherished memories, keep them somewhere warm and safe, use them as your happy thoughts when you are feeling down. John lived a very full life and he was take from all of us too soon. There were more souls out there he could have touched. Let a little piece of john live inside of you so that he can still touch those souls. My prayers going out to all of his family and friends . Thank you for all of the wonderful pictures that you posted.
I will miss my friend and I hope we will meet again someday.
Jerykah Keith
Gayle Prestigiacomo
March 14, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Judi (Davis) Woodring
March 14, 2008
I was a classmate of John's at Christ the King for eight years. It's always so sad to hear about the passing of one of our classmates. Please know that John and his family will be in my prayers.
Dennis Kute
March 13, 2008
It was a pleasurer to live across the alley from the O'Maras in Louisville. We had a great time taking photos at the Derby. He will be in my prayers.
Jim Swain
March 13, 2008
I met John through outings to see two Loreena McKennitt concerts with his kind brother Kevin and wife Oreta in Tennessee. He is a good soul. It was so nice to be able to have seen his history in photos at http://www.omaralabor.com/family/jom-pictures/
I can see that God blessed him with a beautiful family.
Mike Peoples
March 12, 2008
John and I sat next to each other in the seventh grade at Christ the King.
Pat Curran is correct , he was one of the good guys. I shall always have fond memories of John and keep him in my prayers
Tiffany Sizemore
March 12, 2008
I worked with John for almost 2 years at the hotel. He will surely be missed in my eyes. I am certainly keeping all of the family in my prayers.
Tom Glaser
March 12, 2008
John and I lived only a block apart, grew up together and spent 8 years at Christ the King. My prayers are with you all.
100 Unit Christopher East
March 12, 2008
We were honored to care for Mr. Omara in his final days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Heather O'Mara
March 12, 2008
Pat & Hector have set up a webpage with pictures of dad if any one is interested...
http://www.omaralabor.com/family/jom-pictures/
Amanda Ewing
March 12, 2008
John was one of my biggest “cheerleaders”. There was nothing I could not accomplish in his eyes. I will miss sharing my dreams and aspirations with him, his encouraging words, wisdom, and most of all seeing him on Sundays. He would always bring me the New York Times fashion spread because he knew how much I loved reading it.
Last time he had long hair, before he moved to Nashville.
March 12, 2008
Marcia Ray
March 12, 2008
Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim McClanahan
March 12, 2008
John holds a special place in my heart. I will always remember the days we spent working together. I will never forget the day we spent with Jerykah and Laurie doing a tour of Nashville. I got to see places that day that I just had never made it to. He always had a kind word for everyone he came in contact with. I will miss him greatly.
PATRICK CURRAN
March 12, 2008
John was a classmate of mine at Christ the King .
I remember him as one of the "Good' guys.
He will be missed but in my prayers.
March 12, 2008
What a beautiful write-up. Wish I could have met him. We will be praying for you all.
Sincerely,
Jeanne and Paul Zurkuhlen
(sister-in-law and brother- in- law of Nick King)
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