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John Kainer Obituary

John Edward Kainer, 41, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Sunday, January 18, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 21, 2009.

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Robert Swiatkowski

January 28, 2009

John,
You were a great person and I will alway's remember all the help you gave in the Operating Room. Also, I remember when you swam laps around me in the pool. Just wanted to say a last thank you...

LCDR Johnny Rodgers

January 28, 2009

John. I will miss talking and working with you in the operating room at NMCP. It was a pleasure to know you. You will be missed by all. Thank you for your service. My deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family.

Chris Verret

January 25, 2009

Fran -

My deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family.

ally speirs

January 25, 2009

John.you will be sorely missed......I enjoyed our talks about Ironman and racing......my thoughts go out to your family who you spoke about with such love......

ally speirs
Depaul Hospital Norfolk VA

Sheryl Jenkins (Professional Healthcare Resources)

January 24, 2009

Heartfelt sympathy to such a wonderful family. You exemplified the meaning of "family and friends". You surrounded him with so much love and support. May the memories continue to live long in you and the beautiful children. Blessings to you and your family. What an honor to have served such a wonderful person.

Monica Davis

January 24, 2009

I am a friend of a friend (Gary and Leslie Deal) but I do not know the Kainer family. I just want to express my sympathy for your loss and to let you know that the wonderful stories we have heard about John, Betsy & their wonderful family is truly inspirational. You are all in my/our prayers daily.

Vanessa Guzman-Stephenson

January 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family, friends and SEAL brothers. It was truly a pleasure working with him. He will be remembered fondly.

Mike Leschinsky

January 23, 2009

My thoughts are with your family and friends.
A fellow class of '89er.

Jose Tubens

January 23, 2009

I would to say the man is going to be sorely miss. The little time that I had with John wishes that he would met him a lot sooner. He is a hero... god bless the Kainer Family

Mary Frances Begley

January 23, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sondra Bolinger

January 22, 2009

I was so saddened to learn of John's death. Your Dayton area friends and family will hold you all in their thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Gathagan

January 22, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Jack's father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Mrs. G

Matt & Joy Manock

January 22, 2009

John we'll miss you terribly as a friend and neighbor. You've left us with wonderful memories and the legacy of a beautiful family that will be our constant reminder of you. We are inspired and in awe by the way you handled adversity. Our prayers go out to you, your family, Betsy and the kids. God bless you

Nancy West

January 22, 2009

John will always be remembered by the staff and physicians at Orthopaedic Surgery Centers. Our condolences to his wife and children. of whom he was so proud. You blessed and enriched his life more than you will ever know. You are in our prayers. May God bless you with the memories you made together. Nancy, Surgical Coordinator & Assistant to Dr. Wayne T. Johnson & Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez

Christina Handrahan-Brining

January 22, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

John on watch

Claudia Perez Brown

January 22, 2009

John was an awesome person and I am so honored to have met him at USNA. My condolences to his family and friends.
Sincerely, a 33rd Company Mate

Cheryl

January 22, 2009

John was inspiration to us all. Godspeed to you old buddy.

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