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for John Sandusky
Sandra Ploszaj
March 17, 2006
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and the Sandusky family.
John was a sweet and kind gentleman.
The Ploszaj family
Helene Chait
March 11, 2006
Dear Shirley and family,
We heard about John's death upon the return from a trip and wanted to express our sympathy to all of you. John was a special person to us, full of compassion and a source of strength to us when we lost Scott. Our memories of him will always be filled with respect, love and with good feelings of the man he was. Our thoughs are with you at this time.
Helene and Jeff Chait
Silvia Salgado
March 11, 2006
Mrs. Sandusky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It is at times like this that our faith is what keeps us going. May God's love help you find the peace in knowing that John is in a better place.
Luis, Silvia & Danny Salgado
Lisa Heller
March 10, 2006
Mrs. Sandusky and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Mr. Sandusky's smile and warm heart. I will miss him dearly.
David & Connie Hack
March 10, 2006
I had the privilege of working with John for 18 years. I grew up without a father and could always turn to John for fatherly advice in the raising of my own children. After hearing John sing "Daddy's Little Girl" at Jen's wedding, that inspired me to use the song for a video at our daughter's wedding. At both weddings, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Thanks John and God bless.
Bill Cull
March 9, 2006
Big John, You left a profound impression on everyone you met. Whenever I hear the song "Daddy's Little Girl" I will always have a tear in my eye, and your memory in my heart!
The world has lost a true example of a good person but I am sure heaven is filled with Irish lullabys tonight!
Henry Barrow
March 8, 2006
Sandusky family,
The sparkle in John's eyes always gave away the gruff exterior. John loved to pick on us in the media, but we knew it was all part of the act. He was a gentle bear of a man who loved life and football. Gentlemen of his measure are hard to find in this life. I am so glad for the time I was lucky enough to spend with him. Men like John are the people you remember all your life. I'm not sure how man people like John the world can afford to lose. Rest in peace Coach, and have fun with your buddies who are up there with you.
Jeff Zarch
March 8, 2006
A outstanding member of the NFL, an outstanding coach and a wounderfull person . My condolences to the Sandusky family
Liz Ferro
March 8, 2006
Shirley and family:
Our deepest sympathy are with you and yours.
Liz Ferro
Beth Hawley
March 8, 2006
Dear Shirley and Family,
My prayers are with you at this very sad time. My memories of John are of the happy times we shared together during my very first year of teaching at St. Bernadette school in Hollywood.
John was a true gentleman with a kind and gentle heart. He always made me smile. He made me feel welcome when I visited, and we always shared a good laugh or two.
During the years we've lost touch...but you both are in my heart forever.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Beth H. from Massachusetts
Pam Spadaccini
March 8, 2006
There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
While there is nothing we can say that will ease your loss, we wanted you to know that we are grieving and thinking of you all.
The Spadaccini Family
George, Pamela and Gregory
Shaf Family
March 8, 2006
Coach,
I met you at John's Barber Shop in Hollywood and found you to be a gentleman off the field, just as you were on the football field. Thank you for the '72 Dolphins, we will never forget.
God Speed Coach!
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