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Edward C. Hickey, Jr., Colonel, USAF (RET)
November 2, 2011
Dear Charlotte and family. John and I had been friends for many years though we had lost contact with one another the past 10 or so. Our paths first crossed in England, then in New Mexico and finally in the DC area. My family and I had many wonderful times with John and his first wife, Jan, at their home in Alamogordo, New Mexico. I still remember the splashing and laughing we all did in their pool. I will always thank John for allowing me to stay with them in Alexandria, VA, while waiting for a suitable home to become available for us in McLean. John was so helpful in that endeavor; indeed, he had always been a dear friend to us in all the varied tours we had together. I'm sure you miss him so. Even though we had not been in contact for so many years, I do and will continue to remember him. He was a good friend. Sincerely, Ned Hickey, Reston VA
Roxanne Goodrich
October 19, 2011
Dear Charlotte, I am so thankful that John (Cousin Ed to me growing up) had such a wonderful partner in you. Your care and devotion to him was inspiring. I really appreciate you making such an effort to bring the family together. While he lived in California he often spent weekends with us. I still remember the crush I had on him. He filled me with awe. He was the only person in my family I allowed to call me Rocky! I will miss him, I'm sad he's gone. Yet, I am so happy he had your love. I hope we see you soon. With love, Roxanne (Kantz) Goodrich
Guy Molock
October 17, 2011
Dear Charlotte and family, John hired me in 1994, to become a part of the Article III Judges Division, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Although I am also a former Air Force JAG, I did not have the pleasure of appearing before Chief Judge Howell. I learned a great deal from John professionally but was even more impressed by John's passion to serve others. John will be sorely missed. I trust that you and your family will find comfort in knowing that John made a tremendous contribution to humankind and know that John is at peace forever with our Creator.
October 16, 2011
To the Family:
I worked at the Veteran's Court in DC and throughout John's years as a member of the Bar it was always a joy to talk to him abt veteran's problems, before he retired from practice. His friendship has been missed these past 2 years. He was a good advocate and will be sorely missed by the Veteran's he served and the Members of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Paul L. Everest
Dottie McKee
October 16, 2011
Dear Charlotte, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of John. My husband, Don, passed away in April. I miss him so very much, but, at least he is no longer suffering with this horrible disease.
I hope and pray that some day soon a cure will be found for people with this problem. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care, Dottie McKee, John's cousin)
Ginny Vande Vord
October 16, 2011
Dear Charlotte, I was so surprised to hear that your husband had passed away. I had met your husband only once at ALFA and seen you both at a couple of businesses. You have my sympathy in your loss and I know it has been a rough road for you this past year. May John rest in peace and you be comforted in his passing.
Ginny from the Support Group
Mary Haney
October 15, 2011
Dear Charlotte,
Although I have never met you, John was my Godfather (I am Harry and Carol Moore's daughter). He was a great man and I am sorry that I was unable to see him once you both moved back to Michigan. He helped us tremendously while we were living in Virginia and I know my dad talks about him and their friendship to this day. I loved visiting with him and listening to he and my dad share their stories. Please accept my sympathy and apologies for missing the visitation and funeral as I have family obligations this weekend. I would love to meet you sometime.
Mary Haney (Holly, MI)
Goddaughter
Harry & Carol Moore
October 15, 2011
Dear Charlotte and family:
John was my oldest friend. We met in grade school and were in band together during junior high. I am proud to have had him as best man at my wedding and God Father to two of my girls. He and I have stayed in touch with cards and occasional visits over the years including one short vacation together in Scotland when we found ourselfs working in Europe for a short time.
While his life took him all over the world and mine kept me mostly in the Pontiac area, we unfortunately were not close in recent years. I am very glad that my wife Carol and I were able to see you both recently in Lansing. While we were extremely saddened by his mental limitations, he still was an impressive figure of a man.
We were fortunate to have stayed with him briefly while he lived near Washington and the pride and knowledge he showed when taking us on tours of the city made his love and pride for this country very clear. We have all lost a loyal friend and faithful public servent.
All our love and best wishes to you.
Bruce Houston
October 14, 2011
Dear Charlotte and family, John and I were nearly contemporaries during our Air Force JAG careers and our paths crossed many times. I also saw him often at Federal Bar Association functions in DC in later years. He was a very smart guy, a good friend and a fine man. Bruce Houston (McLean, VA)
Garcia Allen
October 14, 2011
Dear Ms. Morris,
I was privileged to meet Judge Howell when he began his career at the Administrative Office of the Courts. I will always remember him as a man of honor, dignity, and quiet strength. All of my best wishes to you and your family.
October 14, 2011
Dear Charlotte,
I worked for John as a military judge in the 1980s. He was a fabulous mentor! Not only was he an erudite lawyer, he truly cared about the profession and those who worked for him. He was a wonderful man, a true patriot, and the kind of person one is proud to have called a friend. He will be sorely missed by his many, many admirers. With warmest regards and deepest sympathy, Charlie Dunlap, Major General, USAF (Ret.)
DEAN CURRY
October 13, 2011
Dear charlotte, I send you my sympathy, John came into my life when I married Jackie, and I was really impressed on how smart he was. I was
saddened to hear that he had alzheimers, that is what my mother had, it is
not a nice disease, and the caregiver does not have an easy time of it. I will
keep you in my prayers, and ask the Lord to give you his Peace and Love
that only he can give. May GOD bless you
Dean Curry, Curwensville,Pa.
J. Jeremiah Mahoney
October 13, 2011
Dear Charlotte, and family. I met John in 1972 when we were both Judge Advocate (JAGs) in the Air Force. I prosecuted courts-martial when John was the judge. Twenty years later, he was the Air Force Chief Trial Judge, and I was one of his judges in the Eastern U.S. and later in Europe. John was a gentleman, a superb judge, and a true friend. I will miss him greatly. Sincerely, Jerry
Pat Hovis (Brown)
October 13, 2011
Dear Charlotte, I grew up in Pontiac and went to school with John. He was my first boyfriend and I have many wonderful memories of John and his parents. He was destined to succeed in whatever he started and he certainly did serve our country well. You must be so proud of him. My husband who grew up in Pontiac also, died of Alzheimer's in 2007. It is alarming how many of the children of Pontiac have died of Alzheimer's. My heart goes out to you and wish the Lord's blessings on you as you enter into a new chapter of your life without John. Sincerely, Pat Hovis
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