Brian posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 25, 2024
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I too was shocked to hear of John's passing...he worked out and ate healthily and had such a zest for life without a worry in the world! He visited Guelph 2 or 3 times a week for the last couple of years to mainly visit a young lady friend of his by the name of Dani who is also a friend of mine. He gave her great advice for helping her straighten out her life by getting her to list her current 'pros and cons' in her life and how to eliminate the cons like he did in his lifetime. He would be glowing with happiness after every time he met with her!!
I became a good friend of his and had many long conversations about his adventures on and off his tree farm. He changed jobs many times because he was often open to a new adventure or those he worked for didn't really appreciate his talents. He shared some of his amazing musical recordings with his Guelph friends and if he refurbished a guitar, he would readily give it to someone he thought would appreciate it. He told me about a homeless man in London who camped out under a river bridge and offered him some financial help by buying a lure the man found...he never judged someone for their disadvantages in life; he only wanted to help when someone needed it. His main favourite pastime other than music was his love of fishing. He would give Guelph friends a fishing lure he made or a fishing pole or even an arrowhead he found on his farm...I would bring in arrowheads I had found locally and he knew all about them, just like he knew about any subject we would talk about. I was so looking forward to his promised fishing excursion next summer with me! Loved the story about his motorcycle in his younger days which would be pulled over by cops because he had long hair and the bike was similar to one used by gang members...he would challenge the intent of the cops who profiled him for riding that particular bike with his looks at the time. He would back down to no one but at the same time he had a heart of gold. Rest in peace my friend...I miss you so much!!
Sincerely,
Brian
