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To my old friend

March 25, 2014

Its hard to say something about a man that was larger then life itself. To my old friend John, you will be missed by so many, we were good friends, and you will be missed by so many. Your passing was such a shock that i dont really think it sank in yet. I will be thinking of you very often, and will remember the times we had at work and personel life. I want to wish you a happy birthday to my old friend, you were taken from us way to early, but you left a gift to many and a memory to so many others. R. I.P.  my old friend, your in good hands now...  Rocky

Johhny Love

February 23, 2014

Johnny, where to begin.... I may not have know you as long as others have.  But I still feel as if it were for a lifetime (that's a good thing).  
Many times people come into our lives and we don't necessarily understand or know why.... but when it came to you... I knew the exact reason.  We're truly kindred spirits...Alpha type personalities...we're the  "crusty marshmellows".  I have cherished every moment...the good, the bad, the ugly.
I never wanted anything more of you than your friendship...you were not a book on the shelf that I picked up when I had nothing else to do....you were a focal point.  I appreciated your sarcastic, witty personality...sometimes...you had a sharp tongue...but true friends should never withhold.  
All our DnD nights...the weirdo's of Hudson...the Boobs you guys Gawked at,at the Wing House...those are the moments I will cherish... the fact that you LOVED my mom's ziti....brings me to tears.  
I will not cry because you're gone....I cry because I was thankful to have shared in your journey which was all too short.  You are priceless... There is no physical money that could hold a candle to you. 

Know that our story is not done...whether we meet upstairs, down stairs...we will meet again...and I look forward to that day... My dear dear Johnny...You will be missed beyond words... 
I know the pain your carried in your heart, and know that I throw the horns...LOL... I throw the horns...my Dear Johnny... You may be gone....but NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN.  Love Cyn.            

 

Photo Bomb

February 21, 2014

Ok ya twisted piece of work. I gottat share this story so in case I am ever apprpoached by the authorities about some questionable pics. I'll have an alibi. lol

Back in 1989, I had just finished the fire academy and EMT school. I had to drive down to Sarasota to take the state EMT test at the Manatee County Civic Center.

You said "I'll go with you". And away we went. I have to admit I was a little surprised when you said you would just hang out in my car out int he parking lot while I took the test. I thought you would have wanted to hang out inside where there was AC. But then it was in the fall and the weather was cool and you wanted to listen to the radio so ok.

What I forgot about was the fact that sitting inside the console of my 1979 Grand Prix, was a camera with a roll of film in it. Had that fact come to mind, I would have NEVER left you alone with MY camera.

Ok so skip ahead skip ahead skip ahead. I get done with the test and we all know whether I passed or not since I worked the next 20 years of my life in the streets at EMS, Morton Plant, and TFR. Yeah I passed.

NOW... a few months later when I finished up the roll of film, I take it to Eckerds to have it developed. When I go back to pick up the pics a few days later, the young kid behind the photo counter has this perplexed look in his eye and asks me if I'm aware of what is on the roll. I assume it's the pics that I took. Well turns out that I'm mostly correct. What I didn't  know is that there were also a shit ton of pics that YOU took while you sat in the Grand Prix while I was inside taking my EMT test.

I could have used those pics while I was studying anatomy and physiology you might say. I would have definnitely gotten any and all questions right that may have been on the test about John's shaft, or head, or testicular region.
ROFLMAO

I'm sitting here laughing and crying at the same time while I share this story. Dude that was one of the funniest things that anyone has ever gotten me with. Touche'. I never was able to get you back for that one. No problem cause it gave me a funny ass story to be able to tell for the rest of my life.

Oh by the way, please say hi to Richard Jenni for me. He was always one of the funniest and sickest comedians that ever walked the earth. That's why you and I knew every line he ever spoke. He's probably telling everyone after meeting you in Heaven, "And I thought I wasn't right!!"

I miss you ya crazy bastid.

DaBomb!!!!

February 21, 2014

While working in the comm center.  Bob Lanoue brought in this hot sauce called "dabomb" it was shaped like Little Boy, the bomb dropped from the Enola Gay.  Well John took a teaspoon and took a swallow and I did the same.  Wholly Shit was it HOT!!!!  My tongue felt like someone was holding a lighter to it.  I was out of breath with tears flowing freely from my face, eyes and snot out my nose.   Then I looked at John.  Was was walking over to me and sweat was flowing from John EVERY WHERE!  His hair was matted, pale skin, staggering over to my console.  He could only say one word.... dude!  One look at him and I started to laugh (and cry, due to the heat) at the same time.   Boy was he pissed.  About 3 hours later we finally "recovered" enough to laugh about it and also read the directions on the bottle.  It said to use "one to two drops of DaBomb in a GALLON of chili"  And our dumb asses took an entire teaspoon full.  John, I have hundreds of stories while working with you on the street and in the center.  We know why you are called the "pressure man" by me.  Thanks for saving my ass on that one.  You are missed.

 

February 21, 2014
Oh?!? Rennet THIS ONE?!?? We go out to dinner back in the day, stuff our faces with Rocco's Italian food, and head out to The Crown We're not in our seats ten minutes, when a drunken bastard trips, hits the table, and knocks over our drinks. Naturally, the asshole (me) stands up with a lap full of Scotch and starts ripping into this guy. Never noticing the two other guys walking toward the door with him. So now, I'm screaming at these guys to get their asses to the bar and get us another round before their asses end up smeared in the parking lot. Two against three are pretty good odds when the second standing behind you is 6 foot four and 240 pounds. I look over my shoulder to find you sitting comfortably in your seat, with your arms folded in true "John Miller" style.... And you ain't getting up Now, I gotta talk my way out of this so my monkey ass doesn't end up in the hospital.,.. A few minutes later, they're headed for the door, and my teeth are still in my mouth When I yelled at you, you said "I had your back". I said then why the fuck didn't you stand up?!?! You calmly said "I'm still digesting my food"
February 21, 2014
A very special mutual friend sends her regards, and message only YOU will understand She says she's sorry for the sequence that you picked up for years after we hung out....
February 20, 2014
My friend, step father we may not have always seen eye to eye but I love and miss you very much. I will miss our debates, movie and pizza night, our twisted humor, andmost of all just you. When you first entered my life I tried everything possible to get you out, but as time passed and we grew older we learned to accept and respect each other as men. I want you to know that through all of our differences I wouldn't have traded you for the world. You loved my mom unconditionally and never gave up on my brother and I and for that I am grateful. I promise that I will take care of mom the best I can. Its gonna be hard because a piece of her is now forever lost but I will try. I will always keep you with me in spirit. I have never forgot the life lessons that you taught me and as much as I hate to say, you taught me alot. I will keep my tool logic wilderness kit on my person until it falls apart lol, its one of the best gifts I have ever recieved and it stays in my wallet to this day. Life will not be the same without you my friend. I will keep in touch with your family because they are mine as well and I will watch charlie brown every christmas in your memory. I just wish that we had more time with you. I will love stronger and be more passionate about the little things because those were the most important to you. I will keep the "flicka" alive in your memory as well. God speed big john you are not forgotten
February 20, 2014
John.. you will be missed! I hope you are in your own personal eden. You will never be forgotten. I will never forget how supportive and attentive when my Mother passed. You looked me square in the face and said " Annette, don't worry..She is not gone. She is you." I always kept those words close. Thank you!

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