April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
Will always miss Mike, even though we didn't see each other we will always be brothers
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New: The Obituary is now up at http://www.collinsfuneralhome.com/hennessy-john-michael
Dear Friends & Family,
With deepest sadness and very heavy hearts, we are writing to tell of the devastating loss of John Michael Hennessy. John, Mike, Michael, big Michael, Hen Hen, Monk, or Toy Boy-- as many knew him, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2015 leaving behind a long, long list of people whose lives he touched with his amazing kind heart, sense of humor, strong hands, and sweet soul. You could meet him and in 5 minutes be forever touched- he just had that way about him.
His greatest wish was for his final resting place to be at Arlington National Cemetery. His other wish was to have an Irish Wake rather than a traditional memorial service, or funeral. Arlington Cemetery’s time frame for internment is late June to late July. We are planning to have John’s Irish Wake coincide with the ceremony at Arlington. When we have the date we will post it here.
This is the Memorial website where we would love to have you write stories of remembrance and post photos which would help us and others see how much John touched all our lives. It will be a place to check updates on arrangements and ever changing with new stories. He was known for helping all of the people he knew and many people he did not know. We all know he had amazing skills in building or fixing anything, and was always the one to call on first. John had such a gentle soul and he always seemed to attract kids and animals (or critters as John called them) like a magnet. We have always been amazed at his patience in all we asked of him. As we all know John served in the military and had a deep love for the country and servicemen. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
We are moved by the outpouring of support and love for Michael and me, which we know is an extension of your love and friendship of John. There will never be another quite like John and our lives will never be the same. Thank you all for being here for us, your kindness will never be forgotten. Please know how much your posting of stories and remembrance of John will mean to us now and in the years ahead. We will cherish everything written. Even the smallest detail of what you share about him will mean so much to us. To post here you have to register with an email address.. If you would rather not, please send your story and or pictures to email jhennessy49@gmail.com and we will post for you on this memorial page.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made payable to VFW post 2562 - Address is 11316 Fern Street Wheaton MD. 20902 RE: Hennessy Fund, to help us cope with funeral and education expenses.
Love and thanks,
Teri and Michael Hennessy
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April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
Just wanted to light a candle today for my soul mate and the love of my life. Miss you more than words can say...
April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
A year is a long time..., but longer still without you, big guy... Miss you every day... and especially these days with all the politics! what fun we would be having talking about that! hahaha.
November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015
When I was a.boy I looked up to my cousin so very much.
I thought he was the coolest guy in the world.
I like to think that he's with his dad and my dad on his birthday sharing a pint and watching over us all.
I wore long hair and pierced ear to be just like him.
I loved him very much and I will miss him greatly as I know all of us will.
CHEERS CUZ
I thought he was the coolest guy in the world.
I like to think that he's with his dad and my dad on his birthday sharing a pint and watching over us all.
I wore long hair and pierced ear to be just like him.
I loved him very much and I will miss him greatly as I know all of us will.
CHEERS CUZ
October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
Mike,
Happy Birthday!! I know that you are in heaven having the start to one super birthday. May you look down and see all those who love and remember you. You left such a wonderful impression on us. You are gone but never forgotten. You touched so many lives. Today I want to say on your special day what an honor it was to know you. May you have one great celebration today. A toast to you on your 66th!! Birthday hugs!!
Happy Birthday!! I know that you are in heaven having the start to one super birthday. May you look down and see all those who love and remember you. You left such a wonderful impression on us. You are gone but never forgotten. You touched so many lives. Today I want to say on your special day what an honor it was to know you. May you have one great celebration today. A toast to you on your 66th!! Birthday hugs!!
October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
I was very blessed to have John reunited with long lost relatives in Dublin before he left us and I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. John had a tremendous prescence and a deep silent strength that he managed to pass on to those he came into contact with. I will be forever grateful to the internal strength he managed to pass on before his passing. Dr Darragh Mulrooney.
June 3, 2015
June 3, 2015
Teri we are so sorry for your loss I knew Mike many years and we enjoyed some good times together, Usually sitting around having a beer and knowing we had the correct answers to most of the problems in the world , luckily he would listen to me and I would listen to him and then we would move because we found out no one cared for our opinions although they were correct
May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015
Dearest Terry,
I absolutely do not know what to say. I have been crying for days. I remember john was the only man ever nice and respectful to me. I remember him telling me about cars, the animals, and how to be true to yourself.
Dr. Dy Wolpert
I absolutely do not know what to say. I have been crying for days. I remember john was the only man ever nice and respectful to me. I remember him telling me about cars, the animals, and how to be true to yourself.
Dr. Dy Wolpert
May 22, 2015
May 22, 2015
One of my favorite memories when I went down to see John and Teri was when we were working on fixing a water pump/ pipe in the barn. They always had some sort of project going on. I called Michael to ask him to turn on the water because we thought the water pipe was all good, much to our surprise the water went everywhere (mostly on John and Teri) who were in the hole we'd dug out to get to the water pipe. They screamed and ended up with water splattered on them and I was safe and dry in my corner of the barn
May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015
What an amazing man, so lucky to have met him. Miss you, sending you are thoughts and prays.
The Carpenter's
The Carpenter's
May 8, 2015
May 8, 2015
Teri and Michael, So sorry to hear of John's passing. I know you and Michael are strong amazing Mother and Son. This. Is going to be a difficult time, but time does help. I didn't know John very well, but he seemed like a wonderful guy. I know he loved you both very much. I remember the fire engine My John gave your John. Take care of yourselves and God is watching over you. Much love, Nancy and family
May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
I met Mike in the early 60's and we were roommates in the early 70's he was a member of the brotherhood I'll miss him even though we rarely saw each other RIP
May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
Mike was my friend for over 50 years, my brother in spirit and just about the kindest person I've ever known. Judging from the prior tributes above, its no surprise that he touched everyone that way. But the longer I knew him and the closer we got, the greater his impact was. I will miss terribly. RIP my friend.
May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear about John’s passing so suddenly. We hope that the many beautiful sentiments already expressed by dear friends and family will lift this heavy burden for his family, and, especially for Teri, Michael, Ruth and Bob. John will always be remembered by us as one who took the time to answer questions with care and attention. He generously shared his knowledge which made him a great teacher in our minds. We are very blessed to have known John and will continue to keep his wonderful family in our thought and prayers. God bless you all!
May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015
Teri, my heart goes out to you and Michael,and you both are in my thoughts and prayers!! I have known Mike for about 47 years and he was always a kind, sweet, considerate person!!! I have a son who is 45 and when he was born there weren't any little kids in the crowd and the guys all would help out caring and giving love to my son and doing things with him as his Dad wasn't real involved and Mike was one of them, as a matter of fact he called his 2 favorites Big Mike and Little Mike, I sure you know who was who!!! I couldn't thank him enough for that special time, he would lend me his car when I was without.....he will truly missed by all he touched, I was really looking forward to seeing him in July at the reunion party for Einstein but I know he will be there I spirit and in all hearts of those that knew him!!! Sending you both lots of love!!!
May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015
Dear Teri and Michael,
We just heard about John. We're so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and we always think of him smiling. John will make sure John's 10 speed bike gets some regular rides in his memory and spirit. Our prayers and love are with you two right now.
Julie & John Kinnaman
We just heard about John. We're so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and we always think of him smiling. John will make sure John's 10 speed bike gets some regular rides in his memory and spirit. Our prayers and love are with you two right now.
Julie & John Kinnaman
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
To a dear friend that will be greatly missed.I'm very thankful to have know John although his time with us was cut short I truely beleive it's not quanity but quality that counts. Johns drive for life and his love for family was something to be admired. His kind words and attitude towards life told me he was very happy man. The way he spoke of his wife Teri and his son Michael told me he knew the true meaning of the word love. May your peace be restful may your memories be forever
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
Growing up, we all called him Mike. We also called him affectionately “monkey” or “monk.” And most of us (from the old days...) never got used to the name change to "John." But whatever you called him, he was always the big guy with the big heart and the easy smile. He could and would talk with anyone, about anything. And he had opinions about most things - - even if he didn’t know anything about it…! Hahaha!
My first memories of Mike are from when we would hang out at his house on Forest Glen Rd after school – Montgomery Hills Junior high school. We’d make fun of his sisters’ boyfriends and smoked cigarettes and for some reason we usually ended up wrestling over something. I always lost, of course…. And there was hanging out at Sam’s and Bobby’s with Pat and Scott and Mike and JC and Rosemary (Roe da hoe, haha)…. And Jimmy Aker… It was a close group of friends and we have all remained so for over 50 years….
He and I drove to California together in the summer of ’68. We landed eventually in Long Beach and worked in restaurants to support a fledgling surfer habit. When we returned in the fall, all of our other buddies were joining the Marines. We didn’t though….
Many years later we lived together in Columbia with Sam and Theresa and others who rotated through as roommates for varying periods of time. Mike took over the small work shed as a garage for his Triumph motorcycle. He worked on it incessantly and if he wasn’t working on it, he was cleaning it. There was lots of Budweiser involved... Those were good times…
But marrying Teri and raising Michael were the 2 things that made him complete. He loved them more than life itself, and I’m sure they know it. His life revolved around Teri and Michael. As we all know, and anyone who ever met him would know, Mike was a generous, loving and caring man. But above all, he was a family man. And his mom and dad, his brother Tommy and his sisters Sharon and Francis were also never far from his thoughts or his heart.
He was the big brother, the protector, the provider, the close friend, the patriot, the little kid at heart who liked his toys, and always, always the guy who you wanted to have as your best friend.
He went to Arlington every year to visit his dad and pay his respects. I couldn’t be happier than to know that Mike will be there now, too. I will do what I can to go visit every year, just as he did, and pay my respects and remember the big guy with the big heart…
I’ll always remember, miss, and love ya man…
My first memories of Mike are from when we would hang out at his house on Forest Glen Rd after school – Montgomery Hills Junior high school. We’d make fun of his sisters’ boyfriends and smoked cigarettes and for some reason we usually ended up wrestling over something. I always lost, of course…. And there was hanging out at Sam’s and Bobby’s with Pat and Scott and Mike and JC and Rosemary (Roe da hoe, haha)…. And Jimmy Aker… It was a close group of friends and we have all remained so for over 50 years….
He and I drove to California together in the summer of ’68. We landed eventually in Long Beach and worked in restaurants to support a fledgling surfer habit. When we returned in the fall, all of our other buddies were joining the Marines. We didn’t though….
Many years later we lived together in Columbia with Sam and Theresa and others who rotated through as roommates for varying periods of time. Mike took over the small work shed as a garage for his Triumph motorcycle. He worked on it incessantly and if he wasn’t working on it, he was cleaning it. There was lots of Budweiser involved... Those were good times…
But marrying Teri and raising Michael were the 2 things that made him complete. He loved them more than life itself, and I’m sure they know it. His life revolved around Teri and Michael. As we all know, and anyone who ever met him would know, Mike was a generous, loving and caring man. But above all, he was a family man. And his mom and dad, his brother Tommy and his sisters Sharon and Francis were also never far from his thoughts or his heart.
He was the big brother, the protector, the provider, the close friend, the patriot, the little kid at heart who liked his toys, and always, always the guy who you wanted to have as your best friend.
He went to Arlington every year to visit his dad and pay his respects. I couldn’t be happier than to know that Mike will be there now, too. I will do what I can to go visit every year, just as he did, and pay my respects and remember the big guy with the big heart…
I’ll always remember, miss, and love ya man…
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
From John & Debbi Polk
Dear Teri and Michael
Debbi and I extend our sincerest condolences for the loss of your much loved husband and father. Unfortunately we met him only a few month ago during our short visit but for me at least there was an immediate connection. His easy, friendly nature and enthusiasm for life were evident. His loss will be felt by many, but his memory will also sustain many. He loved family, friends and country. What else needs to be said.
Love, John and Debbi
Dear Teri and Michael
Debbi and I extend our sincerest condolences for the loss of your much loved husband and father. Unfortunately we met him only a few month ago during our short visit but for me at least there was an immediate connection. His easy, friendly nature and enthusiasm for life were evident. His loss will be felt by many, but his memory will also sustain many. He loved family, friends and country. What else needs to be said.
Love, John and Debbi
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to all of you. I remember being so impressed when Teri came to work and announced John had surprised her with a Gator. He clearly was a kind and thoughtful man. I am holding you all in my heart as you work through this.
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
My condolences to the family. I didn't know John very well but I remember when my dog got away from me and traveled the neighborhood. I thought he was gone forever. I searched everywhere for him. I put out a call to my Barnes Road neighbors and Teri responded. John found my dog and took him to his house. I am so grateful to have such wonderful neighbors. John you will be sorely missed by everyone. Teri I know that you are still grieving but please know that you have plenty of friends thinking about you and hoping the memories of John wIll heal your heart. Bless you my friend Tina
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
Joann and I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. We are long time friends of Ruth & Bob's, and feel we know Teri and Michael, from all the stories over the many years. As Bill and Judy Guggenheim concluded in their book "Hello from Heaven," life and love are eternal and one's spirit never dies. We hope it brings some comfort to you in knowing that John's spirit will always be with you. Sincerely, Jim and Joann Marquart
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
Dear Teri and Michael,
Reading the tributes to John confirmed what I feel was one of his best qualities,...his generosity. For example, several years ago Teri was helping me plan my husbands retirement party (from the fire service) when John appeared with many of his prized fire trucks and insisted I use them as decorations at the party. As many have stated, he was always willing to help. My prayers to Teri and Michael.
Reading the tributes to John confirmed what I feel was one of his best qualities,...his generosity. For example, several years ago Teri was helping me plan my husbands retirement party (from the fire service) when John appeared with many of his prized fire trucks and insisted I use them as decorations at the party. As many have stated, he was always willing to help. My prayers to Teri and Michael.
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
I was deeply saddened to here of Johns passing , and my most sincere condolences go out to the entire Hennessy family. I only knew John through our work, but still well enough to know what kind of person he was. I will surly miss our chats while waiting to load or unload on various job sites. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by all who knew him.
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
Teri and Michael,
We are so shocked to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. Take care and hope to see you around town.
The Harman Family (Nicola, Richard, Isabel and Alicia)
We are so shocked to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. Take care and hope to see you around town.
The Harman Family (Nicola, Richard, Isabel and Alicia)
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
Teri and Michael, we were just devastated by this news. John will always be thought of as one of the nicest, most genuine guys we've had the pleasure of knowing. Our girls used to LOVE how he played with all of them in the pool during your pool parties when they were younger. He was definitely one of the 'cool dads.'
There will be sad days ahead, of course, but I KNOW that you and Michael will thrive. You are both smart, scrappy people and the love you have for each other will be made stronger for your loss. And John will be smiling down on both of you on your journey until you all meet again one day.
Much love and peace to you,
Jenny, Ernie, Sammy and Vicki
There will be sad days ahead, of course, but I KNOW that you and Michael will thrive. You are both smart, scrappy people and the love you have for each other will be made stronger for your loss. And John will be smiling down on both of you on your journey until you all meet again one day.
Much love and peace to you,
Jenny, Ernie, Sammy and Vicki
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
Teri,
Thinking of you and hoping that you and Michael will find peace in your loss. John was a great guy.... (hugs cousin)
Deb
Thinking of you and hoping that you and Michael will find peace in your loss. John was a great guy.... (hugs cousin)
Deb
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
Teri, I was shocked when Sue told me about Johns passing. I am so sorry that you and your son have to suffer this loss. I think about you and Sue very often and how much fun we had all those years ago. I met John only once and thought he was the one for you!
I still have my "emerald ring".
My love and prayers for you and your Son.
I still have my "emerald ring".
My love and prayers for you and your Son.
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
Michael was the big brother I never had. If a cousin can have what is called a crush I certainly had one on Michael. He was handsome and sweet and gentle and loving. When his mom had moved out of the DC area the McClellan house became his stopping point in between Korea and Germany and travels with his friends. In my early adult life he was my good friend and I spent many hours in his company with all the great friends he had made a long the way. We had some fun times! Life put time and miles between our visits but the moment I was in his company the love was as palpable as if we had never spent moments apart. I was so blessed to have spent some time with him this fall on the farm he loved so much. We are lucky he left us a beautiful son to carry on his loving gentleness. My heart goes out to little Michael and Terri. He will be tremendously missed by all those he touched.
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
Dear Teri
We are deeply saddened by John's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We can only hope Harleys are allowed in Heaven, so one day we can all ride together again.
We are deeply saddened by John's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We can only hope Harleys are allowed in Heaven, so one day we can all ride together again.
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
Very sorry and shocked to hear of John's passing. I didn't know John that well but do remember talking to him when I walked our dog Lance down to greet the animals and your horse. I am still trying to process his being gone and am in shock. We appreciate all the help you have given to us Teri and hope you will feel free to call on us for anything you need.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
We were very blessed to have John in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out Teri, Michael, and the Hennessy family. John will be greatly missed. An Irish blissing for you, "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face. May the rains fall upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand."
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
Dear Teri,
John and I shared two loves Teri and Corvettes
I did not know John very well ,but I knew you all loved each other. That was enough for me.
So sorry for your lost, Uncle John
John and I shared two loves Teri and Corvettes
I did not know John very well ,but I knew you all loved each other. That was enough for me.
So sorry for your lost, Uncle John
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
I worked with John @ FO Day for a number of years. He was a good man and will always remember him for his love of collecting small toys and his Corvette he loved dearly. RIP my friend...
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
"Dear Teri and Michael,
With deep sadness, pain and many wonderful memories in mind accept my condolences, my thoughts and prayers go to the Hennessy family.
John and I had a long friendship, spent many years working together, he was my boss but also he was a friend and a brother, he always looked out for me, he liked to start conversations, he would walk to my truck with small interesting objects in his hands and just give them to me, I still dearly keep each one of those things in his memory, he had appreciation for big and the smallest things, in several opportunities we enjoyed riding our bikes together and he loved motorcycles as I do.
The moments, days, months and years spent next to John made working together as working next to a family member, someone who had great feelings and a kind way to share his moments with others.
I could spend hours and days remembering and writing all the great memories working together, John was a fantastic person, will always remember him very dearly, God Bless the Hennessy family.
With deep sadness, pain and many wonderful memories in mind accept my condolences, my thoughts and prayers go to the Hennessy family.
John and I had a long friendship, spent many years working together, he was my boss but also he was a friend and a brother, he always looked out for me, he liked to start conversations, he would walk to my truck with small interesting objects in his hands and just give them to me, I still dearly keep each one of those things in his memory, he had appreciation for big and the smallest things, in several opportunities we enjoyed riding our bikes together and he loved motorcycles as I do.
The moments, days, months and years spent next to John made working together as working next to a family member, someone who had great feelings and a kind way to share his moments with others.
I could spend hours and days remembering and writing all the great memories working together, John was a fantastic person, will always remember him very dearly, God Bless the Hennessy family.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
My heart goes out to the Hennessey family, I'm sorry for your loss. John was a great guy to work with. We will miss his personality and his stories and adventures he experienced through out his life. I could tell he wasn't a man of many words but it was known in conversation, that he loved his wife and son very much. Also, he looked forward to swimming with his dogs on those hot summer days or cruising around in his corvette and on Sunday's he loved going out for a evening ride on his Harley. John will never be forgotten by many people but most of all, his memory will still live on through out Mannix Trucking. Rest easy and roll on home Hen Hen, until we meet again my friend.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
I am so heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mikey. I will miss my uncle so much. I can't begin to express how much I loved being with him the moments we got to be together. Our talks over beers were priceless to me and his hugs were the best. All my love, Sean.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
Teri & Michael,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's sudden passing. I have warm memories of talking to him in the neighborhood. He was always kind and friendly. I remember him showing us what treats the donkeys enjoyed. Of course we always talked about our dogs. I'm so sorry for your loss and he will be missed in our neighborhood.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's sudden passing. I have warm memories of talking to him in the neighborhood. He was always kind and friendly. I remember him showing us what treats the donkeys enjoyed. Of course we always talked about our dogs. I'm so sorry for your loss and he will be missed in our neighborhood.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
With a heavy heart I write this .
I so looked up to my cousin Michael as the Clan McClellan referred to him. Big,strong and dashingly handsome with long and an earing so of course I had to have long hair and an earing. I wanted to be just like him.
He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to Terry and Michael.
I so looked up to my cousin Michael as the Clan McClellan referred to him. Big,strong and dashingly handsome with long and an earing so of course I had to have long hair and an earing. I wanted to be just like him.
He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to Terry and Michael.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Teri and Michael. What a wonderful husband and father he was. May he rest in peace and may he be rewarded for all the good deeds he did for everyone. Love ya. Marlene and Butch.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
I've known Michael since 1963. He was one of the first three people I met when I moved to Glen Ave off of Forest Glen Road in Silver Spring. We went to middle school together, high school, I went off to the Marines and he went off to the army in 1968. We went to Florida together after we got out of the service. We also went to Europe together too. There's just to many great memories to put them all here. He was the kindest and most gentle of all of our crew of guys ( there's about 10 of us ) that still are friends today after 52 years of knowing eachother. After five minutes with him you just new he was a good guy. He will be missed by all that ever knew him. My heart is broken for Teri and Michael. On behalf of all the " Boy's of the 60's " we are here for you both. Anytime time. Day or Night. Don't hestitate to call. I'll miss his smiling face the most. Rest in Peace Brother.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
Love you Teri
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April 22
April 22
Sad that you can’t be here with us as we all grow old. I think of you often and about our adventures when we were young. Please know you’re missed by us all
April 22
April 22
It's always a surprise at how time flies - and getting older just makes the time go even faster.. I wish you were here to talk about it over a beer...or two...
You're never far from my thoughts Michael. And you WILL be forever missed...
Love ya man
Andy
You're never far from my thoughts Michael. And you WILL be forever missed...
Love ya man
Andy
April 22
April 22
Today marks 9 years since you left us. You are thought of everyday and missed more than I can say. It has not gotten easier without you here and I am waiting for the day to be able to see you again. I love you and hope you can see how great a son you have. He has grown into such a great man and you would be so proud.
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"Always wear gloves when you ride"
October 29, 2022
I pulled up on my motorcycle one day, as usual wearing my old school Bell helmet, deer skin gloves and boots and first chance John got, he tells me:
Always wear gloves, if you ride and it happens, your skin on your hands just roll back.
Just about every time I get on my bike and pit my gloves on. Always remember his great advise and the friendly smile on him.
I always wear my gloves and yes, deer skin gloves to protect mine.
John, a great person, a great friend, someone you could spend quality times with and always have a progressive and productive conversation.
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Always wear gloves, if you ride and it happens, your skin on your hands just roll back.
Just about every time I get on my bike and pit my gloves on. Always remember his great advise and the friendly smile on him.
I always wear my gloves and yes, deer skin gloves to protect mine.
John, a great person, a great friend, someone you could spend quality times with and always have a progressive and productive conversation.
John loved his wife Terry and he was fascinated by watching little Michael grow up and to share his very own good experiences in life with him, little Michael was his shadow.
You are always in our minds John!
May 6, 2016
It's hard to imagine that it's been a year. I met mike in October of 1963. He was the best man at my wedding . We traveled to Europe together. Great trip to Florida too. We went to cape Hatteras back in the late 1970's. He was a great friend who would do anything to help our someone in need. We would talk 5 or 6 times a year. Catch up on our kids. Wow, Michaels graduation is this year. Same as my grandson. Yes was a good man, devoted husband and father. He was taken way to soon.
May 22, 2015
by Laura Reilly
John was what you see is what you get and Sean, Devin and I loved him. Although we spent more time with him years ago when the kids were smaller, he was always thought of as part of our "Damascus" family and it was devastating to hear of his passing. John was a "one of" easy to talk to, amazing with the kids and we have years of fond memories of the annual Halloween party and trick or treating at our house with the crew of boys at Damascus elementary school. Devin spent a lot of time with John and Michael and they were always into something, Sean and I remembered when Devin crashed John's go cart through his garage and John was the calmest of all insisting it was no big deal and wouldn't think of letting us help with paying for any of it. Sean and I rode motorcycles with John and Teri to the wall and visited Arlington cemetary and John's patriotism was admirable. He lived every minute like he had all the time in the world, so many hobbies interests and so much love for his friends and family. There aren't a lot of true blue people out there anymore but John was and I know whether in touch or not, if we ever needed him he would be there. A light went out with John's passing but he lives on in his son and someday I know we will all meet again....