Micki and Family, I am so sorry to have learned of Jon's passing. He truly was a wonderful, compassionate, and distinguished man. I had the pleasure of working with Jon since 2013 when I took the position as Director, Navy VOLED. I always relied on Jon's leadership, sage counsel, and unshakable demeanor. We talked often during the years until he retired. I could never understand how, even though he was about 10 years older than me, he always looked 10 years younger than me! I remember a few years ago in Poway when Jon and you hosted me for an amazing lasagna dinner in your home. I remember our time together with joy. Jon is truly an unsung hero, a role model for all to follow, and the epitome of a Naval Warrior, of a Government Civilian and the epitome of what a Man should strive to be. Jon's positively impacted, literally, tens of thousands of Sailors and their families over the years. I am so very sorry he is gone from this world, but I know he is in heaven with God! Marianne (my wife) are having a set of 30 Gregorian Masses said for Jon. The Franciscan Missionaries from the Seraphic Mass Association will say the masses beginning on 19 April. Also, on behalf of all of the Navy Voluntary Education Team, please accept our deepest sympathies. Jon leaves a legacy of courage, dedication, compassion, and leadership for all of us to follow... Semper Fidelis and fair winds and following seas my friend... Be gentile with the Marines in Heaven! With the deepest appreciation and respect, Ernie D'Antonio, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (ret); Director, Navy Voluntary Education