Story from Russ Pond

I have known John for more than two decades, and I loved him deeply. For the past 8 or 9 years, I spent 3 days a week with him, playing racquetball, eating lunches at Chipotle, and just hanging out. Other than my wife and son, I have spent more time with John than anyone else these past few years. After our 2 to 3 hours of racquetball on Saturday mornings, we would hit Chipotle for lunch. And, it wasn’t a quick in and out lunch. No! We talked for hours almost every Saturday. We talked about life, family, friends, the future. We talked about religion, politics, work and life. We had some of the greatest, best ever lunches. I loved doing life with John. He was always encouraging, loving and always there when I needed him. There’s a big hole in my heart. I am going to miss him deeply.