Story from Angela
My husband Russ and I have known John and Ryane and their beautiful girls for many years. We met in a financial class at Gateway Church. We all had a passion for getting out of debt. I remember we would have dinners at our home and their home to discuss […]
Story by Robin
We were just getting to know John Moates over this past year but he is an easy person to get to know and like right away. The first time we came into their home he was quick to make us feel at home and part of the group. It was […]
Story by Jeff P
John’s impact on me was very profound and I’ll never forget John. His positive attitude, genuineness as a friend who was always willing to listen, love for his family, and his faith always stood out. John was the one that welcomed me with open arms into the racquetball group and […]
Story by Kirk
I’m really heartbroken over this. John was such a wonderful man. I had the great privilege to know John through racquetball. When I first moved to Texas I didn’t know many people. A coworker who used to work in my previous station invited me to play racquetball with him and some friends that he […]
Story by Patty
I met John (and Ryane) through First Baptist Hurst before their daughters were born. I was in choir and remember John in orchestra. In April 2001 we had a music ministry “luau” and I’m enclosing a couple of pictures from that night. I have John and Ryane together as well […]
From Carol Carroll
I did not know John, but came across the story on Facebook and my heart stopped. I could literally feel the pain, fear, and tragedy for his wife. For his girls. I know Our God Can do miracles, and I began praying, declaring and believing with his family. My heart […]
Video by Heath
John was a great father, husband, and friend. He was very easy to talk to about everything and I really enjoyed that because we did talk about everything as he was very sincere. We played racquetball around 8 years and saw each other at least once a week during that […]