1John, a faithful FReeper, died yesterday .....

2/2/02 | Guenevere

[Guenevere]

FReeper milagro posted on America the Right Way.. today, that her husband, 1John, died yesterday of a massive heart attack.

John was a fine man, who loved the Lord, his wife, and his country.
He had served in the military, and has a son in the military now.

Please keep milagro & the family in prayer.

This is such a shock to her, and completely unexpected.

Please let her know you are praying for her.

She told me John would be honored knowing he was mentioned on the Forum......as they both love Free Republic.

Thanks, and God bless.

[MinuteGal]

It's always such a wrench when a fellow freeper leaves us.

1John's legacy to this forum is love, faith and patriotism. What finer tribute to an American can there be?

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Leni

[Snow Bunny]

milagro...I am so sorry at this shocking news. Prayers for you and the family . I pray you feel God's loving arms around you and know too you are family here and loved very much.

[AuntB]

Hi sweetie, I'm glad you're here this morning. I can't stop the tears.

[RobFromGa]

Keep up John1's good fight for American decency & FREEDOM.

Your loss is our loss too-- we suffer with you.

[headsonpikes]

May the Lord strengthen you with his grace and love.

[lodwick]

Prayers are up. May God bless and keep you and your family at this time. Amen JL

[an amused spectator]

Sorry, milagro. 1John was one of the best...

[Billie]

I am so sorry to hear this news. John was just posting at the Canteen last week. May God give comfort to the family. John will be missed.

[VietVet]

Please allow my wife and me to add our sympathies and condolences to all the others.

It is clear that 1John was well respected and well liked.

[Snow Bunny]

Me either Aunt B. I loved him as a dear friend. He will be missed so very much. I am just shocked !!! I do not let go easily of a friend, I cherish friendships so very much. But he will always be our friend, just from Heaven and in our hearts always.

[Tymesup]

My condolences.

[Republican Wildcat]

Sorry for your loss. You have been prayed for. May He comfort you during this time.

[wardaddy]

My sincere sympathies for your loss.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Very sorry to hear this terrible news. We've lost too many fine Freepers these past few months. Prayers and thoughts with you.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

From the thread:

AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 377) [Remember the Trade Center!!!]

This appears to be the last comment from John1 here on FreeRepublic.

Our prayers are with him and Milagro and the family!

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To: M Kehoe

Snow looks like this:

48 posted on 2/1/02 5:11 AM Pacific by MozartLover
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And we have John1's comment:

To: MozartLover

That's [a] lovely picture of a snowy country lane.
I used to love pictures like that until I became a rural carrier.
Now they make me shudder involuntarily. ;-}

108 posted on 2/1/02 7:33 AM Pacific by 1John

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He has left us many excellent and interesting articles bookmarked!

[WVNan]

All our grieving begins in the arms of our Lord. May you find comfort there in the days to come.

[GeronL]

god bless.

[Darlin']

milagro, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. 1John was such a lovely person and we always enjoyed playing the fishing game with him during the FReepathons. We will miss him very much.

On Eagles Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
who abide in His shadow for life,
say to the Lord: "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"

And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
and famine will bring you no fear:
under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

You need not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.

And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

For to His angels He's given a command
to guard you in all of your ways;
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

[TomSmedley]

May eternal light shine upon him, and may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.