RIP Big John

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by bones » Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:37 pm

RIP Big John...sleep in the Stars

Glad we got to meet at RoR fests and that I could come to your "rescue" with that bottle of Jamesons one year ;-)

Luv'd your stories & will def miss u big guy :(
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Re: RIP Big John

Post by extracheese » Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:41 pm

RIP Big John.
Just like a deaf man dancin', Like a blind man shooting pool...


Then he went off sniffing drainpipes
And reciting the alphabet

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by Clarebear » Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:43 pm

Oh man this is terrible news. (((Big John)))
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by WiscoDeadhead » Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:58 pm

RIP Big John. I didn't know you but I could tell that you were a solid guy from your posts on the board.
A short while back the door flung wide, we all saw good luck on the other side (~);}

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by 2pigpen » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:01 pm

This chemo shit is fucking me all up, I’m so weak most of the time I can’t travel, need home town shows right now and they may not be doable, but once I’m done this chemo it’s balls to wall. 2022/23 stand the fuck by...
All you lucky doggies have a blast, it’s so, so time for the real deal, and with the vaccine, everyday gets better. Can’t wait to see the official 2022 dates, Ed I’ll need a travel agent.
:( :cry: :( :cry: :( :cry: ](*,)

this was his last note "to me"

he was great to hang out with
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Re: RIP Big John

Post by KEZHEAD » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:13 pm

Oh no..... :rant
This ones hard to swallow
John was a great guy and a true hero

R.I.P. John
You will be sorely missed
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Re: RIP Big John

Post by richblueyes » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:48 pm

It sure as Heaven sucks to read this. A True hero and man who gave. Deserved many years of peace/music, etc and time to enjoy them in retirement.
Peace and Comfort to His Family. May the memories of time together ease the pain of His absence.
Inspiration move me brightly / Light my heart with sense and color /
Hold away despair / More than this I will not ask / Faced with mysteries dark and vast.............

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by Unc. John » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:53 pm

i just came back here, hoping it wasnt real, hoping it was a lie

this is gonna be a sore spot for a while

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by deadfan » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:57 pm

Horrible news, i was lucky enough to meet him once at ROR fest a few years back. Such a great guy and a HERO!! R.I.P. Brother
such a long long time to be gone, and a short time to be there

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by Joan » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:59 pm

John was the best. Fare thee well old friend. Love to his family ♥️

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by Lazygate » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:07 pm

I am so glad we got to hang out the last tour. He came over Chas with Tim and we all hung out that Weekend of the last Camden shows.

Great guy, very sad.
First shows with him were back in 06.

The Good always die young.
Damn, be safe family.

We lost a good soul,
They don’t make em like that anymore

First guy to save those people on The Hudson!
True Hero.

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by caseyjonesed » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:21 pm

I never met Big John and I truly regret that. Of all the folks who've been on this Board,
he surely had the biggest heart. Mine is now broken. He will be dearly missed.
My best to his family.

Rest In Peace big guy! :clap :clap :clap

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by weironourown2 » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:28 pm

My Condolences to his family.
:(
:evil: Cancer

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by caseyjonesed » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:28 pm

is there somewhere that condolences can be sent???

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by Unbroken » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:31 pm

Man vibes, love and light to all. I never met Big John and always valued his perspective. I’m with y’all during this tough time. Much love and peace.
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Re: RIP Big John

Post by KC.Jones » Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:58 pm

Damn...

RIP JOHN

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by jerry me » Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:01 pm

RIP Big John
My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna and family…

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by doecraig » Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:07 pm

So sorry to hear this. John was one of the first folks we met on this board and was always a true stand up guy besides being a blast to hang with . the world lost another good one
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Re: RIP Big John

Post by brkdwnlisa » Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:12 pm

Oh my... so so sorry to hear this. John was a very kind hero!
Prayers & love to all his family & friends! xoxo
Peace...it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work, it means to be in the midst of those things and still be Calm in your Heart.

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Re: RIP Big John

Post by sneakyjack » Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:35 pm

:ratdog

Sucky to hear.

Gonna miss his loudness.

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