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John & Adero on their wedding day, Dec.2, 2011. ![[Linked Image]](http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/387404_10150490400405821_654010820_11083899_380828174_n.jpg)
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Re: Rest in peace, l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN
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I guess this man posted here before I ever found this site, for this is the first I've heard of him.
May he rest in peace, and may his survivors find solace in this hard time.
"Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings where we had shoulders smooth as ravens' claws."--James Douglas Morrison
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Re: Rest in peace, l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN
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Fabulous and Sparkly!
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 for Rhino. KC, John had posted less in recent years than he used to, but he would still post occasionally.
The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
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Re: Rest in peace, l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN
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Originally posted by lil'rhino:
He ... treated me like an old friend, even though we just met. Absolutely. That's exactly what I thought when I heard about this last night. Kent and I were waiting in the lobby of the NYC Comic Con, waiting to meet some other LWers to go out to dinner. As we stood there chatting, suddenly, this fellow I had never seen before started approaching me and, before even saying who he was, just outstretched his arms and hugged me. "Oh, OK, Hi there".  That's making me smile even as I type it.
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Re: Rest in peace, l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN
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Incredibly sad. Hope his wife will be OK.
...but you don't have a moment where you're sitting there staring at a table full of twenty-five characters with little name signs that say, "Hi, my superpower is confusing you!"
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I met John just once, in 2006, but this tragic news still brought me to sad and shocked tears. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
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Like many, I met John too at San Diego. He was a really nice guy and very funny. He will be missed.
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a few scattered memories: John and I busting on Abin during our drive from Vegas to San Diego. When he'd respond, John and I would say "You're right, Abin," as patronizingly as we could just to get his goat...
John and I (along with Monkey-Eater Lad and maybe a few others) were published in the 2008 San D Con guide, among the many Legion anniversary submissions.
Chatting about real-life stuff. He had intended to return to school right around the same time I did... years later, we found that we had both been at the School of Visual Arts in NYC right around the same time... little stuff like that.
The childhood friend Exnihil never had.
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This is the worst news I've heard in a long time. I'm actually having a hard time processing it. I met John just the once at SDCC '08, but we've been friends on FB ever since. I was so happy for him when he and Addie married last year. They seemed like the perfect match. It breaks my heart that they had so little time together and, worse, that his child will never know him.
Goodbye John.
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This is horrible. I've met John several times over the years at Comic-Con. It's hard to believe I won't be seeing him again.
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Rhino - Actually, group . I wish I understood everything, but I don't. I'm glad he had the loving life that his friends have revealed here and I'm sad that he's gone so soon. My prayers go out for his family and friends for comfort during this time of grief.
A singin' and a dancin'
along the way.
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Re: Rest in peace, l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN
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I saw a flurry of posts on Facebook this afternoon and finally made the connection. This is so sad -- I so wish I'd tried harder to contact him about my New York trip.
My heart go out to his wife and daughter. You, too, Rhino.
I hope they find comfort in seeing how many people knew and loved him -- even if just in the virtual world.
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I just made the connection as well, as I didn't visit MMB last night. I saw some references from several LMBers on FB and thought a celebrity or something had died. This is much, much worse.
Never met the guy (or, regretfully, any of you to this point), but he always came off as sweet and genuine as you guys who have met him say.
This is a terrible, terrible loss for our community. as terrible as it is for us, I can't comprehend how horrible it is and will be for his wife, his family and his unborn daughter. It's taking everything I can muster to keep from crying because the tragedy of this is so overwhelming. The only reason I fight it is because my wife and little boys are all very nearby, and i don't want to upset them.
Just wanted you to know that I love all you guys, and I feel privileged to know all of you.
Rest in peace, John.
Still "Lardy" to my friends!
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Rest in peace, LEGIONJohn...and tell Hi to Yellow Kid for us.
my heartfelt condolence to his wife and daughter.
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I am beyond shocked by this news.
I don't even have words to express how heartbroken I am that he is gone.
Sometimes it's not worth chewing through the leather straps in the morning!
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strange but not a stranger
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Originally posted by Ravenette84:
I am beyond shocked by this news.
I don't even have words to express how heartbroken I am that he is gone. My condolences to you Raven.
Big Dog! Big Dog! Bow Wow Wow!
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Thanks Quislet, I can only imagine how his poor wife feels.
He was an amazing man.
Sometimes it's not worth chewing through the leather straps in the morning!
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From John's Facebook page, here is a link to make donations to cover his funeral expenses. http://www.gofundme.com/dx2h4
Big Dog! Big Dog! Bow Wow Wow!
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My thoughts and condolences go out to his family & friends...especially to his wife.
So sad...
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Originally posted by Ravenette84:
I am beyond shocked by this news.
I don't even have words to express how heartbroken I am that he is gone. hugs!
The childhood friend Exnihil never had.
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Fabulous and Sparkly!
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Thank you for that link, Quis. Please, folks, if you can afford it, Addie needs this tangible assistance.
The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
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Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Such a tragedy.  There's a new rocket on Shanghalla... he will be missed.
Craig C.
- Time travel stories are told in chronillogical order.
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More Polyanna than Poison Ivy
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Originally posted by Lard Lad:
I just made the connection as well, as I didn't visit MMB last night. I saw some references from several LMBers on FB and thought a celebrity or something had died. This is much, much worse.
Never met the guy (or, regretfully, any of you to this point), but he always came off as sweet and genuine as you guys who have met him say.
This is a terrible, terrible loss for our community. as terrible as it is for us, I can't comprehend how horrible it is and will be for his wife, his family and his unborn daughter. It's taking everything I can muster to keep from crying because the tragedy of this is so overwhelming. The only reason I fight it is because my wife and little boys are all very nearby, and i don't want to upset them.
Just wanted you to know that I love all you guys, and I feel privileged to know all of you.
Rest in peace, John. 
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Unseen, not unheard
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This is so sad. I wish I had been able to meet him. I really hope his wife is okay.
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