Though your physical form has passed my friend, you are still here to me, and will always be. This old priest will speak in that manner and tense because of this, for the physical world is temporary. The Soul... Never... Dies..... You are amongst the most remarkable of people that I have met --old friend, and that's a long list of personages from all over the world. Most importantly, you helped me get past my car wreck in 1996 by both showing me yet another way to get through how much I was hurting and by being a living testament to the fact that it can be, and is done. I am here today because of people like you, and I will always be grateful to you for this --Thank you *bows*.. We didn't speak very often over the years, but I have always enjoyed your presence, and will forever keep you and your family in my prayers. You never let that chair hold you back bubb, and helped me to find my way back on to my own feet.. Such an amazing and good man you are Johnny. God welcomes you home.. Of this I am as certain as I can be..
God Bless You,
Shaggy