Norm
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With heavy heart and teary eye I have to report that John Johnson (ST1300) passed away recently. John lived in the Chilliwack, BC area for many years where he taught high school computers and math. John had a degree in computer science + the full top level CISCO certifications one must conclude that money was not his motivation in teaching. He was truly one of those whom every teacher would like to be. Students from past years would drop in and contact him to ask advice and to share their lives. He was kind and helpful beyond imagining in advising and supporting our younger son with regards studies and career choices despite that our son was not even a student at his school.
John grew up in extremely poor conditions and joined the US Marines when barely over the age and required parent's permission. He joined because he was literally starving. He retired as a full colonel and F15 pilot, which service people will know is "enough said".
John was a man whom, frankly, I still cannot imagine deserving of his friendship. Were you ever the nonathletic small boy who was allowed to play on a team with older elite players, supported and protected from failure? That's how I always felt in John's company.
This world is truly a poorer place.
John grew up in extremely poor conditions and joined the US Marines when barely over the age and required parent's permission. He joined because he was literally starving. He retired as a full colonel and F15 pilot, which service people will know is "enough said".
John was a man whom, frankly, I still cannot imagine deserving of his friendship. Were you ever the nonathletic small boy who was allowed to play on a team with older elite players, supported and protected from failure? That's how I always felt in John's company.
This world is truly a poorer place.
