Author’s Introduction

mundane; his life was busy, full, and driven with purpose. John would jump on a plane as fast as one would jump in a car. Traveling was part of his DNA. He loved to travel and see and meet the world. John was on a mission to do God’s will and see all of His creation. Aside from John’s travel and other entertainment interests, his favorite fictional character was Batman whom he enjoyed in comic, television, and movie form. If you visited his home office you could enjoy the Batman posters which were on display.

times we traveled together, and you took such great care of me. I thought you would be burying me, not me you. God called you home because your trip to Earth had to come to an end. What great fun on your trip we had. I too one day will return home to be with you, mother, dad, Michael, Gladys, and Glenda. Until that time, my brother, I will treasure our memories, and I will do God’s will and continue the good fight. I will miss you every day until I see you again.

I hope all the readers enjoy getting to know a bit more about you and how you dedicated yourself to serving others and serving your community.

John, I will treasure the times we just sat holding hands and saying nothing, just because, I wish we did more of that... I will remember the time you tried to give me a surprise 40th birthday party, but the entertainment did not show up. I will remember your kind gesture of gifting me a trip to Paris (I couldn’t go). I will remember the times you would call me and ask, “What are you doing? Do you feel like meeting me for lunch?” I will remember the

I am grateful to everyone who faithfully worked with me to compile the letters and produce this book. I kept thinking of you John when I wanted to give up as I feared that I bit more than I could chew. Inspired by you, I stayed the course, and eventually I could say, “Well the book is going to the publisher tonight, and the job is done!”

Lena Louise Kennedy

September 30, 2022

Psalm 91 was John’s favorite passage; next to his bed his bible was always open to this passage.

Psalm 91

King James Version

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

And it will be a beautiful Life! – Craig Lancaster