USVI-On-Line

I just spent a little time looking back over MrB's posts. The last one was in February and had to do with "geocaches". It refreshed my memory of how funny and right-on his posts were. It's bittersweet to read them, of course. And they reveal different aspects of MrB---from the "Watch where you park" thread to the "Rio 2016". I'll read more later. They're good.

Jorge and Barbara....I know you vacationed with John and Amy and I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend ...Barbara your tribute to John was so sweet. I hope Amy was able to share it with him so he knew how much we all cared about him....

Sending Mrs. B a huge cyber hug. I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, your family and friends.

Reading these 5 pages of posts put a smile in my heart but yet I feel sad because I can feel the sadness in so many of these posts. It is very inspiring to see the friendships that have been made (whether in person or virtually) on this forum.

Mr. B's name on the SpiceCam today - Beautiful!

Does anyone have photos they can post? It would be a nice way to commemorate Mr. B.

Hard to see but still there!

RIP John!

I'm so very sad to read this news. But I'm glad and thankful that I got to meet you and have fun in St John.

My deepest condolences to Amy.

Hugs/Karin

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God Bless...

Amy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met John in person, but it is clear he was a great man who made a positive impact on many people!

Now I will tell a story, and hope I don't offend - it is meant in humor and love!

John called me a d-bag here once, right after one of my political comments insulted the man. We had a back and forth for a few days, and I went on to say more unflattering things. However, John and I both apologized to each other for words that were said, and agreed that we'd like to have a beer with each other on the island at some point in time.

I am sad that I never had that opportunity. From reading this thread and the tribute thread, it is clear just how great a man John was.

Amy - not sure if you are a fan of Dave Matthews Band or not, or whether John was. Two of my favorite lines that Dave has ever written are the following (from Jimi Thing):

"What I want is what I've not got,
But what I need is all around me"

It is obvious that you are surrounded by great friends, and even better memories.

Deepest Sympathy,

Russ

Thank you to whoever bumped "Tribute to Mr. B" to the top. I looked at every photo, read every post, clicked on every link. The absolute love and compassion shown to Mr. & Mrs. B makes me proud to be a member of this forum.

The STJ forum family has a lot of inspiration to be thankful for from this man.
Much respect & well wishes to Mrs. B , and his family...
We'll get through this...
Keep your eyes open, and look through those tears. You'll find his
Smiles...
I'm so sorry.,
MJ

I'm so sorry for your loss, Amy.
Rest in peace, Mr.B.

While reading the previous entries I have been reflecting on what a great loss John's passing is to John's family, friends, and to his "family" here. The thoughts and feelings expressed by others here are such a sincere tribute to a very special man. An old song came to my mind that I cannot recall the name of but there is a line that goes "In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore". John has preceded us to that beautiful shore but one day we shall all be there together. So those of us who did not have the pleasure of meeting John on St. John's beautiful shores can look forward to a day when we will raise a glass with John & Howie on that other beautiful shore. I can't help but think that shore looks a whole lot like our favorite beach on STJ.
AH

AH wrote:An old song came to my mind that I cannot recall the name of but there is a line that goes "In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore". AH

The name of the song is "In the Sweet By and By." Thanks for that reminder.

JIM

RIP Mr. B.