Dennis' Last Visit With John

The last paragraph that Lori wrote makes me tear up each time
I read it. At that Lynbrook Anniversary event I saw John sitting
with Lori at one point. I figured I'd see and talk to John after
I was finished with the bands. He left before I could get off the
stage. Lori told me about John's illness and his leg.

The last time that I actually got to talk to John was at Felicity's
funeral. It was one of the most bittersweet days of my life, partly
because Felicity was such a good person and partly because John was
being such a good uncle and brother. We had a heartfelt talk that
day. I was so proud of John and glad that I have had the luck to
know such a wonderful family. Bob had beautiful things to say about
his lovely daughter. I thanked John for thinking of me; there was
nowhere else I would rather have been that day.

When I ended the jam session that day of the Anniversary, I ran
around the entire campus, hoping to find John and say hello. I
couldn't find him. He had left. I just wanted to say hi and bye.

--denny