We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of John’s Family & Friends. John was such a special person. Our friendship & his love changed my life many years ago. I was blessed to go to college at Tulane with John. He was truly the most giving, non-judgmental, supportive, caring, thoughtful, considerate, kind, and generous person I have ever known.
John’s legacy of what he did around the world was his true values & calling. He was always able to bring the best out in each person he met in his life. He was able to bring people together to do amazing things around the world. John pushed you to always challenge yourself and to do your best. John never let obstacles or confrontations stop what he wanted to do with his life. He persevered in all aspects of his life.
All the carefree days we spent together at Tulane and at Rehoboth, were wonderful. I guess we should have studied more. I loved the Latin American Study class that we took together. I knew he would do something international with his career. We were both so idealistic and wanted to save the world. My career went on to help struggling youth as a Social Worker in the inner city. I am still involved in the community helping foster children grow to their full potential.
John really knew how to have fun and enjoy life. Good spirits, Good food, Good Company always made a fun entertaining evening. He was an amazing cook, in part thanks to the wonderful recipe book from his mom, Mrs. Janet. The dinner parties he had at his apartment were a hoot. His sense of humor came from his dad, Leon. His laugh was so contagious. John’s stories were always expressive and funny, but also quite serious at times.
This year my father struggled with kidney failure and succumbed to this horrible disease on July 20, 2012. I was able to go to New Orleans and help my mother care for my father in his final weeks. My father and I had long talks together. He made me realize how important it is to have family and friends to share your hopes, dreams & struggles with on a daily basis. Certain people touch your life in a way that inspires you to do your best and never let someone tell you can’t do it. That was John, of whom my father was very fond.
John had the love and respect of everyone he touch in his life. He will be truly missed and loved by all his family & friends. We look forward to the celebration of John’s life In September.
Our prayers & love to John’s family,
Callie Metzinger MacKenzie and Family
Alexandria VA and New Orleans LA
John’s legacy of what he did around the world was his true values & calling. He was always able to bring the best out in each person he met in his life. He was able to bring people together to do amazing things around the world. John pushed you to always challenge yourself and to do your best. John never let obstacles or confrontations stop what he wanted to do with his life. He persevered in all aspects of his life.
All the carefree days we spent together at Tulane and at Rehoboth, were wonderful. I guess we should have studied more. I loved the Latin American Study class that we took together. I knew he would do something international with his career. We were both so idealistic and wanted to save the world. My career went on to help struggling youth as a Social Worker in the inner city. I am still involved in the community helping foster children grow to their full potential.
John really knew how to have fun and enjoy life. Good spirits, Good food, Good Company always made a fun entertaining evening. He was an amazing cook, in part thanks to the wonderful recipe book from his mom, Mrs. Janet. The dinner parties he had at his apartment were a hoot. His sense of humor came from his dad, Leon. His laugh was so contagious. John’s stories were always expressive and funny, but also quite serious at times.
This year my father struggled with kidney failure and succumbed to this horrible disease on July 20, 2012. I was able to go to New Orleans and help my mother care for my father in his final weeks. My father and I had long talks together. He made me realize how important it is to have family and friends to share your hopes, dreams & struggles with on a daily basis. Certain people touch your life in a way that inspires you to do your best and never let someone tell you can’t do it. That was John, of whom my father was very fond.
John had the love and respect of everyone he touch in his life. He will be truly missed and loved by all his family & friends. We look forward to the celebration of John’s life In September.
Our prayers & love to John’s family,
Callie Metzinger MacKenzie and Family
Alexandria VA and New Orleans LA
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