Last Round-up

[Gonna Smoke]

Beautiful work your family is turning out, John...

I will not talk of you in a past tense yet

Neither will I...

 

[chopsaw]

Those ornaments are one of my most prized possessions .
Truly a work of art and engineering .

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Hey buddy, just like you to point the spotlight on your kids talents… and talented they are… must have learned from the best!

I appreciate your decade long friendship on SMF! You took me under your wing and helped develop the person I am today with safely smoking foods and curing!

Take care my friend, love ya!

 

[cutplug]

Damn Bear - I don't even really know you at all and here I am typing through tears.
Although I am new I have really enjoyed reading your posts and having you share with us.
Your talent has obviously been passed on and you should be very proud.
May the four winds take you safely home...

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

Very sorry to hear this. We've never met, but I've followed your recipes with interest, and I've got a batch of Bear's peanut butter meltways in the fridge right now! They're great!

Hang in there,

 

[mneeley490]

So sorry to hear about your condition, Bear.
I also wanted to thank you for everything you've contributed here. You have been a mentor not only to me, but countless other BBQ brethren.
We all owe you a world of gratitude.

 

[xray]

That’s some amazing work by both Bear Jr. and Bethany.

I’m sad to read this Bear, you were one of the first people to mentor me when I joined up, looking on how to smoke for the first time.

It was an honor and a pleasure to know you. Take care John.

 

[seenred]

John,

I sent you a PM 2 or 3 days ago that summarizes a few of my personal thoughts about your time here on these forums…hope you are able to read it. Hard to believe it’s been nearly 14 years we‘ve been SMF Brothers!

You’ve surely left your mark on your kids - very talented! But you’ve also left quite a mark here at SMF as well!

Godspeed, My Friend!

Red

 

[DougE]

Godspeed, my friend. My prayers are with you and your family, John.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Bear, your legacy will continue on here at SMF and through Bear Jr's impressive talent.
Thank you for being such a great mentor
See you on the other side.

Stu

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Very nice work! I been thinking about you a lot buddy. I hope you got a kick from that card I sent you for Christmas. My heart is breaking but we will meet in the end.

 

[bigfurmn]

Not enough words can be said about you Bear. You have (and with this site will still) teach all of us a ton. I can't thank you enough or give enough thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time. You are a legend of this site.

 

[adam15]

Thank you so much for the posts, tips and advice. You’ve made me a much better cook and will be sending prayers your way!

 

[mike243]

I hate to hear this and refuse to let you leave before You instill some more wisdom on us, I just got here a short time ago and want you to hang out with us some more . Prayers sent forever

 

[jcam222]

Man the talent in your family is immense. John that includes you as well. I’m lucky enough to have seen a little of your handiwork and I cherish it. Your indexes here were and continue to be a source of information to many of us and will forever. God bless you and you are loved here.

 

[Buckeyedude]

I havent been around here very long, but you sir are legendary! Glad I got to talk to you a little about the nam and your experience! Thank you for your service to our country and here! You will be sorely missed!

 

[TKOBBQ1]

John, I'm at a loss of words, I conversed with you on another forum often until there was a fallout. I perused this forum occasionally but never posted much, when I decided to participate more towards the end of last year I thought it was awesome to find you here, just sorry I never reached out to you like I planned. Thanks for all you've done for the community and your service to our country. You definitely have a talented family. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time.

 

[jkc64]

My prayers are with you and your family.

Thank you for all the guidance you have provided.

 

[nicefly]

Bear,

Those are beautiful works of art.

You are a beautiful soul.

Never met you in person but enjoy reading your posts.

Take heart in a life fulfilled. I feel like if the Lord took me now I still did and accomplished more than most. No regrets.

I am sure you are the same. Thank you for your service and sage advice in this forum.

From one John to another, rest easy SMF friend.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Thank you doesn't seem hardly enough for all I've learned from you Bear...but Thank you anyway! And the talent and skills your family is amazing! Always loved seeing it!

Ryan