Last Round-up

[pc farmer]

Sorry to hear this bear. You are the one that got me curing meats and way back when helped me with my 1st gen mes

 

[Winterrider]

Bear, Thank you for your service for our Nation and also what you have done for SMF. I have used your guidance many times and have passed on to others. You have been a great wealth of knowledge to many.
The meltaways will remain tradition each and every year.
You should be very proud of your family, and my prayers go out to you , them and Mrs. Bear.
One day I will be proud to shake your hand , have a cocktail ,and you can introduce me to the "Gunsmoke Cast".

 

[SherryT]

What a blessing, Bear, to be able to hear people tell you what an impact you made in their lives...and to those who've shared their experiences, you are equally blessed to have had the chance to do so.

Peace and comfort to you, Bear.

 

[Fueling Around]

Sorry to hear
Your legacy lives on in SMF and with your son and daughter-in-law.
Say "Hi" to your brother Jim. I'll eventually do the same with my brother Jim.
Peace to you and family.

 

[TNJAKE]

What a blessing, Bear, to be able to hear people tell you what an impact you made in their lives...and to those who've shared their experiences, you are equally blessed to have had the chance to do so.

Peace and comfort to you, Bear.

Amen to that! I hope he gets to read each and every one of them!

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Bear, I feel you have truly given us way more than we have given back. What you have done for your country, your family, and us on SMF is to be saluted for sure. You've given us so much, but those dang meltaways will be my undoing. Prayers, and peace be with you and yours!

 

[old sarge]

Bear - I pray you find peace and comfort in Jesus during this time in your life. God bless you and thanks for all you have done for the rest of us.

 

[912smoker]

I bought my little MES and was at a total loss. Then I found SMF and your expert advice John. You've touched and guided more lives than you'll every know.
Selfishly taking time to help and improve others with detailed advice. You are a legend and mentor to all.
Praying for you and you family !

Love ya sir.

Keith

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

John I am praying for you man. Can’t thank you enough for the friendship and everything you have helped me with over the last several years.

 

[poacherjoe]

Sending all my Prayers and Best Wishes your way Bear !! Thank's for all the help and knowledge you have provided us . Save me a spot at that smoker up there in Heaven ! PJ

 

[bauchjw]

Bear, like everyone here, you have been a mentor to me from the very beginning of my smoking journey. Your leadership, posts and interaction has provided such an amazing culture on SMF that I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible here and also provided a bit of relief from some serious stress.

You should be very proud of making a blessed life and providing for such an amazing and talented family. I can’t thank you enough for everything. You’ve been in my families prayers and will continue to be. Peace be with you Sir, Semper Fi
Jed

 

[MJB05615]

John, I agree with all here. You have been a mentor and a very close friend. From your service to our Country and all you have accomplished afterward. You will be sorely missed, and extremely appreciated and respected. That table and those paintings are masterpieces.

 

[Colin1230]

Peace be with you Bear.

 

[DRKsmoking]

John , first this is hard to read as it has been for a while now, From the service to your country and the the work that you have done as a carpenter
the talent you have , and the talent your family has

I am very new here and you always helped me out with a lot of my questions on here and in our emails about life and of coarse food.
You also had my back a few times here and thank you for being there my friend.

You have been in Mona and my thoughts and prayers for a while now and always will.

Your constant help to others and your Step by Steps were always there for me and others ,

Our talks about fishing and of coarse desserts were fantastic John, and just wish we had meet at some point.

Sorry John I do not know how to end this conversation, as I really do not want to, I will always have the recipes from Mrs. Bear for the fantastic desserts that I received from you

If and when , say Hi to Chef JJ and Foamy and others, and smoke up a storm

With a very heavy heart

David

 

[Flatrate]

Mr. Bear,

Ever since I've been poking around here I always took what you said as gospel. You have helped me many times with the things you laid out for us in your Step by Step's. I have only ever smoked a chuckie one way, your way, and always will.

Thank you for all that you have done for this country, and for taking the time to share your knowledge here on SMF.

Dave.

 

[Steve H]

I'll truly miss our conversations John. You are a true legacy to this forum. God speed to you sir.

 

[mr_whipple]

So sad to hear, Bear. Perhaps we'll meet one day in Fiddler's Green.

 

[SmokinAl]

John, you & I started out on here about the same time & I‘m gonna miss you. See you on the other side!
Al

 

[Buckeye1]

I wish you peace as you spend time with family and loved ones. Your contributions to your country and the people on this site have been enormous. As usual you give the attention to your family.

 

[Bearcarver]

Just a short note, as I shake too much to type.
I can read when I zoom, and have read all of these beautiful replies. But typing is very rough!
Thank You All---I will take them with me, by heart.
You all have kept me on the ball for 14 years.

Adios!