Thanks for posting this, Jeff.

John is a soul I will never forget.
He'll be with this community forever.
He'll be at Blissfest forever.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I didn't see that this had been posted here yet and I felt you would want
> to know.
>
> Our community has lost another wonderful person. I just learned that this
> past Sunday John Meeks lost his battle with Leukemia.
>
> I am honored to have called this man a friend. He will be missed by many.
> Most of you will know John as the creator of the Vanagon Rescue Squad and a
> contributor to this community as well.
>
> I have copied the text below from a post on FB - these are the words of
> John's lovely wife Denise:
> *John passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at home after an intensive
> battle with leukemia and lymphoma. He was ready to go and looking toward
> rejoining the universe. Per John's request, there will be no funeral. There
> will be a private memorial service this summer at Blissfest, his favorite
> place on this planet. There is no need for flowers or cards. If you want to
> do something in his honor, please donate blood. John was so very grateful
> for all the blood he received during his treatments. If you feel the need
> to donate money, Buses by the Beach raises money for Phoenix Society for
> Burn Survivors and John's favorite charity. Listen to music, enjoy nature,
> and have a fine craft beer as you remember this wonderful man.*
>
> Tonight I will raise a glass in John's memory and think about a
> particularly wonderful conversation he and I had sitting by his westy by
> the shore of the Rogue River - I feel blessed to have that memory today.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa)
>

--
Peace out, sauerkraut.
Roger
'89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"