This is less of a story and more of a testament to John's impact. My elder son, Walter (8), has been at Full Circle for two years. During this time, John became a north star for him. What John said and did impacted my son tremendously. This relationship instilled a sense of inner well-being in my son, as John embraced all aspects of him. When my son would explode with excitement, John would recognize the experience, honor it, and simultaneously offer a quiet, grounding presence. When my son was confused and frustrated at school, John would provide quiet reassurance that the learning would come. When my son was overwhelmed, John would bend down and assure him that this, too, would pass. What John offered our son is what every parent desires for their children — someone who embraces them with love, with care, with dignity.

I lost my own father two years ago to a rare bone marrow disorder. We were close. It was hard. Yet this loss somehow feels more intense. John was a beacon of certainty for my family — the assurance that our son was on the right path. To say John will be missed is an understatement. The pain of this sadness will be with us for many years to come.

And, to John directly: thank you, my friend, for all you did for our family and so many others.

Full Circle circa 2010-2014….John was one of the most solid figures in my older kids’ lives and the way he showed up for them meant the world to me.  

Many wonderful and important memories  

So much love from Robin, Judan, Mylo, and Miles