When I was 18, almost 25 years ago, we were first "formally" introduced by a mutual friend. The rest, as they say, is history.

— with Urban Groove gang

John was the best friend a girl could have. Have been cutting his hair for years an haft now and he always takes care of me if I need something he was there I am going to miss him so much 

There are no words to express the void your passing leaves in my heart.  Friends for over 20 years.  You know my deepest fears and helped me overcome them.  You held my hand through the darkest storms as I held yours. No matter the time that passed we’d pick up right where we left off.  It’s like we had ESP when it came to each other.  We were total opposites but perfectly in sync.  Until we meet again….forever your friend.  I love you forever.  

I met John about a year ago, I absolutely loved the man. It was an honor for him to call me friend. It was an honor that he was my friend as well. We called each other brother. I will surely miss John, but I know I’ll see him again one day. We met through our work. Prayers for the family