A sad message from John M Faeth's wife [photo added 5/5]

[luv2vacation]

Wow, what a shock! I cannot believe this. John and I just exchanged some PM's on some questions I had on a TS closing less than a month ago. He was so very helpful, kind, and not pushy at all for me to use him for the closing - just offering some advice.

I haven't been on this board very long but, in that short time, have become very familiar with his name and reputation as a good, kind man.

He will be sorely missed here on TUG.

My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. My thoughts are with them at this sad time.

 

[Carol C]

How sad, what a great loss. The moving tribute and poems shared by his wife show how big her heart and soul are, too. My deepest sympathies to Lorelei and to their family members and closest friends.

 

[judyjht]

WOW - I am really sad about this news. John helped me with my crazy neighbor when we were wanting to but the foreclosure. He gave me great advice and it was greatly appreciated. I a so sorry to hear this - his family will be in my thoughts.

 

[roadtriper]

John will be always remembered and greatly missed here, He gave freely of his time and his timeshare expertise! My thoughts and prayers to his family RT

 

[Nancy]

Sad

I'm so sorry to learn about John. I never met him, but losing so many long time members really makes me sad.

Rest in Peace
Nancy

 

[laxmom]

I just found this thread. Words cannot express my shock and sadness. I had the occasion to talk to John several times over the past couple of months. He was so eager to help us with some deed matters and all he wanted in return was a donation to a charity. He was a wealth of knowledge and willing to share all. Always respectful and kind. He will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Please be comforted by knowing that he touched so many.

 

[LisaH]

So sorry to hear about John's passing.
I talked to John once about USVI and he went out of his way to give me the tips about traveling to USVI. His posts on TUG are all knowledgeable, uplifting and helpful. John, you will be missed greatly.

 

[bnoble]

Please pass along my deepest condolences to Lorelei. John was a wonderful member of our little family, and always willing to pass along his knowledge.

 

[shagnut]

I am so sorry to hearof John's passing. Altho like many others that had not met him felt like we knew him. My condolences and hugs to his family. shaggy

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

What a shock and what a loss. John was another of the great ones here at TUG - knowledgeable, helpful, balanced and even-keeled.

My condolences to his family.

 

[Amy]

I am sorry to read about another sudden loss to the TUG family. My condolences to John's family.

 

[ricoba]

Do we happen to have a great picture of John?

I really appreciated the great pic of Ken. Do we have a picture of John? It is so nice during a time like this to put a face to the name. Thanks.

 

[Htoo0]

Condolences to the family. He will indeed be missed.

 

[normab]

How very, very sad to lose another of our TUG family. I will miss his postings, always helpful and knowledgable, and straight to the point. I would have liked to have met him.

Requiescat In Pace, John.

 

[teachingmyown]

I am so, so sorry to read this. John will be truly missed here, but his love of people and his generous spirit will leave a lasting legacy. John, Lorelei and the family are in my prayers.

 

[DavidnRobin]

RIP John - I had a shot of Jameson's this morning in your honor.

An Irish Funeral Prayer

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

 

[scotlass]

One always knew that when John posted there would be credible and wise advice. He will be missed on this forum. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Rush]

I too had occasion to talk to John w/i the last few weeks, and as others here have posted, found him to be kind and selfless in his willingness to assist.

My thoughts and prayers are w him and his family...

 

[brucecz]

So sorry to hear of Johns passing. He always gave striaght thruthfull even keeled answers. He will be truely missed. Our families condolances to his family.

Bruce

 

[jerseygirl]

I too am very saddened to read this news. I didn't know John personally, but was always so impressed with his both kindness and his willingness to share his knowledge with so many Tuggers. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family -- Tug has lost another good friend. He will be missed by all.

 

[JudyH]

I am so sorry to read this, and sorry for the loss to his family and friends. I was another he had reached out to help. ((hugs, hugs)).

 

[pointsjunkie]

so sorry to hear about John, i had an opportunity to speak with him when i was purchasing my resales he was so knowledgeable and eager to felp a fellow Tugger.my sincere condolences to his family.

barbra

 

[Linda]

My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family.
How very sad to read this.

Linda

 

[GrayFal]

I 'met' John thru the Yahoo Bluebeard's BeachClub Group - it was before he started posting on TUG.
He loved timesharing and he loved the islands and was able to make a recent career change that kept him actively involved in both.
We have had many phone conversations over the years and he did a closing for me in 2006.

I know he traveled to the BeachClub on St Thomas in April - it warms me to know that he visited one of the places he loved so soon before his untimely death.

I post this picture to honor John - and every time I sit on his beloved beach, I will think of him and all the people he gave his time to so generously over the years.

 

[Beverley]

What a wonderful tribute to your husband. He was a lucky man as I can imagine he knew. He will be very much missed on the board and you have our most sincere sympathy's. Take care.

Beverley