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This about floored me.John will be missed by many not only as a steel builder,but as a friend also.Tracy

This has floored me and I feel totally gutted. John was so helpful when I was negotiating the purchase of my Carter steel, and I looked to both he and Ann for advice when it was needed. Always it was unstintingly given.

Ann, my deepest sympathies and condolences on a terrible loss. Our community is diminished most significantly by his passing. Geographic distance does nothing to alleviate the sense of loss and shock.

My deepest condolences, Ann! Hope you will have allot of support in this rough hard time!!!!

Wow, I'm in shock. So sorry to hear this.

Ann, I am deeply sorry of this disturbing and very sad news. John was a very very helpful person. May he R.I.P.

Micky Byrne U.K.

So sorry....
My deepest condolences.

My condolences, Ann. So sorry.
-Dan

Ann, I am so saddened to learn of the loss of my friend John, if there is anything I can do to help you please contact me, I will come to Texas to assist you if you think there is anything I can do to help you throught this sad time.

All my prayers and thoughts are with you..

Tony

This is a shock. My condolences to the family.

I had a nice talk with John and Bud at St Louis this year.

I'm in shock!! Please, call me if there's anything I can do to help. My deepest condolences.

VERY SHOCKED, I saw you both in OCT in IRELAND..
John seemed to be wealthy there..
Send you and family our deepest affective feelings.

bernard

Ann, shocked to hear this, may I offer my deepest condolences.Malcolm

My deepest condoleances for you Ann and all the family.
I was so happy to meet You in Bettystown in october. All french steelers of my friends are so sad. But John is a mountain and he will give more many rivers for ever.

So sorry to hear of this Ann! My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.

Me and Donna offer our condolences, Ann. John will be missed.

Sherman Willden

OMG!! I am so sorry, Ann!!

I'm so very sorry -- chas

Ann, you have my sincerest condolences on this sad loss. John was an important contributor to the whole steel community, as was the Carter company.

I am shocked and saddened beyond belief. John was the coolest and was always very kind and helpful to me. Ann, you are in my prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

My prayers and deepest sympathies go out for you folks at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Im so sorry to hear this Ann
my prayers are with you and family
I spoke to John on the phone
once or twice he was a very kind and nice man
very helpfull he will be missed so much
may the Lord be with you always
Mike

Sincere condolences Ann, this is so sad.

This indeed is sad news. John was a friend to every steel player and his passing is a loss for us all.
RIP
JE

Ann,

My condolences to you and your family.

John was very kind and generous to me when I needed some steel guitar advice. I won't forget that about him.

Sincerely,

Dennis

My thoughts are with you Ann...I'll think of John every time I sit down at my Carter. He allways helped me long distance when I was reconfiguring my copedents....Larry