I met John on the first day of Junior High.  (Remember the old bldg, w/the creepy gym in the basement?)  He was one of my best friends through the rest of school.  I went to Prom w/him one year as friends.  He was a kind and sweet person and I am sorry we won't be able to reconnect at the reunion.  

John was a good friend, and I was very sorry to learn of his passing. Really a sweet, funny guy who left us too soon.