Writers are
a mixed bag of personalities, driving forces, history and outcomes. Really good writers take us to places we can
only visit in our minds. They paint
pictures so vivid and expressive we are transported into a situation as if we
lived there. John Sloan of Galva was a
transporter and more. He not only
painted the pictures through his writing but in the process he made us better
for having experienced his thoughts as our own.
Today John passed away after a long difficult battle with cancer. He leaves behind a loving family, multitudes
of friends, readers and fans.
In his much
too short life, we can say his music soothed, his writing inspired, and his
example helped make us better human beings.
But perhaps his mirror of God’s love is his most valued legacy. When people say, “There’s a new angel in
Heaven” in John’s case we know it’s true.
A musical, lyrical, compassionate angel – what more could we wish for John
if we couldn’t keep him longer.
As with all
our community, I’m sending love and prayers for John’s wife, Megan, sons Colin
and Patrick and their families. May God
continue to comfort you with his presence; a God John served with valor.
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