It is with sadness that I convey to all of you that John Arno, known to all of us as OldGreyEagle, has passed away. John's son Ryan shared details with me this morning of his dad's sudden passing while on a trip to Colorado.
John was an exceptional man, and wonderful contributor to this virtual campfire for a decade. Much of that time John spent as our moderator, and his cheerful voice, service and thoughts often came when needed most. This forum, and many of us personally, are better because we had the chance to know John.
I only met John in person one time. He was traveling through Chicago, and stopped in for a very long cup of coffee, and though we had never met, it was as if I was greeting an old friend. John's service to our community leaves an indelible mark, and his passing a terrible void.
The first eulogy I ever delivered was for Green Bar Bill Hillcourt... as I searched for words to share with thousands gathered at his funeral and following the proceedings from afar, I came across a poem in Bill's private papers. It spoke to me... and I hope to many of the people that cherished a friendship with Bill, many of whom had only met him once or twice, or knew him more from his writings. Many of us knew the nom de plume OldGreyEagle and considered him a friend...
A few photos of the man, to help you all put a face to a friend we've lost...
The services are being handled by Downing Funeral Home in Bethlehem, PA, and Ryan tells me anyone so inclined may make donations to Minsi Trails Boy Scout Council.
John was an exceptional man, and wonderful contributor to this virtual campfire for a decade. Much of that time John spent as our moderator, and his cheerful voice, service and thoughts often came when needed most. This forum, and many of us personally, are better because we had the chance to know John.
I only met John in person one time. He was traveling through Chicago, and stopped in for a very long cup of coffee, and though we had never met, it was as if I was greeting an old friend. John's service to our community leaves an indelible mark, and his passing a terrible void.
The first eulogy I ever delivered was for Green Bar Bill Hillcourt... as I searched for words to share with thousands gathered at his funeral and following the proceedings from afar, I came across a poem in Bill's private papers. It spoke to me... and I hope to many of the people that cherished a friendship with Bill, many of whom had only met him once or twice, or knew him more from his writings. Many of us knew the nom de plume OldGreyEagle and considered him a friend...
A few photos of the man, to help you all put a face to a friend we've lost...
The services are being handled by Downing Funeral Home in Bethlehem, PA, and Ryan tells me anyone so inclined may make donations to Minsi Trails Boy Scout Council.
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