As you must know by now John passed away quietly at home Monday February 4th. I was with him as was his caregiver that day. He died in his sleep and was not in pain. Methodist Hospice was there then as well which was a great comfort to us all.

I have been grateful for the many calls, texts, and emails (and flowers and casseroles). But, I must say that I am just moved beyond expression by all the outpouring of love and sorrow showing up on social media. I am still a little fragile, so I can look at these in stages. But please know how eternally grateful his family and I are to all of you for these beautiful tributes. Your experiences with him are what I came to know and appreciate in full myself on a daily basis for over half century. Happily, I celebrate him with you! With all my love, -Bill Short