Condolences from California  / Tracy Valle
I lost my little brother, Isaiah, on October 21. to a motorcycle accident. We buried him on October 26. He would have been 25 that day. In reading about John, I saw similarities in the two boys. That love of life. We should remember that in all we do.
"May you LIVE all the days of your life."
May you be comforted in your faith and each other.
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Family, Friends,  / Nina Fernandes (Mother)
We love him and miss him more than words can say. We also celebrate for him because he will never have another bad day. Only good days now for my son. His smile would light a room, his laughter was contagious. He loved playing pool, skateboarding, making music and time with his friends. He treasured the holidays when everyone got together and the food kept coming. He was proud of his heritage, Portuguese and Cherokee. His love was the greatest gift and he valued his family and friends and wanted everyone to be happy, even when he could not find that happiness for himself. He would want us to celebrate his life and know that his days, and nights, are all good now. Remember him smiling, hear him laughing and making music and know that he is well. Listen to the wind, you'll hear him. I do.   

Matt, I know you're watching me type this and saying "oh mom, you know that's messed up". But you're smiling, son, and that's enough. Close

My heart to yours / Shari Wilson (Friend of Mother)
I am so very sorry for your loss.  John was a beautiful young man... you should be so proud of your accomplishment in bringing him into this world and caring for him... and seeing this child become a man.  I hope God cradles your sore heart in His hands... and carries you through this dark time.  Know that one day you will be able to look back and smile, though bittersweetly... at the memories and good times.  Take care of yourself too, at this time... and let others shoulder the burden of this daily life for awhile.  My warmest and most heartfelt condolences and prayers too you and your family. Close

Always in our hearts / Jillia Stotts (Friend)
     I only knew John for about five months. But since the day I met him he was such a great person to me. No matter what kinda mood I was in or what was wrong he would put a smile on my face no matter what. He had one of those smiles that lite up a room. He was always a good friend and I thank god everyday for meeting such a good friend. He will always be in our minds and hearts. One love Close

missin you / Ana Nedio (girlfriend)

my love goes out to all of john's family and friends, especially his family.  i cannot begin to understand your loss, but pray that you stay strong.  from the day that i met john there was just something about him.  he wasnt perfect he was human like the rest of us, but there was just something that made him stand out from everyone else, it's like he knew something that nobody else did, i'm not really sure what it was, but whatever it was made him love life so much, he would always try to make the best out of even the worst situation.  whenever i was sad or upset he would go out of his way to make me smile, and i watched him do the same with so many other people, in way it was like he was never concerned about how tough a time he was having personally, he always put everyone else first , just so long as the people he cared about were happy or at least smiling, and i believe that he will continue this act even in his afterlife. his humble ways made me realize a lot about life, he made a big impact on mine. a friend of mine gave me a poem after hearing of my loss that i would like to share.  the words do not make the hurt go away but instead brings a type of peacfulness:
in remembrance
the lord has called my loved one home, the pain is hard to bear; but comfort comes in knowing that in heaven they are there.the lord has also promised to be with me everyday; so if god is with the two of us, you cant be far away.

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"Heaven Got A Ghetto" from your boy zachary johnson the last man standing. / Zachary Johnson (The last man left best freind)

 The one you love is so dear to your haert now that the someone has depart 
 
where do you go from  there a confussed mind is at hand when that person

can't stand the hand of times we all are blind to the fact that it may happen to

us you never know who,what,when it will happen but it will now that your gone

wondering where did we go wrong but knowing that your at a better home God

is with you all the way and prayers stay to protect the family and friends that's

okay  we have to stand strong and hold on to the times that we have now

because you never know what the next day holds for us we will loose alot

of soilders in this war called life like the great "Tu Pac said keep your head up

and i ain't mad at yeah"  Because heaven has a Ghetto and we live in the world 

of times forgiven and real to man today now that's what Homeboy Love is about.



                                                                                                                               Johnm

  

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My sincere condolences / Patrica Prado Leighton (Friend of the father)

John, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son.  Might God bring you strength in this moment of sorrow and bless you and your family.

Mike's sister
Patricia Prado Leighton

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I will never forget you! / Toni (friend)
John and I have been friends for a very long time, We've been through tough times and the best of times even some crazy off the wall times!
I will keep the secrets that u have confided in me always!
We have had alot of arguments through the years but always made up I will never forget you and u will always be in my thoughts! I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed someone and I with that I will regret!
Forever and Always Your FRIEND!
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Celebration and Salutation / John Long (Friend of Mother)
Nina:

Thank you for letting me off the "proverbial hook."  What do you say when someone loses someone close to them?  This is especially hard when it is a child.  I want to express my words of celebration to your Son whom I never got a chance to know but, I know you and based on that relationship, he must have been someone very special.

I salute and pay my respects to you and your family.

God comfort you always!!!

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Nina,Tevas,Amber / Shannon Mayberry (Friend of the family)
Thought the brief time I knew John there was something about him that just drew you near ,that made you laugh, When i think of John I have to smile cause the light from his eye just shown so bright. I know his mind is at rest and he is in a better place surrounded by nothing but light! This is only a temporary world and we all will be there to. May god wrap his arms around you and may he give you the peace in your heart the kind of peace John gave when he smiled.And that part of light that john gave out is spread among each one of us. The light john had will never burn out the candles we light will always burn bright.The memories will go on . 
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r.i.p. to a great friend / Erin Winn (long-time friend)
john i loved him i miss him so...it was his time to go and i guess we know that now...we all wonder what we could have done to help yet it was his choice in the end and this is somewhat settling for us to know...my heart is broken and i cry alot now...john and i shared some conversations about music...he believed in me and my musical passion and goals...he said that i did not need to go to school for it because my love for music allowed me to know what sounds right, what doesn't...that it is in my heart and soul...he believed in me and i thank god for that, it is the greatest feeling to have backup from a musician i respected...my fellow capricorn, together we could never make any decisions!...i gave him some words of wisdom once, he came to me later and told me how they had affected his life in a positive way...never expected that, made me feel like, wow, i can't believe i had such an influence...then one day when i was in a situation he took the advice and flipped it around on me, said he could not see me acting this way when he believed that i stood for so much more...ah john, what a great spirit he was and still is...i love you!
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To my friend Nina / Jim Black
Nina, I did not know John but I know he was a part of you and you are a special person and good friend. I wish there was more I could say, but I want you to know you can always count on me for support and friendship.

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John Fernandes / Nancy Beck
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To John's friends:  / Tevas Cooke (John's sister )

Although a few days have past, I still can't put the words together that will express my feelings.  I hope I don't ramble too much. 
I will miss my little brother more than I could ever possibly describe.  He will be in my heart forever.

To all of John's friends: thank you so very much for being there for him - he loved you all very much.  I don't want for any of you - to feel guilty or responsible in any way - for what has happened.  There isn't anything that you could have done to change this.   I think my sister said it best - the stresses and burdens of this life were too much for him to handle.  Although this is a very difficult time, our hearts go out to all of you.  There were so many times that I prayed for each of you and thanked God that you were in his life.   He had so many happy times and memories that will be with him forever.  Thank you all.    

I am deeply saddened that we have lost our brother, son, friend. But I am happy that he is finally at peace, something that was very difficult for him to find in this life.  He is now with the One who will be able to wash away all of his stresses, fears, and worries.  John is in a better place now.

John had a good heart - a big heart.  He could always bring smiles to anyone he met.  He was charming and funny.  There wasn't another person like him that could light up a room the way that he could. I can still remember when he was very little, we were at an amusement park in Orlando.  He dressed up like Charlie Chaplan with the black hat and the cane - he put on a little show for us and did a little dance ..... he was such a sweet, adorable little boy, an angel at heart,  and grew up to be a very talented young man.  He will live on in our hearts and in his music.  My brother will never be forgotten. 

I would like to share something with all of you.  While I was reading this poem today, I couldn't help but think of my brother:
 
" When you think of his life on earth and all those loving years,
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring some tears.
Please don't be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you, of all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though his life on earth is over,
he is closer to you now then he ever was before
And to his very many friends, trust that God knows what's best,
He's still not far from you, he's just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb,
But together we can make it, taking one day at a time."
 
John will be with each and every one of us.  He will remain in our hearts forever.  Remember his life with all of its happiest moments, through all of the life's ups and downs,  there will always be a story that will make you smile when you think of him.  John would want for all of us to carry on and live each day to its fullest.   Put on some music and share in the good times.   Please post some pictures, share lyrics, anything to remember him and to share with other...  It helps me to know that he has touched the lives of so many ....   You will all be in our thoughts ....   Be strong for each other, take one day at a time.

John, I know you're listening - I think of you everyday.  I will always be here - I will hear you.  I love you. 

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WARM THOUGHTS!!!!!! / Phyllis Cain (friend to Nina)
Dear Nina & family,  Sorry for your loss.  It's heart warming to feel so close to someone who I have worked with over phone all these years. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Fondly,  Phyllis Harding Cain   Close