When I started with Sperry Sun back in 1996, my first position I was given was working in EWR Match with Mr. Walls. I was so nervous and overwhelmed my first day, but John slowly explained things to me and showed me what to do. He taught me the ropes of how things worked and how things went together. He was always patient and calm, no matter what the situation was or question I asked him. I learned quickly from him there where 4 things he loved deeply. His wife Willie, his daughter Morgan, Boxing , and his Houston Rockets. When he spoke of these things you could see it on his face how much these thing meant to him. Oh and 1 more thing he loved, and that was play domino's at break and lunch with the guys. I learned the word Slop Jaw I had never heard that before in my life. He hated losing but as we know we cannot win them all. John never asked for anything and was very respected within our beloved working team. I hate that I will not be able to see my friend again along with the other people that knew and loved John. I would not be where I am today with in this organization if it was not for John taking time and showing me how it was done. He would always say it should be done the right way, same way every time, and cover your butt because no one else will. John was one of our few remaining SPERRY LEGENDS and it hurst me to say god bye to him.