Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Jeri Date: 11 Oct 02 - 10:15 AM I started an obituary thread. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: JedMarum Date: 11 Oct 02 - 10:10 AM ... saddened to hear of this loss - I met him through this thread, and through a few comments from mutual friends in recent days gone by. Prayerful condolences to his loved ones .... |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: alanabit Date: 11 Oct 02 - 10:02 AM I hope they make him as welcome wherever he is now as he was here. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,cc Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:59 AM "Here he lies where he long'd to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill." - ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Willie-O Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:16 AM So long and thanks, mate. Your kindnesses are remembered. Bill Cameron |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: The Pooka Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:13 AM Amen. Oh, amen. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:12 AM Very sad, my condolonces to all his friends and family, he will be missed here, rest in peace John. John |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,Frank Maher Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:02 AM I was just Talking to Johnny's Wife and She Informed Me that He Died Las Night..MAY HE REST IN PEACE Regards, Frank |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST Date: 11 Oct 02 - 04:46 AM He kindly stopped for me -
The Carriage held but just Ourselves
And Immortality."
- EMILY DICKINSON - |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 11 Oct 02 - 12:35 AM "I am ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter." - Sir Winston Churchill
Sincerely, |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST Date: 10 Oct 02 - 07:36 PM Rest in Peace Brave Heart |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Bert Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:22 PM Lots of good thoughts on their way along with a few songs. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: katlaughing Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:04 PM He's not gone, yet! |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:24 PM Yeah, the Newfie cam. I think he was trying to give away everything he had, in all those messages and posts. ~S~ |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Kim C Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:15 PM It is funny, how you never meet someone in person and yet consider them a friend. I enjoyed his stories very much, and all the links he used to send me. One of my favorite things was the pictures of Newfoundland in the snow - I believe several others of you got this as well. Well, I can't find anything clever to say. I was very fond of him and am sad for him to go. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:08 PM Awwww, shit! Another good one taken from us. Well, let's not be selfish about this. Let those on the other side enjoy Little John as much as we have. Mick, Amos and Amergin said it perfectly for us all. My sincerest condolences to his family. Seamus |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: katlaughing Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:41 PM Amergin, those a beautiful words, well suited for this continuing thread for ljc: the land o'the leal' for ljc |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Amergin Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:20 PM death does not exist...the soul always resides in the hearts of those that loved them...of those left behind...and in the photographs we hand down to our young...and in the words that immortalise them... |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Little Hawk Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:47 PM I will echo what Mick and Amos have said. Good traveling to a friend whom I never actually met in this life, but whom I seem to know pretty well in any case. I'll see you on the other side of the Great Divide one of these days, Little John, don't know when, but it'll be good when I do. - LH |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: catspaw49 Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:45 PM Immortality...........When we lose a friend, my nephew suggested that it's like having a hole in your heart. When I thought for a moment about it I told him he was wrong. Good friends, good people, can only fill your heart with the memories of the wonderful things you have shared and they have left for you to share with others. That's really all that our hearts are made of.......the memories of those we know and those we have known. Little John, you are always in my heart. Go in peace... And Frank....Please pass on our feelings to his family if you can. We'd appreciate it. Pat |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: mg Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:44 PM There are those on the other side waiting for him..go in peace.. I am wondering if someone could start a new thread with perhaps a different title. mg |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock (cookieless in Orlando) Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:39 PM I've enjoyed reading ljc's posts on Mudcat, and I'm really sorry to hear such awful news. Thoughts, hopes, and condolences. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Amos Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:36 PM Little John: Don't get tangled up on your way. Go with peace, stay awake, and choose your destination well. Regards, A |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Big Mick Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:23 PM Frank, he can only be lost to you if you allow it, my friend. Immortality comes in the thoughts of those that love us. Little John is a lucky man. He will get away from us soon, or so it appears. But if a person leaves this world with people who love him/her, then they live on here in our hearts. Little John Cameron infected this place with his humor, and his gregarious sense of self. This is in the best of the traditions of the Celt. We shall always sing his song here, and as long as we do, then he will not have left, but rather be standing just the other side of the shade waiting for the time when the veil is the thinnest. And surely he will be wearing a kilt...................LOL. I hate to see him get away, but to those that love him, we are here to help you share your grief. But then we must listen for his voice in others, and carry his song in our hearts. All the best, Mick |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Alice Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:17 PM I am so very sorry to hear this sad, sad, news. My condolences to you, his family, and all his friends. He felt like a friend to me through his messages here. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:12 PM Hello All!!!! I saw Johnny at the Hospital This Morning...I really Hate to Say This, but He is in the Last Stages..There is absolutely no Hope of His Recovery..My Heart is Broken..We were such Close Friends and now I'm going to lose Him...John has a Wife and Three Children and an Ex Wife His ex and a Son are Living in Vancouver and a Son and Daughter are Living Here in Newfoundland...They took away His I.V. this Morning.. May God Bless Him Regards |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GMT Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:39 AM Sorry to here this. Get well soon ljc. Gary |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:31 AM My thoughts anp prayers are with LJC. He sent me a photo of himself sometime back- what a fine soul! Allison |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Sorcha Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:08 AM Found the URL, but it doesn't seem to work....... http://weeyin.hobbiton.org/index.shtml |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,Wordless Woman Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:00 AM This is very sad news indeed. I've always enjoyed Little John's writing. The stories on his website are such a pleasure to read. Does anyone have his website address? I've lost my bookmark. Peace and love to ljc. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Bullfrog Jones Date: 10 Oct 02 - 08:03 AM Same here. BJ |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Wolfgang Date: 10 Oct 02 - 07:35 AM best wishes from me too Wolfgang |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: GUEST,A Big Fan Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:54 AM My best wishes as well. I'am still hoping to meet little John at Erins Pub some night so I can buy him a pint and have a yarn with him about music and things. Get well soon little John Cameron |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Mikey joe Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:41 AM Beir bua LJC Mj |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Stewie Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:23 AM My best wishes too. John's contributions have always been a delight to read - a man of singular warmth and wit. --Stewie. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:17 AM My good wishes too, I've always enjoyed John's contributions to the Mudcat. RtS |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: alanabit Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:42 AM Just adding my best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: KT Date: 09 Oct 02 - 11:54 PM I'm so glad you've played for him, Frank. Know that he hears your love-filled music. Does LJC have family? People who are with him? Sending lots of love out to you, Little John Cameron. KT |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: katlaughing Date: 09 Oct 02 - 11:38 PM A couple of years ago, ljc sent me this in a PM. I don't think he'd mind my sharing. I'd like to think this is all he is doing, right now: I see you are getting a bit frustrated with the nonsense. Me too so i am having a nap til a worthwhile subject comes up. He and I also had a great discussion on metaphysics in which he said "THOUGHTS are everything." So, I know he will know, on some level, of all of our thoughts and prayers. On our minds and in our hearts, weeyins...luvyakat |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Lyrical Lady Date: 09 Oct 02 - 10:44 PM If forward you are going...then please take with you all the love that we have to offer...you've made your mark on each and every one of us. In my case...it's huge, gigantic footprints on my heart! LL |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Áine Date: 09 Oct 02 - 10:29 PM Lay down your soul at Jesus' feet, The darkest hour is just before dawn And wherever the dawn may find you, little john, I know that you will find love. Slán go fóill a chara chóir, Áine |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: khandu Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:53 PM Little John, know this, our Friend...your fingerprints cover our hearts, where we have been touched by you. May Peace abound to you, our Friend. khandu |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:03 PM There is a thread in the community section at The Annexe, that people are welcome to contribute any thoughts, prayers or good wishes etc to. Click Here |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Deda Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:56 PM Little John, I'm praying for you, too -- for your comfort, and for recovery, whatever that may mean, and that you should know how much you're missed and loved here. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:55 PM Kat, we cross-posted. Please do post it if it differs. ~Susan |
Subject: 23rd Psalm in Scots From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:54 PM This is close to how he sent it to me. I didn't save it, it turns out; he sent me so many things that finally I just could hear almost anything in his soft tone, just by thinking of him; saving individual items seemed to become less important. Note these two lines in the last verse, as you think of ljc: Surely guidness an' mercy, despite a' my roamin' Wull gang wi' me doon tae the brink o' the river. ~S~ ================================================== 23rd Psalm in Scots The Lord is my Shepherd in nocht am I wantin' In the haugh's green girse does He mak me lie doon While mony puir straiglers are bleatin' and pantin' By saft-flowin' burnies He leads me at noon. When aince I had strayed far awa in the bracken, And daidled till gloamin' cam ower a' the hills, Nae dribble o' water my sair drooth to slacken, And dark grow'd the nicht wi' its haars and its chills. Awa frae the fauld, strayin' fit-sair and weary, I thocht I had naethin' tae dae but tae dee. He socht me and fand me in mountain hechts dreary, He gangs by fell paths which He kens best for me. And noo, for His name's sake, I'm dune wi' a' fearin' Though cloods may aft gaither and soughin' win's blaw. "Hoo this?" or "Hoo that?" -- oh, prevent me frae spearin' His will is aye best, and I daurna say "Na". The valley o' death winna fleg me to thread it, Through awfu' the darkness, I weel can foresee. Wi' His rod and His staff He wull help me to tread it, Then wull its shadows, sae gruesome, a' flee. Forfochen in presence o' foes that surround me, My Shepherd a table wi' denties has spread. The Thyme and the Myrtle blaw fragrant aroond me, He brims a fu' cup and poors oil on my head. Surely guidness an' mercy, despite a' my roamin' Wull gang wi' me doon tae the brink o' the river. Ayont it nae mair o' the eerie an' gloamin' I wull bide in the Hame o' my Faither for ever. ============================================= And another version: 23rd Psalm by John Moir, Banchory Wha' is my shepherd weel I ken The Lord himsel' is he: He leads me whaur the girse is green An' burnies quiet that be. Aft times I fain astray wad gang An wann'r far awa': He fin's me oot, he pits me richt An' brings me hame an' a'. Tho I pass through the gruesome cleuch Fin' I ken He is near: His muckle crook will me defen' Sae I ha'e nocht to fear. Ilk comfort whilk a sheep could need His thoghtfu' care provides: Tho' wolves an' dogs may prowl aboot In safety me He hides. His guidness an' his mercy baith Nae doot will bide wi' He - While fallded on the fields o' time Or o' eternity. |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: katlaughing Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:53 PM I think I've got it, too, Susan, if you can't find it. Surely there's enough storytellers in heaven, already? Sins is right, tho, go easy of it's too hard, darlin'..we love you and miss you. katcrying |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:52 PM What Sins said.......If you must go my friend, go easy........and with all the love I can send.. Pat |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:45 PM I think our little john has always been close to the angels, so my thought is that being a bit closer probably delights him. He sent me the 23rd Psalm once, in his inimitable style-- think I have it somewhere to post for him. Have to look. ~Susan |
Subject: RE: Bad News on ljc From: Sorcha Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:42 PM dammitall; misty keyboard. card on the way...... |
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