At 1:08 PM today, John Michael Stanford escaped the pain and suffering of this earth. He was surrounded by friends and family as his suffering ended and he passed peacefully into the heavens. He was a valiant warrior against the beast melanoma for over 5 years, and he did so with much strength and character of spirit. More details will follow.
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Tears are falling in memory of this bright young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time...Lots of love to you all
Linda and Steve - We are so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Jonn today. This must be the most unbelieveable pain that a parent would ever have to face. It is hard to imagine how it must feel to lose a child that you gave life to. We should all live each day as if it were our last because we never really know what is in store for us. We have a saying that we try and live by and that saying is "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time". We hope that John did have a lot of good times and that you have many wonderful memories of good times spent as a family. We never want to see our children in pain and we pray that you can find comfort in knowing that John is no longer suffering. It saddens me to know that sweet little innocent AJ did not really get to know his daddy and that his daddy will not get to see him grow up. I'm sure that the family will constantly remind the little guy of what a wonderful brave daddy he had and show him pictures all the time to keep his daddy alive in his eyes and in his heart. I'm sure there is nothing that anyone can say right now to ease your pain but just know that we are your friends and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie and Jim Chitwood
My heart breaks for you all.
'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.' - Revelation 21:4
There are few words right now but lots of emotion. Although my heart is broken, there is a part that is celebrating John's life - a delight to know him as a baby, a boy, a young man, and an adult - outstanding at every phase of his life. There is a grand celebration in heaven right now, and I am grateful he is vibrant again in a new life.
I love you.
All the angels in heaven are celebrating John's arrival and now AJ has a special guardian angel watching over him. I pray that you, Steve, Jessi, Jessica, Michael and AJ will be comforted knowing that John has no more pain, that he is aglow with the love of his family and has tucked a little piece of your heart with him. I send my tears, my love and my prayers to all of you.
Linda,
We send you our love and prayers at this very difficult time. We are mourning with all of you. The Bible tells us in Matthew 5:2 God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them. 4. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Love to all,
Bev and Bob
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