This is my friend of 20 years, to me he was poppa John. He was with the 82nd airborn, stormed Normandy and fought the battle of the bulge. He was a wonderful friend and had many stories to tell. I saw him almost every day and was a funny, feisty old coot and a very opinionated man. I had many a good time with him. He would be 82 today and couldn't wait to turn it so his age would be the same as his army company. We lost him yesterday, I love him very much, he will be missed.
