November 14th, 2023 is a date that many of us recall as the day we lost our namesake, John Dee. Most of us learned the news on his very own website. Personally, for me, it took a day or longer to sink in. He was gone and we were still here. For most of us, our obituary tells the story of our lives, but John documented everything. Weather, family news, pets, hobbies, his recent accident with the lawnmower, and his health. Some choose to keep our health private, not John. For John, it was an open book. We learned that he'd been spending a lot of time in Mayo. One year ago we learned that he wouldn't be coming back as a father, friend, and husband.
John's presence is still felt. Ownership has chosen to keep the website pretty much as John left it. Absent his forecast, the Discussion board is as lively as ever. Thousands of Snow Central followers are anticipating a winter of snowmobiling. Which makes me wonder.... we all know that last winter was terrible with little snowfall. Almost like Mother Nature was mourning the loss with the rest of us. I guess it depends on how spiritual you are.
John loved life and he loved where he lived. The Keweenaw had no better ambassador than John Dee. He loved everything about it. The climate, the nature, the people, the wildlife, and the changing seasons. The following link will take you to a video featuring John promoting the Keweenaw Winters.
I think if we could reach across the void, John would remind us to be kind to each other,
that each day is a gift and to give your family and pets a great big hug!
We miss you, John,
and
"Goodnight from the Keweenaw"
John's presence is still felt. Ownership has chosen to keep the website pretty much as John left it. Absent his forecast, the Discussion board is as lively as ever. Thousands of Snow Central followers are anticipating a winter of snowmobiling. Which makes me wonder.... we all know that last winter was terrible with little snowfall. Almost like Mother Nature was mourning the loss with the rest of us. I guess it depends on how spiritual you are.
John loved life and he loved where he lived. The Keweenaw had no better ambassador than John Dee. He loved everything about it. The climate, the nature, the people, the wildlife, and the changing seasons. The following link will take you to a video featuring John promoting the Keweenaw Winters.
I think if we could reach across the void, John would remind us to be kind to each other,
that each day is a gift and to give your family and pets a great big hug!
We miss you, John,
and
"Goodnight from the Keweenaw"
