He used to say at meetings that it took him 12 years to get a 1 month chip.
After he tried different fields, he ended up doing social work, being named social worker of the year, and used to say "if people only knew." (Pat R.)
Sayings:
"I used to be the VFW drunk and asked 'Why me?' Then I got sober in AA & others didn't & asked 'Why me?'"
"When I open my eyes the first thing I do is thank God for this day!"
"John was extremely proud to be a member of Bill W.'s fellowship for more than three decades." (from the memorial scrapbook in the Old Stone club room)
