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PBH member has died

IT IS WITH VERY SAD NEWS THAT I MUST REPORT THAT "RODADERO JOHN" IS DEAD. His passing occured several months ago, I am just now posting because I didn´t know what name john was using on PBH until today.

John died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Rodadero. John was from St. Petersgurg FL and had been living here in Colombia for a little over 2 yrs at the time of his death. At his request, his ashes were taken out to sea, the place he loved so much.

By BAQ on Dec 14, 2007, 15:10 in Friendly Talkzone.

scotty says on Dec 14, 2007, 15:23:

REST IN PEACE JOHN

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:27:

was he PeterE?

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:32:

No, I don't think so, kat1.
PeteE was living in Cali

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BAQ says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:47:

John´s full name as John Zalinskie, he was a good friend of mine here. We met by accident one day while he was in barranquilla. John had both legs amputated because he was a diabetic. He had an oceanview condo in Rodadero and boat that he loved to go fishing on. He was one hell of a nice guy and never had a bad word to say about anyone and I miss my friend.

Semper Fidelis !

scotty says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:57:

BAQ, he sounds like a very nice man, it also sounds like he spent his last days happy and comfortable in a place he wanted to be.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

Simon says on Dec 14, 2007, 17:00:

May this gentleman rest in peace.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2007, 17:32:

I never knew the man. But I wish I had and I want to give my sincere condolences to you BAQ since you knew him, and of course to anybody else who knew who he was. Sounds like he was a cool guy. Maybe there is a way Peter could make a remembrance section - sort of a memorial, to PBH members who pass away. Thanks BAQ for making us aware of his passing. Here's a beer to you Rodadero John.

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BAQ says on Dec 14, 2007, 18:14:

I am going to post PART of the LAST E-MAIL I got from John. we had both recently been very ill and were discussing life in general. THIS IS WHAT JOHN HAD TO SAY;

"My advice to you is not a greater purpose in life but one with more meaning. Being nicer to people and animals in general and enjoy your life and the people around you and try to avoid negative thoughts."

THAT SUMS UP THE CHARACTER OF MY FRIEND, and since his passing, I have tried to take his words more to heart.

Semper Fidelis !

LilaM says on Dec 14, 2007, 21:16:

BQA I'm sorry, rest in peace.

"Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer." Ed. Cunningham

Lisa Zee says on Dec 14, 2007, 22:41:

BAQ; I am sorry you are sad. Think of the good moments and what you learn from him.

christobeldawg says on Dec 14, 2007, 22:54:

"My advice to you is not a greater purpose in life but one with more meaning. Being nicer to people and animals in general and enjoy your life and the people around you and try to avoid negative thoughts."

good advice to all of us.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

scotty says on Dec 14, 2007, 23:59:

Kat 1 Pete E lived in Cali in the Juanabu area, he died over one year ago in the hospital after surgery.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

scotty says on Dec 15, 2007, 00:03:

i have a suggestion for Peter. He Pete just a thought why dont you have a section on PBH with a rememberance of those who were regular posters on PBh then passed on. Maybe just a mention of their name and a brief summary about them? just a thought.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

rhydewithdis says on Dec 15, 2007, 09:53:

my condolences to you and everyone else who knew him.

They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball.

bufalo says on Dec 15, 2007, 13:02:

If it is the same guy I'm thinking of. I remember no legs and going to Rodadero, not his name... I do remember when he first started here, seemed like a cool guy.

For awhile, until I forget, everytime I have something to bitch about as far as my life is concerned and things holding me back all I have to think of is how a double amputee got a boat and would fish off the coast of Colombia - can-do type of guy.

Glad to know people who can push those negative thoughts away so easily. When I'm able to do so, life does get a whole lot easier - but people do tend to piss me off, working on that.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

BAQ says on Dec 15, 2007, 16:06:

John was heavy set, about ummm 55 yrs old, and had a German Sheppard dog. Did you meat him in the airport Buffalo

Semper Fidelis !

bufalo says on Dec 16, 2007, 06:29:

Nope, never set eyes on him, just remember when he joined up PBH. I answered a question for him, forget what it was. I haven't been to El Rodadero in 5 years, before that a lot of shady foreigners would be there, not as bad a Cartagena, but odd ones.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

adrimm says on Dec 16, 2007, 21:41:

Hey BAQ, sorry to hear about y/our loss.. death sucks.