Jon was never here, but ...

For those of us who are refugees of that other site, there is an old friend that we just can't invite over directly. 

Jon isn't here. And considering that this site might not be as privately secure as that former site, he probably wouldn't have come over as it is.

Never the less, as much as the world may have failed Jon, he made it brighter for those of us who encountered him. Consistently. On the daily. 

I had written this blog and posted it over there shortly after confirmation of the devastating news.

Jon may never have been 'here', but I'll still try to act as if he's soon to return! 

From some time in Jan, 2026: 

Jon has passed away.

I know that's the truth of it, but my heart refuses to believe it. I'm going to carry on 

Until Jon returns.

Jon was a friend, but I shan't miss that I had a friend like Jon. Instead, I'll endeavor to BE a friend like Jon. At least ...

Until Jon returns.

While he's away, he's left a hole to fill, and it is UP TO US to help fill that ...

Until Jon returns.

Jon was PRESENT. I hope we can all be more present.

Until Jon returns.

Jon only left positive or supportive comments on bulletins, and we can too

Until Jon returns.

Jon commented on nearly everything, but mostly he never left someone to scream into the void on their own with no one seaming to listen. He'd comment when no one else did, and I hope we can do a bit of the same.

Until Jon returns.

He spoke of the 'mundane' things in his life and shared them with us. 420 report, trips to Malwart and stopping by BK. The doings of his mom and Dita. Making his applesauce. I hope to enjoy more simple pleasures from all of your bulletins and share more of my own

Until Jon returns.

Most of all, he was kind. Always kind. My biggest hope is for all of us to endeavor to be more kind ... at least ... 

Until Jon returns.