Welding Tips and Tricks

How old was he?

Young. I believe maybe 19 or 20.

I think he was 19 or 20.

Jer 17:9
Ps7:9
Truely only god knows the thoughts of men. And he no doubt takes that into consideration.

This is terribly sad and he will surely be missed.

I always remember reading through his epic posts and feeling completely inadequate at the amazing scope of the projects he took on. I was also often awestruck by the scenery within which he worked.

Gone way too soon. If there's ever welding to be done on Heaven's gates, he'll be the man.


Moz

I find this very sad - I liked him a lot - had much in common with him as I grew up similarly on a farm - worked old machines - welding up broken farm stuff - then construction plant - I only interacted with him here & on YouTube but felt I knew him as a person - never thought this would happen - after his last epic picture dump of the wash plant I thought maybe we had'nt heard from him because he'd gone to help get it up & running & got the gold bug & stayed to help run it - hoped we might see him on gold rush some time in the future - his passing has affected me nearly as much as an immediate family member - but I guess we are a sort of family here - yesterday I made no end of stupid mistakes thinking about what went wrong for him.

If any of his family read the forum my thoughts & prayers are with you - I hope you know he had many genuine friends & will be missed by many - he had a skill set & moral outlook beyond his years.

very very sad news. he will be surely missed.
you just never know the eternal battles that one
has to deal with or how they react to them.
condolences to his family and friends.
craig

Truly sad news. So much talent and creativity in such a young man. I always loved his posts with the great projects, the outstanding welding, and the beautiful scenery. I will miss his posts, and the world will be a lesser place for the loss of his talent and skills. Rest In Peace, John.

Otto Nobedder wrote: then share some huge project in exquisite detail.

Exquisite detail to include answering any and all process questions, and sharing some beautiful Alaska scenery.

This is heartbreaking. I wonder if there's a way to contact his family to let them know of his positive impact on others. After only a month it might be too soon though, and I'd hate to cause any more grief.

Dang, he seemed like a good kid. Way too young. RIP.

I haven't heard anything about this. I'll do some checking. His grandfather was my basketball coach in high school.

AKmud wrote:I haven't heard anything about this. I'll do some checking. His grandfather was my basketball coach in high school.

Did you find out anything about this, yet?

Steve

Otto Nobedder wrote:

AKmud wrote:I haven't heard anything about this. I'll do some checking. His grandfather was my basketball coach in high school.

Did you find out anything about this, yet?

Steve

I tried to find the obituary but couldn't. Anyone else have any luck. I didn't have his last name either so it was a struggle from the beginning.

Farmwelding wrote:

Otto Nobedder wrote:

AKmud wrote:I haven't heard anything about this. I'll do some checking. His grandfather was my basketball coach in high school.

Did you find out anything about this, yet?

Steve

I tried to find the obituary but couldn't. Anyone else have any luck. I didn't have his last name either so it was a struggle from the beginning.

As I heard it, the family was so distraught that they didn't publish an obituary, so I looked for death notices and had the same luck as you. I might try police reports/coroner's reports next, as there has to be some public record.

Steve

Okay, I just sent an e-mail to the Palmer, AK chief of police. Hopefully, he can answer this or point me in the right direction.

Steve

This was on WW
Tried the youtube link unsuccessfully.

I found the page on FB and posted condolences. I pray they are well received, as it's not fresh but still "soon".

Steve

Yeah, I posted the FB page on WW. That was all I was able to find. The family is going through some very tough times with Johns suicide and another son being diagnosed with MS. I've been giving my own kids some extra time lately...

AKmud wrote:Yeah, I posted the FB page on WW. That was all I was able to find. The family is going through some very tough times with Johns suicide and another son being diagnosed with MS. I've been giving my own kids some extra time lately...

I never actually interacted with AKweldshop, but he seemed from stroies and stuff I read to be a strong willed man. I will never understand how someone like that could take their own life. Some things are just a part of the greater plan. Thank you Steve for the condolence message.

You're not understanding because you're thinking of the man and not the disease of depression. It's just like many physical diseases or infections, if you get a diagnosis and the right treatment you might recover. If you don't get the timely diagnosis and the right treatment you may not make it. In this type of circumstance of diminished responsibility the man cannot be blamed for the outcome. Even the church recognises this and gives a full service to the unfortunate victim of disease same as if it was cancer.
It's completely different to say someone not wishing to surrender to police or other wilful act.

The Man,the work,the scenery, will be missed.

Coldman wrote:You're not understanding because you're thinking of the man and not the disease of depression. It's just like many physical diseases or infections, if you get a diagnosis and the right treatment you might recover. If you don't get the timely diagnosis and the right treatment you may not make it. In this type of circumstance of diminished responsibility the man cannot be blamed for the outcome. Even the church recognises this and gives a full service to the unfortunate victim of disease same as if it was cancer.
It's completely different to say someone not wishing to surrender to police or other wilful act.

I don't know. If we aren't responsible for anything, why are we here at all. I never met John face to face, but the interaction I had with him gave me firm knowledge that this was a totally functional person. I too mourn his loss. I believe if he had lived within driving distance, he'd have been another of my extra sons. None that I've been involved with have had a self destructive tendency, but I believe all young men can benefit from an older man who cares. There are plenty of people who don't have a "father" figure in their life. In my case all of my sons, genetic, or add on I am deeply proud of.

I'm not saying anything negative about girls, I just haven't had direct father like contact with any. One of my extra sons has an older sister, I take no blame, or pride in her choices. I wish it were different.