His life to us may have been a Mystery, but his heart was not.
He was a good man who wanted to make us laugh and have
a good time. Give us a chance to smile, when we thought we couldn't. Let us hold his memory alive, for he was to us, a man
with compassion, humor and a huge heart. We will miss you MM
and all the joy you brought to the room. No one will ever take
your place. To Brenda, the one who has his heart, we are all here
for you. For you both are in our hearts.

Here is comments from the roomies who loved him......


JOHN TOUCHED ALL OF OUR LIVES LIKE A RAY OF SUNSHINE.
WE LOOKED FORWARD IN ANTICIPATION TO HIS NEWS.
WE WERE ALL SAFE THERE, NO BACK-STABBING OR RUMORS,
JUST PLAIN GOOD OLE FUN. YOU WILL BE MISSED OUR FRIEND.
BRENDA, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE ALL
LOVED JOHN, BUT THE TWO OF YOU WERE JOINED AT THE HEART.
WE ARE HERE WHEN AND IF YOU NEED US. YOU AND JOHN ARE BOTH
LOVED BY MANY. OUR AQG FAMILY WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT
JOHN. HE IS OUR "CANDLE IN THE WIND."
LORI & MARK (LORIHUN1)

I didn't really talk to MM very often, but he was always a
very sweet man, and always friendly to me along with
everyone else. I loved receiving his mail, as it always made
me smile for one reason or another. He will be dearly missed
as a roomie, a reg, and a very good friend to all of us. My heart goes
out to Brenda and all who knew and loved John, AKA MysteryMan.
(Wastatecowgirl72)


OMG, I just could not believe the news that was brought
to my email tonight. It feels unreal...I had just had sent him his
winning tag for Trivia, which is enclosed here, as he did not get
the chance to see it. He was a great guy, alot of fun to chat with.
He never got one of my Trivias wrong, not once. I will miss him
terribly, and pray that he is safe in the hands of our Lord,
and watching over Brenda and the rest of us. We will always
have a special place forhim in our hearts, and in AQG.
(WetNwiLd 20F)

Mysteryman
Mysteryman was a very Kind, Caring , and Loving Person. He always
made you smile no matter what kind of day you where having. I
remeber the time he pulled me up for a story in his news. I was like you
want to put Me In the news??? I thought that was so cool. He always
had a way of making everyone feel so good and loved. You
could tell he was deeply in Love with Brenda Aka Babydoll12120611,
She made him so Happy, As he made her so Happy too. He will
be missed by all, and where all so devastated by loosing
a great Person & Friend.
Spread Your Wings Wide Mysteryman & Fly High
For You Have Touched all of our Lifes.
Dalene Aka Tweetdoms1

In the point of rest at the center of our being, we encounter a
world where all things are at rest in the same way.
Then a tree becomes a mystery, a cloud a revelation, each man
a cosmos of whose riches we can only catch glimpses...
~Dag Hammarskjold
(( ** MM ** )) John .. thank you for sharing with me your wit
and your poetry ... thank you for allowing me to watch and opportunity
to learn from the diplomacy with which you handled situations and
people and to witness thru your writing and expressions your honor and
respect for the love that you found, felt and cherished .. thank you
for these glimpses ... and thank you for how we all shine a little brighter
for having known the honor of your presence.
With love, Ginene aka MuseGenie/Anna


Mysteryman and BabyDoll have the love so many of us dream of.
Their happiness inspired each of us to keep our hearts open to the
knowledge that our very own soulmate is out there waiting for us.
John will live in our hearts always and we will all keep
Brenda close to us...until the day that he wraps
her in his arms again! Brwn (BrwnEyedVixxen)

Dear friends,
I didn't quite know what to say for this dedication, i know all of
you know how wonderful and how much we all enjoyed MM, but i
wanted to make sure he knew, so i wrote this for him, this is how i
deal with passings of loved ones, i write to them, weird? maybe to
you but it gives me a sence of closure kind of my way of saying "goodbye
for now" We all deal with hard things in diffrent ways, and this is
how i deal with it and it does me alot of good.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
One dear friend that will always be close to my heart, you will never be
forgotten, all the laughs you shared with me, the talks about "summer dresses"
and the jokes about "golf" i will always cherish deep inside my heart.
I would give anything for one more laugh to share with you, or one more
AQG News to read as I am waking up.You are a wonderful man, full of love
and laughter, full of wisdom and knowledge, full of life. And you will
remain that way in my heart and soul forever. You meant a lot to me and
to everyone else. I wish i could have told you thank you for all the laughs
you have given to me, i wish i was sending this e mail to you, but i know you
can see it, i know you are here with all of us, and we know you are waving that
little halo of yours at us, teasing cause you have a real one, but rest a sure dear
friend we will all have ours one day, and while your waiting for us to get
there get that table and dice ready cause we gonna
play this game for real one day :)
But until that wonderful day comes along, you will always live in our hearts.
This white candle I am burning in your memory this evening will remain
in the candle stick holder and right next to my computer, and everyday
when I look at it, I will no longer shed a tear but instead smile and
remember the joy and laughs you have brought to me and everyone else.
Thank you Mystery Man!!!!!
Truly missed but NEVER forgotten!!
Your friend now and forever,
Kathryan J. Ladner AKA Nikki
(Nikki1066838345)


Never End

Your spirit will never end
As long as your love remains with us, friend
Your kindness will prevail
Memories will never fail
Advice you give will last
Even as aqg generation pass
Your laughter rings out loud
Even though you're on that cloud
The warmest hugs we ever felt
Were the several you dealt
You will never be forgot
We never will and will not
In our hearts you will stay
We will dream of you when we pray
We can see your warm glow
Even though we really know
You're not here any more
Peter let you through the door
You sit at God's right hand side,
To watch over us with pride. For you, John. We all Miss You!
Omercyyesss


I remember the first time I came into the AQG room,
Mystery was the first person to greet me and make me
feel welcome. He took the time to explain things to me
and was sweet and kind...he even laughed at all
my bad jokes! I'll miss his upbeat attitude and his
fun outlook on everything. Rest in peace, Melody
(MELODY111959)


"He always knew how to put a smile on your face and a smile in your heart. He will be missed my many. We all loved you!"
Julie
(Cutiepie696969)

My freinds,what can be said about our dear freind
Mysteryman,we must look at his life as that of a candle,
its flame starts so small but it grows and grows until it
casts out all the shadows,unfortunately it has come to
pass that its flame has been extinguished all too soon.
We should look back on this memory and smile for every
day he made us smile and learn of ourselves, he will be
sadly missed and fondly remembered. After all ,perhaps
some of us are no longer afraid of the shadows.
Respectfully ,
Doc Savage

MysteryMan was the kindest, sweetest person you
could ever talk to. He always brightened my time
in AQG with him.. Whenever he was in the room, my
face was sure to have a smile on it.. (((Mystery))) You
will be greatly missed by myself, and a whole lot of
others... Always in my memories of AQG... ~ Kara
(LilMsBhaving1)

I also write with my deepest regrets and sorrows for Babydoll. It seems life
has a way of giving and taking things away. I like she requested will shed no tears,
but will look at my children , and be thankful for everything that I have.
I also would like to recite a few words to a song that just makes me feel a
little better when we lose someone close.

Another turning point
a fork stuck in the road,
time grabs you by the wrist,
directs you where to go.
So make the best of this
passing known as life.
Its not a question
just a lesson learned in time.
There something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you (Mysteryman) had the
time of your life.

Sincerly, Scarlet
(SCARRLETT1)



I haven't been on as Bny as often, but i signed
on this morning, and found the first of many
emails regarding Mystery.... OMG... what do i say
to this... i sit here at my computer completely
heartsick and devestated. He and I weren't as
close as some of the others, but I always thought of
him when the word friendship came to mind. He was
always there with a soft shoulder to cry on, an open ear
to listen, and a strong arm to carry you, while your burdens
weighed you down. I am absolutely stunned at the news
of his passing. This is indeed one of the saddest days i've
had in some time. He will be missed by many, not the
least of which will be me.
Julsey (BnyGrl01)

May he walk with God and sing with the angels.
Missing you, Gentry (Gentry6144)

MM i didnt know you that well, but the little time i been inhere,
you was a good friend to me and i will truely miss you bro,
i guess heaven needed yet another angel up there, you will be
truely missed by me...thanks for the laughs bro
truehhh aka aaron


i've been sittin with this blank email on my screen for about 50
mins or so..nothin i type could possibly ease the pain Brenda's
feelin right now..it's seems so impossible that somethin like this
could happen.. so i don't wanna believe it..it's times like this that
make you wonder what god could have been thinkin..i find myself
lookin up and sayin.."hey!! he wasn't done down here..he didn't get
the chance to truly show her just how much he loved her..and she
wasn't done showin him just how much she truly loves him.. and "WE"
weren't done with him..we were just gettin to know him..you've hurt
alot of people takin him..God..this is so unfair" i don't understand
why god did that..i'm not even sure i wanna understand it..but i
believe in angels..and i know you have a new angel in your life
Brenda...one thats gonna take extra special care of you..i wish i
were better at this kinda thing..but i'm not..i don't know who
Mysteryman really was..but i had alot of respect for him..this
guy..with just one newsletter email.. brought a smile and laughter
to so many people around the world..and those same people will
grieve the loss of this special man..who had a "GREAT" heart..
C~ya MM..you truly will be missed
(BgssBabe)

IN LOVING MEMORY
MYSTERYMAN
(JOHN)
~LOVING MEMORIES~

YOUR GENTLE FACE AND PATIENT SMILE
WITH SADNESS WE RECALL
YOU HAD A KINDLY WORD FOR EACH
AND DIED BELOVED BY ALL.

THE VOICE IS MUTE AND STILLED THE HEART,
THAT LOVED US WELL AND TRUE,
AH, BITTER WAS THE TRIAL TO PART
FROM ONE SO GOOD AS YOU.

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN LOVED ONE
NOR WILL YOU EVER BE,
AS LONG AS LIFE AND MEMORY LAST
WE WILL REMEMBER THEE.

WE MISS YOU NOW, OUR HEARTS OUR SORE,
AS TIME GOES BY WE MISS YOU MORE,
YOUR LOVING SMILE, YOUR GENTLE FACE,
NO ONE CAN FILL YOUR VACANT PLACE.

MY DEAR FRIENDS...MY HEART DIES FOR YOU ALL,
THE LOSS IS SO GREAT, AND YET I FEEL I HAVE DONE, NOT ENOUGH...
FOR YOU. IT IS AWFUL, THAT AT A TIME SUCH AS THIS,
I HAVE SELFISH THOUGHTS, LIKE....DID HE KNOW? THAT EVERYTIME
HE WAS IN THE ROOM HE MADE MY DAY? THAT EVERYTIME HE SENT
OUT THE NEWS, IT MADE ME SMILE TO BE ABLE SHARE THIS LIFE
WITH YOU? THAT I WAS GREATFUL TO HIM FOR GIVING OF HIMSELF,
THE TIME AND EFFORT TO KEEP US ALL CONNECTED? I KNOW SOUNDS
SELFISH, TO WONDER...DID HE REALLY KNOW JUST HOW MUCH HE
TOUCHED MY LIFE. WELL, LET ME TAKE THE TIME NOW...CAUSE I AM
AFRAID I DIDN'T DO IT THEN.....YOU ALL HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART.
THAT MUCH IS FACT!
YOU MAKE MY DAY...YOU BRING THAT SMILE TO MY FACE
EVERYTIME I SEE YOU. AND I WANNA THANK YOU...
FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE, FOR ALWAYS LISTENING,
FOR ALWAYS BEING YOU!
WITH LOVE TO YOU ALL,
BETSY
(Betsyslove4you)

Mystery Man was one of the greatest people I have met on here,
Always willing to help someone in need, always sacrificing his time
to give us all a laugh, expecting nothing in return. I will miss him greatly.
God Bless him always.
Peggy
(LLoveAngels76)

To everybody and especially Babydoll our deepest
sympathy and regards we all loved MYSTERYMAN and
will miss him very much he was a very good friend and
a great person treasure the things you have and never
take for granted, strive to do your best let the people you
know how much you do love them and care for them, cause
you never know when God wants them to come visit, take care
all we Love ya'all Jim (WaStateCowboy) Tammy (Bubblicious)


I didn`t really know Mystery as well as some did, but I always
looked forward to reading the news, and hearing about how he felt
about things, and especially about his love for Brenda. A piece of
AQG left with him. Guess we`ll never know how many toys
Day DID have in her basket.
Menmealn


Our hearts were very sadden to learn of
the tragedy that took a dear friend. Thou
our paths never crossed in person we feel a
deep loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with
his family and other close friends at this time
of sorrow. He was a wonderful caring and
loving individual that will be greatly missed by
all. Value life everyday every minute to the best
that u can with what ever it gives you. Tell your
love ones how much they mean to you and how
much u love them. Life itself is to precious to
waste on the petty stuff that happens instead
focus on the future and what lies ahead and
what you can do to make it better.

Steve and Michelle Fernatt
TheMeatster74 & Dare2dream71

Mystery was always there to make us laugh and to show us
that love does exist even when there is a distance factor and
that we all can be happy. He had a way of makin ya smile even
when you didnt want to. Along with his NEWS makin everyone
laugh and brighten their day. Thank you Mystery for everything
you have given us and we will miss you greatly
(((((((((( Mystery )))))))))))))

Rachell AKA Misgigles

One to Remember

DEDICATED TO MYSTERYMAN

One of us is gone
And it's hard to say,
"Why did he have to go
so far away
~
It was only an accident.
It's sad but true.
 John is gone,
and, God, he is with you.
~
     It came as a shock
To all of us here
the pain that we feel
is more then we can bare
~
So young and so sweet.
Why did you take him away
He would never do a thing
To hurt a person in any way.
~
I didn't really know him,
But I could've if he were here.
He seems like a great guy
from all that I hear.
~
He's touched many people.
He was everyone's friend.
Everywhere he went,
he would always fit in.
~
God, grieve for the women
Whose sweetheart you took away.
Be there for her
in every loving way
~
Help us through
And lead the way.
Please make all this pain
just go away.
~
We know he's in heaven
Up there above.
We want him to know
he'll always be loved.
~
He'll be in our hearts,
Be remembered forever
By all of his friends
we'll forget him never
~
I guess it was his time.
There's nothing we can do,
But say these last words,
"We love you,
and God loves you, too
(((((((((((((**mysteryman**)))))))))))))))))
NCC1701420(Lori)

Mystery (John) was one of the nicest men I ever had the pleasure
of knowing... how I wish I had been lucky enough to have known
him better. I never heard him utter a rude or disparaging remark
about anyone. He welcomed everybody into our little group without
regard to their "Reg" status, and I never knew him to make anyone
feel uncomfortable. His sense of humor was priceless and he brightened
many a dismal day for a lot of us. His obvious love for Babydoll (Brenda)
was immeasurable and heartwarming. She has lost her soulmate...
we have lost a wonderful friend; but did you notice something...
wasn't that an extra bright twinkling star I saw up in Heaven tonight? :o)

Rest easy, John. You left a lasting impression and will not be forgotten.
You will truly be missed.

Love,
Sandi (aka SandiSmiles2U)

I met MysteryMan over 2 yrs ago and he was always the heart and soul whenever I was in the room. He always made it a point to im me when I wasn't in the room and always had a giant shoulder for anyone who needed it. He will be missed greatly in my heart:(
Donna aka SHLEP (SHLEPROCK3)



I have tried to think of something good to say about MysteryMan, but the words came out all wrong. I am not a religious man, but I do know that Oysterman was a decent well rounded person.

He seemed to take a person for face value, not judgmental and had a great sense of humor. I hear tell that he had fallen in love with another roomie, and to her loss I feel her deep sorrow.
For MysteryMan himself, He will sorely be missed in the room. I can only hope that he is content in his everlasting slumber.

I am content that MysteryMan knew and felt the love that was showered his way from the folks that spoke to him on a personal level. Even those to whom he was merely another screen name in the AQG room.

I will miss the MysteryMan for he was one of the folks that epitomized the word "chat."

"Come on in, take your shoes off, sit a spell. Have some fun and remember, come on back now, you hear:"?

Thywanaply




A sentiment from a tiny card I keep with me always...

Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone...
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.

We will always remember 'Mystery' with a grin ...
hugs, Anna (Breezberi) and Tim (SantanaWind)


mystery man was a great man. he was sweet, caring
and always there if u needed to talk to someone.

Sxytonya

He was so nice... and funny. I found something
really funny one day and thought it would be soo
great for the paper ... I sent it and the next day he
had it out.... and thanked me. He was just so thoughtful,
no matter to whom or about what... He always took the time.
I didn't know him well..But I shed tears for him..
( A good soul is always the hardest to lose..
and he was one of the good ones)
Sincerely112


MysteryMan,
My prayers are with you and your family and friends.
I trust that the Lord has showed you the
joy and laughter you brought to all of your Roomies in AQG.
I'm thankful for the time that I knew you, and
cherish the memories of LMFAO over your News and
chats/games in the room.
Stay safe and happy, John.
Watch over those who're left behind until
God calls them to be by your side again.
I'll miss your warmth and caring ways.
~KatzOut4Fun~

Poems from MysteryMan to His love Babydoll


I LOVE YOU

JUST WORDS TO SOME
BUT NOT TO ME
FOR YOU ARE THE ONE
AND I LOVE THE

SOME SAY THE WORDS
BUT THEY DO NOT FEEL
BUT BRENDA MY LOVE FOR YOU
IS FROM THE HEART AND IS REAL

EVERY DREAM I HAVE
I HAVE OF YOU
EVERY BREATH I TAKE
I TAKE FOR YOU

I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND
WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY
MY LOVE FOR YOU
GROWS STRONGER EVERY DAY

SO WHEN A WARM BREEZE
BLOWS THROUGH YOUR HAIR
SMILE FOR ME
AND KNOW I AM THERE

TOUCHING YOU SOFTLY
AND KISSING YOU SO
I LOVE YOU SEXY
THIS YOU MUST KNOW

ALL THROUGH WE ARE NOT
HUSBAND AND WIFE
KNOW THAT YOU HAVE MY LOVE
FOR ALL OF YOUR LIFE

I LOVE YOU MAYBE
JUST WORDS TO SOME
BUT YOU ARE MY LIFE AND MY LOVE
YOU ARE MY ONLY ONE

SO WHEN I SAY
THESE WORDS TO YOU
ALWAYS REMEMBER
THEY ARE TRUE

I LOVE YOU BRENDA



FOR BRENDA MY LOVE

WHEN A WARM BREEZE
BLOWS THROUGH YOUR HAIR
SMILE FOR ME MY LOVE
AND KNOW I AM THERE

YOUR HAIR OF GOLD
YOUR EYES OF BLUE
MY MORNING KISSES
WERE FOR ONLY YOU

REMEMBER BRENDA
IT'S YOU I LOVE
AS I WATCH OVER YOU
FROM UP ABOVE

REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES
THAT WE SHARED
SNOOD AND SUPERSOAKERS
AND THAT I CARE

PLEASE KEEP ME ALIVE
IN YOUR SMILE AND HEART
AND KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU
EVEN THOUGH WE ARE APART

I LOVE YOU BRENDA