IMG_4027 Passing of John Serna
Most of us can count our truly good friends in our lives on one hand or for most on one finger, (not the middle finger).
For me, John was that really good friend who no matter where or when he would provide me with support even if it was only emotional support. He was always there for me and I as well for him.
I could write volumes about John, what he was like, what he believed to be true. What do you say about a good friend you have known for 50 years who passes away? There are so many thoughts and emotions that swirl through my mind as I search for one or two that would express my profound love and appreciation for knowing him all these years. To begin with let me say that I was with him the last few days of his life. I had the privilege of seeing him at his finest and the sadness of seeing him prepare to pass over to the next part of life. He chose to leave this world more on his terms rather than letting the diseases of life take him. He made his peace with God and himself with the last rites.
But, let me tell you a little more about him. He was a friend, a lover, a handyman, a builder, and a miracle worker at times. He was always quick with an original comeback in any situation.One time when I got back from a difficult training flight with a student, I commented that I wasn't nervous as "God" was with me. He, John, came back and said, "that's a lie", I wasn't with you today. Another time when I screwed up at work, John quipped about it, "Oh, the walk of Shame"... John was always like that, and a friend to most people. He especially good to (and very fond of) young beautiful women. He had a charm about him that came naturally that women all wanted to be around him. He was generous with what he had and with his attention. He never boasted but was always upfront and honest.
Good bye, good buddy
So to John Serna:
He left this world on December 16th 2021, aged 66. He has now gone on to the next journey.
John was a friend, a lover, and for some, a disturbance in the force. Chico, California will miss his vibrant personality. He is survived by five children and numerous grandchildren. I will truly miss him...
Road Trip: John in Happier times 2011
IMG_4027 Passing of John Serna
Most of us can count our truly good friends in our lives on one hand or for most on one finger, (not the middle finger).
For me, John was that really good friend who no matter where or when he would provide me with support even if it was only emotional support. He was always there for me and I as well for him.
I could write volumes about John, what he was like, what he believed to be true. What do you say about a good friend you have known for 50 years who passes away? There are so many thoughts and emotions that swirl through my mind as I search for one or two that would express my profound love and appreciation for knowing him all these years. To begin with let me say that I was with him the last few days of his life. I had the privilege of seeing him at his finest and the sadness of seeing him prepare to pass over to the next part of life. He chose to leave this world more on his terms rather than letting the diseases of life take him. He made his peace with God and himself with the last rites.
But, let me tell you a little more about him. He was a friend, a lover, a handyman, a builder, and a miracle worker at times. He was always quick with an original comeback in any situation.One time when I got back from a difficult training flight with a student, I commented that I wasn't nervous as "God" was with me. He, John, came back and said, "that's a lie", I wasn't with you today. Another time when I screwed up at work, John quipped about it, "Oh, the walk of Shame"... John was always like that, and a friend to most people. He especially good to (and very fond of) young beautiful women. He had a charm about him that came naturally that women all wanted to be around him. He was generous with what he had and with his attention. He never boasted but was always upfront and honest.
Good bye, good buddy
So to John Serna:
He left this world on December 16th 2021, aged 66. He has now gone on to the next journey.
John was a friend, a lover, and for some, a disturbance in the force. Chico, California will miss his vibrant personality. He is survived by five children and numerous grandchildren. I will truly miss him...
Road Trip: John in Happier times 2011