R.I.P John. ❤️
I Cried Today
I know what what I am about to say will not have any direct meaning to most of you reading this, but I cried today about a person I never met. I repaired and upgraded this persons audio preamp and power amplifier. He was suffering from cancer. He wanted to do this for his son so that he could enjoy music like every person here does. He shipped his components to me and they were recently returned. The other day I found out that he passed a month ago from his illness. We had many conversations about music and audio over the past several months. I got to know him as a person. He loved his family, and he loved music. Although I never met him, I got to know him. He was a fine human being, loved life, and was a fine gentleman. I guess that is what life should be all about.
Anyway, I cried today knowing that John Hoffman is no longer on this earth and now he is with GOD. I hope there is a fantastic audio system playing music for you to hear John. Happy Listening and Rest in Peace.
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Sorry for your loss. As a servicer of (mostly) vintage audio gear, I can attest to the strong emotional connection between the gear and their owners. I can count, literally, dozens of occasions were grown up adults have been brought to tears when "dad’s stereo" came back to life, a deceased brother’s cassette deck lit up, made that weird clicking sound, started the reels turning, meters bouncing, and played music. Again. Receiving a hug from a customer is more rewarding than merely processing a credit card. I can also validate the humanity embedded in all of us. Now and then we need a wakeup call to remind us of the common links and connections we share. We ARE more connected than divided. Each and every one of us here should pat ourselves on the back for acknowledging our links and connections on this forum. Well done. And, thanks to the OP for reminding us. |
Very touching. You know as I have gotten older when I hear about someone passing, even people I didn’t know and have never and would never meet, it gives me much more pause these days. Even reading this and hearing if John’s passing touches me. Maybe it’s because it makes us realize our own mortality, maybe it’s because it’s a reminder of how precious, and yet so very delicate life is. I’ve lost many people close to me and I think of most of them almost daily, but I also feel a deep sense of sadness when I hear about those who I did not know passing…
@jjss49 so very true, less greed indeed. Greed is a silent killer not just of those who have it, but for those around them as well. |
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