Condolence: My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through the loving memories of your beloved John. May you also look to our loving Heavenly Father, the God of all comfort, to provide what you need during this very sad time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4, Psalms 83:18). He promises us that very soon, He will do away with sickness and death forever. "He will wipe every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Revelation 21:3,4, Isaiah 33:24. What a wonderful promise! May all of His promises give you a measure of hope, comfort, peace and strength. I have personally found very comforting scriptural thoughts on jw.org.

Condolence: My father, John Dean, was John's roommate at Kentmere. Dad and I are so sorry for John's loss. John was a great help to my father as he transitioned to Kentmere, and dad considered him a good friend there. Dad will truly miss John's companionship. Sincerely, John W. Dean II