Somehow I haven't heard anything about this until just now. I'm in shock... and very sad. I didn't know John all that well, but I did appreciate his humor, his passion, and, of course, the dedication he had to this place. I'm sorry I'll not have the chance to ride with him (at least, not in this world) and my heart goes out to those of you he was close to.
Rest in peace, John Bedard. You are missed.