I had the opportunity to meet FJ on two occasions. The first at a Southwest Rally in Prescott. 2011 maybe. As most of us I too had felt the wrath of John's hammer of smiting a few times. I was thinking this guys just a butt.
Once we met I had a completely different perspective of him. Friendly, funny, intelligent. We spent a little time in Prescott together but not nearly enough, that was a large turnout with not enough time to really socialize with everyone.
My second opportunity to meet up with the good Friar was at a Georgia Rally. As Chy mentioned FJ was under the weather, so again opportunities were missed.
One thing I'll always remember was saying goodbye on the last day of that rally. John gave me this big ole bear hug and a big ole smile.
I'm thankful I had the chance to meet the man, no matter how fleeting the moment.
