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miss you bro! - Ryan Mac
We miss you, Jon. You were such a good friend to us, and one of those people I never could've imagined just being gone like this. You have left so many memories behind for me, most of them hilarious ("CARNIIIIITAS"....). Thank you. - Dayna
... we still miss you. life isn't the same knowing that i'll never see you in this life. it's sad that the last time i saw you, you were so excited for your trip. and never did i think that it would be the last time that i would see you. God Bless you Jon. To Jon Fox-A light on this world that has left and left us in a darker world. - FA
I miss you, Jon. xoxox, Christine
hey dude, miss jammin with you, know its been a while, but im sure your up there somewhere rockin out. tell andrew whats up for me. - Gino
I MISS YOU SO MUCH JON! - Jazz
i love you jon. you hold a special place in my life as a 'brotherly figure.' watch over our jenny and fam. you guys are my second family and i will never forget the times we shared! the life you lived is inspiring and i can only strive to be as beautiful of a person as you. to a life well lived..thank you for everything!!!! - Sunny
I will always miss you man, but always remember you, I love ya my friend, brother, family, and of coarse my felllow Lionheart, you saved my life in so many ways, if it werent for you i wouldn't be the man I am today, our stories we created will go on, i promise you. - Greyfox (Steve)
I'll remember you forever Jon... you were always a delight to be around, even when i wanted to smack you. :) thanks for being a part of my life - i'm grateful for the time you were leant to us. I'll never forget that awesome laugh and persistantly positive spirit. You were truly a positive addition to this world... It was refreshing to see someone who loved life so much. You will be missed alot... - Bummed (Kjerstin)
you could always make me laugh, and I still smile just thinking about you. I'll miss you buddy and remember you always. - Lacy
I loved how you would get a whole croud of people to chant "oye oye oye" while I played my bagpipes and you always wanted me to play them for you!!! I love how you appreciate my music!!! Im for sure playng more bagpipes for you my friend!!! - Ryan Mac
you are so special to so many people. i'm glad that i went to church for that short while because if i hadn't, i wouldn't have known you. i wish i had known you better. we miss you so much. and we will love you always. - Catherine
you give me strength i could never give myself. your confidence and optimism rubbed off quite well. thanks a bunch. - Mr. Manpire
i'm sad - Andreleto
F-O-X, I still have that picture of you we took in Photo class hanging on my wall. I will never forget you and your wonderful sense of humor. You made me smile, you made everyone smile. Watch over us and continue to bring joy and peace to the world~ - Meerkat
im still having a hard time taking it all in. i just want to talk to you, and ask why. i hope youre in a good place, doing all the things you wanted to do. it was great being your friend. ill never forget you. - lauren
johnny. my grasshopper. my best friend. We all miss you so much. You were so nonjudgemental and loving of everyone and everything; unafraid to be yourself and to show your love to others. You taught me that faults mean nothing; feelings and actions are most important. You really lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives. It's so unfair that you've been taken away but i will always have your love and no one can take that. You were so wonderful and i am so blessed to have had you as my brother.
i love you. sweet boy. your little froglet, Jenny
you will always be remembered. - Jazmine
Your smile lit up the entire room every time you walked in. You'll be missed but never forgotten. Love you - Sue Bird
I can't even put into words how much you ment to me. You were the good half of me, always there, and i never got to say goodbye. I love You Man - E-Town
I wish I could've said goodbye to you. I know none of us really had any concrete beliefs in the afterlife, but I like to think you're with Andrew. We will miss you, Mister Fox. - Dayna
jon boi my homie i known you since we were kids and you made us all better as people for real and all i can say is you will be missed more than you know. RIP my soldier. till we meet again kid 1 LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!! - S&*( Aint Gonna Change
jon..... we will miss you. you were a light on this world and a smile to everyone. god bless - FA
Jon in the words of über pal, Steve Joyce:
On August 10th, 2007 the world lost a legend by the name of Jonathan Fox. Jon and I had been friends since we were 5 years old, so I am here speaking as a man in pain, but mainly a man who wants to deliver a message of Jon Fox. Jon and I would always write stories together, ones that we would one day hope to make something of, but now this is the last story he and I have to give together; I am merely a speaker - Jon Fox is the creator of this story.
Jonathan Fox to me was a friend, family, a brother, a hero, a legend, a man so unreal that it would only seem as if he is a character written in a fantasy or a fable. But this man was very real and I was gifted to live 17 years of a life filled with beauty that he showed me at his side; this was my greatest honor. I am here to tell you this, because this hero, this legend, this man of honor and loyalty needs to be remembered. This is the last honor I can give him. Now I ask any of you who read this: share this story. Tell anyone who passes you by, anyone who will listen...
- the story of a man who brought beauty into the lives of many
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who was fearless and explored what would terrify most
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a man who saved my life in so many ways
Please tell anyone the story of the man named Jon Fox. I want my friend to be remembered.
SLO Tribune Guestbook Comments
Dear Jon, How you are beloved by all whose privilege it is to know you and your Family! You and your Sisters embody the Family Legacies of Grace, Dignity, Love, and an Incredible Wit & Wisdom. Your dear Parents forged an outstanding and unique Family, engaged now in what is surely the most challenging Journey of All--Accepting the Baton from you, honoring your Memory as only they know how, and accepting all who know and love you as Fellow Pilgrims on that Journey. Thank you for the Gift of YourSelf that you so generously shared with all of us. Your Testimonials say so much about how you modeled Life. We shall do what we can to live up to your High and occasionally hysterical Standards. Thank you, and journey on, Jon. AnnE Lorenzen (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Maura, Jim and Jennifer: I think about Jon and how sweet and shy he was. You know how long it's been since I've seen him? I think the last time I saw him was when he worked at the bagel store. He was still so quiet and thoughtful. I didn't know him very well, but, I know he was very loved and he was very fortunate to have a wonderful family. The service was very special and a lot of people came and I felt he was looking at us and saying to us, "don't be sad, I'm with the Lord and I am safe in god's hands." I would like to catch up when you have time and when you are up to it. With Love, Cathy Vierra (Maiden name Stockdale) (Atascadero, CA)
We met Jon this Summer in England. We were all touched by his love of life and his curious mind investigating the new world around him. We join you in the sorrow of loosing him, we are better for having met him. We are so profoundly sorry for your loss. Peg Ropner (Paul, Chloe & Luke)
Peg Ropner (No. Yorkshire/Salt Lake City, UT)
Jon, last time I talked to you, you were still excited about your idea of "IT" and we talked about Allan Watts. You wanted to start a foundation to better the world. I still see you always smiling and remember your constant quest for knowlage. Miss your questioning mind. the sub lady
stacy kornegay (slo, CA)
Maura & Jim
Mom (Betty Lensing) told me that Jonathan had passed away. I want to let you know that I am thinking of you. Mom had learned the news from Rosella and really talked about going except that she is not well. She suffers from pain in one of her legs so it keeps her down. You know that it kills her to slow down but I think Mom's health is failing. I am in Shreveport and will go visit her in Lake Providence this weekend for the annual Labor Day Dove Hunt. Clay and I bought a small home that we call "the camp'" there. I'll tell her that I was able to write to you.
Love and prayers,
Dorothy
Dorothy Mullin (Shreveport, LA)
Every time i saw you all i can see is the smile on your face. i hate to see you go. It suck looseing another friend but your in a better place...
selene
There are not enough words to say how much Jon will be missed. He was a great friend and a wonderful person. He showed us that life is fun, good, and worth the pain that sometimes shows up in all the good stuff. I can only imagine what he's like now in heaven, where the life he so loves is now perfected.
I wish I could be there with you right now, and my heart and prayers go out to you in your grief, but I also remember with joy the blessing it has been to have had Jon with us even if for just a short time.
Katy Zweifel (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Darling Maura, Jim and girls, how can I express my sorrow for you but joy for God at the same time. Heaven is so lucky to have your lovely boy, to walk with God is the perfect peace and a joy forever. My love, prayers and comfort to you. Love, Cousin Genie (Mary-gene) Genie Pieroni (Brea)
Dear Maura and Jim, My heart hurts for you. You and the girls will be in my thoughts and prayers. Christopher sends his sympathy as well.
Darlene
"Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation."
II Corinthians 1:3-4 Darlene Mack (Arroyo Grande, CA)
JON,I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR " SPECIAL " SMILE, BIG BROWN EYES, AND YOUR CARING WAYS. YOU ARE LOVED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU & WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.YOU WILL ALWAYS HOLD A "SPECIAL" PLACE IN MY HEART.
I MISS YOU JON, LOVE, CINDY & ROBERT BROUGHTON, CYNTHIA BROUGHTON (SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA)
I remember Jon for his irrepressible fascination with the world and his insight on the human condition. He, and his laughter, will be missed throughout my life. Matthew Carey (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Jon was my best friend since i was 5 until now, I will always remember him, always love him, always honor him, even though it may be painful, i know what he would want from me. Stephen Joyce (los osos, CA)
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Claude & Melba Alvis (San Luis Obispo, CA)
I grew up with Jon since elementary school. I hung out with him before he went to Europe. It was a huge shock when I heard that he had died.
Jason Proctor (San Luis Obispo, CA)
I was a classmate of Jon's from elementray school on up through High School. I'll remember Jon's wittiness always. My family and I send their condolences. Megan McDermott (San Luis Obispo, CA)