John Velandra dead

[Steve Shafley]

A man in a stolen car crashed into his vehicle, apparently killing him.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6748862/

That's is one random and messed up way to go. I know he posted on here a bit.

[Kevin Perry]

Ah that sucks, always sad to hear when someone is killed especially that way. Kinda weird that it happened relatively close. RIP John.

[Gant Grimes]

Thanks for posting, Shaf. Been a lot of that around me lately. RIP John. You'll be missed.

[Jay Ashman]

it is a shame when a life is taken like that... terrible... I feel for his family and his friends. RIP John

[Allen Yeh]

I've interacted with him across this interweb and I'm sorry to hear about his passing, RIP John.

[Greg Everett]

Very sorry to hear this. From my little interaction with him, he was a great guy. All my best to his family and friends.

[Steven Low]

RIP John.

Didn't know him personally but have definitely interacted with him here.

[Jamila Bey]

I hope his loved ones are able to find some comfort.

He and I spoke on a few occasions. Sweet dude.

[Jay Ashman]

yea, from what I am hearing about John, he was one hell of a guy... its a damn tragedy.

[sarena kopciel]

So sad, what a tragedy. I met him at his box and spoke to him on occasion too. RIP

[peace warson]

Rip.

[Mike ODonnell]

Very sad. Good reminder of why living each day to the fullest (without all the other crap) is so important.

[Steve Romer]

I did not know John but it is enough for me that others here did and speak highly of him for me mourn his death.

RIP John

[Stephen Flamm]

I met John at Rip's old CF Barbell cert about a year and a half ago. Big, strong man with humility and a great sense of humor - just the type of guy you would want to lift with.

[Jane Michel]

Sigh. Wrong place wrong time. Deepest condolences to his family. RIP.