Goodbye, Jon
03-29-18, 07:48 AM
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RIP Jon, was looking forward to meeting him at Eroica this year, he had just finished a fantasy Campagnolo drillium display. Wonder if our local BF and CR members can still find a way to bring that down as a memorial to Jon?
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03-29-18, 01:32 PM
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03-29-18, 01:50 PM
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They are working on that. Great person. Bought a bike from him many years ago. Still have it.
03-29-18, 02:35 PM
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So sorry to hear this...
Jon and I communicated several times about a previous project he had worked on with the old owner of my Colnago. He was a master craftsman and a really helpful, generous person. I'm so sorry to hear he passed. Here's the Colnago that he did the drillium on - everything but the crankset, which the previous owner did himself. RIP.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamc...57633603869234
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamc...57633603869234
03-29-18, 03:04 PM
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Thank you for the news even if it is no good, no good.
A Good Guy.
As I am of that certain age where this type of news comes too frequently, it makes one think.
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03-29-18, 03:39 PM
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Saw your post over in the CR Group. An armband for the Eroica California ride would be most appropriate.
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03-29-18, 04:12 PM
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Jon and I communicated several times about a previous project he had worked on with the old owner of my Colnago. He was a master craftsman and a really helpful, generous person. I'm so sorry to hear he passed. Here's the Colnago that he did the drillium on - everything but the crankset, which the previous owner did himself. RIP.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamc...57633603869234
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03-29-18, 04:44 PM
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Damn. I was a big admirer of his work and was always excited when he would put up a new post on Instagram. My thoughts go out to his kin and you folks that were closer to him.
03-29-18, 04:58 PM
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His ability to bring sculputral art out of manufactured parts was breathtaking - and my condolences to you - your sense of loss is palpable. At least, he passed this mortal coil doing what we here all love - may I be so lucky. RIP Jon.
03-29-18, 05:50 PM
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Awwe, just noticed the thread. Heartfelt condolences to his family and whom all he touched.
I personally never met or corresponded but often read his commentary's on CR. Will add, my lurking and interest in the hobby includes admiration of the artistic 'drillium'. Always at the top of search engines is Jon and Drillium Revival. I've often come back to view his gorgeous and tasteful work. The soul and passion put into each part is one of his gifted marks.
R.I.P.
I personally never met or corresponded but often read his commentary's on CR. Will add, my lurking and interest in the hobby includes admiration of the artistic 'drillium'. Always at the top of search engines is Jon and Drillium Revival. I've often come back to view his gorgeous and tasteful work. The soul and passion put into each part is one of his gifted marks.
R.I.P.
03-29-18, 06:59 PM
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Thank you for posting, and sincere condolences to Jon's family and numerous friends, including those on BF.
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03-29-18, 11:15 PM
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@Drillium Dude sorry for your loss, your friend got honored on the Velo Classique FB page today
03-30-18, 02:55 AM
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Really sad news of Jon’s passing, I was looking forward to meeting him next month. Condolences to his family and friends.
03-30-18, 05:42 AM
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Oh man.
I only exchanged emails with him once, but he generously helped with a machining problem I was having.
I suppose the only bright side, if it could be called that, was that it seems he was engaged in a favorite activity, riding his bike, when it happened.
A very talented man.
I only exchanged emails with him once, but he generously helped with a machining problem I was having.
I suppose the only bright side, if it could be called that, was that it seems he was engaged in a favorite activity, riding his bike, when it happened.
A very talented man.
03-30-18, 07:05 AM
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I would encourage any members here who have examples of his work to post pictures here so that his considerable talents may be appreciated in another location on the net, in perpetuity.
03-30-18, 07:49 AM
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Saw some of his works and posts, but never had the opportunity to meet, or converse with him. Sad to lose such a generous and talented soul. Hope he's riding the great 15 lb Confente in the sky on ever sunny days.
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I'm not lucky enough to own one of his masterpieces so will have to appreciate them vicariously.
Farewell to Jon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/sets/
Farewell to Jon
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03-30-18, 09:41 AM
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Oh wow. That hit in the gut. I had only one interaction with him, but he was kind and of course very knowledgeable and helpful. I always enjoy scrolling through his Flickr feed. A great person doing great work that he loved. A life well lived. Ride In Peace, Jon.
03-30-18, 09:49 AM
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I'm not lucky enough to own one of his masterpieces so will have to appreciate them vicariously.
Farewell to Jon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/sets/
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My condolences to his family and friends
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Extremely sad to hear the news. I’ve had a box of parts packaged and ready to send to Jon that I never got around to sending. They have been sitting on my bench waiting to send out for restoration. Jon was always amazing to talk to and willing to share his time talking about machining; having a degree in machining myself, I always found his work to be extremely fascinating. I never met Jon in person but the news of his passing was difficult to hear.
Condolences to his family and close friends.
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Condolences to his family and close friends.
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04-10-18, 09:44 PM
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Hmmm... catching up here. I hadn't known about him until recently so I've missed one of the great ones. His stuff is fascinating.
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Oh! He and I emailed each other recently, he was going to bring a bike to the summer Velocirque, but now. . .
If anyone wants to bring one of Jon's creations to Velocirque in June, with photos of him, we can set up a rememberance display in his honor.
If anyone wants to bring one of Jon's creations to Velocirque in June, with photos of him, we can set up a rememberance display in his honor.
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George had spoken to the family. His reply was "too soon".
Let's be gentle about this, and not push things. There's a lot of grieving going on right now with the family.
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