Deuce 1 #1 August 9, 2002 I got this E-mail last night and thought I would forward it for local skydivers who may not be on the NorCal Skydivers list. Johnny Luv has passed away. I had several opportunities to have informative chats with Johnny, and was looking forward to skydiving with him and the other members of Bombsquad when my skills were better. He was a fixture at Byron, and was a real contributor to what we call the "Byron Love". I was fortunate to know him in passing, and I miss him, so my heart really goes out to his family and friends. NCS post follows: On the heels of Tim Mattson's last e-mail, I just received a call from Chris deBar. As Chris is currently in Sweden, he asked me to e-mail the following information to each of you regarding his Bomb Squad teammate, and friend, Johnny "Luv" Horton. At approximately 3pm PST yesterday afternoon, Johnny was involved in fatal military training accident at the military base in Monterey. The accident involved an ATV rolling over ... Johnny did not survive. As soon as Chris gets back from Sweden (first possible flight got him back tomorrow afternoon) he will be e-mailing you all with additional details. As of now, the arrangements for Johnny's funeral are *tentatively" set for this coming Monday. Johnny is going to be missed by all .... His happiness, positiveness, genuineness and wonderful, giving heart are truly going to be missed by ALL. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #2 August 9, 2002 blue skies....if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #3 August 9, 2002 Blue Skies Johnny Luv...7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #4 August 10, 2002 Blue Skies Forever JL....... Condolences to friends and loved ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #5 August 12, 2002 I had the pleasure of knowing Johnny Luv while flying at SMB. The DZ was a better place when he showed up. The spirit lifted. I enjoyed flying him and the other Air Force Para-Rescue guys during the week. Anytime I can crank up the otter it's a good day. They would come hauling all their large jump gear out. Good thing the Otter has a big door. Man those guys were loaded. Johnny just loved what he did. He went to Turkey for a bit in support of the operations over Iraq. Really missed those guys when they were gone. Johnny brought gifts back for everyone. He could tell such funny stories. He was a good observer of people. This sport has lost one of the most fun people I know. He was a patriot. And he was my friend. I am sad that we will not have the chance to run into each other like we did at Nationals in Eloy last year. See ya later dude. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damion 0 #6 April 14, 2004 someone gave out a picture at his funeral that said, "may the angels charish what we will miss" does anyone know who made that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetJLuv 0 #7 November 28, 2005 I miss him madly;-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 November 28, 2005 Moved from Incidents to General. The thread is over 3 years old, and wasn't a skydiving incident. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #9 November 28, 2005 QuoteI miss him madly;-( Yah, the world is diminished by his abscence now but was richer for having had him here at all. What a big heart!Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
