To the Bryant Family.....
My sincerest condolences
John was a gentleman and a scholar.
A true friend who would take the time to talk at anytime.

Pete Giacopelli
Feb 10, 2010
Massapequa, NY

John and I shared a common calling of university professor and a common hobby of long-distance radio. In the 90's he visited me in Newfoundland, and I traveled to Grayland WA for one of his famous radio get-togethers.

John was a man with enthusiasm, intelligence, humor, and generosity. I am very deeply saddened by his sudden demise, and I offer my condolences to Linda and to his family.

Jean Burnell
Feb 10, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada,

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my very good friend John. He was the most articulate and enthusiastic man I have ever known. I learned so much of life, art, history, architecture, common sense, and good humor from him... not to mention our common bond of the radio monitoring and "DXing" hobby over 24 special years. I am already missing him immensely.

Guy Atkins
Feb 11, 2010
Puyallup, WA

John was one of the most unusually gifted individuals i ever had the pleasure to meet.He was very intelligent,enthusiastic,an encourager and a gifted teacher.We shared a common love of radio both shortwave and am radio.I have read a number of excellent articles he wrote on these subjects.I got to meet him when i lived in my hometown of Ponca City,Oklahoma through our mutual friend,Kirk Allen.I can not begin to say how sorry i am at his unexpected passing.My sincere condolences to his wife,his daughter and grandchildren.

Carl L DeWhitt
Feb 11, 2010
Maryville, TN

On behalf of the Oklahoma Vintage Radio Club (OKVRC), I express our condolences to the Bryant family.  John was such a great friend, scholar, yet so much a common man who loved so many things in life.  May God's Love and Strength be evident to you in your grief. 

Frank Karner
Feb 11, 2010
Midwest City, OK

John will be remembered as one of the greatest Radio men in the hobby of DX-ing. In the community of fans listening to international radio, his example, enthusiasm and honesty leaves an indelible mark. Many thanks!

Horacio Nigro
Feb 11, 2010
Montevideo, Uruguay, South America,

on behalf of New England Antique Radio Collectors Club( Nearc) we wish to offer to you Our
Our deepest condolences to his wife & His daughter and grandchildren.
Sincerely William J Shenette Sr
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life." John 5:24

william shenette
Feb 11, 2010
shrewsbury massachusetts,

I knew of John as part of the radio hobby for many years and finally exchanged emails as part of the Ultralight radio group. John provided a wonderful welcome to a new person in the ultralight and offered expert advise. He is the major reason I returned to the hobby after many years. John touched so many people in so many ways. I wish to extend my condolences to his family and friends. 

John Mosman
Feb 11, 2010
Madison, WI,

John was a giant in everything he set out to do, be it radios, architecture, teaching and sharing experiences. He will be missed by many.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Les Locklear
Feb 11, 2010
Gulfport, MS

My sincerest condolences to the Bryant family. I only knew John for only a year through the internet, The Ultra Light Radio Group, and his always excellent technical and hobby interest articles. Many in the AM distance reception and shortwave hobbies are feeling a heavy loss of a man that was so generous with his knowledge and his experience.  He will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, every time I engage in the hobby. 

Alex Kaminski
Feb 11, 2010
Springboro, OH

To John's family,

Please accept my condolences from a fellow radio hobbyist.  I had many correspondences with John and I came to respect him on a professional level.  I also see that he was a man who earned respect on a personal level , as seen by those who have signed this condolence book from around the country.  A good man has been lost and he will be missed by many.

Dr. John Cereghin
Pastor
Grace Baptist Church of Smyrna, Delaware
KB3LYP and DXer

Rev. John Cereghin
Feb 11, 2010
Smyrna, DE

Very sorry to hear this tragic news about John.  He was a giant in the radio hobby.  My sincere condolences to the Bryant Family.

Marc DeLorenzo
Feb 11, 2010
So Dennis, Cape Cod, MA

I ever did, and ever will enjoy reading the countless DXpedition reports and technical papers John brilliantly authored in so many years.
La terra ti sia leggera, amico.

Andy Lawendel
Feb 11, 2010
Milan, Italy,

I was deeply shocked to hear of John's untimely passing. I was just about to send him an e-mail.

I am one of many people in the radio hobby community who will have known John and his work over many years, and the Bryant family may be surprised just how many people around the world will be affected by this sad news, for John was a keen contributor to a global network of radio experimenters and enthusiasts.

He will be sorely missed

RIP
Steve

Steve Whitt
Feb 11, 2010
York, England,

It's my loss that I never had the opportunity to meet John. My condolences to the Bryant family.

Antonios Kekalos
Feb 11, 2010
Traverse City, MI

John's passing is not only a great loss to his family but also to the the family of friends and fans he has accumulated over the years. We who share a love of radios also feel the loss. My condolences to John's family on behalf of the Vintage Radio and Phonograph Society.

Randy and Jeannine James
Feb 11, 2010
Fort Worth, Texas,

To the Bryant family - My heart goes out to you.  I knew of John through the radio hobby and sadly, I never got to meet him.  Through countless emails, we developed quite a kinship and I was very keen on learning from him.  He will be sorely missed.  Please accept my condolences.

Dave Hascall
Feb 11, 2010
Indianapolis, IN

my deepest sympathy to the Bryant family john will be missed ... his articles helped me so much in my radio hobby ... my sincerest condolences

david hamilton
Feb 11, 2010
sorn ayrshire scotland,

I was shocked and saddened to learn of your terrible loss.  While having never met John face-to-face, our correspondence and phone calls over the past few years created a valuable friendship.  John's generosity of his time, knowledge, infectious enthusiasm and good spirit will be missed by so many all over the world.  His willingness to help those he hardly new was a reflection of his character and devotion to people. He may have retired from teaching, but he never stopped teaching.  As we say in south Georgia, "he never met a stranger".  All of you are in my heart, mind and prayers.
Gil Stacy

Gil Stacy
Feb 11, 2010
Savannah, GA

To Linda, Mary Ellen, and Family,

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend, John. I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. John was a wonderful friend for the past 25 years, and I offer my most sincere condolences. Mary Ellen, I'm one of the guys that you so cutely held up the street sign for- back in the 80's when we came down there to Stillwater for the first of what proved to be many DXpeditions.
I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I loved John as a brother, and he will be greatly missed.
Sincerely yours, Kirk

Kirk Allen
Feb 11, 2010
Pasadena, TX

John was a rare man - a humble giant.  He taught many that it's possible to be great AND to be good.  He will be missed.  My heart goes out to his family!

John's Radio Friend
Feb 11, 2010
Cedar Rapids, IA

I never knew John personnaly however, I did benifit from his knowledge around the DX radio hobby through some of his publications. I also remember having enjoyed reading his Easter Island dxpedition among others. He sure was a strong influence for our hobby and I have the feeling that he was a very generous person.
My sincere condolences to the Bryant family and all his close friends.

Sylvain Naud
Feb 11, 2010
Portneuf, QC, Canada,

Good bye John, you will be greatly missed!

frank aden N7SOK
Feb 11, 2010
Boise,

It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Mr. Bryant.  A man of his caliber leaves his mark on the world, and thus can never be replaced nor forgotten.  I'm certain that the organizations I'm in, the W.T.F.D.A., I.C.D.X, and Skywaves fully agree with me on that point, as do all radio people the world over. 

Curtis Sadowski
Feb 11, 2010
Paxton, IL

Mary Ellen:
We are saddened to have just learned about the loss of your dad..Our prayers are for you, your mom, Katie and Charlie...

Bob and Gale Bradford
Feb 11, 2010
Weatherford, Tx,

Linda - our thoughts and prayers are with you.  I admired John so much for his approach to life and the hobby.  What a great guy.  I have so many good memories of the radio hobby we shared and the visits I made to your house.  After hearing the news yesterday from Kirk I went to my John Bryant file (which is quite large) just remembering John. 

Mitch Sams
Feb 11, 2010
Blue Springs, MO

Our sincerest condolences to the Bryant Family. We will dearly miss the wonderful insight , knowledge and generosity that John shared with his fellow radio hobbyists worldwide .

Allen Willie & Dianne Froude
Feb 11, 2010
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada,

My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting John on a couple occasions. He was very kind, intelligent, and a help to all radio hobbyists. I speak for many when I say we share in your sorrow.

Sheryl Paszkiewicz
Feb 11, 2010
Manitowoc, WI

I never met, corresponded, or spoke with John Bryant---and that's my loss.  He was an absolute giant in the radio hobby, a well-respected and trusted expert.  Seriously, there have been very few--perhaps 3-4 per generation--like him in the scope and depth of his work.  Apparently, also a very giving and generous man.  I'm sure his family knew of his many connections, but I wonder if they'll be at all surprised to see just how far and wide their man's influence spread around this world....my prayers and sympathies are with you all as well as those of his many friends in the hobby.
Bruce Collier
Radio Station owner and DXer
York, PA

Bruce Collier
Feb 11, 2010
York, PA

With great sadness, I learnt of the demise of Mr. Bryant. He was one of the most unusually God gifted individuals. He will be remembered as one of the greatest enthusiast in the hobby of DX-ing. I wish to extend my condolences to his family and friends. 

Sudipta Ghose
Feb 11, 2010
Kolkata, India,

To the Byant Family.....Please accept my sincere condolences from London Ontario CANADA. I have known John for well over 20 Years through the Radio Hobby, and most recently became very close and worked with John on the Ultralight Radio Front.  John is truly admired throughout the world as a True Gentleman, and his contributions to all the Hobbies and Professions he admired will be forever cherished. Thanks John for making my life a little brighter......I'll miss you pal!! Regards...Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA

Robert S. Ross
Feb 11, 2010
London Ontario CANADA,

To Linda and family...

I never met John personally, which of course was my loss, but as the hobby of shortwave radio goes, many people we admired and respected were never seen in person. This has always been the main attraction of this hobby to me. I was familiar with John's work and knew him to be extremely talented and devoted to excellence in the pursuit of all that he did. We will all miss his expertise and willingness to share his knowledge with grace and humility - his articles will always have a permanent place in my radio library.

From 1 Corinthians 15:54-55:
"Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?

John is with his Lord and will always be in our memories...

My sincerest condolences

Bruce Churchill
Feb 11, 2010
Fallbrook, CA

Linda, Mary Ellen and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm praying for you and your family.  Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.  Love, Dana

Dana Flowers Brown
Feb 11, 2010
Stillwater, OK

My sincere sympathy to the Bryant family. Linda, I will always fondly remember the lunch
you so graciously provided on my last visit to Stillwater to "play radio" with John. His recordings of his DX catches from Easter Island were a highlight of my visit as well has marveling at his antennas! I, too, am deeply saddened by his untimely passing.

Bruce Winkelman
Feb 11, 2010
Tulsa, OK ,

I'm remembering our conversation this last year at Sunday lunch which brought me such pleasure as John reflected upon his association with my late husband, Wayne, and Vernon Parcher.  I appreciated his friendliness and graciousness. 
May you be comforted throughout this time of your sudden loss.

Jo Heiliger
Feb 11, 2010
Stillwater, OK

I never had the privilege to meet Mr. Bryant, but as a zenith transoceanic collector, I've always wanted to chat with him. I've read several of the books he had written, and I am grateful that he has left such an amazing legacy behind him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

Shawn Kuyvenhoven
Feb 11, 2010
Vancouver, BC, Canada,

My sincerest condolences to Linda and the family.
John has been an inspiration in stimulating my interest in experimenting with new developments in the radio DX hobby and his postings to Yahoo groups sadly missed.

Tony King
Greytown
New Zealand

Tony King
Feb 11, 2010
Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand,

I was deeply saddened by the news of John's passing. While I never met him, I came to know him well over many years as a radio hobbyist and I had great pleasure in reading "Dangerous Crossings". My condolences to his family.

Bjarne Mjelde
Feb 12, 2010
Berlevag, Norway,

Our deepest sympathy to Linda and to Mary Ellen and her family. 

John was man of many accomplishments, both professional and in the world of radio hobbyists, and the most entertaining of companions.  We were honored to have known him as a friend.

Nick and Susan Hall-Patch
Feb 12, 2010
Victoria, BC, Canada,

Linda and Mary Ellen, please accept my most sincerest condolences.  I was so looking forward to the Bryants' living just across the water from the very active radio community in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island.  I had the honour of knowing John for some twenty years, and of meeting Linda on several occasions both at their wonderful Orcas Island home, and when the two of you visited Victoria.  No one would ever say a bad thing about John...he was simply that unique type of personality that immediately drew people towards him in a very positive way.  Wherever he was, he would rally the troops and get the job done.  I'm so happy that he had an opportunity to join me at a very special inaugural DXpedition to my Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) cottage several years back.  The two of us were planning a trip even further north to Barrow, AK one day as well.  Alas, the Lord had different plans.  Rest in Peace, my friend.  You'll never be forgotten.

Walter Salmaniw
Feb 12, 2010
Victoria, B.C., Canada,

It was a pleasure to have known John. I was impressed with his knowledge and zeal for radios.  Also his ability to communicate that expertise in a precise and enthusiastic manner.  John really was a teacher, and one that will be missed.  My condolences to the Bryant Family. 

Roberto Padilla
Feb 12, 2010
Oklahoma City,

Play-dx Italy is sending its modest partecipations to this sad moment, celebrating the great loss of the whole worls wide family of hobby listeners, we will miss the great service we got from John.
Glory Glory in the name of the true DXing spirit !
Dario Monferini
Playdx Italy

Dario Monferini
Feb 12, 2010
Milano, Italy ,

John Bryant was my college friend from 1960-1967, at OSU and later at Illinois.
He helped me with design charettes; and I in turn helped him.
As an upperclassman or a good friend, John was a kind man who always
showed a sincere and genuine interest in others.
John will be missed.
~
David Davis,
St. Louis, Missouri

David Davis
Feb 12, 2010
St. Louis, MO

Rita and I offer my humblest condolences to John's family.  In the early 1990s, I was introduced to John at a Mid-America Antique Radio Club auction in Kansas City. That meeting triggered a change in direction from my desire to simply collect vintage radios into that of a radio researcher.  I became increasingly involved on later Zenith book projects.  Through several photo shoot visits and countless phone calls, he mentored me and encouraged my desire to became both a technical and historical researcher.

I always enjoyed visiting with John and learning what I could from him.  I plan to continue Zenith research and writing in John's memory.  He was a great man.  I will miss him.

Martin W. Blankinship
Feb 12, 2010
Lawrence, KS

My deepest condolences to Linda and the family. John and I had met a few times, but not recently despite our proximity and now it`s too late...

I have gathered together numerous other tributes to John from DX friends, some of which you may not have seen. They may be found under OKLAHOMA [and non] in alfabetical order in issue 10-06 of DX Listening Digest:
http://www.w4uvh.net/dxld1006.txt

Glenn Hauser
Feb 12, 2010
Enid, OK

I never met John but corresponded with him electronically on antenna design. His knowledge of his subject combined with his willingness to help placed him in a revered position. The testimonials on these pages and elswehere from around the world show the respect with which he was held by the international radio community.

Andrew Brade
Feb 12, 2010
Hull, England,

Linda, Mary Ellen, Noel, Katie and Charlie-

My deepest condolences on the loss of John (or Dr. Bryant as I will always think of him).  I spent many warm and wonderful hours in the comfort of that wildly creative home of yours in Stillwater and will remember with fondness the close bond the Bryant family had and has. 

Patti (Haan) Smith
Feb 12, 2010
College Station, TX

I offer my sincerest condolences to the Bryant family. I knew him through my Fine Tuning editorial board experience. As well, I had the privilege and the distinct pleasure DXing with him during the “Spring 1995 Newfie DXpedition” to Cappahayden, Newfoundland. A favorite photo from those times is of John, George Hakiel, and Jean Burnell standing by a “Reindeer Crossing” sign along Highway 19 on the Avalon Penninsula.

John was always a gentleman and an all-round nice guy, full of knowledge and ideas. I’m deeply saddened by his death.

Werner Funkenhauser
Feb 12, 2010
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada,

Linda and family,
I really only knew John through is e-mails and wonderful travel logs after I joined the groups online a couple of years ago.  I knew who he was and respected his roll in our class and school in those days and he was great at our 50th reunion last June.

We will all miss, greatly his writings on numerous subjects via e-mails, especially the one he wrote after receiving his medications from Mary Ellen and the fact that she had used colorful capsules just for him after he fussed about the drab colored first ones.  He was so thrilled and did such a good job of sharing his thrill with his email friends.

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful guy with all of us!!

June

I thuroughly enjoyed

W. June Martin, class of '59
Feb 12, 2010
Edmond, OK

Mary Ellen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.  We are lifting you and your family up in prayer.  May God Bless you and carry you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts are with each of you.

Karen and Garry McKinney
Feb 13, 2010
Fort Worth, TX

On behalf of the Radio Heritage Foundation, our condolences are offered to Linda and all John's family at this tragic loss of a husband, father and friend whose friendship and kindness knew no bounds.
This Easter we'll be reminded of his expedition to Easter Island, and enjoy the recordings he made and so generously shared with us.
We're so sorry to have lost such a good man so soon.
Our prayers are with all who mourn John and we celebrate the joy he brought to so many all over the world.

David Ricquish
Chairman
Radio Heritage Foundation
www.radioheritage.net
Wellington, New Zealand

David Ricquish
Feb 13, 2010
Wellington, New Zealand,

The service in celebration of John's life was truly that......... a "celebration." I am still singing (in my head) the Buddy Holly song and each time I sing it I think of John and Linda.  May your faith and friends help you through this very sad time in your life.

Colleen Fleming
Feb 15, 2010
STillwater, OK

John was truly a role model; John was a friend of my father, and yet was not just available to me, but eager to be a friend to me as well when I needed one. This world is a much smaller place without John's light. You will be fondly remembered, my friend.

Michael W Boatman
Feb 15, 2010
Longmont, CO

I met John through the radio club in Oklahoma City while stationed there as a colonel in the Air Force.  John was a remarkable man with great knowledge of radio and of the world in general.  He gave excellent presentations on Zenith radios and was a real authority.  I will always remember his kindness when we moved to Washington, DC.  John wrote a letter of introduction for me and my wife Sandy to the local radio club there, because John knew the club leadership there and understood that we might appreciate being introduced in that manner.  He was a real gentleman and his loss is not only a great one for the radio hobby and history, but for anyone who ever came in contact with him.  Please accept our condolences.  John was a great man who delighted in sharing his knowledge with others. 

Jack Bauman
Feb 15, 2010
St. Louis, MO

A great loss to the Antique Radio Community. He shared his knowledge and expertise with all of us. Thank you.

greg mercurio
Feb 15, 2010
new york city,

John was a truly talented professor.  He had the gift of being able to communicate with his students on an unparalleled level.  I had him at Auburn University in 1972.  He later helped me in selecting and eventually being admitted to the graduate School of Architecture at the University of Illinois.  I will always be in his debt for helping me to gain a real perspective of architecture and the world.

He will be missed, but never forgotten.  God bless.

Wayne Paulk
Feb 16, 2010
Atlanta, GA

My sincerest condolences and prayers for John's family. I was a student of John's 4th year studio at Auburn in 1971-72. John was a fine man and excellent teacher whose interests in a student's progress was never compromise.
So sorry.

Marvin Johns, Jr.
Feb 16, 2010
Raleigh, NC

Dear Linda, My heart goes out to you and Mary. I was privileged to teach with John during my first two years at Auburn and he did much to both inspire me and greatly helped me to become a better teacher. that all two brief period has produced a life time of memories about friendship, architecture and life. I am a far better person for having known him. Cheryl Morgan and I still talk fondly of John, he was our gold standard.

Gaines Blackwell

Gaines T. Blackwell
Feb 17, 2010
Auburn, Alabama,

I first met John in Mrs. Ireland's First Grade class - Byrant sat behind Boatman. We became best friends and our lives intertwined throughout the years. We shared our interest in radio and DXing from the NRC days during our teen years to the IRCA as adults. Could not get John to try amateur radio though. I have so many fond memories of John that it would be hard to even begin to mention them. He will be missed - a part of my life is gone. Sandy and I send our condolences to Linda and family. I'm sorry that we could not be there to say goodbye.
Buster (N0CKC) and Sandy (N0DPX)

Buster and Sandy Boatman
Feb 18, 2010
Loveland, CO

Please accept my condolences. I didn't John personally, however, I feel that I knew him through the radio hobby and his writings and publications. A really gifted individual.

Larry Flaitz, W2DDG
Feb 18, 2010
Rochester, NY

Although I didn't meet John personally, I had some correspondence with him for over ten years. He really wanted to share his technical and other knowledge and in that way helped many hobbyists around the world. Some of his ideas and material are in continuous use by many here and his articles were published in our national radio hobby magazine. My deep condolences to his family.

Mauno Ritola
Feb 19, 2010
Joensuu, Finland,

My sincere condolences to the Bryant Family.

Robert Wilkner
Feb 22, 2010
Pompano Beach, FL

Deepest sympathies on your loss.  I never had the pleasure of meeting John but I greatly enjoyed reading his work.  It was only last week that I rediscovered something he wrote that has greatly enhance my radio listening experience.  He leaves a great void in the lives of many people.

Ian Meyers
Feb 24, 2010
Boynton Beach, FL

I met John many years ago here on Orcas Island and we became instant friends.  His depth is what struck me and that only took 5 min.  Over the years John purchased several of my stone sculptures and that led to lively conversation about his travels around the world and especially Easter Island.  I just found about his passing and am deeply saddened.  A brilliant man and friend who will be missed.  If there is anything I can do on the Orcas end for the family please let me know.  My deepest sympathies.

Dave Haslett
Mar 08, 2010
PO Box 67 Orcas, WA,

Dear Mrs. Bryant,
Your husband was my professor at the end of his career at OSU. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I loved how he demanded excellence, but was also willing and able to teach it. I am very sorry for your loss, and sorry that I just found out about it today. Please accept my hug.

Tiffany Knauer
Jun 16, 2010
Seattle, WA

I am saddened at the news of the loss of a man who I regard as a great influence in my life / career.  My deepest sympathy to Professor Bryant's family.  Please know that his spirit and enthusiasm for Life and Architecture is alive in the many students, I being one, that he has guided in his time on this earth.

James Gota
Jun 26, 2010
Las Vegas, NV