John Milich has passed away

[Guy Mancuso]

Some very sad news to hear that our dear workshop member and great GetDPI member of our family has passed away in his sleep. He had no illnesses or pain to speak of and he went peacefully. His son Luke informed us through Graham Welland of his passing. Our thoughts and prays are with his family. John was one of the good guys been on several workshops and was always making us some very useful tools and accessories for our cameras over the years. He will be sorely be missed by our admins and moderators. For our GetDPI family this is a very sad moment. Please keep him in your thoughts and rest in peace John.
We love you.

 

[mjr]

That's very sad news, may he rest in peace.

Mat

 

[Vivek]

Very sad!

You will be missed.

R.I.P. John.

 

[docmoore]

A loss to us all.

John made the best small tools, many that no one else marketed. I've a bunch.

He will be missed.

Rest in peace and prayers for your family John.

Bob

 

[thompsonkirk]

Echoing everyone's sadness

Kirk

 

[Cindy Flood]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. John was a wonderful member and contributed so much to our community over the years. I own and use many of his handy tools.

 

[GrahamWelland]

It has been such a pleasure and a privilege to know, shoot, travel and spend personal time with John over the years. It was a shock to hear of his sudden passing but a comfort to know that it was unexpected and peaceful. John had the heart of a lion.

Anyone spending time with him would come away enriched with his knowledge, experiences and cheer from someone who had the ability to literally do anything he put his mind to.

 

[MGrayson]

Terribly sad. John was a wonderful guy.

 

[k-hawinkler]

I am so sad. My sincere condolences!

 

[kdphotography]

John was a great guy, extremely intelligent, and always with a big heart and willingness to share. And a good sense of humor. Sharing a few of my favorite images of John Milich from CI in Carmel, Pigs.

 

[Jack]

Still processing this one for myself as it's just so hard to understand. John was in great shape, ate well and took care of himself. He was a great guy, always positive and encouraging, easy to get along with and a lot of fun to be around. I always enjoyed having him on our workshops. I will miss him. The biggest of heart-felt condolences to his wife and family...

RIP John!




Folks, we're losing too many good ones...

 

[darr]

So very, very sad.

I never met John in person, but we exchanged messages and he made a few customized items for me. He was always a gentleman and a true craftsman. He will be missed by many. Peace be with his family and loved ones.

Darr

 

[PSon]

It is with great sadness to learn that John has passed away. It has been an honor and privilege to know him through the years in various communities and especially here at GetDPI. There is simply no words to describe all the wonderful attributes of John. If I could only use one word to describe John, it would be his heart. His heart was even larger than his love for view camera. When I think of John, I remember a quote from long ago, "If they ever tell my story let them say I walked with giants, men rise and fall like the Winter wheat but these names will never die... Let them say I lived in the time of Hector, tamer of horses...let them say I lived in the time of Achilles..." May you rest in peace my elder brother and your family and the communities continue to celebrate your life. I salute you from the last picture of mine that you like.

 

[Jamgolf]

I never met John in person yet I feel deeply saddened. Rest in peace John.
This place wont be the same without you.

 

[Lucille]

We must cherish each and every day we get to experience this wonderful thing called life, because tomorrow isn't promised.

RIP John.

 

[GrahamWelland]

We must cherish each and every day we get to experience this wonderful thing called life, because tomorrow isn't promised.

RIP John.

:thumbs:

Life isn't a dress rehearsal. Embrass it fully. There are a lot of indespensible and irreplaceable people in the cemetery. It is the natural nature of things but very very sad when its current.

My recommendation - embrass life and live it to the full as nothing is guaranteed. I have 3+ friend who retired and planned for their future and fate intervened to cut that journey short. You just never know. Live for today for you, plan for tomorrow for your loved ones.

 

[Godfrey]

Godspeed, John. Rest in peace.

G

"Only in silence the word,
only in dark the light,
only in dying, life;
bright the hawk's flight
on the empty sky."

 

[scho]

Shocked at this sudden loss and very sad. I will miss John and his contributions to the GetDPI fora.