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I Cried Today

I know what what I am about to say will not have any direct meaning to most of you reading this, but I cried today about a person I never met.  I repaired and upgraded this persons audio preamp and power amplifier.  He was suffering from cancer.  He wanted to do this for his son so that he could enjoy music like every person here does.  He shipped his components to me and they were recently returned.  The other day I found out that he passed a month ago from his illness.  We had many conversations about music and audio over the past several months.  I got to know him as a person.  He loved his family, and he loved music.  Although I never met him, I got to know him.  He was a fine human being, loved life, and was a fine gentleman.  I guess that is what life should be all about.

Anyway, I cried today knowing that John Hoffman is no longer on this earth and now he is with GOD.  I hope there is a fantastic audio system playing music for you to hear John.  Happy Listening and Rest in Peace.  

 

bigkidz
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mahgister
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Beautiful moving story too .... Thanks to you and to the OP  ...

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jafant
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bigkidz

 

A nice tribute to John (R.I.P.). We all lose some one close to us from Cancer.

 

Happy Listening!

jmeza
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God be with you thanks for shering your story.

audiobuddy
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Thanks for sharing.

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ddgtt
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Thank you for the beautiful story and stirring tribute to a life well lived.  There are several things I love about being in the audio business.  The first, is that I am helping people bring music into their lives and into their homes.  Music is one of the most beautiful of God's gifts to us as humans.  Music has the power to heal, to lift, and to bring joy.  And the machines we purvey enrich our lives as a result.  Second, are the wonderful people I have met along the way.  Whether it's industry colleagues or customers, I have met folks who will forever be friends.  These individuals have been and will continue to be sources of inspiration and goodness.

Sure, high end audio products can cost a lot of money and could be considered as excess by some.  But if a person has the means, the passion, or the priority to obtain these technological marvels it can be a worthy place to put your hard-earned resources.  There are a lot worse things you could spend your money on!  I'm grateful every day for the blessing of music in my life.  And grateful for the machines that allow me to experience it.      

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