John Robert Gallagher

A photo of John Robert Gallagher

To everyone in Blenheim who came out Friday afternoon to greet and honour my son as he returned home to Chatham-Kent, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks.

I cannot begin to tell you how deeply touched everyone in my family feels by your reception. We had no idea anything was being planned in town, and we are so honoured and grateful at your outpouring of support. To see everyone waiting in the cold, just to demonstrate their respect for John Robert and compassion towards us was incredibly moving. It really is overwhelming to experience such kindness.

Thank you all so much, for everything. We appreciate it very, very much.

It is important to us to know that people are thinking about and discussing John Robert’s actions – why he chose to volunteer in Kurdistan and why he thought this is a battle worth fighting. He truly believed that when we learn about injustice, we have a responsibility to act. I hope people will continue to think about that in the days to come 

Thank you again.

Valerie Carder

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Jesus we pray that John's families hearts and souls will be a magnet for Your love and healing. May the memories you shared, be a comfort to you now and through the days ahead. We pray this in Jesus name, Amen

hey, it's Anna again. I miss you. Like really really miss you. I really need your advice right now. My friend Jacob passed away last week, everyone i love keeps dying. I don't know what to do. I wish you were here to hug me, and tell me everything will be okay. I wish you were here to wipe my tears and tell me "don't cry! it will give you pimples!" like you used to when i was a little kid. You left too soon. My heart hurts. If you're really watching over me, please protect me, i can't handle all of this. please give me something to stop this pain. you were always right by my side to help me, no matter what. thank you for everything, please continue protecting and watching over me. I love you so much.

hey john, it's your little cousin. i miss you, i'm living back at home again. i'm 15, in high school and i'm getting into cheer leading again. i'm still friends with Ryelee and Angelina, we go to the same school. it hasn't been easy. since you died, i thought my heart could never be hurt more. But i was wrong. the little girl i met when i was 6, Hailie, she was still my best friend when i was 14. but last year, she took her own life. it feels like a piece of me died with her. and you. i still miss you everyday. Caleb looks so much like you, him and Nathan are getting so big. we all miss you a ton. i hope you're doing okay in heaven. i can't wait to see you again someday. <3