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Ol' Ron 08-11-2022 08:06 AM

Sad news
 

I have sad news for you. John passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at approximately 2 pm at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He had been in and out of the hospital since 2/7/22.

I believe he told you about his medical problems. I was there with him until the end. He died peacefully and in no pain. He had been through a lot and I am glad his suffering is over. I have the

support of good friends, neighbors and family. I am glad you were able to go to Bonneville together. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. The hardest part is yet to come.

I received this this morning, he was my mentor an friend. I will miss him deeply. Go with God, rest in peace,
Ol\ Ron

Zeke3 08-11-2022 08:23 AM

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May he rest in peace.

deuce_roadster 08-11-2022 08:33 AM

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Sad indeed. Sorry you lost a good friend and mentor. More knowledge gone, we are all a little poorer.

Seth Swoboda 08-11-2022 08:37 AM

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My condolences Ron.

Terry,OH 08-11-2022 08:44 AM

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God Bless and keep him!

Bored&Stroked 08-11-2022 09:15 AM

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Hey Ron - so glad you guys had some great life experiences together - that is what it is all about in the end. God Bless you and John!

Shoebox 08-11-2022 09:54 AM

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Sad to hear, my sincere condolences Ron.

TomT/Williamsburg 08-11-2022 09:59 AM

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So sorry to hear this - may he Rest In Peace ……

19Fordy 08-11-2022 10:58 AM

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Ron, So sorry. My prayers are with both you and John. You both are good souls.

LuckyFordGuy 08-11-2022 11:06 AM

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Sad to here

Ol' Ron 08-11-2022 12:13 PM

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John Lawson (JWL) knew more about the combustion cycle than any other person or reference book I ever read, he once told me that the only thing that makes hrsepower is Oxygen. His book "flathead facts" has more useful information in it, than all the rest of them put together. I hope to live long enough to finish the engine I'm building with his intake modifications. I'll miss him.
Ron

Old Redneck 08-11-2022 12:55 PM

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Nothing like a good friend. He will be in your heart for ever. He in good hands now. God Bless to both of you.

rockfla 08-11-2022 01:16 PM

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Sorry for your loss of friendship Ron. Prayers to his family. Especially sorry not to know him given he seems to have lived close to me……as St Vincent’s is about 7 blocks from my office, 15 blocks from where I grew up so he had to have lived somewhat close to me and being a life long resident here in Jax, and a Flathead “guy” I never heard of him. So sorry!!!

V8COOPMAN 08-11-2022 01:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron (Post 2156371)
John Lawson (JWL) knew more about the combustion cycle than any other person or reference book I ever read, he once told me that the only thing that makes hrsepower is Oxygen. His book "flathead facts" has more useful information in it, than all the rest of them put together.


My God, we've lost "JWL"? I wondered about that when Ron first mentioned "John".

Those of us that have 'lived' in this Ford Barn Community for any length of time must realize what a tremendous void that losing John means to our little world here, not to mention the Ford Flathead engine world losing a gentleman that sought to expose as many of the old Flatty's secrets as he could.

I'm really at a loss for words, friends. Prayers for John, as well as for his family!

Coop


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Ol' Ron 08-11-2022 02:17 PM

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Thanks Coop I appreciate this.
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Mart 08-11-2022 02:34 PM

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RIP JWL. Thanks for letting us know, Ron.

deuce5wndw 08-11-2022 04:37 PM

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So sorry to hear this news!! I have his and Ron's book in my library! Rest in peace JWL!

Lawson Cox 08-11-2022 04:41 PM

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RIP John

jrvariel48 08-11-2022 04:42 PM

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So sorry to hear this Ron. John was a great asset to this hobby and he'll be missed by all.

glennpm 08-11-2022 04:50 PM

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Sorry for your loss Ron and the loss of knowledge to all of us.

Remember the good times and laughs you had with him.

Glenn


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