[Dialogue] Celebrating the completed life of R. John Gibson

Tue Mar 3 06:01:32 PST 2020

This link goes to a “Remembering John Gibson” article by Earth Charter
Indiana.  At the bottom of the page is a photo - as you click on the photo,
it proceeds through a set of 10 or more photos of John in action with
community groups.

https://www.earthcharterindiana.org/remembering-john-gibson

Journey on, dear colleague,
Nancy Trask

On Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 9:34 PM Charles Lingo via Dialogue <
dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Thank you Lynda!
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynda C via Dialogue <dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> To: OE List <OE at lists.wedgeblade.net>; ICA Dialogue List <
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> Cc: Lynda C <lynda860 at outlook.com>
> Sent: Mon, Mar 2, 2020 11:29 am
> Subject: [Dialogue] Celebrating the completed life of R. John Gibson
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Sadly I have confirmed the death of our John Gibson after reading two
> glowing Facebook tributes to him written by dear folks who worked so hard
> with him in care for the Earth In Indiana.
>
> I thought perhaps that they were retirement tributes, and upon checking
> Indianapolis obituaries, discovered that an 85 year old John Wesley Gibson
> had died there, so I went back to my
> thought of retirement tributes.  However, I had a call today from Jana
> Salmon Lamb with whom Ruth Gibson Clark had spoken, confirming that indeed
> our  ICA Colleague R. John Gibson had died
> within three days of John Wesley Gibson.
>
> These are two of the tributes that I saw on Facebook that share the
> amazing gift of John’s work:
>
> Linze Southwick
> <https://www.facebook.com/Linzesoutwick?__tn__=%2CdlC-RH-R-R&eid=ARAqg_EsLKGJJB5FStejxPZdlFUw7QCUG7qSQ6RkJmEVbdC5ZUSIFPf6scTgcdkfVMzkYH98eATFF9EP&hc_ref=ARTrqlBCaGDvQFWRgHy7AmgKztQ-gouAKD41LL9MJQzu3iDPi84R0pHt9Pot2N5bUUc&ref=nf_target> is
> with John Gibson
> <https://www.facebook.com/rjohngibson?__tn__=%2CdlC-RH-R-R&eid=ARCpEEnR8OWWq4EauIqWJPFNLj8-T6lruJdpELmHvDlw7uo0m08Tbn9xexTDdgeWlR5FExOHc0QEg3F0&hc_ref=ARTrqlBCaGDvQFWRgHy7AmgKztQ-gouAKD41LL9MJQzu3iDPi84R0pHt9Pot2N5bUUc&ref=nf_target>
> .
> 34 mins
> <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216556184353305&set=a.4405193884210&type=3>
>  ·
> This photo speaks volumes of my heart, strength, and soul. John Gibson
> <https://www.facebook.com/rjohngibson?__tn__=%2CdK-RH-R-R&eid=ARAKyAknyfpEW1-MHee9vLDK8Cr_TuSXA1bEf5LWMathLBoetay9DpJSnn4Z1GAv0PuxGaTzUKBIO1W-&fref=mentions> you
> believed in each one of us. You truly believed in us. You knew us ladies
> were a force of nature and love. I consider you my Godfather of
> Environmental activism. You attended all of my events and sponsored my
> work, including fighting the pipeline and lobbyist work for Standing Rock
> in Washington, DC. You encouraged, uplifted, and supported me. But most of
> all, you made my work easier by making the path. I adore you and Judy Voss
> <https://www.facebook.com/judy.voss.71?__tn__=%2CdK-RH-R-R&eid=ARB6-KismXaIQQThOk4ce4LZk5wOSHyMcKupxGwTrVSFjk17ZaXdONVqIGDm2OuVaYsjBpT3DqCIIKEi&fref=mentions>.
> May your soul be among the breeze, upon the skies, and in the waters
> healing us everyday. You will always be with us. I love you. I thank you.
> My work in all areas will be a part of you.
>
>
>
> Amanda Shepherd
> <https://www.facebook.com/amandashep?__tn__=%2CdlC-RH-R-R&eid=ARB6EpnBEl8o6HaxNzMF6j-CFiblsTHOdMy5X_Rh2qgQi-2jzbyRpL1iJ9ItolJjAd2yJNNGCDTWaDQ5&hc_ref=ARTJiyF4AYHfdjPcRKHJH5cq3FMrCnqIIugLehNwEojptMIpjxhCGHpe2aK-ukQhoL0&ref=nf_target> is
> with John Gibson
> <https://www.facebook.com/rjohngibson?__tn__=%2CdlC-RH-R-R&eid=ARD3lQMYLwvihzjG97VDDzr14i654K7OgVarevldHCRDHU4JeTK-p0ArW8NS8h6i3phMzo2PDH4qLaiy&hc_ref=ARTJiyF4AYHfdjPcRKHJH5cq3FMrCnqIIugLehNwEojptMIpjxhCGHpe2aK-ukQhoL0&ref=nf_target>
>  and Judy Voss
> <https://www.facebook.com/judy.voss.71?__tn__=%2CdlC-RH-R-R&eid=ARBoAYD8F7_UXpDSgeUTqBkGyHWC_3AmWurENx51-z3SkQSwfmHa05SDQ0crj_RO4MlWNR9_pnkoVoSL&hc_ref=ARTJiyF4AYHfdjPcRKHJH5cq3FMrCnqIIugLehNwEojptMIpjxhCGHpe2aK-ukQhoL0&ref=nf_target>
> .
>  ·
>
> I have spent all day reflecting and trying to find words. I will forever
> be thankful for John Gibson
> <https://www.facebook.com/rjohngibson?__tn__=%2CdK-RH-R-R&eid=ARCWl_dEVHPtSsYVD80kk3XXNL7wYvET6HFYJhJpTKRf6S-Lz1LbUQ6pzNU5SMzijaNEOlHfk00VRkzH&fref=mentions>'s
> presence and influence on my life. John was my first environmental
> nonprofit "boss" - I took on the role of Regional Coordinator for
> Sustainable Indiana 2016 under his guidance before working for HEC. His
> spirit and drive was part of what moved me to do this meaningful work
> full-time. He and Judy Voss
> <https://www.facebook.com/judy.voss.71?__tn__=%2CdK-RH-R-R&eid=ARCsw6RGoIwTEa995FbiDfQBs7_Qn33MeIpMbFCARWmU0P1RbwejkKz4GZ1kppf0EeLOIpAQhyAn-vkf&fref=mentions> made
> my trip to COP-21 in Paris possible - something I never dreamed I would get
> to experience. He inspired me and showed me how a life truly devoted to the
> cause looks. I know that his life was long and good and full of so very
> much love. So today I don't mourn for him, because he was ready for the
> next phase of his existence; instead, I mourn for those of us who are left
> behind to tread in his bigger-than-life footsteps and do our very best to
> honor his spirit. Rest among the stars, my friend. You will always shine so
> very brightly.
>
>
> More data will be forthcoming soon.   We offer condolences to Ruth, Steve
> and Paul and the families  as we celebrate the life and work that John
> pioneered so strongly for so many years.  He took seriously the adage about
> no retirement for the social pioneer.
>
> Grace and peace,
>
> Lynda and John Cock
> <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10113160916644478&set=a.10100161967018728&type=3&eid=ARAXXszODIpAnR7FsBcGdH4fkwl0Q1Z7j7wYBzqIWXmKXJNnZ1UCg9WwEoa6nTM_FPpKsu9AW6f3dK97>
>
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