Piney Posted February 12, 2021 #51 Share Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, jmccr8 said: Hi Piney Thanks, I like the idea of planting a memorial tree in a forest in need in the link you gave. jmccr8 I was thinking the same, I just wanted to throw it by @Harte and get a name list together. I'm pulling a 2 week straight because of the wonderful weather but next week I'm calling the funeral home. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccr8 Posted February 12, 2021 #52 Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Piney said: I was thinking the same, I just wanted to throw it by @Harte and get a name list together. I'm pulling a 2 week straight because of the wonderful weather but next week I'm calling the funeral home. Hi Piney Great let me know and I will chip in. jmccr8 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted February 12, 2021 #53 Share Posted February 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, jmccr8 said: Hi Piney Great let me know and I will chip in. jmccr8 Me too. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Noteverythingisaconspiracy Posted February 12, 2021 #54 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Count me in too. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harte Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post #55 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I wish I had never seen this thread. This is heartbreaking. I don't know if I can get past it. I love you kmt_sesh. You were simply fantastic and I want to express my thanks for everything you did here. My words here fall FAR short of what I feel right now. Unexplained-Mysteries will never be the same for me again. Harte 9 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalante Posted February 12, 2021 #56 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Losing kmt is a great loss. I was hoping (and expecting) he would recover fully from his stroke. He was always willing to share his knowledge with me and others. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swede Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post #57 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 3:06 AM, Piney said: I'll see what @Swede or I can do. A thought: As per the second obituary, they have requested contributions to the Field Museum be made in John's name. Perhaps, if we also contacted the museum more directly, and could provide them with enough funds, we may be able to convince them to put up a tastefully worded plaque honoring John's long service to the museum. Given his love for the museum, this may be a fitting tribute. From the UM crew of course. . . 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted February 12, 2021 #58 Share Posted February 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, Swede said: A thought: As per the second obituary, they have requested contributions to the Field Museum be made in John's name. Perhaps, if we also contacted the museum more directly, and could provide them with enough funds, we may be able to convince them to put up a tastefully worded plaque honoring John's long service to the museum. Given his love for the museum, this may be a fitting tribute. From the UM crew of course. . . I looked at the donate to the museum too. Looks like it's just "in memory of", "donator", and "address to" fields without anything else. A call to find out how that donation is applied or if it could be specifically applied would be in order. Or maybe they might already planning something and there might be more info to find out that way. I'm willing to put in a call early next week during business hours to find out more. Getting kind of late in the day there on a Friday to start that kind of inquiry. Edit to add.. let's keep in mind that there is also a Celebration of Life to be held later, and maybe there will be an opportunity to add to that too if/as we will. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoferox Posted February 12, 2021 #59 Share Posted February 12, 2021 RIP John I only knew him briefly back when I frequented the Ancient Mysteries section, but from what I saw he was a kind and extremely knowledgeable person. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted February 12, 2021 #60 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Keep us in the loop for whatever you decide guys. I'm in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted February 12, 2021 #61 Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Swede said: A thought: As per the second obituary, they have requested contributions to the Field Museum be made in John's name. Perhaps, if we also contacted the museum more directly, and could provide them with enough funds, we may be able to convince them to put up a tastefully worded plaque honoring John's long service to the museum. Given his love for the museum, this may be a fitting tribute. From the UM crew of course. I'm in. If the museum sets up a trust account, send me the info and I'll cut a check I still into buying a tree also reguardless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoLingo Posted February 12, 2021 #62 Share Posted February 12, 2021 14 hours ago, jmccr8 said: Hi Piney Great let me know and I will chip in. jmccr8 me as well 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl.Of.Trumps Posted February 13, 2021 #63 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Very very heartbreaking. I knew kmt_sesh as the most sociable and likeable poster in here. He will be forever missed. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSanta Posted February 13, 2021 #64 Share Posted February 13, 2021 So sorry to hear. My condolences to friends and family. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danydandan Posted February 13, 2021 #65 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 9:06 AM, Piney said: I'll see what @Swede or I can do. If possible I would love to help with this in anyway I can. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted February 13, 2021 #66 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, danydandan said: If possible I would love to help with this in anyway I can. @Swede brought up a memorial plaque at the Chicago Field Museum but the museum has to set up a dedicated account for it. Then everyone can send their piece directly. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danydandan Posted February 13, 2021 #67 Share Posted February 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Piney said: @Swede brought up a memorial plaque at the Chicago Field Museum but the museum has to set up a dedicated account for it. Then everyone can send their piece directly. Thank for that dude. It would be nice to see how many people from different places on the Earth Kmt touched, great man and he will be very much missed. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted February 13, 2021 #68 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 13, 2021 #69 Share Posted February 13, 2021 23 hours ago, rashore said: I looked at the donate to the museum too. Looks like it's just "in memory of", "donator", and "address to" fields without anything else. A call to find out how that donation is applied or if it could be specifically applied would be in order. Or maybe they might already planning something and there might be more info to find out that way. I'm willing to put in a call early next week during business hours to find out more. Getting kind of late in the day there on a Friday to start that kind of inquiry. Edit to add.. let's keep in mind that there is also a Celebration of Life to be held later, and maybe there will be an opportunity to add to that too if/as we will. Please do. The more information we, the better. . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 13, 2021 #70 Share Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Piney said: @Swede brought up a memorial plaque at the Chicago Field Museum but the museum has to set up a dedicated account for it. Then everyone can send their piece directly. Excellent. Do you have any direct contact info? . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted February 13, 2021 #71 Share Posted February 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, Swede said: Excellent. Do you have any direct contact info? . Not inside numbers, but I have navigated their phone system before. If I put in a call on Monday, I might get a call back on Thursday or Friday. Not often to get a same day call back, and they are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so I won't expect callbacks till after that. I was just going to ask for information. If Piney has inside contacts, I'd rather let him use them if he is willing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted February 13, 2021 #72 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Swede said: Excellent. Do you have any direct contact info? I was hoping you would. After the whole Dr. Gabby Tayac fiasco they want nothing to do with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harte Posted February 13, 2021 Popular Post #73 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Sent this message to them. Quote Very recently, one of your docents passed away quite unexpectedly. His name was John Dewerd. He was a weekend volunteer there. John had hundreds of online friends who cared very much for him. Several of us want to know if you would agree to display a memorial plaque in your museum dedicated to John. John loved the Field Museum (as do I, though I haven't been there in 30 years.) We thought it would be a nice thing and we'd very much like to accomplish this. We have found that you take memorial contributions and were wondering if something like this could be arranged through that system. Please contact me by email to let us know. Harte 12 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted February 14, 2021 #74 Share Posted February 14, 2021 13 hours ago, Harte said: Sent this message to them. Harte Since you started the ball rolling, I don't muddle things with putting in calls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harte Posted February 14, 2021 #75 Share Posted February 14, 2021 We'll see if they even answer. Might need to follow up with some calls. Harte 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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