We’ll never forget the day John decided to stock our stools at Guitar Tax. It wasn’t just a business transaction for him — he was genuinely excited about bringing something new and helpful to his customers. That first order meant the world to us, not just because it was our first, but because it came with John’s seal of approval.
The last time we saw John was at Blanco BBQ on April 26th. As always, he was there with his guitar, ready to fill the place with music. Looking back, we wish we had known it would be our last time seeing him play. John never let on about any health issues he was facing. That was just like him — always putting others first, never wanting to burden anyone with his own troubles.
We’re going to miss John’s warm presence, his insightful advice, and the way he could light up a room with his music. He wasn’t just a business contact to us; he became a friend, a supporter, and someone we looked up to in the music world.
Guitar Tax has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help John’s family during this difficult time. If John touched your life in any way — whether through his music, his kindness at Guitar Tax, or just his friendly presence — consider contributing if you can. You can find the campaign here.
John, thank you for believing in us when we were just starting out. Your kindness and support meant more than you probably ever knew. We’ll always remember you, not just as the guy who gave us our first break, but as a genuine friend who shared our love for music and people. Rest easy, John. Your music plays on in our hearts.
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