Originally Posted By dizmomof3 It is being reported on another discussion board that John Walsh from Vacation Planning passed away 2 days ago. It doesn't seem to be a sick joke or anything. Is there anyone that can verify this.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer The info has been confirmed in this thread.... http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=55552 Here is the original info... >>Just to let you guys know, the two wonderful gentlemen that ima_mickeyfan and ssturgeo mentioned (Robert Conway and John Walsh) are no longer with us. Robert passed away this past January and John just passed away two days ago. Thank you for your kind words regardng these two Grand Cast Members. They loved their Guests and will be missed. << And then someone else posted this... >>Unfortunately it is true. I talked to John quite a bit and I just called and they confirmed it. <<
Originally Posted By laughlaugh18 Yes, I also sadly can confirm that John passed away unexpectedly. A Disney CM who is a mutual friend called me yesterday with the shocking news. John was a fantastic Disney representative who always took great care of me. I can't imagine staying at the resort without him.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Oh my, we have worked with both Robert and John in the past. We met Robert when he delivered our Christmas Tree 2 years ago. How very sad,
Originally Posted By debtee Oh this is such sad news! John was a lovely man! I have a wonderful photo of him at the GCH when he delivered out Christmas tree, I'm wondering if it's appropriate to post it here?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I would love to see the picture, debtee! Also, I'm wondering about sending a card to his family via Vacation Planning.
Originally Posted By debtee Ok Suzie thanks! Here is the pix I have of John and Buffy Christmas 2003! I'm still in shock and thinking of his family, it's so sad! <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4161964&a=32148429&p=74042754&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4161964&a=32148429&p=74042754&f=0</a>
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow I called Vacation Planning this past Friday and spoke to John. Could this have been John Walsh? Or is there a different John who works there as well? This is very sad!
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy How awful! Of all of our many trips to Disney hotels, we only used Vacation Planning once, with John. He was fantastic, made our special trip very special. I am so sorry to hear this.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ This is going to sound morbid, but does anyone know what happened? A car accident? It seems like it was very sudden and unexpected.
Originally Posted By aspenlf I am very sad about this. We have been working only with John for the past 5 years. He has made many a wonderful trip for us, and when we made our first trip with Alex 3 years ago, we were able to introduce John to Alex. As usual, he was fantastic. He always was wonderful, and did special things for Alex. This year, we have been working for over a month on a special basket for Alex. Unfortunately, it was something VP doesn't normally sell, so I know without John we won't be able to do the basket. I have no clue who to talk to at VP now to plan our trip this year, and when I talked to John last week, I let him know I would email him this week with our needs. He was a wonderful man, a great asset to Disney, and will be missed by all. Last year, we gave him a What Would Walt Do pin, because as a cast member, in my opinion, John was the person who simply epitomized what Walt would have loved in an employee. We will miss him tremendously. Sorry this is so long winded, but when I read this post last night, I just started crying. I considered John a friend, and he considered me a friend. I will miss him very much. Thanks for letting me share with you all in the good memories and the sadness. Leanne
Originally Posted By iDisney72 Oh ignore that, I re-read amazedncal's post that confirms he did. I was pretty sure he's the one I worked with but couldn't remember.
Originally Posted By AJsMom0703 DEBTEE-- the picture you posted of John and Buffy, where was Buffy working at the time? I worked with her years ago at Disney's Animal Kingdom and am just wondering where she's at now. Will be heading to Disneyland tomorrow 4-26-06. Thanks....Karen
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I am so sad to hear the news I was never lucky enough to have had the pleasure to work with John with my VP but I have worked with Robert and he was wonderful to help out with all of your planning. I know that they will both be greatly missed. Our love to their familys.
