If John had an idea, or had tried something new from the commercial
world, he would always let everyone know in what seemed to be easily
flowing prose (something that I wish I could have learned from him,
but perhaps it was harder to produce than it looked). The effects
of his writing still resonate today.

John wasn't just a spark plug either.  In a world of increasingly 
older hobbyists, ideas will often elicit a polite "that's nice" 
shortly before another nap.  John's  reaction was not just 
enthusiastic, but encouraging, coming up with more ideas to make the 
original one better yet.
And then, as Mark Connelly just mentioned, his knowledge of other 
realms...there are still good memories of waiting for the dawn DX to 
roll in (or sometimes not) on DXpeditions, and the wide ranging 
discussions we had.  No time for naps there!
best wishes,
Nick
   At 12:58 2019-02-09, Andrew Ikin wrote:

John certainly has a special place in out hearts for his immense
contribution to the Dxing hobby.
He was a very gracious person and sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Andrew Ikin
Wales UK
-----Original Message-----
From: Volodya S
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 2:55 AM
To: DXplorer@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International
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Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P
The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death,
following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK.  I still
think of John often.  He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate
DXer.  Rest in Peace, John.  Please take a moment for some thoughts for
this amazing gentleman.    Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC.