John Hawkinson Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 This is a surprise for John P., so John, if you're reading this, skip this topic, please, and read no further. (highlight the text below to read it) As I'm sure most of you have read already, John Pytlak is terminally ill with cancer. John's been very active in the industry and on this site, and has helped a lot of people. In concert with film-tech.com, a projectionist's forum where John was very active, I'm putting together a surprise gift for John. If you have words, thoughts, or a picture to share, please e-mail me, preferably by Tuesday the 29th at the latest. I'll be happy to share more details of what is planned offline, to avoid ruining the surprise. Please send anything you've got to me at jhawk@mit.edu. Thanks. John Hawkinson jhawk@mit.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hawkinson Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 I've got about 200 replies so far. If you're going to send something, please do so today. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Borowski Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hey John H., please be advised of the PM I have just sent you at your Cinematography.com account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hawkinson Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks to everyone who participated! And thank you so much, John Pytlak, for being who you are. We got over 200 responses. They filled three 30"x40" posters, mounted on boards. Those boards were shipped yesterday to John, and were delivered this morning at 10:16am, Eastern. You can view a PDF file of what we sent. Thanks, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted May 31, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks to everyone who participated! And thank you so much, John Pytlak, for being who you are. We got over 200 responses. They filled three 30"x40" posters, mounted on boards. Those boards were shipped yesterday to John, and were delivered this morning at 10:16am, Eastern. You can view a PDF file of what we sent. Thanks, everyone. My family and I am overwhelmed with the hundreds of good wishes and memories that John Hawkinson was able to gather from my friends on the Internet. Today, a large DHL package arrived on our doorstep. It contained three large mounted posters with kind words and photos from friends on Cinematography.com and other Internet groups that I participate on. This unexpected surprise brought great happiness and comfort to me and my family, knowing that we are not alone in our current struggle, and that the times that I have been able to help someone on the Internet are long appreciated. Even beyond the contributions to the wonderful posters, the personal notes, cards, and even gifts from my friends here on Cinematography.com and other groups have been very thoughtful. Thanks to you all. Again, keep us in your thoughts and prayers. John Pytlak Eastman Kodak Company 175 Hillrise Drive Penfield, New York USA 14526-1648 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Downes Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 did not think the photo of my son I took and wife added the poem to would be so big on the board. (I should have put our names on it at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Borowski Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 My family and I am overwhelmed with the hundreds of good wishes and memories that John Hawkinson was able to gather from my friends on the Internet. Today, a large DHL package arrived on our doorstep. It contained three large mounted posters with kind words and photos from friends on Cinematography.com and other Internet groups that I participate on. This unexpected surprise brought great happiness and comfort to me and my family, knowing that we are not alone in our current struggle, and that the times that I have been able to help someone on the Internet are long appreciated. Even beyond the contributions to the wonderful posters, the personal notes, cards, and even gifts from my friends here on Cinematography.com and other groups have been very thoughtful. Thanks to you all. Again, keep us in your thoughts and prayers. John Pytlak Eastman Kodak Company 175 Hillrise Drive Penfield, New York USA 14526-1648 John, don't be surprised if that isn't the last of it ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Buick Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I wish I could have contributed something. I'm glad you enjoyed it, mate. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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