I am truly blessed to count BBQ as a friend. He is one of the most awesome human beings I have ever had the privilege to know. His unflinching support during the toughest moments of life is a rare jewel that has led to one of the deepest and most meaningful friendships I have had. He is super smart, sincere and honest. I hold his advise in the highest regard, even (or especially) when he is telling me something I may not want to hear. And if all that wasn’t enough he is just soooooo much Goddamn fun to be with as well. I hate to sound like a bloody hippie but I love you BBQ!

Friends of BBQ's caliber are beyond rare, they are only a few in a lifetime! Never in my life have I seen an individual spend so much time and energy, with a smile, working for the benefit of others and expecting nothing in return. Trancedance camp at Burning Man would not have happened without the sweat and efforts of John BBQ. He's completely selfless, immeasurably generous, intelligent, a good listener, and of course... a die-hard trancer! Words cannot begin to express how much I love and appreciate John for who he is, and all he's done for me and so many others. May we continue to move forward in this direction towards a spectacular vision!

How to describe my friend BBQ...I love him because he's the only person I can think of that would hold my hair back while I threw up and rub my back and tell me its all going to be okay in such a way that I actually believed it all within 3 hours of meeting...he gives killer foot rubs and has a great laugh and he smells like milk and honey....