In Memory of John Hendley

[hdcper]

This post is very difficult for me to post. But earlier today John Hendley passed away. I just spoke with his wife Sheila and she has asked that I pass along this sad news.

John felt light headed, passed out and never recovered. John and I have became good friends over the last several years, first on the internet and last him making a move to Phoenix Arizona.

His laughter, smiling face and just overall upbeat attitude will be missed.

John loved horseracing as much as life itself and hopefully he is ringside now for the greatest racing field of all times.

I will miss him,

Bill

P.S. PA if you want to move this post I understand, but thought it fit here first for individuals that knew John.

[Derek2U]

Very sorry to hear about your pal John. Would I have known him
from this room? What nic did he use? Derek

[hdcper]

His nic was Baravot!!!

Bill

[so.cal.fan]

Bill:
I just read through all his posts. He was such a nice man!
It always saddens me when I hear we have lost another horseplayer.......there aren't that many of us left!
To lose a good guy on this board is doubly sad.
RIP
John Hendley/Baravot.

[JimG]

John was a very good man indeed and someone that I have been an online friend with for years. I am going to miss his handicapping insights and sense of humor.

I am still in shock and at a loss for words but I do pray for his friends and family.

Jim

[Dave Schwartz]

I am saddened at his passing as well and I know he will be missed.

Regards,
Dave Schwartz

[azmike]

Although I did not know him I have read his posts and am saddened by his passing.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

azmike

[Suff]

Tragic... And very tough.

My Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family and Friends.

A lover of Baseball and thoroughbreds. My Kind of Guy.

[Tom]

Will miss your posts, my friend.
Thank you for being one of us.
It is a sad day today.

[PaceAdvantage]

Although I was not fortunate enough to know John personally, I always looked forward to his posts...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones in this time of mourning.


==PA

[Derek2U]

As his pal did you know Y he used Baravot? I never heard of that
word plus I was trying to figure it out. Maybe it was a horse he
liked.. hehe ... probly some tough filly ... anyways, what tracks did he prefer & was he a Speed capper? I just read some of his posts & he seemed liked a very easy going guy. my type of pal. derek

[hdcper]

Derek,

Can't recall why John used that nic, but he was a great guy!!!

John's favorite tracks were Mountaineer and Santa Anita and he used many methods of handicapping a race.

Bill

[Derek2U]

I hear you & I will read more of John's posts and this room won't
ever forget Baravot ... djc

[Lefty]

A very tragic loss. My sympathies to his family.

[Observer]

I join the rest of you in saddness, and also extend my sympathy and thoughts to those he left behind, including his friends here.