So sorry to hear that John passed away. He helped me to become an American Red Cross CPR and First instructor. He also got me paid red cross work when he worked for North Bergen and Essex red cross. I wanted to let John know that as of December 2011 I will be an American Red Cross Instructor Trainer for CPR and First Aid. I also was honored as Alameda County Volunteer Instructor of the year in 2010 for my work in pet first aid and California Child Care. John made me the instructor I am today.