Johnny Habs Pictures and Stories

[zacs]

He really had a knack for remembering people he only met once or twice. And always had made you feel like one of the crew, no matter how long he knew you. And talk about generous>>> sometimes I think he gave away more plugs than he sold. Every time I saw him he would give me something to 'try out.' Then I remember the time in the parking lot of the old clubhouse I think I was with TT, and he kept giving us wood to turn. And then he reached into a box and started giving us handfuls of these old gibs style popper bodies he used to make.

What a guy. I feel lucky to have know him.

RIP John.

[afterhours]

i last talked to him a couple of weeks ago. he said he was feeling good and liking the speed bag out bag. and how much he was looking towards working with his dogs. last thing he told me was to take it easy not work seven days and enjoy life...thanks john and God bless you.

[NIB]

On my trips to the north I would often take the scenic rt. home.On the way one time I ran into John. I later would come to find out he would often visit this location.It was a pick up spot. .Some of his conn. friends would come and get the contra-ban for their store.Tattoo would be with him an we would sit an talk and bust balls.John was one of the many who got the NIB internet humor.It was At the meeting spot though where Our friendship was formed.I would go out of the way when I had A idea he would be there.We spent many hrs talking of life the old days and our Polish heritage.He took a pic of me on a rock, it floats around on the inernet somewhere.It's me waving back to my friend when John called my name..Over the winter I talked to him.He was first in line when I needed something for the kids...He gave me cart blanche.Though I never took advantage of it.I guess I thought he would always be available.I told him to do it for others.As I read the kind words and stories I come to realize it was John's way.He wanted you to feel like You where something special.There is no greater quality in a man in my opinion.We are greatly diminished.