Webmaster’s note:
Shrewsbury Member and
ASEO John Gage , Passed away quietly on Saturday
evening June 19, 2010. All the members of Shrewsbury squadron and many in D-4
recall John for his monumental cicumnavigation from
2004 -2007 at the age of
72-75 years "young, and wish him "fair winds and
calm seas" at his passing.
John gave many
presentations to members both before and after his cruise. He inspired all who
heard his presentations to enjoy each day and try to make your dreams come
true. John
was serving Assistant Squadron Educational Officer (ASEO) of Shrewsbury Power
Squadron at the time of his passing.
This has been a life long dream of John's, which he
has made come true.
The squadron got together to welcome him home on May 12th, 2007.
A few of our larger boats went out to meet him while other members joined in as
passengers.
Squadron members, family and friends met at
the Raritan Yacht Club in Perth Amboy
Among some of the awards presented were an award from
Shrewsbury Power Squadron,
a Certificate from District 4, and a Certificate of Recognition signed by
(then) Acting Governor Codey.
Our Squadron was excited to have the homecoming event covered on the local
news.
In addition, John's voyage was written up in Ocean Navigator Magazine.
It is believed that John may be the world's oldest person to circumnavigate the
world.
Congratulations and Welcome Home John!
http://www.dreamcatchersail.us/index.html
This is a link to Our member's website
who took many fine pictures
of the squadron welcoming John home.
http://snark.dhs.org/~clark/gage/
This page last revised September 28, 2009