John aka Li.Fishi.in.Vt is fighting for his life right now. He’s had many medical issues pop up in a very short period of time, the latest being an aggressive form of cancer. I’m really at a loss for words as anyone who knows John can attest to the fact that he’s an absolute freak of nature. A true athlete and salt of the earth. A great guy. So if anyone can beat this #^&#^&#^&#^& it’s him.

His family is going to post updates on this site if anyone is interested.
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnguardino

I’m sure he could use some good vibes sent his way on here.

Hang in there, brotha!

Rob

Awwm Damn. Yes, T&P way up.

Good guy!!

Sorry to hear this... positive vibes John,

John ........ don,t quit ..its beatable ><

Thoughts and prayers John,,, hang tough

Thoughts and prayer

Ed

You can do it John !! Be strong
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Thanks for posting this. Get well soon John I've been praying my a$$ off for you!

Get well

We are all pulling for you John.

Thanks for posting Bart. T&P for John who I know and is a GREAT guy.


He's probably going to Dartmouth Hitchcock hospital which is an awesome facility. Stay strong my friend.

#^&#^&#^&#^&ing cancer. Clammer and I both have had it and beat it so you will too!!

Best of luck John. I'll say a prayer.

Stay strong best of luck.

I linked this thread to the “Well Wishes” page on John’s site. I’m sure his family is well aware of the support from the fishing community (JohnR posted some kind words over there as well), but I thought it would be nice for his friends and others to see it firsthand.

I know John appreciates all the words of support that have been said so far in this thread.

Tight lines
Rob
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Met him back in the day at RP, good guy. Get well soon!

Oh man that is awful news but knowing John’s determination and has no quit in him there is no choice but to beat this. I’m surprised to hear this, yep cancer really sucks. My thoughts are with you John wishing you the best. Thanks for posting this Bart
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Some great docs at UVM, hope it goes well
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Get well
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Thoughts and prayers
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Hits home to hear this sad news .
John stay strong
next tide is waiting for you.
God bless T&P sent

Stay strong John. Thoughts and prayers to you.

Thoughts and prayers John you got this
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Best of luck to you, John. You have a lot of people pulling for you!

Wishing you the best of outcomes John.
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John passed away tonight. Please pray for his family. I know he appreciated all the kind words posted here. Devastated. I’ll miss you my friend.
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Just got in so sorry but he was hurting now his loved ones hurt .<.

John passed tonight. Please pray for his family. I know he appreciated all the kind words posted here. Devastated. I’ll miss you my friend.
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Too bad. Great guy. We are all getting old and it is starting to show as our ranks diminish.
Rest in Peace John. Tight Lines!

RIP
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Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
His posts will surely be missed.

Condolences to his family. Tight Lines

I pounded a lot of sand with John over the last 21 years. Im really going to miss him. Part of his soul will be forever on those back beaches. positive thoughts and prayers to the family.

Godspeed, John.

Godspeed, John.

oh no... so sorry to see this.

Such a great guy, no nonsense and old school. Always willing to talk shop and be helpful but didn't put up with BS and had a great nose for sniffing out people asking for handouts rather than being guided to find the answer for themselves... I always really respected that about him.

whether talking plugs, BS ing at the shop or random middle of the night bump-in-tos out on the beach when he was the only other person I came across all night...I always looked forward to getting a chance to meet up.

He was always interested in and encouraging of Leah's development as a surfcaster and a ski racer.. and often asked about both. Offered to help us find deals on a place to stay and tickets at Sugarbush when she qualified for US eastern champs last year before they got covid-cancelled. thats the kind of guy he was

and man, those DARTERS........

will miss not texting/messaging/seeing him out there...wont be the same

Kindest thoughts to JP and Jeannie

oh no... so sorry to see this.

Such a great guy, no nonsense and old school. Always willing to talk shop and be helpful but didn't put up with BS and had a great nose for sniffing out people asking for handouts rather than being guided to find the answer for themselves... I always really respected that about him.

whether talking plugs, BS ing at the shop or random middle of the night bump-in-tos out on the beach when he was the only other person I came across all night...I always looked forward to getting a chance to meet up.

He was always interested in and encouraging of Leah's development as a surfcaster and a ski racer.. and often asked about both. Offered to help us find deals on a place to stay and tickets at Sugarbush when she qualified for US eastern champs last year before they got covid-cancelled. thats the kind of guy he was

and man, those DARTERS........

will miss not texting/messaging/seeing him out there...wont be the same

Kindest thoughts to JP and Jeannie

Great post. Perfectly encapsulates who John was. A true testament to him.

I’ll miss talking to him, too.
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oh no... so sorry to see this.

Such a great guy, no nonsense and old school. Always willing to talk shop and be helpful but didn't put up with BS and had a great nose for sniffing out people asking for handouts rather than being guided to find the answer for themselves... I always really respected that about him.

whether talking plugs, BS ing at the shop or random middle of the night bump-in-tos out on the beach when he was the only other person I came across all night...I always looked forward to getting a chance to meet up.

He was always interested in and encouraging of Leah's development as a surfcaster and a ski racer.. and often asked about both. Offered to help us find deals on a place to stay and tickets at Sugarbush when she qualified for US eastern champs last year before they got covid-cancelled. thats the kind of guy he was

and man, those DARTERS........

will miss not texting/messaging/seeing him out there...wont be the same

Kindest thoughts to JP and Jeannie

Nailed it! He was so funny when it came to calling out people. I was glad he liked me. LOL

Sorry to hear that, Godspeed
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RIP John.

Never met the man but I know he was one of the good guys. So sorry to hear that he is gone. :(
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My condolences to all his family and friends.
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Just seeing all of this. Very sad indeed. I used to run into John on the back beaches down the Cape or at Nelsons Bait and Tackle all the time back in the day! Great guy, fun to talk with.......just so sorry to hear this news! I know he grabbed all that life had to offer and he did not cheat himself! Condolences to his family and may John rest in peace.

RIP John

RIP John.
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RIP John.

oh no... so sorry to see this.

Such a great guy, no nonsense and old school. Always willing to talk shop and be helpful but didn't put up with BS and had a great nose for sniffing out people asking for handouts rather than being guided to find the answer for themselves... I always really respected that about him.

whether talking plugs, BS ing at the shop or random middle of the night bump-in-tos out on the beach when he was the only other person I came across all night...I always looked forward to getting a chance to meet up.

He was always interested in and encouraging of Leah's development as a surfcaster and a ski racer.. and often asked about both. Offered to help us find deals on a place to stay and tickets at Sugarbush when she qualified for US eastern champs last year before they got covid-cancelled. thats the kind of guy he was

and man, those DARTERS........

will miss not texting/messaging/seeing him out there...wont be the same

Kindest thoughts to JP and Jeannie

^^^ Well Said.

:(
RIP John
Sorry to hear this
Condolences to his family and friends
Glad I got to know him a little bit and fish together, wish I could have more. I believe John really did live life to the fullest, another really good guy gone too soon.
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horrible News Condolences to his family and friends

Terrible news. RIP
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