Passing…
Posted December 4, 2009 at 1:00 am by Ian Byington
John Linde
Last night I heard that Superior Court Judge John Linde passed away while vacationing in Hawaii. Apparently he was snorkeling, and something went wrong. Here’s the story from the Hawaii tv station.
This is a great loss to the community. We’ve all watched John as an umpire at baseball (he had one of the best eyes for the strikeout zone around), as a tough but fair attorney who remembered that people are neighbors, and as judge over the past 20 years (resulting in his becoming the full-time Superior Court Judge when that position was created a couple of years ago, which he was first appointed to, then elected to last year.)
I know people who went to court with anger & vindictiveness, and came out of Judge Linde’s courtroom saying, “That was fair. He’s good.” And that’s what we’ll miss – the way his sense of justice and spirit of equanimity helped restore our community.
He was, in the truest & deepest sense, a good man. I know I’m hurting as I write this, and many in this community are, as well.
Carol, Brian, Kristen – we’re with you.
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4 comments:
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This is a terrible loss for the Linde family and for the community.
Aloha Judge Linde.
OMG!!! The Legal World and the San Juan’s has lost a Great Man. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
The loss of John is tragic and heartbreaking. I’m so sickened by this and can’t imagine the pain his family is in. Please know, Carol and family, that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Lisa
I was stunned to read in my local paper about the terrible tragedy that happened here on the Big Island. We live here now but are from Friday Harbour and know the Lindes well. Our hearts go out to Carol and Brian and Kristen, please pass on our deepest sympathy.
Susan Morgan and Dennis Roark
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