Jon has passed on.
It is with a heavy heart that I am posting that Jon didn’t wake up this morning. His funeral will be on Saturday at St. Bonificace church in Tipton, KS.
It is with a heavy heart that I am posting that Jon didn’t wake up this morning. His funeral will be on Saturday at St. Bonificace church in Tipton, KS.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Jonny May and family will be in our hearts forever!
Thanks you for posting when Jon couldn’t.
As a follower of Jon’s courageous battle through this blog and NDNation, I can only say that my heart is very heavy today.
God bless your wonderful family Jeremy.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
If I could get the address where to send flowers I would appreciate that. I won’t be able to make it in from Ohio but I want Jonny to know I am thinking about him up in heaven.
Brandi Williams
Classmate of Jon’s
March 24th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
My thoughts are payers go out to Jonny and his family. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
We are so very sorry for your deep loss, and you all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Brenda
March 24th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Please accept my deepest condolences. Last year, Jon offered many kind words and even more encouragement when my brother was diagnosed with cancer.
Jon was/is an inspiration to many people he never met him.
Jon has been in my daily prayers for over a year and your family will continue to be.
Thank you so much for sharing him - God bless you all.
Brad Springfield
March 24th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
RIP, Jonny. I hope the Irish can win it all this year and you’ll have the best seat in the house cheering for the Irish in heaven.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
My heart is breaking for your family. I do know that you are in a better place where you are no longer hurting. I am so thankful and fortunate to have been able to care for you the past couple of months! I feel so honored to have known such an incredible person as yourself. To the May family: You are truly one in a million. Your determination to find a cure and love for Johnny is truly amazing! He may be gone but will NEVER be forgotten! Goodbye my classmate, my patient, my friend, my HERO!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
God bless Jon and his family. He was a special person and I know God has a special place for him in heaven.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Jeremy, I just wanted you to know how very sorry I am, and that my heart breaks for you. It’s been a long journey for all of you. You and your family will all be in our prayers.
God bless and comfort you,
Karen
March 24th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Dear Mays, family and friends of Jon. Having Jonny as a lifelong friend and brother (former exchange student with his family) its with great sadness I receive the news of his journey. I am lucky that I had the privileged to step into Jons and his familys lives, and I am grateful that I am still a part of it. My life without Jon, would not have been the same.
Jonny I will forever miss your smile and your ongoing curiosity for life. I truly admire you.
You will forever have a place in my heart.
Jon, Denmark.
March 24th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
God bless Jonny, Brandy, and the entire family. We will miss him.
March 24th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Michael and I were so sad to hear the news of Jon’s passing this morning. Our prayers continue to be with your family.
March 24th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
The entire May family is in my thoughts and prayers. I so very sorry for your loss.
March 24th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Jon fought the good fight; he finished the course. The world is definitely a better place because of Jonathan May. Blessings to you, his family, as you continue on in his memory and love.
Wilma and Gary Ozias
March 25th, 2009 at 12:28 am
What Cancer Cannot Do:
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendships
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the SPIRIT
You are in our prayers. Jonanthan fought the fight. He will be remembered by many people, in whom he has touched.
If God brings you to it. HE will bring you through it.
Linda
March 25th, 2009 at 12:56 am
I remember Jon’s speech at the Tipton spring awards banquet a few years ago. It was wonderful and inspiring. What a model of courage and determination! Thank you, Jon, for your fight and will to live, in spite of the pain. Your spirit lives on in your family and friends. In Christ.
March 25th, 2009 at 1:26 am
God bless you all in this difficult hour. May the memories comfort you and the strong will of Jon forever inspire you. For Jon, I pray that the pain has ended and another beautiful journey has began…
March 25th, 2009 at 1:56 am
I love you guys. If I can do anything to help, let me know.
216.287.1370
March 25th, 2009 at 2:49 am
I am so sorry to have heard about Jon. He fought a long & very hard battle & he fought it with every thing he had, all his strength & his family behind him helping to hold him up to continue the fight when he needed help. God Bless Brandy & his whole family as you contiue on. He was a true fighter & filled many things he wanted to do while he was here. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you in the days to come.
Layne, Kris & Ashlea Smith
March 25th, 2009 at 2:52 am
I know of Jon’s story from the Backroom. My family’s prayers are with you all.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:16 am
I’ve never heard of Jonny May and didn’t know his story until this evening. Wow! His story was and will be inspiring. He won his battle today, and finally sleeps in peace. God bless.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:25 am
I am honored to say that I was able to call Jon May a friend. My prayers are with Jon’s family. He was a wonderful person.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:40 am
May the Lord give you His Peace!
As a Secular Franciscan, I’d like to share these words from St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of Brother Sun,” which I believe are appropriate to Jon’s passing:
Praised be you, My Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death,
from whom no living man can escape …
Blessed are those whom death will find in Your most holy will,
for the second death shall do them no harm.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks
sand serve Him with great humility.
Jim Kirby, sfo
March 25th, 2009 at 4:01 am
To Bob and the entire May family,
I feel richly blessed to have met Jon in Washington when he was in town for a visit. What a humble and courageous young man!
My heart goes out to all of you, as do my prayers.
Patty
March 25th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Jon, did not get the miricle we were all hoping for, but I believe Jon is the miricle. We were all amazed with the way he handled this illness. With poise , dignity, faith, and love. Jon did’nt think he would be able to date, and he found Brandy, and while his life was cut far to short, and he will be greatly missed. He will live on in everyone of us. He has touched us.
Your Cousin,
Lisa Smith
March 25th, 2009 at 5:26 am
We have grown in our faith and become better loving and caring people as a result of witnessing Jonathan’s journey and his courage, as he fought this battle. God sent an angel, Brandy, to care for Jonathan and I have personally never seen such devotion and caring in such a young couple. It was a blessing for all those close to watch Jon fall in love and be loved. We can rest assured that Jon is at peace tonight and we are left to celebrate his marvelous life and reflect on what he has accomplished. May God Bless all of the May family and bring you comfort and strength. Rod and Ann Schoen and family.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I mourn the loss of a member of the Notre Dame Family.
- Pete
‘95
March 25th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I didn’t know Jon, but I learned of him through a friend.
My sincere condolences to all his family & friends.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
We learned so much about courage and faith from Jon. Our love and prayers are with you all during this sad time. I am glad, though, that Jon is no longer in pain.
love, Barb and family
March 25th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
This is in response to Brandi Williams request above. Jon’s Rosary service will be in his home town of Tipton, KS, on Friday, March 27th & his funeral will be held on Saturday, March 28th. Flowers may be sent to the St. Boniface Catholic Church, 308 Gambrinus St., Tipton KS 67485.
Florists located within 30 miles are:
Flowers, Plants & Things, Downs KS 877-507-6557
Country Flowers, Osborne KS 785-346-2335
Beloit Floral, Beloit KS 785-738-2425
Beloit Greenhouse & Flower Shop 785-738-2998
March 25th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Dear May-Heit Family~
We want to express our heartfelt sympathy.
Jon was such a special person and it must be so difficult.
May the love of family and friends comfort you.
There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Cindie Steger-Heit and Family
March 25th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Go with God Jon May those who from Our Lady’s School in Heaven Make you welcome
March 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Jon was a great friend and person. My prayer’s are with Jon’s family. He will be deeply missed.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Amazing man, amazing family, amazing God. He is at rest and we all will forever be touched by his courage, and faith, his great sense of humor. Praying for your family .
March 25th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Entire May family-
Your in my prayers and God bless- Andy Wisne class of 2001′
March 26th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Your family is in our prayers. Much love.
-Marrs Family, Salina, ND 02
March 26th, 2009 at 1:24 am
The Lord has taken an awesome man home. I am still in awe of how much courage Jon showed during this battle. It truly is an honor to have known him and I know the same feelings are shared by many others. I know Jon is up in Heaven and I am sure the gobblers are gobbling and he is just waiting for the opening day of the Spring turkey season.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Adolphs’
Todd, Jennifer, and Wesley
March 26th, 2009 at 1:34 am
The NWTF family has lost a true hero, Jon’s love of the outdoors was second to none. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, the May family.
The Waconda Struttin’ Dusters chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation committee.
March 26th, 2009 at 2:18 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have never known anyone as strong as Jon, or as you. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Laura Conant
March 26th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
To the May family - You are all in our prayers during this time of sorrow. I did not know Jon but was kept informed of him through our Post Rock Cancer Support group in Beloit. What a brave young man Jon was. Peace to you - Lisa Thompson, Beloit
March 26th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
To the May Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. In the short time I had spent with Jonathon, he made such a great impression on my life. We can all learn from Jonathon, his strength, compassion and ability to fight taught me to keep my head up and push hard during tough times.
May god be with you in this time of sorrow….
Carla Drew
March 26th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Did you tackle that trouble that came your way
With a resolute heart and cheerful?
Or hide your face from the light of day
With a craven soul and fearful?
Oh, a trouble’s a ton, or a trouble’s an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it.
And it isn’t the fact that you’re hurt that counts,
But only how did you take it?
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what’s that?
Come up with a smiling face.
It’s nothing against you to fall down flat,
But to lie there — that’s disgrace.
The harder you’re thrown, why the higher you bounce;
Be proud of your blackened eye!
It isn’t the fact that you’re licked that counts;
It’s how did you fight and why?
And though you be done to death, what then?
If you battled the best you could;
If you played your part in the world of men,
Why, the Critic will call it good.
Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce,
And whether he’s slow or spry,
It isn’t the fact that you’re dead that counts,
But only, how did you die?
– Edmund Vance Cook
March 28th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the May family!
Tracy, Valerie, Katie and Ashley