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	Smash	I am so sorry for your loss. I only have great fun memories of Jon!     Posted by Smash on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:00 AM [Reply to this]

	Dana	Dear Andrea and the guys of Rezin, Words cannot express how terribly sorry I am to hear about your loss. I did not know John well, but from all those evenings I accompanied Ron Delay and Chris Montrie to hear Rezin practice back in the day, I know that he was an amazing musician and a dear friend to those who were close to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible time. I am absolutely assured that we will always enjoy the music he made, and remember him with a smile. Yours truly, Dana Moss     Posted by Dana on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:02 AM [Reply to this]

	The Slow Learners	Used to play Bob Dylan songs with Jon, what a shame.     Posted by The Slow Learners on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:09 AM [Reply to this]

	Dave Peers	Andrea, Pete, Matt, all. My thoughts are with you, and all of Jon's friends. I feel empty. The last time I saw him he seemed at peace, and truly, happier than I had seen him in a long time. I felt genuine warmth from and towards him. I will remember him, smiling. Ariana and I are currently out of the country but we send our deepest condolences to you all. Love, Dave Peers     Posted by Dave Peers on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:55 AM [Reply to this]

	Jason Berlin	Jon will be missed! I had wonderful times hanging with him back in the day and he was a great person and a lot of fun to be around. He was taken way too young. Give his family my condolences.     Posted by Jason Berlin on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 5:26 AM [Reply to this]

	Exile on Mainstream Records	I just got to know the guy briefly from the few days I spent with the WINO band on tour, the two evenings he was hanging out at my house and the Roadburn festival. Not only was he a super-nice and easy going guy, he also was a fantastic bass player and it is so sad to see one like him go. I can't really find words. He will truly be missed. Andreas     Posted by Exile on Mainstream Records on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 9:03 AM [Reply to this]

	joe joe granato	Wow. I'm speechless. For all those suffering from this loss, which includes friends, family and the extended family of musicians which Jon affected and inspired, I offer my condolences.     Posted by joe on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:20 AM [Reply to this]

	ॐidney Sidney Jaffe	jon made a very special wish, i had, true ... hope he is at a better place now bless his soul     Posted by ॐidney on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:23 AM [Reply to this]

	Deb the Reb	I am sad for the loss of Jon's life. He was a great musician, good person, and a pleasure to see perform. He is truly missed by me, and all of his friends. My condolences go out to Jon's family and band mates. I will never forget him. He was a rising star. May he shine on forever in heaven now.     Posted by Deb the Reb on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 1:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Jennisa	He truly made a difference in my life and would not be in the place I am without him...I am sending all my love to his friends and family for this loss.     Posted by Jennisa on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 1:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Nawel	Sorry for your loss.     Posted by Nawel on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 2:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Russ Strahan (PENTAGRAM)	John was a great guy who always treated people with respect & was a friend of mine for many years. I'll miss you bro.     Posted by Russ Strahan (PENTAGRAM) on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Deanna Deanna Hooper	I learned of Jon's passing this morning, and am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a great human being, and an amazing musician. All my love and prayers to Matt, Pete, and all friends and family of Jon.     Posted by Deanna on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:47 PM [Reply to this]

	I Want Out	so sorry for your loss. rest in peace     Posted by I Want Out on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 4:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Flo	I'm so sorry to hear this.     Posted by Flo on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 4:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Greg Greg Jenkins	No words....     Posted by Greg on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 4:38 PM [Reply to this]

	ReVeL	This is a tragedy. Jon will be missed.     Posted by ReVeL on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 4:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Roadburnfestival	I'm so sorry to hear this... ! Saw him play an amazing show with Wino at the festival. Saw him having a good time while he was there... Life is so unfair!!!! My thoughts go out to his loving family and friends! Walter/Roadburn     Posted by Roadburnfestival on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 6:30 PM [Reply to this]

	The Black Clouds	This is so fucking sad. I'm really sorry for your (and everybody's) loss guys. He was a great dude. We're thinking of you. -Dan     Posted by The Black Clouds on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 7:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Jesi J W	I am so sorry for your loss. I have only great memories of Jon! He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.     Posted by Jesi on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 8:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Driftwood Rider	this is a real bad downer.     Posted by Driftwood Rider on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 9:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Sherman dave Sherman	That guy was very cool ,no ego just a cool dude ,helped me write Fang the Spirit Caravan song God bless his family & friend. Dave Sherman     Posted by Sherman on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 9:30 PM [Reply to this]

	Jaci	We will definately miss him greatly he was a good friend     Posted by Jaci on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Lea	I had the pleasure of Jon joining in for my 30th birthday celebration on bass with Dave Hill and friends. The best gift ever was a CD made with a homemade cover with all four musicians. Jon had the greatest smile. I am glad I have that memory and many other musical nights with Jon's presence. He was a great musician. Sorry for the loss.     Posted by Lea on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 1:28 AM [Reply to this]

	Metal Sword Hee Wanngg	RIP     Posted by Metal Sword on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 5:08 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike	I didn't know Jon very long. He was my 10 year old's guitar teacher. My son really looked forward to his Saturday afternoons with him. Jon is the first person my son personally knew who has died and is a little shocked by this whole thing. We will miss him.     Posted by Mike on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:54 AM [Reply to this]

	Shannon	Be open to your dreams, people. Embrace that distant shore. Because our mortal journey is over all too soon.     Posted by Shannon on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 3:58 PM [Reply to this]

	The Mayan Factor	truly one of our greatest friends to all of us in The Mayan Factor .. he will be missed ..     Posted by The Mayan Factor on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 5:01 PM [Reply to this]

	Sir Derek Deshields	I'm really sorry to hear about John. He was one of the coolest, most down to earth people you could ever hope to meet. It was always a treat to see him play and he'll be sorely missed. John, tell George I said hey.     Posted by Sir on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:09 PM [Reply to this]

	fans of me	that just fucking sucks... it sucks like few things have sucked before...     Posted by fans of me on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 12:53 AM [Reply to this]

	Anne Anne Hughes	I went to school with Jon, then I found out he he joined Rezin through my brother Andy. What a small world it is. One of the nicest guys I ever met. My heart goes out to his family and Andy Pete and Matt. God Bless, and rest in peace Jon...     Posted by Anne on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:30 AM [Reply to this]

	JUSTIN	wow...my thoughts go out to jon's family. i had the honor to play several shows with some of jon's bands. what a terrific guy. never anything but humble and kind to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. i'll definitly miss you brother. justin     Posted by JUSTIN on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 6:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Jack's Bistro Jack s Bistro	Jon will always be in our hearts and remembered fondly     Posted by Jack's Bistro on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:08 AM [Reply to this]

	killustrations	dear andrea & everybody else who knew jon! my sincerest concdolences to all of you! actually i didn..t know jon, but this world is small, so i met him for the first and unforntunately last time last thursday, when i was driving the st.vitus guys the schiphol airport after we picked up jon in amsterdam... may he rest in piece bjoern     Posted by killustrations on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 5:14 PM [Reply to this]

	wende Wendelin Lippi	remember talking to jon in halle at the rockstation...it's so sad, rest in peace     Posted by wende on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Tina K Photography Tina Korhonen	My Condolences. This is so sad. I only met Jon just over a week ago in Roadburn. Best, Tina     Posted by Tina K Photography on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Stephen O’Malley	I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you, your family and friends of Jon. S     Posted by Stephen O’Malley on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike	that really sucks, man. if there were words that people could say that could make loosing someone easier everyone would know them and say them and it wouldn't be bad to lose anyone. there obviously are no such words. i'm truly sorry for your loss, guys. truly. i didn't know Jon very well and although he didn't get my sense of humor at all (he thought i was annoying for sure as you know), i liked him a lot and thought he was a "genuine" person with some great talent. it's hard to lose anyone you know, but even harder when that person still had soo much to contribute, and i think he was really just getting started. mr   Posted by Mike on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 2:25 PM [Reply to this]

	♥SERAPHIM♥	Even though Jon and I split not on the greatest terms after 4 years together, I still loved him, and always will.I remember when he would play acoustic for me in our bedroom. Im destroyed by his loss. To everyone, Im sorry for our loss of such a wonderful soul. Sleep Tight Jon Blank, Ill never forget you. ♥   Posted by ♥SERAPHIM♥ on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 2:48 PM [Reply to this]

	***Tuscarora Queen***	Jon, you will always be with us because of the gift that you had and with your gift help my daughter to tune into hers, for this you will always be remembered. Words cannot explain the dismay as to how we feel about the news we just got this morning, unbelievable, not real. are we dreaming not Jon, the cool laid back guy that came to my home and sat down with my Aaron to yet pull out more of her gift that the two of you shared. You always said Aaron your my first student and my best. We will miss you and will see you again one day.   Posted by ***Tuscarora Queen*** on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 6:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Patrick Patrick Keenan	I origially met Rezin when my friend Shana from Unsung Hero interviewed them. I Later got to know them better when we ourselves formed a band "ChYkn on Gate" and had the priveledge of playing with them in Baltimore. I will never forget that experience. We will miss Jon very much! Rock on my friends!   Posted by Patrick on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 5:03 AM [Reply to this]

	Of Broken	He'll always be one of the greats of this city. Our hearts go out to all who knew and loved him. <3   Posted by Of Broken on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 3:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Wa Pa Pwa Jeff Conner	I remember one night where Jon was promoting down at firehouse cue and Jason and I (eat your neighbors) drove down to hang out with him and friends. he was so grateful, positive and fostering of our vision as musicians, it was beautiful." I also remember when Jon played bass for me in 'scrohawk' and would wake up early on sundays to crunch in yet another practice into his schedule simply because he thought i was cool and enjoyed my musical vision. the age of musicians like this is fading. Jon represented one of the cornerstones of our communal idea of a music scene and I will always love who he was and what he represented.   Posted by Wa Pa Pwa on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 10:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Begging Shaman	this shit is fucked up.... i m so sorry... we ll all miss you brother and hope we all join someday again for that great gig in the sky   Posted by Begging Shaman on Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 2:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Denise♥ Denise Weber	I only learned today of Jon's passing and am deeply saddened by this news. I met him when he was in a little trio band Kaotic Serenity some many years ago.  He was just one of those people who always had an easy smile on his face and a breezy nature. We were not friends so much as people whose paths cross from time to time, but he always took a minute to stop and say Hi.  I will miss bumping into you at shows Jon.   Posted by Denise♥ on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 4:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Steve	Oh man, just got the news! You will be missed Jon. So sorry for your loss guys. My condolences to all his friends and family. RIP   Posted by Steve on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 7:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Sapphire Sapphire Ruby	Wow... I can't believe this I didnt know because I've been in NC for several years and shamefully finally have looked up Rezin because you are my favorite local band. I met Jon years ago maybe 15-20 years ago at a bar he was playing at. I remeber hanging out with him at the basement lounge and I m in shock to hear this dreadful news. Im so sorry for everyone's loss. He was a cool guy and a very talented individual. I just can't think of anymore to say because I just read this, God rest his soul and the only way I think is that at least he doesn't have to put up with the bs in this world. Im so sorry.       Posted by Sapphire on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 7:50 PM [Reply to this]