It's absolutely awesome the turnout that we've had here. Friends from as far back as high school and even people he met during the last week of his life have come out here to this today.

He would be overjoyed. To see the outpouring of love from the fans, the former players and the Rangers organization is a blessing to me.

This is just a very strong testimony to the life Johnny lead.

It is by chance that we met, by choice that we became friends.

I haven't seen you in a while, yet I often imagine all your expressions. I haven't spoken to you recently, but many times I hear your thoughts. Good friends must not always be together. It is the feeling of oneness, when distant that proves a lasting

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had.