Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @Horton....A True Legend who will be missed. I know you have to be so proud of Him, and I know He was proud of You !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry to hear John, you are in our thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted August 22, 2019 Members Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sounds like he lived a very good life to be celebrated, leaving you fond memories. Condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robmollysilverlake Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry for your loss!! Condolences to your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry for your loss. Sounds like his tip to keep the lead shoulder up will help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Condolences to you and your family John. Congratulations to Dr. Jack on a life well lived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 You have my condolences. Take a set for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McGruder Posted August 22, 2019 Members Share Posted August 22, 2019 Truly a man that had positive contributions to many, many lives over his long life. You will never know how significant and widespread his kindness and generosity was to people. Condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 An amazing life. Sorry for your loss. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller elr Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 So sorry for your loss John. I had an OMG moment when I saw the picture of your mom and dad that shows how broad an influence your dad had - if inadvertently. The first time I got up on a slalom ski about 50 years ago it was on a "Jack" ski that my uncle found at the lake or river. That ski gave many people their first slalom ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Condolences from the Jones family John. You and yours will be in our prayers this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Condolences John, and to the Horton family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry for your loss John. Sounds like he had an awesome life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry for your loss. What an awesome person he was! Legacy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKILIQUIDZONE Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 to the entire Horton and Nock Family, Janie and I have you all in our thoughts. Too many memories of Jack to single any one out. Without his vision for what skiing could be, we would not have built our first Lake in Utah in 1982, and again in Northern California in 1996. A true Pioneer and inspiration. RIP Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CBR51 Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNerney Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Jack was a legend and an inspiration to all! He will be missed, but never forgotten. I will always remember my first Regionals at Horton Lake in 1978, a true Oasis in the desert. Our thoughts are with the Horton family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 I longed to live on a private lake since they day I realized they existed. Because of your Dad, that dream began fifteen years ago for me, and still exists today. I will pray for comfort for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller paul413ski Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Chet Posted August 22, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2019 What a legacy. Prayers your way buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller On_edge Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sorry to hear about your dad. I chatted with him at several different Nationals, he was always friendly, always enthusiastic. He thought that we might be distant relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KKelly Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 My prayers are with you and your family John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 My sincere condolences on your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Weappa Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Good memories of Jack visiting at Lakeview Village in Colorado. Always engaging and enthusiastic. A legend in our sport. Godspeed to him on his new journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EFW Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 Sorry to hear that. When's the last time that he skied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingshredd Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 All those years of driving right by his skiing oasis to the The River from So. Cal to go skiing and not even knowing it was there till some years later. What a great legacy for our sport. Condolences to the Horton family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 Thanks for sharing that document about your Dad, John. What a baller, what a legacy. In your case as in mine, it pays even after the passing of our parents/role models to continue to strive to make them proud. I'm sure you have done so, and will do so for as long as you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted August 23, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted August 23, 2019 His contributions to the sport and spirit of water skiing must be impossible to measure, as with his impact as a father, husband, or friend. I feel that I really missed out by not meeting or knowing him. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 John, prayers are with you and your family during this time. Tom Smothers (oldmanskier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 Loosing a parent is so tough. I’m sure he was a very great man and I thank him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 I’m sure that this is the toughest thread that you have ever started John. My heart goes out to you and the entire Horton family. And what a large family Dr Jack did have. It went far beyond his immediate family , and stretched around the world. Many tears are being shed because of the great life that Dr Jack lived and the many lives that he has touched. When I think of Jack , Love and Humility jump out at me. He had a way of making you feel very comfortable, and seemed interested in what you had going on. All of his skiing accomplishments aside , Dr Jack Horton will be most remembered by what a good person he was. Thank you to the Horton family for sharing him with us and remain strong in these tough times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rogerw Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pregom Posted August 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 Sorry to hear that. Deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted August 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 No matter how old they are, how old you are, it is never easy to lose a parent. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BG1 Posted August 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 Very sorry for your loss John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alvin_Neff Posted August 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 Your father’s vision and passion for our sport were legendary! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsteurer Posted August 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 My sincerest condolences to the Horton family. What a wonderful legacy Dr. Jack left for his family and all of us who love this sport. I'm so grateful for his support when I decided to get back into the sport after a 20 year break. I drove down to Newberry Springs, CA and spent two days on his lake with him and his granddaughter, Elli, trying to get my slalom game back on. I made a little video tribute of that trip - one of the best memories getting to spend time with the Horton family. Their love and passion for skiers and the sport was evident. I think Jack Horton and his Horton Lakes are truly a treasure to our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted August 26, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2019 Very sorry to hear this news. We owe so much to the pioneers of the sport like like Dr. J.W.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReggieO Posted August 26, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2019 Our condolences, wishing you and your family all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ironhorse Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 Sorry for your loss. What an inspiring man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jibbo Posted August 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2019 There were many of us New Zealanders who were fortunate enough to work at Hortons Lake Ski School. For that we will always be grateful to Dr Jack and his family. And will always have fond memories of our time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller richfoster Posted August 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2019 So sorry ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butte-Ski Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Our condolences John and family. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hallpass Posted August 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2019 I've been thinking about this announcement for a week. My Dad was my hero. I think that's true for many. We wish the whole world would honor our hero as we do. My own daughter never met my Dad, and I struggle for her to know him as I did. But, for you @Horton and family, there is an entire community, even if a small community, that recognizes and remembers your Dad. Folks, that don't know you that will be talking about his first man-made ski lake for years. I think that's really cool. I think that is such an extraordinary gift to your family. Godspeed Dr. Jack Horton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 We "The Fisher"Family have alot of Great memories of Skiing with Jack and being at the Hortons. Jack was A Great Guy and I was very proud to "share" a Podium with him ! He was #1! I`m very sorry for Your Loss. I was totally Blindsided by this News!! Ed Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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