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Memorial today for meteorologist
WFLA-Ch. 8 weatherman John Winter died Thursday of an apparent suicide.
By Times Staff
Published April 10, 2007
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John Winter, 39, grew up in Pinellas County and was a graduate of Seminole High School.
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3:28 p.m.: An hour before today’s public memorial service for Ch. 8 meteorologist John Winter, at least 50 people had filled the pews at Hyde Park United Methodist church.
A white hearse was parked outside and white flowers lined walkways. Tissue boxes lined many of the red pews and bouquets of flowers were carried up to the stage.
The service is titled “The Witness of Christian Hope, a Service of Worship to the Glory of God Celebrating the Life of John David Winter.”
Earlier in the day, Winters family and close friends held a private service.
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A public memorial will be held today for John Winter, the WFLA-Ch. 8 weatherman who died Thursday of an apparent suicide. The service begins at 4 p.m. at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W Platt Street, Tampa. Instead of flowers, his family requests donations be made in Winter's name to these organizations that reflect his longtime passion for helping children and animals: the Rough Riders Teddy Bear Drive, P.O. Box 75892, Tampa, FL 33675, and Hillsborough County Animal Services, P.O. Box 89159, Tampa, FL 33689.
[Last modified April 10, 2007, 15:34:21]
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by Tammie
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04/16/07 03:35 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family and frieds. He will be missed a lot, he seemed like a very nice man. We will miss him a lot.
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by Dave & Kerry
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04/12/07 09:56 PM
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He was the Sunshine!each of our early a.m.s that we had to be up& going for work- How much people like us really looked forward to him being on! He was the best in news and was Such a joy with his cheery, bright self.God Bless & prayers to his family
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by dusty
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04/10/07 09:36 PM
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i am the soul suriver of three children that my parents had and both of my brothers commited sucide,,,,i think about it every day,,john looked a lot to me like my youngest brother i know how e felt depression makes you do things so you can feel beter
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by Jacquie
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04/10/07 06:28 PM
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So sorry you are no longer with us but glad to have known you even though from afar.
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by Kate
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04/10/07 06:24 PM
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When you are depressed you don't realize how many do love you, including those animals and children he helped. It is so sad no one could help him in his time of need.God shine upon him. An angel for sure.
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by Kit
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04/10/07 06:21 PM
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Let him continue to do good where he is with God shining upon him. It is a shame no one could help him, or he couldn't hear them. He seemed like such a nice, guy and always seemed happy with such a nice smile, and did so much for others.God Bless
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by Marie
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04/10/07 05:55 PM
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A young life too quickly gone.
Resst in peace John you will be missed.
My thoughts and proayers go out to his family and friends,hoping that all the good memories will give you peace.
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by Michael
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04/10/07 05:32 PM
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May his soul rest in peace
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by Sallie
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04/10/07 04:47 PM
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My husband and I lived in St. Pete Beach for 7 years and looked forward to John Winter's forecasts. He was such a nice young man and we send our regrets to his family.
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by Susan
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04/10/07 04:00 PM
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My prayers go out to his family & also his TV family. I've been watching Gayle and John for 10 years. His smile, humor and dedication to his community was amazing. John will truely by missed. Thanks John for all you dedication. Rest in Peace.
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by Di
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04/10/07 11:45 AM
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You shall be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Carol
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04/10/07 10:54 AM
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Johns smiling face and sense of humor will be missed.He has done so much in our community.I have watched him for many years.John will be missed by the public and all of his family and his family at channel 8. My God bless all of you through this time
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by JESUS
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04/10/07 10:02 AM
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MAY YOU REST PEACE AND BASK IN THE SUNSHINE OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS OF HE WHO KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS YOU . FREE AT LAST JOHN FREE AT LAST. GOD BLESS
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by Mario
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04/10/07 09:56 AM
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I was watching the channel 8 news last night and I tought it was a mistake. My nephew was comenting to me that he also was on the MJ show and that they were in shock to have found that about it. Please tell tell the family they are in our prayesrs.
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