March 23, 1934 - June 26, 2011

Dear Friends,

John Esam, a beloved member of the Fellowship of Friends, completed his task after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease, at 6:00 am on Sunday, June 26, 2011.  He was seventy-seven years old.

John joined the School on July 26, 1989 in Sydney, Australia.  He moved to Apollo in 1996.   His beautiful poetry was an inspiration to many.

On behalf of all who knew you, we thank thee.

The Elysian Society

Epitaph:

Per ardua ad astra

Funeral Service Text:  John Esam 2011-08

Cargoless, 

bound heavenward,

ship of the moon

Dohaku