MMA Buddy Benches honoring John Tryon

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Dearest MMA Community:

As many of you may know John Tryon, son of our Executive Directory JoDene Tryon, passed on May 27, 2016. John was a beloved, son, brother, friend, uncle and also a cherished member of our school community.

John helped in many ways around our schools including maintenance, as an assistant on the E2 campus and most recently as the IT specialist. He was a gentle spirit with a sweet smile and he will be missed.

As a tribute to the selflessness expressed by John we would like to install Buddy Benches on our MMA playgrounds. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a buddy bench please watch this short video.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/students-are-combating-loneliness-by-taking-seat-on-buddy-bench_us_56fedd2ce4b0daf53aefbad0

John was a wonderful friend to many and we know that his kindness will not be forgotten. If you would like to participate in honoring John please make a donation in his memory. Funds collected will go toward the purchasing and instillation of these benches.

Details regarding services are as follows:

Friday: 6/10/12
Visitation
Hanson's 6500 E. Bell Visitation 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Rosary from 7:00pm 8:00p

Saturday: 6/11/16
Celebration of John's life.
Blessed Sacrament
11300 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Celebration of Life 1:30

Reception 3:30-6:00
Monterra Westworld
9091 Westworld Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260




Organizer

  • Corinne Kotila
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  • Campaign Owner

Donors

  • Paul, Carrie, Noah, & Aarom Ward
  • Donated on Jul 06, 2016
$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jun 29, 2016
  • We are so grateful for this wonderful gift in memory of John. The Buddy Bench is exactly what John would want. Thank you for your love and support.

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  • Bethany Wong
  • Donated on Jun 27, 2016
  • A beautiful concept for a beautiful being. Endless love to the Tryon family.

$50.00
Jul 07

THANK YOU

Update posted by Corinne Kotila at 11:13 pm

Thank you to all who donated. We have exceeded the fund necessary to purchase the benches. They will be delivered to MMA the first week of August.

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Donors & Comments

33 donors
  • Paul, Carrie, Noah, & Aarom Ward
  • Donated on Jul 06, 2016
$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jun 29, 2016
  • We are so grateful for this wonderful gift in memory of John. The Buddy Bench is exactly what John would want. Thank you for your love and support.

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  • Bethany Wong
  • Donated on Jun 27, 2016
  • A beautiful concept for a beautiful being. Endless love to the Tryon family.

$50.00
  • Tom, Kim, Emma and Jack Keller
  • Donated on Jun 26, 2016
$50.00
  • Michele Fleming
  • Donated on Jun 26, 2016
  • What a great way to honor John. I'm looking forward to seeing them at Mission Montessori. Michele, Ian, Bailey, Charlotte, and Alice Fleming (Miss Michele )

$50.00
  • Linda Martin
  • Donated on Jun 24, 2016
  • Thinking of all of you. What an appropriate tribute!

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  • Azurr Jones
  • Donated on Jun 23, 2016
$50.00
  • Auntie Juju Unkefer
  • Donated on Jun 21, 2016
  • Buddy Benches are a perfect memorial for Johnny to continue his uplifting grace & comfort to those in spiritual need or just needing a hug. He would be the first to join a child, or anyone, sitting alone on a Buddy Bench. His love for others continues ... we all miss & love you so much John Michael.

$50.00
  • Bob & Karen Drake-Tryon
  • Donated on Jun 21, 2016
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  • g tryon
  • Donated on Jun 20, 2016
$50.00
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