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Rest In Power John J. Jackson

Seattle has lost a treasure. John J. Jackson was such a bright light. He loved the past and the present. He lived for every day. We were so lucky to interview him for Shelf Life, and to become his friends, which is what happened to people who entered his orbit. John J. Jackson passed away on November 20th, 2019. Here are some of J.J.’s stories. He loved the Central District so much. Thank you, J.J., for sharing your stories, for loving this city, and for loving and feeding your neighbors. Rest in power.

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