[rescue] Jonathan Katz

[Steve Hatle]

Sad news!

I never met Jonathan, but his was name that's always been there since I 
joined sunrescue many moons ago, and always a helpful soul. Rest in peace

Steve

> silcreval via rescue <mailto:rescue at sunhelp.org>
> December 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
> Very shocked and saddened to hear this. I met Jonathan many times over 
> the years and we exchanged Sun gear from time to time and he was 
> always a delight to meet. Full of enthusiasm and couldnt be more helpful.
>
> Condolences to all family and friends
>
> Ian.
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> Bob Darlington via rescue <mailto:rescue at sunhelp.org>
> December 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
> His wife Sarah posted this yesterday on his Facebook feed:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/jkatzmandu
>
> All,
> This is difficult to share, but necessary. I’ll explain as clearly as 
> I can to avoid confusion or repeated questions—no offence is intended 
> to those I wasn't able to contact directly with this prior to posting. 
> I tried to remember but I know I left some of you out and for that I 
> apologise sincerely.
> As a very small few of you may already know, Jon unexpectedly passed 
> away last Tuesday morning (16th December). The official cause of 
> death, per the coroner, is bronchopneumonia and sleep apnea leading to 
> cardiac arrest. Because of his age, a post-mortem/autopsy was required 
> to determine the cause.
> To say that we are in shock, dazed, and struggling to process this 
> would be an understatement.
> In terms of immediate plans, we will be privately remembering Jon when 
> his family arrives later this week, and once again when he has been 
> released from the coroner and transferred to a funeral director. This 
> process is moving quite slowly due to the Christmas holiday.
> For those local to the UK, we (the kids and I) do plan to hold a 
> memorial / “Irish wake" to meet up, remember Jon, and enjoy as he 
> would've wanted, likely later in January or early February, once the 
> holidays have passed and we’ve had time to gather ourselves. I will 
> share details—location, date, and time— once the three of us have had 
> time to sort ourselves out and come up with a place and plan.
> We also plan to hold a memorial in Indy sometime in early spring. I 
> will update everyone who is interested in attending once we’ve sorted 
> out the timing and details.
> The kids (and I) are hanging in there, just, but we have a long road 
> ahead of us, so I thank you all for your patience, understanding, 
> discretion, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time.
>
> Jon was a great guy that I've known since the 90s.  We stayed in touch 
> even when he moved to another continent.   Sun guy in and out.
>
> -Bob
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