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JV started in Fact just a few days before Halloween, about nine months ago, and by the Halloween party he was practically family. In less than a week, he had become a good friend, and within a month we were joking and fighting like brothers. Beyond the shenanigans, which ranged from ridiculous costumes to Macy’s-scale Christmas decorations, I remember one thought in particular providing a sense of relief: In the stormy sea of estrogen that is Niche, it was great that we had each other’s back.
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As the weather grew warmer, however, I began to learn, through Mr. V’s unique example, that I had it all wrong. Not that he didn’t imbue an even stronger sense of loyalty and solidarity in what was already Niche’s tightest-knit department, but rather that he exercised his nonchalant amiability, charity, and boisterous joviality both liberally and without prejudice. In other words, he brought people together because he ignored the prejudices and distrust that many automatically feel here, and through (what I initially thought of as) this naïveté he made friends, broke down barriers, and connected people in ways I never thought possible. For that alone I feel extremely grateful to have shared a table with John, and when you add to that his wacky humor, his intelligent insight, his vast talent and his fiery enthusiasm, I think I speak for all of Fact in writing that he is a friend that we will never forget. Thanks for everything man, and keep it real in Kansas. —Chris B JV aka Cobra aka Jay Vee, Thank you for your friendship and your upbeat attitude. I wish you all the very best in the future. The or the...Black Pants... Binndana...Hamptons...Silly Bandz...Phish...Fish...My favorite boys... You will be missed!!! Unzipped and Lisa Skolnik will definitely miss you too. XoXo, Marina
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