While I only did some minor moderation work for him back in the days of WoWRadio, I've never met someone who rose so quickly and managed to keep grounded with reality and truly care about those around him. I think a lot of people got mixed up in the GamerGate scenario before it got pushed into the way of a hate movement, and I'll risk the backlash of saying that I was also there, under the misguided guise of it being a movement for journalism. I withdrew support, statements, etc. after realizing what it had become and genuinely don't stand behind the actions of that group. As someone who cared so deeply about the media that he worked with, I can't blame him for doing so as well, and he certainly pulled back. Everyone will say something dumb, but if you ever had the chance to meet him, needed help, advice, a general push in the right direction, despite him dealing with his own problems was always incredibly motivational and genuine. It has been a while since I last talked to him, conversations dropped significantly after WoW Radios closure, but I never stopped looking up to someone who did so much for helping make being a big nerd playing video games more culturally accepted and helping people realize the talent some of these guys have, especially in the SC2 scene.
He is absolutely well deserving of being inducted into an esports hall of fame. Rest easy, John.
Edit: I suppose I should say before anything gets taken from this that I have not and never will condone or participate in the harassment of anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, position in life, etc.