Heard sad news of my Friend John Herke's passing late yesterday. John was a true pool junky all his days that I had known him which goes back to the late 70's when we first met. John accompanied on many outings and he steered me to many spots through out the Carolina's back when. He also was an adapt business man and was well respected around his area of Greensboro NC. Some that have seen the Ten Ball match between Earl and Shane Van Boening on the 5 X 10 table,,about half way through the tape,,the Gent that's coming forward to calm Earl down,,That's John. Earl and John are , or were greats friends also. John had contracted Pancreatic Cancer back in late fall.. Again RIP my friend..