John ran camera for me  when I was a director of several television programs in the 1990s.   I knew him to be a kind man with a sharp wit and always a consummate professional.   I have fond memories of knowing him and working with him.

Love you forever Johnny. 
You were my everything. 
You will always be.
Mara 

It was such a surprise, to see last night at the end of this year’s Tony Awards, the memorial salute to John Meiklejohn.  I had the unique pleasure of working with him in the mid-90s on a PBS childrern’s game show called Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?  He was the premiere cameraman sought by many.  John was always quickly identifiable with his trademark fishing vest, his quick wit and fascinating storytelling. Staff and crew members alike would gravitate to him as he shared his thoughtfulness and kindness to others.  Over the years, I would think of him often and be thankful for those little moments he had touched in my life.  I am sorry to have missed his April service, but he is truly one of those magical people, who enter your life and will never be forgotten.  My best to his family for a man whose life was well lived.  The photo includes Kristine, John and myself at the 1995 wrap party of "Carmen".

An absolutely delicious human being....
So loving & kind...always a smile on that cherub. Love to him, and his adoring family.

After decades of losing touch with John, I popped out of nowhere to ask a favor for my 70th birthday, but more importantly, my daughter's 25th. Could he get us Colbert tickets. Of course he did and we had a ball. 

I always looked to John as a mentor because he was so willing to teach me camera and let me play even without a union card. He even shot a spec pilot for me without pay.  But what I'll miss most is hearing him say to me, directors and other crew members, "You got it babe." He was so smooth. There was nothing he couldn't do to perfection behind a camera. We exchanged emails about two weeks before his passing and for that I am grateful. See ya Johnny.

John and I worked together many times years ago. He was camera and I was audio. We traveled all around the City on jobs together and had many good times. Even after we stopped working regularly we kept in touch every so often. I was just thinking about him two weeks ago but didn’t pick up my phone to call. I’m sorry about that. He was a GREAT guy and we had a lot of laughs together. I’ll always remember him! And I’m so very sorry for your loss.

I remember -- laughter -- loud and raucous whenever Uncle Johnny was around. I remember Sunday dinners with everyone talking at once and pool parties where Johnny had a hysterical one piece bathing suit and would do incredible dives to everyone's amazement. I remember love and kindness and that amazing voice. I will miss him so very much. 

So many fond memories of working with JMJ for 10 years...

The world is less bright and less kind without you in it - may you roam forever in your favorite places and know that your many friends carry your gentle, warm soul with them.

xo
Meredith 

I knew John through the tv biz.  We would always talk about our Labrador Retrievers and share photos of them.  His yellow, mine chocolate.  But somewhere in the conversation he would  bring up Mara.  I never had the pleasure of meeting her but he adored her.  So sorry for your loss.

OBITUARIO

John Meiklejohn

21 junio, 1937 – 13 abril, 2019

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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