tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post2624193038930731944..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: In memoriam: John Winthrop SearsPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-56032373419469978072014-11-09T09:22:30.987-05:002014-11-09T09:22:30.987-05:00Thank you for your lovely words.Thank you for your lovely words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-65767964901311364202014-11-08T07:58:20.763-05:002014-11-08T07:58:20.763-05:00Ever thus... >:-(Ever thus... >:-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-35622717371375598872014-11-07T18:37:50.364-05:002014-11-07T18:37:50.364-05:001. The story of the change makes me sick to my sto...1. The story of the change makes me sick to my stomach. I know it's everywhere, I know it goes in cycles, I hope a clean cycle is coming. Sick.<br /><br />2. Meanwhile, my great-grandfather was John Sears McCulloh, and I can't help but wonder if we're related. (Not that that would amount to anything. Just curious.)e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-50865323272966104262014-11-07T10:39:36.190-05:002014-11-07T10:39:36.190-05:00Paul Levy's narrative underscores that there a...Paul Levy's narrative underscores that there are so many stories. I was with John, on an impromptu visit, October 14th. He was pleased, up-beat, focused on the up-coming election with complimentary remarks about everyone, and appreciation for Charlie Baker. He said that even Elizabeth Warren was admirable in her spunk.<br /><br />John had been focusing much time and attention on the restoration of the Sears Chapel, in Brookline - where, he told me, he would be buried along with his forbears. David Sears, who built his magnificent home known for decades as the Somerset Club on Beacon Street, owned significant land area in what is now the Longwood section of Brookline where the church is located.<br /><br />Many bits and pieces about John Winthrop Sears form a wonderful story of public service contributions, yankee Massachusetts and ancient lineage. His father's home at 431 Hale Street in Prides Crossing, was sold, he said, so that a new family could raise children in that fabulous setting overlooking the ocean. It is now part of the Landmark School.<br /><br />About the MDC, John informed me that on his watch a lane was removed from the westbound side of Storrow Drive to widen the esplanade and create bicycle paths. There was unique engineering for its time at the Eliot Bridge to facilitate pedestrian traffic. He was loved for sponsoring the ice hockey rink, constructed in the North End. So many contributions.<br /><br />Moreover there was a gentle charisma, a charm, an ability to listen well, and engage in many subjects in a sincere way. John loved people, he particularly loved young people, and aided many, from all walks of life. Decency, kindness, command, appreciation for legacy, great good humor, emphatic, practical, pragmatic. We all shall miss him. The best of what we learned from John, we should all carry forward in our lives. By public and private stature, a Sears Tower of a man, a Bostonian, and a capable leader. The City and State should honor John Winthrop Sears in a demonstrative way that shines light on his leadership accomplishments.Paul DeSimonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-62022744826549924332014-11-07T09:01:02.215-05:002014-11-07T09:01:02.215-05:00It is so nice to read this and know there was at l...It is so nice to read this and know there was at least one Massachusetts politician who wasn't on the take. This entire state has been for sale for years and this has gone on under leaders from both parties. <br />It is nice to see John Sears is getting his due respect from people all over the political spectrum. We need people with his decency in positions in government, but doubt that will ever see that happen because corruption is so entrenched here, and oddly, even though John was so highly respected, the citizens of Massachusetts seem comfortable with crooked politicians. <br />Let's all take the time to reflect on this goid man.<br />Rest in Peace John Sears.Bobby Franklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-62848958016364505012014-11-07T06:57:30.916-05:002014-11-07T06:57:30.916-05:00As if this isn't going on in the U.S. Congress...As if this isn't going on in the U.S. Congress right this very second.nonlocal MDnoreply@blogger.com