RIP California Cajun

[ManAboutTown]

Another gut punch. A fine man, always gracious in our chats. I never got to meet him in person, which is unfortunate. RIP Cali.

[Duggie35]

I never knew John (Cali) personally, only knew him through what I saw and read on this message board and on the Scout site when T was running it. Seemed to be a very good person and certainly a "Great" Cajun fan. Condolences to his family and friends! This news is especially sad at this time of the year and just prior to the biggest hire in Cajun history being made! Rest In Peace John!

[TuffGuy84]

This is a real bummer, always was one of the cooler heads here and back on the old delphi board. My prayers are with his family right now, never easy to lose someone you care about.

[Crawfish]

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. He was my age and we became friends over the years. RIP Cali.

[CajunT]

Cajuns Internet message board pioneer and dedicated Cajuns fan John Ayers (California Cajun) passed away on December 9. John was CDeb's successor as moderator of the old Delphi board, and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the success of both Ragin Pagin and the Cajun Red Zone on Scout.

He was a member of the now infamous Eauque Tree tailgating group, a huge fan of the Anaheim Angel's and the Cajuns, and a good, decent and honorable man.

There will be a memorial service at a date and place yet to be determined.

May our friend rest in peace.

Geaux Cajuns and Go Angel's.

For those that didn't know John personally, he was as mild mannered a guy you would have ever met. He was always willing to consider others opinions and never liked conflict. I hadn't seen much of John the past few years, but he was as good as it gets when it comes to people.

RIP John Ayers!
Original Eauque Member!
Geaux Cajuns! Geaux Angels!

[CajunT]

John's last activity on RP was on December 9th, 2017 04:06 am

In his last post (12 hours prior) he was happy for Hud that he landed on his feet so soon.

Sorry to see you gone Cali, so soon.

Turbine,

Can you make sure that no one can ever use California Cajun and Gator Grunt ever again? Both of these guys deserve to be honored here on RP. Thanks

[Turbine]

Turbine,

Can you make sure that no one can ever use California Cajun and Gator Grunt ever again? Both of these guys deserve to be honored here on RP. Thanks

Yes, great idea.

[Cajun90]

Cali was on the SportsOnly board we started back in 1997.

Yes he was. There weren't many of us back in the day. Always liked John a lot but I hadn't seen him in a number of years. Don't think he had a cross word for anyone.

RIP CC

[cajundiehard]

Yes, great idea.

Maybe even a memorial section where we recognize former members who have passed away... Like Link Silar... but I forget his handle...

[AstroCajun]

RIP to a huge Cajun fan. California Cajun was always the voice of reason even back to the Delphi days. He will truly be missed.

No truer words. RIP Cali!