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RIP Hope J

SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm
Hope was found dead today in her apartment. Cause of death is unknown.

Pray for her as she would have and has prayed for all of you.

Those are all the details I have.

For those of you that knew her personally, Kevin requests that you please do not call her mother.

I can be reached at rockythmpsn@yahoo.com or my regular email for those that have it.

As the details become available I will have someone post them here.

Just a great woman, very sad day on BBI...
OMG  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm : link
No! I knew something was going to go bad
Wait...  
Chris in Philly : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm : link
what? OMG.
Oh My God  
Dannyc58 : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm : link
That is horrible.

RIP HopeJ

Honestly in shock...
Is this  
geemanfan : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm : link
A joke?
CiP  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 1:45 pm : link
that was the bad news
she was the sweetest person you could have EVER met  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
my God....I am crying
Please be a hoax?  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
Any possible chance you're mistaken?
omg  
Mike in NY : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
tell me you are joking

damn she will be missed and not just by bbi
Speechless.  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
.
wow  
GiantsLaw : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
I only met her once. God Bless her, her family and friends.
Please tell me this is a joke?  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
Please?
Oh My God...  
BigBlueBrethren : 12/10/2009 1:46 pm : link
I have never met this woman, and I am crushed by this loss. She was such a good person according to everyone here she came into contact with.

RIP Hope.
Wow.....So sad.....  
rptl530 : 12/10/2009 1:47 pm : link
Rest in Peace.
Oh My Lord  
Bernie : 12/10/2009 1:47 pm : link
this is very shocking. RIP Hope J, though I did not know you personally, you will be missed by many. May God bless you and bring peace to your family during this tragic and difficult time.
Oh, Lord  
JohnG in Albany : 12/10/2009 1:47 pm : link
Prayers, and much, much love.
This is really, really sad.  
Giantology : 12/10/2009 1:47 pm : link
RIP Ms Hope J.
OMG, what awful news  
JonC : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
Hope, we love you and will miss you dearly.
Holy Crap!  
Giant Mike : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
Oh my God! Horrible.
wow  
Mike from SI : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
She seemed like such a nice woman. Rest in peace. I'm going to say a prayer right now.
...  
yankees78 : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
What? omg...
RIP Hope J
Hope never had a bad word for anyone  
chris r : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
A sad day.
RIP  
Bradshaw #44 : 12/10/2009 1:48 pm : link
terrible news.
oh my God  
bxgiants4 : 12/10/2009 1:49 pm : link
this is awful. Prayers for her and her family and she would have asked for. I met her once last year very quickly when I met Beez but she seemed so happy. Awful news.

RIP
This can't be true. Oh Lord  
buford : 12/10/2009 1:49 pm : link
.
RIP.  
Jon from NJ : 12/10/2009 1:49 pm : link
Awful, wow.
Although I never knew you,  
yankfan : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
you were a staple at camp and around BBI. My deepest regrets and condolences. RIP good lady.
Oh my Lord.  
CRinCA : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
Never met her, but by all accounts a wonderful woman.

Sad day on BBI.
Jeez... please tell me this isnt true...  
Curtis in MD : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
.
truly awful news  
David in LA : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
i've never met Hope, but she seemed like a very sweet, kind woman. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
My prayers go out  
Amtoft : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
to her and her family. What a sad day to lose such a sweet person.
Wow  
NoPeanutz : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
I never knew her in person, and did not know her too well on BBI. But you could tell how beloved and special she was by the incredibly high regard in which the regulars here held her.
And will always hold her.


What???????????  
Randy in CT : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
No......
Eric  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
please put a picture of her on the front page...she really was the face of BBI
I met her at camp this year  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
She was so warm and giving, always looking to help out. She was honestly all that was advertised and much much more.

Hope, thank you for blessing us with your time here.

Rest in Peace.
Is this for real?  
NNJ Tom : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
OMG, tell me this is a bad joke.
How awful  
Bill Barilko : 12/10/2009 1:50 pm : link
She was in her 40s?
Wow  
LG in NYC : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
A BBI icon.

Never met her, but she seemed like a superior person.

RIP
Good Lord...  
Rich in L.A. : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
I can't believe it.

She was a sweet woman. May she rest in peace.
She did say not long ago, on her Facebook page  
buford : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
that she was going to the doctor and praying for good news. I just checked and there is no recent update.
geez  
sinctybldh : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
awful news. didn't know or speak to her, but she seemed to be highly respected on here. my heart goes out to her family.
Man,  
Randy in CT : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
if there was someone who has an inside path to the pearly gates, Hope is there already...RIP
RIP Hope  
Sneakers O'toole : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
My prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Absolutely tragic  
Milton : 12/10/2009 1:51 pm : link
I never met her, but just from her posts on BBI you could see she was nothing but a loving person. God bless.
RIP Hope  
BIG FRED : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
She was so cool .Last time i saw her was up at camp in august .I have not seen her at any of the home games this year .She will be missed by all of us .
Man  
MookGiants : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
this is terrible. I had the pleasure of meeting Hope on many occasions, the last time I saw her was at the Giants-Charges tailgate, and oddly enough I bumped into her at Sports Authority near the stadium that same day buying Yankees World Series stuff.

A great, great person. May she rest in peace
Not sure who this person was  
GMAN4LIFE : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
But my thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
Some beautiful photos of Hope on her profile  
CRinCA : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
if anyone cares to view them.

This is just awful.
RIP Hope  
Ira : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
You were a great Giants fan and strong member of this board.
I'm stunned  
njm : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
I only knew her from this board, but she was the epitome of grace and caring. I'll say a prayer for her. The only problem is it won't hold a candle to the prayers she said for others.
Wow...  
Chris in Philly : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
Rest in peace, Hope. Nobody was better at sending us to the corner when we misbehaved. You touched a lot of people...
Very sad.  
Ryan : 12/10/2009 1:52 pm : link
RIP, Hope.
What?  
Anakim : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
No, this can't be.

Holy shit! RIP Hope
Very sad news.  
bob in tx : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
RIP,Hope.
Jints...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
I will if someone sends me a picture. But I don't think her mom knows yet.
Wow...  
shepherdsam : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link

I'm so sorry to hear this, Hope was a great lady and I very much enjoyed spending time with her at camp.

I'll miss her very much, this is unbelievable.
Jesus....Im so sorry.  
BoldRuler : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
I feel punched in the gut right now.

RIP HopeJ. Man, this is terrible.

Someone should the Giants organization know.

Eric....a pic of Hope on the front page tomorrow.
Wow  
mjvm52106 : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
I am beside myself. God must have needed a new Angel pretty badly!
Oh wow  
Motley Blue : 12/10/2009 1:53 pm : link
I'm sorry to hear this. I didn't know her as well as many of you. I just knew her from her post on here & I will miss her picture threads. I can still see many of her photos from the Presidential Inauguration & how happy she looked. That's what made them stand out in my mind. I'm glad she got that experience.

Sorry for her family & those of you on here that knew her personally.
Horrible. Just Horrible  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
I've only met Hope a couple times, but she's absolutely as sweet and awesome as she acts on BBI.

This is just awful, awful news for BBI and the Giants as she was the epitome of the kind of fan any team would love to call their own.

Mercy on her soul and thanks to her family for bringing her into this world and letting us all be graced by her presence.
RIP Hope J  
Saos1n : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
You will be missed
what  
adevin25 : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
be good hope, i am stunned as well. Hope is an amazing women.
Nice lady  
Phil from WNY : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
With her strong faith and the good she did for a lot of people, I'm sure she's in a better place. May she rest in peace.
Taken...  
FatMan in Charlotte : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
far too soon from us.

Hope sent me to the corner more than anyone else here, and I deserved it each and every time.

I only met her a couple of times, but her passing is a shock and she will be missed.
Eric- like I said-  
CRinCA : 12/10/2009 1:54 pm : link
there are several photos of her in her profile you might choose from.
I hope this is not true  
geemanfan : 12/10/2009 1:55 pm : link
We all were just together on Sunday.
RIP  
Eggs55 : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link
Hope. Seemed like a very nice lady on here.
What a sweet lady  
pganut : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link
Took the time to meet me in DC for lunch when I was new to BBI although we'd never met; would ask in subsequent e-mails about my kids frequently. A classy woman with a heart of gold. She will be missed. RIP, Hope.
RIP  
ryandar : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link
Sad day
This is very sad news  
UberAlias : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link
She will be missed.
I like this one  
CRinCA : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link


RIP Hope.
I remember that at camp she was close with Brandon Jacobs  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 1:56 pm : link
and even told me that she'd try to get me a eprsonalized autograph from Brandon because he left the BBI trophy presentation before I could get an autograph.

Her last memory of her beloved Giants was a 74 yard reception by brandon jacobs to help the Giants to victory.
CR...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 1:57 pm : link
I do too.

I'm still in shock about this. One of the sweetest people I've ever met.
OMG NO!  
m4hleon : 12/10/2009 1:57 pm : link
I just saw her on Sunday. I'm in shock.
Hope was the 1st person I ever met from BBI  
RAZE : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
and my constant buddy through training camp, games, & life...

I can't believe it...
Oh My Goodness...  
AD-Blaze : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
Life is far to precious. I've never met Hope a day in my life but she was as nice as they come. RIP hope, and may God bless her family through this tragedy. Unbelievable.
Oh, my G-d  
Big Blue '56 : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
Just got upstairs to be greeted by this..Total shock and sadness..RIP, my dear friend
Can we somehow pay tribute to Hope  
David in LA : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
by including her name somewhere on the BBI trophy from here on out? Hell, it might give future recipients some better luck.
How terrible....  
Stu : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
R.I.P. Hope...
Oh, no. No, no, no.  
nittmo : 12/10/2009 1:58 pm : link
I talked to her four days ago. When she heard I couldn't swing going to the Cowboys game, she went out of her way to contact me and offer me a ticket. She would not take a dime for it. Would not even let me pay her back for it at camp next year.

I don't know how I'm going to explain this to my son Jack, who she doted on and helped to meet Jay Alford at camp. He is going to be crushed.

She's the best BBI has to offer, the conscience of the place.

I am so hurt right now by this that I can't even put it into words.

sorry to hear that  
SethFromAstoria : 12/10/2009 1:59 pm : link
my condolences.
Wow  
Go Terps : 12/10/2009 1:59 pm : link
Sorry to hear that. Awful.
I was stunned  
AcidTest : 12/10/2009 1:59 pm : link
when I saw the title to this thread. I only met her once, but as others have noted, she was the nicest person anyone could ever hope to meet. Rest in peace. God bless her and her family.
David  
Mike in NY : 12/10/2009 1:59 pm : link
I think the MVP trophy should be in her memory, after all she was the MVP of BBI
Awful news  
jtgiants : 12/10/2009 2:00 pm : link
very, very, sorry to hear this. RIP
Oh my....  
Rick in Annapolis : 12/10/2009 2:00 pm : link
This is horrible news. Very few people as kind, caring and sincere as Hope was. Very saddened to hear this news.

We know you our resting somewhere happily hope but we will all miss you dearly.
RIP Hope...  
Toastt34 : 12/10/2009 2:00 pm : link
Even though I didn't know her, I still feel at a loss. May God Bless her family during this time.
This is such sad news!  
Neckbone1333 : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
RIP Hope!

You were an amazing person and we will miss you dearly!

She was such a strong presence on BBI...  
Milton : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
...might I suggest naming the BBI player of the year award after her. Maybe that will change its luck. We really need to do something to honor her memory. She was special.
Absolutely horrible  
sec332row29 : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
Thoughts and prayers to her family. The sweetest and most caring person you could ever want to meet. The world is a colder and darker place today. RIP.
Have to echo the sentiments of naming the BBI player trophy in her  
BoldRuler : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
memory. What a wonderful idea.

Im so sad right now.
NO NO !!!!  
Blue Blood : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
I cant believe this ??!!!!!!
So awfully  
fschreck : 12/10/2009 2:01 pm : link
sad.
Will pray for her and her family.
Hope is one of the few people on here I consider a friend  
Jay in Saratoga : 12/10/2009 2:02 pm : link
not just someone I know from a website. I feel incredibly lucky to have met her and to have had the opportunity to spend time with her while she was still here.
Awful.  
ryants : 12/10/2009 2:02 pm : link
Very sad. RIP Hope J.
Sad, indeed.  
Peter in Atlanta : 12/10/2009 2:02 pm : link
RIP
OH. MY. GOD.  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 2:03 pm : link
This is HORRIBLE. Poor Hope!

Going back to read the whole thread. I am STUNNED. BBI has lost a precious, core member of our family...a Giant among Giants fans.

We're not the only community that will be utterly devastated by the loss of this TRULY GREAT WOMAN!

Trying not to curse because Hope never did...but...Oh no....

=:-(
R.I.P. Hope....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 2:03 pm : link
Thanks for everything.
RIP Hope  
ChicagoMarty : 12/10/2009 2:03 pm : link
Beautiful person

Sweet, sweet lady.
Stunning and  
natefit2 : 12/10/2009 2:03 pm : link
terrible news. One of the great ones on here. RIP.
Thoughts  
Homersimpson : 12/10/2009 2:04 pm : link
and prayers. Sad news...she was good people.
I'm shocked!  
Ben in Adirondacks : 12/10/2009 2:04 pm : link
Horrible news. I wish it were a joke....
Thank you Hope!  
jjgmrg901 : 12/10/2009 2:04 pm : link
Every time I had a medical situation from cancer to my heart, Hope always was there for me on this board. Always followed up and asked.

We were a better world with her here but I guess God needed her more!!

All of my prayers to her family and to all of us here on BBI
I am flabbergasted  
RiffRaff : 12/10/2009 2:04 pm : link
I've met and hung out with Hope, and I can't believe she's gone. It can't be true. It just can't be.

She is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She is sweet, warm, accepting, funny, caring, the whole 9 yards. Running into her at the Superbowl 42 was an awesome coincidence. I'm walking on line, and I see these two women walking in front of me by several paces, and I said to myself, "That looks like Hope." And it was. We swapped some pics, and she told me that she was there to help scatter some of Dave in MD's ashes, which she did do with Sam Madison's dad helping.

I don't pray, but I'll pray for her. What a terrible loss. It can't be true. I'll miss you very much Hope. RIP

I have a pic of hope that I'm having a hard time posting. Click the link and post away. Thank you.
Hope - ( New Window )
I'll miss your posts Hope J  
Burtman : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
RIP and thank you for your presence here.
LG put it best  
HomerJones45 : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
a BBI icon.

That's a shame. Thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones.
Never had the privilege of meeting her personally...  
Russel in VA : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
but a charming and very very sweet woman in this forum. Very sad news, but I have little doubt she is on her way to a better place.
I am never one who finds himself speechless,  
GiantFilthy : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
but I honestly don't know what to say here. What a sick, empty feeling this gives to my stomach.

What a huge loss for the world.
Though I never had the chance to meet Hope...  
bonablue : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
she was without a doubt one of the classiest and nicest members of Petes Corner. God Bless and RIP Hope.
Very sad indeed  
MT in Vegas : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
RIP Hope.
Never met her in person  
Blue Blood : 12/10/2009 2:05 pm : link
but she always had a kind word and was always one of the first to respond with prayer and an encouraging word to whoever needed it !!!

I will pray for her family...
Terrible new.  
Paul K. : 12/10/2009 2:06 pm : link
never met her, but feel like I have.
I'm guessing she had that effect on alot of people here.
God Bless, Hope. RIP.
wow this is awful and shocking....  
GiantAce : 12/10/2009 2:06 pm : link
RIP HopeJ, I never met you but i feel like i know you well. You will be missed.
So Very Sad  
TheMick7 : 12/10/2009 2:06 pm : link
RIP Hope
God bless you Hope  
christian : 12/10/2009 2:07 pm : link
because everyone who knew you was so clearly already blessed by just knowing you, and in my case just hearing of the gracious things you've done and the words you typed.

This place is seriously going to miss her. No exaggeration, that woman is the reason this community exists so strongly -- she was indeed the moral compass and sanity of this board. We all have to pitch in so much to approach the dignity and charity and love of football she brought us.
Hopefully the Giants will find some way to honor her.  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 2:07 pm : link
One of their most loyal fans around.

We owe it to ourselves as well as Hope for everything she has done for us in our personal lives to honor her in any way we can.



The New York Giants just got a whole lot more popular in Heaven. Hope was the kind of person that made being a Giants fan and tailgating, going to camp and to games fun and worth it. Always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter how far out of her own way she had to go to do it.
RiffRaff, pretty sure Dave in MD is still among the living....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 2:07 pm : link
I think you meant Bob in Annapolis.
just awful news  
Kyle in NY : 12/10/2009 2:08 pm : link
I had a chance to meet Hope briefly this past summer at camp and see her work her magic with Brandon Jacobs at the ceremony. From our brief encounter, you could really get the sense of the kind of person she was. She was very kind to me and my younger brothers. She will be missed.

RIP Hope
I met HopeJ at giants stadium.  
Rich_Houston_WR_1971 : 12/10/2009 2:08 pm : link
Very nice person. My condolences
I was one of the many that did get to meet...  
tony stg : 12/10/2009 2:08 pm : link
... Hope J. I'm very sad to hear this. RIP dear lady.
From Pat Hanlon  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 2:08 pm : link
Quote:
On behalf of the Mara and Tisch families and all of our players, coaches and staff, I want to extend our sympathy to Hope’s family and friends. Hope was a special person. She loved her Giants and she loved her BBI family. Hope had a heart of gold, as evidenced by her work with her church and the volunteer work she did in Africa . I can’t tell you how many times she contacted our organization on behalf of many of you to let us know how we might be able to lift a spirit or help celebrate a special occasion. We were always grateful to hear from Hope because she helped us stay in touch with all of you. We share in the sadness of the day, and we will all miss Hope J. dearly.
God bless you Hope  
walterb : 12/10/2009 2:08 pm : link
Your kind spirit will be missed.
Good, I was just going to email Pat Hanlon  
JonC : 12/10/2009 2:09 pm : link
I endorse Milton's suggestion above.
Heaven has gained an angel  
sja999 : 12/10/2009 2:09 pm : link
Sunday when we are watching the Giants and we get that lucky bounce or Tyness hits the upright but the kick goes through I know Hope is watching over us.
What terrible news!  
okiegiant : 12/10/2009 2:10 pm : link
Hope was a great, great person.
no!!!  
GiantNatty : 12/10/2009 2:10 pm : link
terrible, terrible news. i am truly saddened by this. i offer my sincerest condolences to her family...
Terrible news  
SanFranGiantsFan : 12/10/2009 2:10 pm : link
She seemed like a very nice woman and from reading this entire thread, she touched many, many people.

RIP. Very sad.
I was fortunate to have met her once in person.  
NH Giants : 12/10/2009 2:10 pm : link
And I am so very glad I did.
RIP HopeJ, you will be missed.
Oh My God!  
gidiefor : Mod : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
I was just with her a few weeks ago - this is truly shocking!

Hope - you surely are flying with the angels. I am overwhelmed by your death. You were a truly beautiful soul in life.

I'll tell you guys one thing  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
Hope will do everything she can to help the Giants get all the breaks they could. Her spirit will live on through the memories everybody has and through her New York Giants.
I second everyone's comments  
Bob from Massachusetts : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
She was the centerpiece of the training camp experience and was very nice to me even though she didn't know me from a hole in the wall. We'll all miss her, and I think some kind of official BBI commemoration is appropriate. Gone too soon....
Very  
BB2K5 : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
sad day....RIP Hope
When Brandon Jacobs gets word of this,  
BoldRuler : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
Philly defenders are going to be running away from him. Go Brandon Go!
What a great lady  
GiantJake : 12/10/2009 2:11 pm : link
Thank you Hope for the kindness you showed to my son and I up in Albany. You hugged us like we were family and you personally made sure my son got autographs from a bunch of Giants. She was an angel and has been called home. Rest in peace.
What???  
Beez : 12/10/2009 2:12 pm : link
.

Someone please tell me this isn't real.
Britt  
RiffRaff : 12/10/2009 2:12 pm : link
Thanks for the correction. I was afraid my memory of who it was was going to be way off. Sorry Dave.
so so sad  
spreegal : 12/10/2009 2:12 pm : link
never had the pleasure of meeting her but she seemed like such a sweet, caring and lovely women. RIP.
God bless you Hope  
Danny Kanell : 12/10/2009 2:12 pm : link
May you rest in peace.
Riffy -- Your news of the demise of Dave in MD is MUCH EXAGGERATED!  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 2:13 pm : link
Dave is very much alive and quite possibly my closest RL friend on BBI other than you, Madplaid and HOPE.

Those were the ashes of Bob in Annapolis that Hope and Berry spread at Superbowl 42...another of her epic accomplishments.
WHAT?  
compton : 12/10/2009 2:13 pm : link
This is got to be joke. You got to freaking kidding me. Damn, damn.
Wait...  
T-Bone : 12/10/2009 2:13 pm : link
I'm dreaming right....someone please tell me this is a joke.
May God bless her and keep her near. What a loss.  
yatqb : 12/10/2009 2:13 pm : link
RIP! And thanks, rocky, for letting us know.
Hope was the platinum standard  
flapjack : 12/10/2009 2:13 pm : link
Some people give you faith in the potential of humanity to rise up and just be good. She was a beacon in dark and an incredible soul who will be missed. We are all lucky to have witnessed her grace.
RIP Hope J  
Ryan in Troy : 12/10/2009 2:14 pm : link
definetly bbi family. My condolences to all she touched.

wow  
Sgrcts : 12/10/2009 2:14 pm : link
RIP Hope!
Very sad...  
SB : 12/10/2009 2:14 pm : link
RIP
I guess heaven needed an angel  
El Gigante : 12/10/2009 2:14 pm : link
Hope was the nicest person on this board. One of the few people I have exchanged with here. I am sick from this. God please take this lovely human being into your arms. God bless us all.
Wow, I'm stunned. RIP.  
truebluelarry : 12/10/2009 2:15 pm : link
I spent all of last weekend in bed after having oral surgery, and had a stack of Giants DVD's on hand to help get me through the ordeal. In one of them, I saw Hope at the Saints game in '01 holding up her sign that read "you can knock down our buildings, but you can't knock down our spirit."

I'm saddened by her loss, but take comfort knowing she is in a better place.

still here  
Dave in MD : 12/10/2009 2:15 pm : link
and wish Hope was too. I used to love close to her and would run in to her at the store with my daughter. She always went out her way to compliment Tabitha. Just a real warm person. I am shocked. I almost can't believe this is true.
Holy shit...  
arcarsenal : 12/10/2009 2:15 pm : link
This is absolutely shocking.

Never met Hope, but she seemed like an incredible person. Way too soon for a person like that to be taken away from their life.

RIP, Hope..
BBI will never be the same  
Someone on the inside : 12/10/2009 2:15 pm : link
and neither will my trips to Albany.

Hope, without question, was the nicest person you'd ever want to meet.

I will miss her very much.
This is terrible news  
yourpalCore : 12/10/2009 2:16 pm : link
the few times that i had the privilege of meeting her she was nothing but gracious and happy to talk giants. A very sweet lady.
RIP Hope J...  
nyblue56 : 12/10/2009 2:16 pm : link
you are in a better place. I did not have the fortune to meet her in person but her interactions on BBI and her actions in life in general showed the wonderful person that she was. I was absolutely shocked to see that thread title and I am completely sadden by this loss.
Only knew her through BBI..  
KingBlue : 12/10/2009 2:16 pm : link
she will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones.
I can't believe what I just read.  
Boy Cord : 12/10/2009 2:16 pm : link
This is so sad and unexpected. What a tremedous loss. I conversed with her many times on BBI but never had the pleasure of meeting her. God bless Hope, her family, and friend.
It's funny  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 2:17 pm : link
Some see BBI as a website to go to, to talk about the Giants and interact with other fans. To them, Hope was an inspirational word and a divine touch.

Some see BBI as a home away from home and even a big second family. Whether it's through tailgating or training camp, it's an opportunity to make friends and have relationships with special people. In this sense, Hope was the mother of the BBI family.

Either way you have it, you don't get much better then Hope. The gold standard for a person and for a fan.
I am in shock  
MadPlaid : 12/10/2009 2:17 pm : link
I can't believe this is true. BBI and the world is diminished by HopeJ's passing. I've met HopeJ at camp and at a game day. She was quick with a smile and a hug. One of the best people I have ever met, on BBI or elsewhere. I am deeply saddened.

Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace  
Nitro : 12/10/2009 2:17 pm : link
I almost never post on prayer threads, or other condolence threads, given I feel I can't offer anything but a superficial well wish, which doesn't sit well with me.

In any event, Hope seemed to me (and by all other accounts) a warm generous person, who truly helped those she could, and impacted many lives here at BBI positively.

I don't have much to offer to this thread other than my sincerest sympathies to both her close friends and family.
Oh no!  
GeneInOC : 12/10/2009 2:17 pm : link
How awful.

RIP Hope.
I am still sitting here in shock and disbelief  
gidiefor : Mod : 12/10/2009 2:17 pm : link
with tears streaming down my face ... To know Hope was to know true beauty
i am speechless right now  
DCPollaro : 12/10/2009 2:18 pm : link
dont know what to do

my tailgate friend
camp friend
away game travel friend

i see her every other sunday.....

she was the best....nicest...most caring

she did a lot for bbi and for others

RIP Hope..i will miss you
...  
rut17 : 12/10/2009 2:18 pm : link
Rest in peace Hope.
I will miss her  
RAIN : 12/10/2009 2:18 pm : link
posts, her optimism, and sunny disposition. She was a constant on this site. I never met Hope.. but got a great sense of her compassion and joy for living. Helped others and was a true Giant fan. She's in heaven now, probably closer to where she belonged.
I met her and Kevin for the first time two weeks ago  
Figgy2989 : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
before the Falcons game. I said who I was on BBI and we started talking as if we had known each other for years. One of the nicest people I have ever met. She will truly be missed.

RIP Hope, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stunned  
Nick from Goa : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
RIP Hope
This is horrible  
Matt in SGS : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
I'm in shock. I would swing by before the games for a quick hello as I was going to my seats and she would always have the same great smile and was ready with a big hug. RIP to a great lady.
Larry...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
tells me this was one of her favorite pictures...

I feel like I lost a family member.  
golfingmike : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
Hope sent me many emails while I was in Iraq with the military. She was always very uplifting and genuinly concerned about me even though we had never met. I had the pleasure of meeting her at training camp upon my return, and knew that I had met someone very special. I will miss her.
Just want to say that I'm very sorry to hear this news  
Kevin_in_Pgh : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
Hope had a strong presence here and was really nice to me when I came to the tailgate at Giant's Stadium for the Dallas game a few years ago.

RIP
wow - what terrible news.  
Del Shofner : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
I met her a couple of times at the Stadium and at camp. All I can say is what others have - she seemed like family just from BBI, and if she doesn't have a straight shot to the Pearly Gates, I can't imagine who would.
Terrible news  
BUgiantfan : 12/10/2009 2:19 pm : link
I haven't made it to Giants stadium in a long time but I always wanted to meet up for a BBI tailgate and hers was one of the faces I was looking forward to finally meeting.

What a sad story. She was much too young.
..........  
Red Dog : 12/10/2009 2:20 pm : link
For once in my life, I can say that I am genuinely shocked.

RIP, great lady.
Hope was a fixture of BBI  
Chef Fortunato : 12/10/2009 2:20 pm : link
Rest with the lord Hope..
Oh my God  
Joey in VA : 12/10/2009 2:20 pm : link
...
Can't believe it...just emailed her, Cyn, and Dave yesterday...  
STLGiant fan : 12/10/2009 2:20 pm : link
stunned.

RIP Hope. You ARE in a better place. We will miss you, but know that for all of us that you touched, you will be remembered and will always bring a smile to our faces!

My last memory of Hope was at the Sunday night game vs the Cardinals  
Jay in Saratoga : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
They were honoring the Giant greats of the 80s before the game and we were talking at the tailgate about LT being there. Hope had mentioned that the one Giant that she has always wanted to meet, but hadn't had the opportunity to meet was LT.

Not knowing when they were doing the ceremony, my wife and I wanted to get to our seats early so that we wouldn't miss it, we ended up walking in from the tailgate with Hope and a friend of hers. After we got through the security gate, Hope was giving us tips about where to go to get to our section and not paying attention to where we were walking we nearly crashed into another group of people. That group was LT and several members of stadium security escorting him to where he needed to be for the ceremony.

I shouted out to him "LT you've always been my favorite Giant" (I was wearing his jersey that night) hope jokingly (maybe seriously) screamed "Oh my God, I love you LT" which gave caused him to smirk from ear to ear. After LT walked off Hope said to Jodi and I that she could finally die happy now that she had met him.

So I find myself thinking about that today, that Hope was happy. Not just for having the chance to almost bump into LT, but for knowing that she had such a prominent positive impact on the lives of so many people around her. My wife got along very well with Hope at the tailgate that day, she absolutely adored Hope by the time we had to leave, she told me that Hope was here new BFF and she couldn't wait to see her again the next time we went to a game. She is going to be crushed when I tell her tonight.
RIP, God bless  
jimmypage : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
praying for her and her family/friends now and thru the weekend.

never met her, classy woman from what i have seen here, just from that picture posted you can tell what a great woman she is.
It is so very sad  
Go Giants : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
Thanks for the prayers over the years Ms. Hope. God Bless you. Odd that while I never met her I feel as though I have lost a friend.
my God I thought you were kidding or something. what a terrible  
slefrak : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
thing to hear or to have happened. I am used to death in a way but its getting unreal. she was a good lady, a good giant fan, and young. i suspect she had some metabolic problems but I am not going clinical here. i am upset. may she rest in peace and my thoughts are with her family.

I think the BBI family needs to do something to memorialize her, like calling the rnargi/BBI MVP award the "Hope J award" or something.

sorry i am leaving.
hope  
David in LA : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
we are praying for you and your family just as you did for many of us. it's the least we can do. this site will never ever forget your presence, it would not be what it is now without that special something that you brought to the table. i just hope that we can take a page out of your book and be a fraction of the class act you are.
....  
JBGiants : 12/10/2009 2:21 pm : link
Had the pleasure of meeting her at the Super Bowl last year after we had won...an extremely nice and caring human being, and a great Giants fan. This is really, really awful to hear, and may she Rest in Peace. BBI, and the numerous people she has helped, known, and met in her life, will miss her dearly.
Oh no  
GSS Inc. : 12/10/2009 2:22 pm : link
I just saw - what awful news.

God bless, Hope. You will be missed.

Where does one start...  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 2:22 pm : link
I don't understand why she was taken so soon, so I have to go with the positives.

At least she got to see Yummy score a touchdown last weekend!

Feel free to add your wonderful memories.
Great pic Eric  
RiffRaff : 12/10/2009 2:22 pm : link
She looks very happy being the middle of a Barber sandwich.
She's got the best seat in the house now...  
regulator : 12/10/2009 2:22 pm : link
Terrible news. I never met her personally but she always seemed to be a lovely, genuine, quality human being. She will be missed.

I trust someone has taken the time to notify the Giants organization as well.

Godspeed, HopeJ!
Dear Dear Hope, you were always a wonderful person,  
DCYankee : 12/10/2009 2:22 pm : link
You have touched the hearts of many here and were especially kind to all. You will truly be missed, it will be even harder each game day as we all looked forward to seeing you and enjoying your company.

I will light a candle for you and include you in my prayers, I miss you already.

May you Rest in Eternal Peace, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you.

Tim
nittmo hit it on the head  
Optimus-NY : 12/10/2009 2:23 pm : link
Hope was the conscious of BBI. She was unusually calm, and had an air of compassion about her. The good ones always seem to leave us early. RIP.
RIP , BBi will never be the same  
gtt350 : 12/10/2009 2:23 pm : link
i never met Hope but always enjoyed the warm exchanges with her on here,
mostly about music
maybe we could all try and be a little nicer to each other in the future as a tribute to her.
That picture was taken right after the Carolina playoff loss  
Larry in Pencilvania : 12/10/2009 2:23 pm : link
she was in heaven because she felt like a Hope sandwich between two pieces of Barber bread. She loved it and sent me a copy. I never knew why I kept a copy. I guess now I know why.

I whill miss you immensely my friend. Thank you for the great memories
Cindy  
dbrny : 12/10/2009 2:24 pm : link
I'm absolutely sick, and I'm sure you are as well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support her friends and family.

God, please bring peace to HopeJ and thank you for blessing us with her spirit, love, and grace. Amen.
I am unbelievably shocked.  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 2:24 pm : link
Hope Johnson was one of the best human beings I've ever known in my life, a person I truly loved. She will be missed, greatly. I don't know what else to say.
Jay....  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
Hope and I talked about her bucket list after she told me about her LT encounter, I joked with her that the only thing keeping her alive was that she wanted to go to a wedding that got called off at the altar and that she needed to come up with a new list.

SHOCK and DISBELIEF!!!!!!!!
good point gtt  
Optimus-NY : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
she was always kind and cordial in her interactions.
RIP HOPEJ!  
JoeD1 : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
Horrible news!!!!
unbelievable  
ITaLiRiCaN : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
RIP Hope
I am numb  
T in NJ : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
This is horrible news.

RIP Hope, the BBI Mother Protector
WOW - Very Sad - RIP Hope!  
steve_in_philly : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
Never met her - always enjoyed her posts... and being a visitor here daily for sooo long - it seems like a lost a family member. Heck probably have heard more from Hope over the years then I have most of my family.

Shocking & Sad... she will be missed - by people she probably never even knew she touched!
Hey Eric...maybe the Corner Forum can be renamed...  
STLGiant fan : 12/10/2009 2:25 pm : link
in Hope's memory? The Hope Forum?
Never met her in person  
CT Phantom : 12/10/2009 2:26 pm : link
but you could just tell from our BBI conversations that she loved people & life. I'll miss her & offer her family my heartfelt condolonces.
Wow Shocked, what a shitty month  
JOrthman : 12/10/2009 2:26 pm : link
At this point I don't even know what else to say other then she will be missed. She was one of the first people I ever met off of BBI and one of the nicest. In a way I'm kind of glad I don't have more time to reflect. I love you Hope, you will be missed.
RIP Hope J  
leatherneck570 : 12/10/2009 2:26 pm : link
You will be missed.
what a horrible shock  
Greg from LI : 12/10/2009 2:27 pm : link
saw the thread title and thought it had to be a bad joke. She was on the Tiki thread just the other day.

Awful, awful news.
Only knew her through BBI  
hocuspocus : 12/10/2009 2:28 pm : link
never had the pleasure of meeting her. What a terrible loss for this Giants community, her family, and friends.

Her presence here will be missed deeply. RIP Hope.
i got  
Berrylish : 12/10/2009 2:28 pm : link
Nothing. Oh my gosh.

Just unbelievable.
Horrible  
DanMetroMan : 12/10/2009 2:28 pm : link
RIP Hope
RIP Hope....  
18E : 12/10/2009 2:28 pm : link
You will always have a spot reserved at my tailgate. I'll miss you very much. So sad. I am in utter shock.
That terrible news!!  
River Mike : 12/10/2009 2:28 pm : link
I haven't been on BBI today and my son just called to tell me the news. I only met Hope a couple of times, and of course knew her best from this board ... what a wonderful person. She offered me sympathy and support when I was going through a rough time as she has with many others here. To say she will be missed is a huge understatement. Very shocking.
This is horrible new  
GMENGianni : 12/10/2009 2:29 pm : link
A couple of weeks ago I was e-mailing her about getting together for a BBI get together.

RIP Hope.
rip hope  
tikisbarber : 12/10/2009 2:29 pm : link
great fan and wonderful lady
Geez, what horrible, horrible news  
Andy in Halifax : 12/10/2009 2:30 pm : link
RIP Hope. By all accounts, and I mean all, you were a kind & caring person and lived a wonderful life. I'm sure you're in a better place as you so deserve.
The only consolation is that she loved God so much  
buford : 12/10/2009 2:30 pm : link
she must be happy to be with him now. And she lived life to the fullest when she was here. I am sitting here in tears trying to explain to co-workers that someone I never even met in real life has passed. She had that effect on people. I think she is the best person I've ever met. And yes I can see her enjoying being in the Barber sandwich.
Terrible news.  
MOOPS : 12/10/2009 2:31 pm : link
By all accounts, a great human. Never had the pleasure to meet her myself. RIP Hope.
RIP, HopeJ  
Mike from Ohio : 12/10/2009 2:31 pm : link
I never met, Hope, but I have read enough of her posts here on BBI over the past several years to know that she was a very special, loving person, who brought something special to this board. I can only imagine the good she did for those that were fortunate enough to know her.

I will say a prayer for Hope, her friends and her family. If anything good can come from such a tragedy, it is that maybe a little bit of her love, tolerance and good humor will find its way into each of our hearts.

Godsspeed HopeJ. You will be missed.

Go Giants!
Funny Memories  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 2:31 pm : link
Camp two years ago, got up early to go golfing. It was raining, and I was severely hungover, but Hope and Bob in Annapolis wanted to spread some ashes on the golf course. She had the "bag of Bob," and she rode over with me, just shaking her head and laughing at my sorry state.

A couple wrong turns here and there, (that's what you get for following margi and ED ;-)) and we made it, but it was pouring pretty good.

margi wussed out on the golf, but Hope and Bob's widow (please forgive me for forgetting her name) did not wuss out on finding a good spot to let Bob play through.

She told me to forget the golf and go take a nap and it was the best advice I heard all weekend.


Many talk the spiritual talk, but Hope walked the spiritual walk. We were all better for knowing her in whatever capacity we did.

Cannot believe this has happened......  
EDinFWB : 12/10/2009 2:31 pm : link
She is way to young and the most caring and gentile lady I have ever known. Am lost for words.....Camp will never be the same, a void will always be there. She was the most dedicated Giant fan I have ever known.

Cyn, please keep us informed......lets hope the team can win one this w/e for her. God bless her memory.
wow  
Les in TO : 12/10/2009 2:32 pm : link
I'm stunned, Hope was one of my favourite BBI contributors and she seemed like a genuinely great person from the people who have met her in person and her "persona" on this website. RIP.
I can't believe I turned that ticket down out of pride.  
nittmo : 12/10/2009 2:32 pm : link
Hope, what I would give for one more chance to hang out with you at a Giants game. I hope you can read this somewhere.

And thanks again for alerting me to the fact that my shirt was on inside out on the way back from New Orleans. And thanks for having the sense of humor to make me travel 1,000 miles that way before telling me in D.C.!!

Wish I had taken you up on that cup of coffee.

I promise you, Jack will always treasure Jay Alford's gloves, moreso now.

Optimus--I told her that once. In typical Hope fashion, she waved the compliment off modestly.
Sitting here staring.  
Beez : 12/10/2009 2:32 pm : link
Incredible.
When my boys were born 10 weeks early  
Steve L : 12/10/2009 2:32 pm : link
back in 2000 Hope, not me, started a prayer thread that over 200 people posted on. I still have the print out of it. I never met her but we spoke over email and here often. Just did two weeks ago when I mentioned here that I had a sex talk with my boys.

I will truly miss Hope and plan to raise a glass in her honor tonight.

RIP.

Now let's win Sunday for Hope!
A shame  
BigRoss71 : 12/10/2009 2:34 pm : link
that i never got to meet her in person. I was looking forward to it at training camp next year. Even Hope's presence on the forum was felt by me. A sad day for BBI, a community just lost a very valuable member. Enjoy your lives people, you never know when it could be over. I will be extra loud this sunday night in honor of Hope, doing as she would do, cheering for the Giants.
Ed  
gidiefor : Mod : 12/10/2009 2:34 pm : link
aint that the truth - I always thought I was the biggest Giant fan I knew until I met and spent time with Hope - and she had the biggest and sweetest heart - she loved the players - just loved them as if they all belonged to her
buford, your 2:30 nails it  
Dubs : 12/10/2009 2:34 pm : link
You didn't have to meet her for her to have an effect on you. A wonderful woman who devoted herself to God, charity and the New York Giants.

RIP Hope, we'll miss you.
I have not been on in a couple of days and I am very sad to hear this  
Paul from Queens : 12/10/2009 2:35 pm : link
I never met Hope but I witnessed her actions on this board and the love and respect given to her by other members. She is truly a loss for this community and may she rest in peace.
Wow I am shocked beyond belief. RIP Hope  
Jason in Texas : 12/10/2009 2:35 pm : link
never met her, but she seemed like a really nice person, and she was always very nice to me. RIP Hope, a great loss for BBi, the Giants and the world. P.S I will take up the Anti Phillip sparks mantle in your honor.

A terrible shame.
For those of you wondering I have been in touch with the Giants  
Larry in Pencilvania : 12/10/2009 2:35 pm : link
and with their class as an organization they are following the situation with care for one of their greatest fans
RIP Hope J...  
Wonderphil11 : 12/10/2009 2:35 pm : link
though it was not my privilege to know you personally, your passing is a great loss which is felt by the entire BBI community and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family....may you rest in peace.
Oh No!  
Headhunter : 12/10/2009 2:36 pm : link
If there was one consistent non aggressive, kind and thoughtful poster than Hope J, I've yet to come accross that person in 10 years. This is tragic and sad R.I.P
I'm in absolute shock  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 2:36 pm : link
I met hope for the first time at the get together in DC following the SB. And since then I've gotten to see her at camp the past two years.

It's not even close, she was easily one of the nicest people I've ever come in contact with. And I'm sure most others feel the same.

I just have no words, the best always seem to be taken away so fast.

RIP Hope, BBI won't be the same without you.
RIP  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 2:37 pm : link
dear friend. I will really miss you.
God Bless You, Hope  
Bob in Vt : 12/10/2009 2:37 pm : link
I met you once and you were as sweet and helpful as could be. Your presence on BBI was always ... always ... one of compassion and friendship.

You will be sorely missed by your BBI family.

Rest in Pease, Hope.
gidiefor  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 2:37 pm : link
Exactly. I think many of us felt we were the biggest Giants fans on the planet until we met her. And as you said, she really cared about the players as human beings. That should surprise us when we think about it because she seemed to care about everyone.

I can't tell you how much grief she used to give me for forgetting to bring pictures of my kids to camp for her to see. She was genuinely interested.
RIP  
ejcube : 12/10/2009 2:38 pm : link
Sad to hear
Never has the privlege  
RIZZBIZZ : 12/10/2009 2:38 pm : link
to meet her in person. RIP Hope J.
What a great loss,  
Byron on CNY : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
She was the heart & soul of BBI.God bless you Hope.
from Bob Papa  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
Quote:
Just saw on BBI that she passed away suddenly. Very sad. I send my condolences. Randy Cross and I went to the BBI tailgate a few times and she was a very sweet lady.

Eric....  
Rick in Annapolis : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
I am sure you haven't forgotten but just in case can you put a picture of Hope on the BBI homepage?
Exactly Eric  
Steve L : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
I never met her face to face but she would randomly email me asking for pics of my boys to stay up to date on them. That was just what Hope did.

What a lovely woman
I do not know what to say  
Bill2 : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
She was a terrific person. I know many of you know of her many charitiable and thoughtful acts to many BBI members and their familes.

I knew some of her work for her Church, for non for profit public health groups and in Africa.

She was just a rare person. She was rare because she was so consistently thoughful and caring in real life and she delivered so often for so many without making a deal of it.

She walked the walk. In that sense she was a Giant
RIP Hope  
Justin in PA : 12/10/2009 2:39 pm : link
Never met her in person, was hoping to do so this weekend actually...

She always had such kind words for all on BBI...

She will be missed...

I know she'll be watching...
Rick...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/10/2009 2:40 pm : link
I will with the update tomorrow morning.
Shocked  
Pete in VA : 12/10/2009 2:40 pm : link
Best wishes to her family.
RIP HopeJ  
Wild Bill Wideman : 12/10/2009 2:41 pm : link
Stunned is all I can say. My condolence's to her family.
I never met Hope,  
j_rud : 12/10/2009 2:41 pm : link
but I did often find myself on the opposite ends of arguments with her. It was always civil, and any snarkiness was always on my end, unfortunately. So while I never met her thats what I will remember: someone who was able to remain calm, polite, and nice when arguing with me, which I know is NOT easy. The outpouring of emotion here is a testament to how many people your life touched. RIP Hope.
I was fortunate to meet her once  
lukenyg : 12/10/2009 2:41 pm : link
Very kind and funny lady. She will be missed. RIP HopeJ.
Terrible news  
Will Allen/Peterson : 12/10/2009 2:41 pm : link
RIP Hope, prayers and thoughts are with her family.
I think I will miss her prayer posts the most  
MadPlaid : 12/10/2009 2:41 pm : link
She had a way of invoking God's help when requested that just made you feel good for having read it. Like she truly had a link to a higher power. She was the closest thing to an Angel on Earth.
Shitty news  
weeg in the bronx : 12/10/2009 2:42 pm : link
God rest your soul Hope.
This is unreal  
GiantFanInTX : 12/10/2009 2:42 pm : link
I honestly thought this was a joke thread title. Hard to believe. Amazing how sometimes you can feel like you know someone even if you have never met them in person.
A BBI Staple  
kmed : 12/10/2009 2:43 pm : link
RIP Hope.
Cripes, I feel sick in every pore of my body  
manh george : 12/10/2009 2:44 pm : link
The second death this week of one of the 2-3 sweetest people I have ever met.

Bad times.
Awful news...  
Matt G : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
RIP Hope...
I hope they are able to dedicate the game to her  
Randy in CT : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
because she'd really dig that I would think.
Wow  
Formerly Chris (OH) : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
RIP Hope.
Terrible news  
Mike in ramapo college : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
I feel like I got punched in the stomach.

I had the pleasure of meeting her at camp the past 3 years. It's somewhat awkward meeting a bunch of strangers you converse with on a website, but Hope made my wife and myself feel very welcome.

What a great lady; she will be missed by all.
Met her once and came away thing  
GIANTS128 : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
"wow...she is really nice"...didnt know me from Adam and acted like we were lifelong friends...RIP..
on a board full of rotten malcontents, myself included....  
Greg from LI : 12/10/2009 2:45 pm : link
she always had a kind word and a cheerful manner even in heated arguments. That's an awfully rare quality.

I don't know if I ever met her or not - I met a lot of the BBI old timers many years ago when they'd get together in Crystal City to watch games together, but it was so long ago that I only remember a few specifically - but I certainly felt like I knew her. Sort of like a Giants everyfan, whose experiences related here brought a bit of the team to those of us who can't go to games or to camp or get to meet the team. It was easy to relate and enjoy those stories and feel like you were there, even if you weren't.
Randy, she knew enough of them....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 2:46 pm : link
that it wouldn't be surprising if that was an option, which is kind of crazy.
My  
sin : 12/10/2009 2:46 pm : link
heart hurts and I have tears in my eyes as I write this. I only met hope a few years ago, but she has been a staple at everything giants related that i and many of you have been a part of over the last few years. I'll never forget our New Orleans trips this year with DCPollaro, Geemanfan, Nittmo, Kevin, DCYankee. This really proves that life is so short, and that we must all really cherish the time that we have together.

My last memory of Hope J was her busting on me because I am getting married during the summer, and i told her that I might miss camp. She told me that i should have no excuse, and what would geemanfan and everyone do without me this year.

She treated us all like family, and I don't think that this world will be the same without her. I will always remember you HopeJ...
Prayers to her and her family.  
Gap92 : 12/10/2009 2:46 pm : link
I didn't know her, nor did I ever really post with her, but as soon as I saw the thread title my heart sank. I know how much she meant to alot of you. Prayers for you and her family. RIP.
RIP HopeJ  
RobNYG : 12/10/2009 2:46 pm : link
you will be missed
R.I.P. Hope  
Marty866b : 12/10/2009 2:46 pm : link
I never had the pleasure but we are a family here at BBI and we have lost one of our own.
Ugh  
ScottnMorgantown : 12/10/2009 2:47 pm : link
This place will never be the same without her. Hard to comprehend.

RIP Hope J.

RIP Hope J  
Dennis From Scotia : 12/10/2009 2:47 pm : link
I too never had the pleassure of meeting her, but I feel like I knew her. I am shocked and sad. She will Be Missed.
Terrible news...  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 12/10/2009 2:47 pm : link
big loss for the BBI family. RIP
Those who said  
Matt in SGS : 12/10/2009 2:48 pm : link
that she cared about the players have it right. I remember talking with her at her seats before the Redskins game, and we started talking about Kiwanuka and I was relaying what I knew about him from people I stayed in contact with at BC. And she stops me and says, "And...he's got the greatest skin, it's the smoothest skin I've ever seen!" I kind of looked at her, not entirely sure how to respond to that other than "ok, yeah..I guess." And she just beamed a big smile and exchanged a hug and it was game time. It's going to be very sad as I walk down to my seats on Sunday and look over to my right and not see her sitting there.
RIP HopeJ  
Larry from WV : 12/10/2009 2:48 pm : link
Prayers are with your family.
Wow, I am in shock.  
ML33 : 12/10/2009 2:48 pm : link
RIP Hope.
Of all the people I've met  
Joey in VA : 12/10/2009 2:49 pm : link
She was easily the most forgiving and the kindest, especially when in need. I had two grave illnesses in my family last year and she was one of the first to reach out to me and pray for me.

We butted heads a LOT on BBI, but when i saw her in person, she was nice as she could be and gave me a huge hug and instantly took my wife around to meet people at a Redskins game. Her ability to be humble and forgiving is something I admired and will never forget.
What a lady Hope was  
FranknWeezer : 12/10/2009 2:49 pm : link
I had the honor of meeting her in New Orleans this season, and she was everything I'd thought of her over my past 7 years on BBI. She had no reason to give pause to even act like she knew who I was when I told her my handle on BBI, but she smiled, gave me a big hug and told me she was glad to meet me (I'll post the picture later if Dean and his buddies who were with him don't mind).
Aside from talking about the Giants briefly, I thought I'd let her know I've always appreciated her praying over folks on BBI b/c we do a lot of that in the South...and that she seemed like BBI's "angel" to me.
I felt like a cheeseball after I said it, but now I'm glad I got the chance to tell her that.
God Bless you Hope.
I feel like I've been punched in the stomach  
hocuspocus : 12/10/2009 2:49 pm : link
Even though I never met her and we didn't interact a whole lot here on BBI, her grace and kindness always shone through. This thread is a beautiful testament to her.

Lets change the BBI player of the year award to...  
Mike in Rhinebeck : 12/10/2009 2:49 pm : link
The Hope Award, I think it would make her proud.
because of Hope  
DCPollaro : 12/10/2009 2:50 pm : link
I was able to go into the Giants hotel and celebrate with the team after the SB win over the Pats

what a great person
Based on her posts here  
JimInKgnNY : 12/10/2009 2:50 pm : link
and how glowingly others spoke of her, I was hoping to run into her sometime at a game or at camp. What a terrible loss. RIP Hope.
RIP HOPE J  
Giants Fan Len : 12/10/2009 2:50 pm : link
What a terrible loss not only to those of us that knew her, but to all of mankind. What a beautiful person. I will never forget how the Giants sent my son a box full of stuff when Hope told Pat Hanmlon about what my family was going through. Or how great she was to my son and I when we were at camp it was the first time we nmet her, and she treated us like family. My son asked a coupe of weeks ago, if we would see Hope next year at camp. How the hell do I go home and tell him this? Well, heaven is a much better place right now, that's for sure.
OMG!!  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 2:51 pm : link
One of the best people I have ever met. God Bless her and keep her.
that's shocking  
lalalalala : 12/10/2009 2:51 pm : link

I thought I was seeing something when I read that up top. never met her, but everyone here loves her. it's a really big loss, my condolence to her family.
Terrible news  
whobetta : 12/10/2009 2:52 pm : link
I did not know her, but I wish her family all the best.

RIP
Oh my G-d  
Matt M. : 12/10/2009 2:52 pm : link
I never met Hope J; I have only interacted with her here, but I am crushed. I am actually numb right now. May she rest in peace and may G-d bless those who know her and love her.
I feel like my heart has been stomped  
ICMDC : 12/10/2009 2:53 pm : link
I have known Hope for 10 years at the very least, perhaps many more. I remember meeting her when the CCSP group started to gel in Arlington in late 1990s, and she was your friend as soon as you started a conversation with her. I have kept in touch with her at outings -- she even came to a going away party for me when I moved for an assignment to NYC in 2005. She stayed in touch through email, we watched games together, we went to BBI DC-area gatherings, and we drove to the stadium together.

I will miss all of this, but I already have one regret greater than all the rest of this grief.

Eric mentioned that she asked him constantly for pictures of his kids, and she did the same with me re: my daughter Kenzie. Hope was in constant touch when Kenzie was born four years ago, and has tracked Kenzie's growth ever since. Her interest wasn't fleeting, it was completely genuine, and I always knew that Hope had -- if this makes any sense -- become as devoted a fan and follower of my little girl as she had the Giants. She simply wanted to know every detail, and to Hope, my daughter and I were family.

Yet for all of this contact and communication, and all the time Hope and I spent together -- even after Kenzie was born -- we could never find a way to get the two of them together in the same room. We would talk about it, and the contact would fall off for a long while, and we'd talk about it again, but we couldn't match our schedules.

I'll go home tonight black and blue from kicking myself. I always treasured my friendship with Hope, but much more, Hope was someone I NEEDED Kenzie to meet. Hope's radiance and outlook were something I wanted my little girl to bask in, and there are precious few people in this world whose best aspects I have wanted to see rub off on my daughter.

I am truly feeling sick over this. I really blew it.
Wow  
Daniel in MI : 12/10/2009 2:54 pm : link
Rest In Peace, HopeJ. A truly good member of our BBI community. I met her a couple of times briefly, and she was always exceptionally nice.

And, I know few Giants fans that were her equal in dedication. I'm forever impressed by her capacity to meet players, and to get to know their families in a supportive way. A spiritual woman who walked her talk.

The last time my son and I saw hope  
Beez : 12/10/2009 2:54 pm : link
was moments after the Atlanta OT win. We were in a merchandise tent at the foot of the stadium and she was in there, too, in her usual glory. We looked over things we might buy to round out our trip, and as we were wrapping up, Hope yells across, "Hey Beez! It's Vin R!!!" And here comes Vin, over to shake hands and say hello. Last time I saw Hope.

Telling my son we had tickets to that game, I named a few of the people we'd probably see (gidie, Larry, BB26 and her boy, 18E and his brother, DC, JonC), and the one person he wanted to be sure would be there ... Hope J. She always looked out for him and made sure at camp that "the kids" were right up front to see or meet a player, or get an autograph.

Maybe most indicative of who Hope Johnson was came when she learned about my friend Charles' fight with leukemia late last year. His chances of a matching bone marrow donor were slim, but Hope put out the word in her church community, and when things (nationally) looked like they wouldn't happen, just before that single donor was located, Hope e-mailed me to say that she would be willing to donate her marrow, and would go through the entire process, if it might help. She left her caring mark on their family, and she didn't even know them.

Just cannot believe she's gone.
A crying shame. What a great lady...  
x meadowlander : 12/10/2009 2:55 pm : link
...all class, and in all my years here, I never saw a bad word from her toward anyone.

A huge loss for this site.

Rest In Peace, Hope...
Eric  
Matt M. : 12/10/2009 2:55 pm : link
You should get a photo of Hope on the homepage and leave it there through Sunday night.
Sounds corny...  
Buldawg : 12/10/2009 2:55 pm : link
but the best tribute we can give her is to try to be nicer in our dealings with others on a daily basis. God bless you Hope J.
hope  
hilary f : 12/10/2009 2:55 pm : link
I really looked forward to seeing hope j at training camp.
What a wonderful pleasant woman.I pray for her and will think of her whenever I go to camp.G'd bless
RIP Hope  
XxVDSxX : 12/10/2009 2:55 pm : link
Thoughts and prayers out to her and her family.

While i never met her, there was no mistaking that she was one of a kind with the sweetest heart a person could ever possibly have.
WOW  
ctc in ftmyers : 12/10/2009 2:56 pm : link
Speechless. prayers for her and her family and all of us.
Wow what horrible news  
Antdog23 : 12/10/2009 2:56 pm : link
RIP Hope.
RIP  
Semipro Lineman : 12/10/2009 2:56 pm : link
to a beautiful person.
Oh my God!  
PeterS : 12/10/2009 2:56 pm : link
Oh no. Why do bad things have to happen to such good people.

In the dozen or so years I've known of Hope here at BBI, I never had the pleasure to meet her but her sensitivity and spirituality we're a true inspiration.

My most sincere condolences to HopeJ's family and friends, especially here BBI. May God rest her sould. Amen.



We need to do something MORE than name a trophy after her  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 2:57 pm : link
When you think of all that Hope did to help others, particularly the needy in Africa, then it really behooves us to make a strong gesture as a community, especially in this season of giving, to honor Hope.

HOPEfully, once her family has been notified, and there has been a chance for things to settle a bit, we can learn more about the group who organized Hope's trip to Africa (for the purpose of bringing medicine and aid to the community there) and make a contribution as a community.

I will contact Cynthia about this.

Hope was a true Christian in both the Big-C and small-c senses of the word. The most generous, big-hearted, forgiving, giving, joyful, caring person I have ever known.

I will treasure her prayers when my mom was ill, when my Dad was ill and passed away, how she arranged with the Giants organization to provide help for my Dad, so he could travel comfortably at Camp...all the things she did that were so unselfish.

We have lost a pillar of our community, a great friend, a great Giant fan, and a great human being.

Godspeed, Hope. I have no doubt whatsoever that you are up in Heaven, talking Giants football with Jesus. =:-)
Buldawg, I don't think that's too corny  
Jay in Saratoga : 12/10/2009 2:58 pm : link
I think if we could all ask ourselves "How would Hope respond in this situation" when we find ourselves losing our cool in heated debates on here, BBI would be the better for it.
The first time I met Hope....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 2:58 pm : link
I was somewhat new to BBI, during the 2003 season. I was able to join a group that was going to help Kevin Corbett redesign the official Giants.com website to a new format.

I was living in Northern VA at the time, and HopeJ reached out to me and asked me to call her. I felt kind of weird about it, as I had never really met anybody from the internet in person before, so I called her with a little bit of hesitation. Let me tell you, it couldn't have been a more pleasurable experience.

We made the trek up to Giants Stadium in a snowstorm on early on a Tuesday morning, it was quite an experience. We stopped and had breakfast together, and had a really great time talking about the Giants and BBI. She treated me as if I was a long time friend. Whatever apprehension was there when I showed up at her apartment that morning was gone five minutes into the car ride.

We hung out several times at training camps and games following that trip, but that will always be the most memorable time with Hope.

Hope, you now have the best seat in the house next to your loved ones lost, Bob, and all of the other Giants fans/friends we've lost over the years. Give us a few bounces this weekend, will ya?

Rest in Peace.
RIP Hope.  
TheBigBlueOne : 12/10/2009 2:58 pm : link
You were such a nice person on BBI, and reading how you were in real life, you were a good person in real life as well. God Bless Hope's family and friends.
terrible terrible news  
Ray_Ray (NYG) : 12/10/2009 2:58 pm : link
I never had the chance to meet Ms Hope but was really looking forever to some how in one of these Giants training camp. She was loved here on bbi so my heart and prayers go out to her and her family. A sad day indeed for all..
I just  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 2:59 pm : link
sent a copy of this thread to the people I know in the Giants organization who also knew her.
Wow Terrible News  
SteveSmith12 : 12/10/2009 2:59 pm : link
RIP Hope
There should be a memorial story...  
manh george : 12/10/2009 3:00 pm : link
somewhere in trhe press about Hope.

I appeal to those of you with press contacts.
BBI Has Lost One of Its Best  
BobA : 12/10/2009 3:01 pm : link
I never met Hope, but have been on BBI for many years. I feel I have come to know her and appreciate all that she has done. Never in all my years on this board have I ever read anyting but a kind word on her part. There are so few like that and I hope she inspires others here to follow in her footsteps. She will be GREATLY missed.
I feel like BBI  
Headhunter : 12/10/2009 3:01 pm : link
has lost it's Moral Compass
Sweet story  
RiffRaff : 12/10/2009 3:01 pm : link
In 2003, Schnitzie, Plaid and I took our father to Giants' Training Camp. Schnitzie had told Hope about our father's difficulty walking long distances ahead of time. So when we met up with Hope at the hotel everyone was staying at, prior to going over to the training fields, she informed us that she had already arranged for a golf cart and special parking for my dad with the Giants. She had never met any of us or my father before, but she went out of her way to help. She was awesome.

The story, from my point of view, gets better. I drop off my father and Hope directs me to park in the players parking lot, which no other fans had access too. We're walking toward the field chit chatting about this and that (she was always wonderful to chat with), when we came upon this large man pushing a dual baby carriage. At first I don't recognize him, but I could tell Hope did when she moved toward him like a close friend. At that moment, I realized it was Howard Cross, one of my all time favorite Giants. Like a stupid, drooling moron fan, I shouted, "HOWARD CROSS IT'S GREAT TO MEET YOU!!!!" He appropriately looked at me like I was an alien. But Hope immediately calmed the situation, gave him a hug and a hello, and when a couple of other near by fans asked for a picture, Hope went out of her way to assure Howard that they appreciated the privacy of his children by keeping them out of the picture frame.

My admiration for Hope grew ten fold at that moment. I thought to myself, "Wow what a thoughtful thing to do. I didn't even think of that." Hope was truly special.
manh george  
Matt M. : 12/10/2009 3:01 pm : link
How about a piece on giants.com? Somebody should inform Pat Hanlon.
Hope  
BigBlueCane : 12/10/2009 3:01 pm : link
was the nicest, sweetest person I ever interacted with or read their posts on BBI.

Truly, we will miss her spirit and memory here.

RIP, my prayers for her family.
Terrible news  
bois : 12/10/2009 3:02 pm : link
I missed this posted up top, and was initially confused by the "rename the BBI Trophy" thread.

Tragic news, Hope was one of the most consistently pleasant, passionate fans on BBI. I never met her, but spend enough time around here and you get a decent feel for everyone through their posts and opinions..Hope was always positive, loved the Giants, loved the community and seemed like a genuinely good person. I know she was a committed fan, frequently traveling to road games, going to camp, and seemed to have a decent level of interaction with the players and organization. A class act all the way through. RIP.
A couple of my favorite pictures, these pictures never exist if not  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 3:03 pm : link
for Hope:










Thanks for everything you've done for me hope and just thanks for being exactly what we should all strive to be...
RIP  
Game-Worn : 12/10/2009 3:03 pm : link
I only knew Hope from her posts on here, but she was always the first to send out a prayer when they were needed. She seemed like a real nice woman and will be missed greatly.
Can't even respond or talk right now..  
GMANinDC : 12/10/2009 3:03 pm : link
If anyone has her address, i can go there and put some flowers and candles there..I can't find my old emails with her address on it..
I think Pat knows already  
RobNYG : 12/10/2009 3:04 pm : link
.
I never met Hope, nor had any significant interaction with her  
glowrider : 12/10/2009 3:04 pm : link
but she was a great presence around here and seeing this has shocked me. That just speaks to the fact of what a kind and generous person she was, that even almost-total strangers are completely saddened by her loss. I wish I had had the opportunity to get to know her better.

She will be missed - RIP Hope.
Buldawg and schnitzie  
Kevin_in_Pgh : 12/10/2009 3:06 pm : link
both have good suggestions.

Schnitzie, please let us know if you find out something more.
Pat's condolences are above...  
Russel in VA : 12/10/2009 3:06 pm : link
...
Matt M  
JonC : 12/10/2009 3:07 pm : link
Pat knows, see above.
I remember  
B in ALB : 12/10/2009 3:07 pm : link
at one of the earliest camps (perhaps the first) at Albany I decided to make my way over to SUNY to watch the team. I recall vividly sitting on the silver metal stands watching practice from afar, while a group of people were talking, laughing and having a good time.

One person stuck out in the crowd - she was smiling ear to ear, surrounded by her friends in Blue, laughing, smiling some more, oohing and aahing at some big hits, one-handed catches, and drills - particularly when the Linemen squared off in some 1 on 1's.

I remember asking myself, "Man, that lady knows her football and is having the time of her life - who is she?"

Now this is before I really started posting on BBI despite being registered since 1999 as B in ATL.

Over the years it became obvious and clear that this woman who I saw in Albany was none other than HopeJ.

Although I never met her - and certainly wish I had - the Giants family has truly lost a great one.
RIP Hope  
Quickslant : 12/10/2009 3:08 pm : link
I am a little late to this post, but I was shocked to hear about the passing of Hope J. I met her this year at camp and she was extreamly nice. She helped get my little man a great picture on Jacob's sholder, she will truly be missed.
So sad  
Jim in South Florida : 12/10/2009 3:08 pm : link
The centerpiece and soul of BBI.
A great human being,she is in a better place now.
Everyone's loss
RIP
First time we met in 2005  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 3:09 pm : link
RIP  
notoriousc : 12/10/2009 3:09 pm : link
old friend!! u will be missed!!! :(
ICMDC....  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 3:11 pm : link
I know how you feel. Three weeks ago I took my youngest, Megan, to the game. She'd wanted to go for quite some time, and I had the opportunity so we went. We got our tickets, naturally, through Hope. As much as I was excited to go to a game with my little girl, I really wanted her to meet and get to know Hope, which she did.
Tons of Memories  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 3:11 pm : link
Like many of you I've known and been friends with Hope for over a decade. She would send me notes when I was deployed, knew my daughter and always asked after her, and was just a joy to be around. I'm smiling at some of the random t4exts she would send.

Years ago I mailed Hope a "challenge" coin during my deployment to Bosnia--she was so proud of that thing and kept it with her...she would see military guys and break out her challenge coin to see if they had one.

Hope was a joy, a real person, a giver, and had a heart made of pure gold.....she loved a few things, but there is no question that the two things she loved most were the lord and the Giants....I won't attempt to guess as to which was number one, but I think the lord will understand if he came in second on SB Sunday.

She left a mark on us all, and she will never, ever be forgotten.
Oh my god, I can't believe it...  
atb63 : 12/10/2009 3:12 pm : link
Hope was such a wonderful, loving and genuinely kind person. This loss would be devastating to any community, online or otherwise. I can't believe I'll never get another one of her famous hugs...

RIP, Hope. We love you.
I just read this.  
RDJR : 12/10/2009 3:13 pm : link
I am stunned. Never met her, never spoke to her, never was in her company but I feel like I knew her real well. When Hope started a thread I always made a point to read it. When Hope posted a comment I always made a point to think about what she wrote. I am not a religious man, but when Hope posted a prayer for others, most of whom she had never met, I felt like I was praying with her. The world lost a great person today. I am just thankful that I had an opportunity to be touched by Hope through cyberspace. RIP.
Truly sad day at BBI.  
section125 : 12/10/2009 3:14 pm : link
Rest in Peace Hope - you'll be missed.
Unbelievable  
mort christenson : 12/10/2009 3:14 pm : link
Hope, please rest in peace. We didn't have the best of relationships but I take the blame for that. My apologies to you.
keep waiting for  
bc4life : 12/10/2009 3:15 pm : link
someone to fess up and that this was just a rotten, low down joke, perpetrated by some scumbag troll...
I just read this  
teso56 : 12/10/2009 3:16 pm : link
I didnt see the sticky thread on top and just saw this now. I am truly saddened by this. Prayers to her family.
RIP Hope  
bc56 : 12/10/2009 3:16 pm : link
rest in peace
OH MY  
darasman : 12/10/2009 3:17 pm : link
that news is so very sad.... I don't know what to say.....RIP Hope, you will missed and may God hold you as close to his heart as you held God to yours....the world lost a truly great person....
shocked.  
TexasGmenFan : 12/10/2009 3:17 pm : link
like many, i never had the pleasure of meeting her but always paid attention to her posts.

a corny story, but we all post random (in hindsight silly) concerns regarding our personal lives. a few years back i posted something about thinking i screwed things up after a first date and i distinctly remember Hope saying the story made her giggle out loud and then basically said dont worry about it and she hoped she'd get an invite to the eventual wedding! 2 years later and that's the single reply - to what turned out to be a 4 page thread - that i remember.

RIP.
Oh Dear...  
OlyWAJintsFan : 12/10/2009 3:17 pm : link
I don't know what to say other than may she be in a better place and she will be greatly missed here as well as I'm sure in many places.

I didn't know Hope other than her posts here but it was clear that she helped and friended many here and made this a better place. Peace to her loved ones.

WOW  
mitch300 : 12/10/2009 3:18 pm : link
I never met her. However, she was always nice on BBI. Prayers go out to her family.
RIP HopeJ  
bc4life : 12/10/2009 3:19 pm : link
If there's a heaven, you're there.

If not, at the least, you left a nice footprint on this Earth.

Can't think of any other poster who I honestly cannot say one bad thing about.

Beyond sad...
Horrible news ...RIP Hope J  
RobertR : 12/10/2009 3:19 pm : link
Condolences to her family and all on BBI who knew her in person or through the web. Another good person taken far too soon.
We will miss you, Hope...  
Midn_Chae : 12/10/2009 3:20 pm : link
She was the first BBI'er I met when I was just getting to know BBI. She invited me to watch the game with her and the gang in Crystal City, and since then, she has been an incredible friend and not just a fellow Giants fan. She embodied the very best that we can bring to this world. Not only did the Giants and BBI lose an important member of the family, we all lost one of the most amazing souls we could ever meet.

We'll think of you always, Hope.
Wish I met her in person  
LI Mike : 12/10/2009 3:20 pm : link
Just saw Pat Hanlon's tweet. I only interacted with Hope on BBI, but whether it was the Giants or tennis or other things, I always enjoyed communicating with her through the Corner Forum.

It was obvious she was nice, kind and caring.

If there's any way departed souls can help a team from the "other side" I'm sure she'll come through for Big Blue when needed.
RIP Hope  
BrettNYG10 : 12/10/2009 3:20 pm : link
This is very upsetting. I feel sorry for BBI and all of her friends and family. Prayers were obviously sent to all impacted and will be continued to be sent.
I only  
bc0312 : 12/10/2009 3:20 pm : link
met Hope 1 or 2 times but she left a lasting impression on me. What a wonderful woman. RIP
Pics of Hope  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 3:21 pm : link
Giants Fan!



High School Hottie (on the left with the cool specs)

Ok...I've gotten myself together now...  
T-Bone : 12/10/2009 3:22 pm : link
I really don't know what to say that hasn't been said. And honestly, I really don't feel like talking right now. I just wanted to say that I truly loved Hope (or HopeJBone as I used to call her). She was one of the most special people I'd ever met.

I love you Hope. Rest in Peace.
shocking and terrible news  
djm : 12/10/2009 3:22 pm : link
RIP Hope J. You will be missed.
Sad sad day  
loafin : 12/10/2009 3:22 pm : link
Hope would be pissed at all of being upset because she's home in glory!!

RIP Hope!

bc  
JonC : 12/10/2009 3:22 pm : link
I'm afraid it's very true.
Very sad.  
Herb : 12/10/2009 3:23 pm : link
I remember meeting her for the first time back in the '90s during a game at the CCSP. She kept calling me Eric (I think she may have thought I was Eric from BBI), but she was so nice and enthusiastic about the Giants I didn't have the heart to correct her. Of course, she figured it out soon enough and never forgot my name after that, even though I saw her very infrequently after the CCSP crowd scattered. She truly cared about everyone - what a great person. The world's a sadder place.
Here is Pat Hanlon's tweet  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:23 pm : link
Quote:
Sad day for NYGs w/ the passing of Hope Johnson of bigblueinteractive.com fame. A wonderful woman who loved her Giants. Hope will be missed.
Unbelievable tragedy  
NYMase : 12/10/2009 3:23 pm : link
I am beyond shocked to hear this

RIP Hope

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hope's friends and family and all of BBI
Just got the terrible news  
Paulie Walnuts : 12/10/2009 3:24 pm : link
Oh, Hope your loss is terrible, I know you are waking hand in hand with our Lord right now.

We will see you again.

God Bless you and RIP

On Giants.com, Pat Hanlon has a HopeJ note in his twitter scroll  
FranknWeezer : 12/10/2009 3:24 pm : link
"Sad day for NYGs w/ the passing of Hope Johnson of bigblueinteractive.com fame. A wonderful woman who loved her Giants. Hope will be missed."
T-Bone  
NNJ Tom : 12/10/2009 3:25 pm : link
my first few years on BBI, I thought you two were actually husband and wife.
RIP  
an_idol_mind : 12/10/2009 3:25 pm : link
.
I am just stunned.  
Crispino : 12/10/2009 3:26 pm : link
I just saw Hope at the game on Sunday, front row of my section, 133. She was dancing up a storm as the Giants completed the win. This is just too sad. Rest in Peace, Hope. You were BBI's conscience and this place will never be the same without you.
This is horrible  
noro9 : 12/10/2009 3:26 pm : link
RIP Hope. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I'm speechless  
BigBlue26 : 12/10/2009 3:27 pm : link
I am so proud and honored that someone as wonderful as Hope has been a part of my life all these years. I will miss her terribly.

Hope, give my dad a hug from me.
Ive probably spent close to two hours since the news broke  
BoldRuler : 12/10/2009 3:27 pm : link
reading everyone's posts about their experiences with Hope. It has really added to my appreciation of what a great woman she was. A great Giants fan and a great friend to so many.
I was at meetings all day  
Big Al : 12/10/2009 3:27 pm : link
and just saw this here after getting an E-mail from another poster. Awful news. At least I got to share sitting next to her at two games, two get togethers with her and others in DC, a lunch in NY and a dinner in DC.

I will miss her.
...  
SamTheTram : 12/10/2009 3:29 pm : link
Met her at a BBI DC get together after the Giants had won in 07. Very sweet. Alway's enjoyed her posts on here.

RIP. Miss you already.
holy cow, i have goosebumps!  
RodneyHamp : 12/10/2009 3:29 pm : link
I finally met her at camp this year, spent some time talking to her, such an amazing woman. RIP, she will be missed!
RIP Hope  
BigK : 12/10/2009 3:30 pm : link
I never had the pleasure to meet her, but she was obviously loved by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends
I've got  
Arnie D. : 12/10/2009 3:30 pm : link
tears in my eyes, and never even had the pleasure to meet her in person. What a presence she was. A huge loss for this world.
This is the worst news I have heard in a long time and am sick right  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 3:31 pm : link
now.

One of the most caring, nicest ladies I have ever met.
So very, very sad  
ChathamMark : 12/10/2009 3:31 pm : link
Never met Hope, but like a lot of us here, felt that she was a sister of sorts to us. God Bless you, Hope, and may the Almighty God shine his light upon you.
Bubba thats when I first met her  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 3:34 pm : link
( me in the Santa hat and Cape)
Also sat next to Hope that game in the first row behind the Chiefs bench.

Very sad right now.
Such a wonderful person...  
BlueFox : 12/10/2009 3:34 pm : link
she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She gave so much to this community and to everyone that she knew. If everyone cared and loved as much as Hope this world would be a much better place. Her big hugs at camp will be sorely missed.

Thank you Hope, and RIP.
Tommy  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 3:37 pm : link
First time I met you and other BBIers face to face.
my email address is seriously out of date...  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 3:37 pm : link
secondcnc@ec.rr.com
This is a shocker  
ZogZerg : 12/10/2009 3:38 pm : link
She will be very much missed on BBI. I still remember the one time I met her at a bar in VA to watch a Giants pre-season game. She was a very nice person and full of life. RIP Hope J.
I  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 3:38 pm : link
went there specifically to meet Hope. Still in shock.
RIP  
TrueBlueGiants : 12/10/2009 3:38 pm : link
...
wow...life is so damn fragile.  
Big Blue Heavy HIttaz 92 : 12/10/2009 3:38 pm : link
Like some others, I never knew or spoke to her, but evidently she was held in higher regards than others on BBI. God Bless.
Tommy  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 3:39 pm : link
I am in shock. I am so glad I got see Hope at the Giants-Raiders game this year and that my dad got to see her again. I am literally in tears sitting here. I feel someone has punched me.
This is awful.  
larryinnewhaven : 12/10/2009 3:39 pm : link
Never had a chance to meet Hope but she was always so kind to me on here. Her passion for God, people, and Big Blue should never be forgotten. If we could all be a tenth of the person she was life would be a whole lot better. R.I.P Hope J.
RIP  
English Alaister : 12/10/2009 3:39 pm : link
Hope J. Very sad news. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
The first 2 of three BBI'er si ever met  
GMANinDC : 12/10/2009 3:39 pm : link
HopeJ and Bob in Annapolis..Love you both..
I just heard this news and I am in shock  
The Turk : 12/10/2009 3:41 pm : link
I remember sitting at GregW's house, probably way back in 1997 or 98 or so - Greg help here - getting ready to watch a Giants game and this larger than life woman came in, inserted herself into the conversation and then within minutes we were friends. I know I introduced her to BBI and this thing that was then called Pete's Corner, maybe even that first day, and before long we would meet up at the CCSP and a yearly tailgate at RFK and then FedEx.

What a great person. It was just last week that she asked me how my baby was - he's 14 now. Damn, I'm going to miss her personality, spirit and kindness. Just a terrible thing. At least I'm sure she is in a better place.
Ironically enough, Bob in Annapolis...  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:41 pm : link
is the only other BBIer I ever took a Giants road trip with, just the two of us... Both of their deaths were/are shocking to me.
This is horrible news.  
halfback20 : 12/10/2009 3:41 pm : link
I never met Hope and I never really even talked to Hope on here, but I still knew the name and I still knew, from posts by other people, that she was a pretty good person. I was shocked and saddened to see this at the top of the forum. My prayers go out to all of those who are her friends and family. Very sad.
I'm still so utterly stunned  
JohnG in Albany : 12/10/2009 3:43 pm : link
As this thread shows, Hope was probably the only thing that all of BBI agreed on.

Hope J  
ATL_Giant : 12/10/2009 3:43 pm : link
Even through a few text words on our message board, it was clear to see that you are a kind and caring person. Thank you for patient with us. I always thought very highly of you.
from PAt Hanlon via Twitter  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 3:44 pm : link
Sad day for NYGs w/ the passing of Hope Johnson of bigblueinteractive.com fame. A wonderful woman who loved her Giants. Hope will be missed.
Wow. I am shocked. I met her twice by chance.  
Blackpearl : 12/10/2009 3:44 pm : link
About 6 or 7 years ago after a game my 10 year old son wants to wait around and get some autographs. Big crowd near the entrance and I told him it was going to be tough. He makes his way to the railing by himself and is standing next to this woman who made a little room for him. She knew everyone coming out. Players, Mothers, friends of players. She made sure every player that came by signed Spencer's program. When she realized Kerry Collins had gotten to the players parking lot, she grabbed a security guard she knew, and asked him to walk my son over to Kerry in the lot and get his autograph. The guard complied and he took Spencer over to Kerry in the lot and he shook his hand after he gave him his autograph. Afterwards, I thanked her and she told me it was her pleasure and that her name was Hope. Fast forward 2 years. Opening day against Arizona 2005. This time I have my 8 year old daughter. After the game she wants to do the same. Again I say it's going to be tough. It was a 4 oclock game, dark, crowded by the players gate. I swear I see Hope at the rail and I remembered her name and she took Elizabeth under her arm and got a dozen autograhphs for her. She was a kind woman.
God rest her soul.
Completly in shock  
Mark from Jersey : 12/10/2009 3:44 pm : link
right now...may she rest in peace...god has already blessed her soul. A wonderful person has left us, but leaves a lasting impression to many of us here.
Memories of Hope...  
STLGiant fan : 12/10/2009 3:45 pm : link
My first memory of Hope was when my wife had given birth to our first born, albeit 3 months premature and he had to stay in the NICU for what seemed forever... I was so proud to post the news of his arrival on BBI, but it was Hope, a women I had never met that set-up a prayer thread for our son's speedy recovery--13 years ago this April. She was incredible helping me as there were no books on how to deal with Post-partum syndrome when you wife's baby is in the NICU...

In 2002 or 3 while on a business trip to D.C. The Giants were just about to implode under Fassell. OC Sean Payton was just about to be demoted... I was fortunate to get an offer to ride up with Cyn (2nd CVA) and Hope to the game. A buddy was meeting me with a ticket. Unfortuately, the buddy and I never connected--but Hope did. She came back to the gate in the first quarter--just to see if I made it into the game, and when I told her what happened, she made a quick call and had me a ticket at will-call faster than a speeding bullet. I sat with her, Cyn and Jerry Reese and Dhani Jones' parents. Postgame we went to the visiting players exit and I got to watch Cyn blush getting a picture with former Giant TE Dan Campbell and Hope blush as well getting pictures with Tiki and Darnell Dinkins (Yummy). I even got to chat a bit with Strahan, Barber and Sehorn and all autographed my game jersey...

In the next two years, we lost two kids after the first trimester--one on Christmas Eve, the other on Easter Sunday. Again, it was Hope again to the rescue--supportive emails, prayer threads...all from somebody I had met once in person.

I can't say enough about this women. Her faith in the Lord was rock-solid and was her love of the Giants and for those of us from BBI who had the opportunity to meet or know her. I was so excited just getting orders yesterday to be in the DC area for 20 days and hoped to see her and Cyn and Dave and meet others...now it's even more important. Hope was indeed an amazing women and she WILL be truly missed.
My Heart Felt Condolences  
Julian_TheOld : 12/10/2009 3:45 pm : link
To all that knew her, and her positive impact on all of your lives.

God Bless
Oh damn.  
BigBlueBuff : 12/10/2009 3:45 pm : link
How terribly sad this news is, just awful. I never met her but I always read her posts and always enjoyed her sense of humor and contributions to the community here. I was especially touched by her photos from Africa this past summer and the infectious smile she had in every picture. This is just terrible news.

May she rest in peace. She will be missed.
Still wish I had a chance to meet Bob  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 3:45 pm : link
always been disappointed about that. Thankfully I can say differently with Hope. Just wish it wasn't over
WOW  
JoeMP2003 : 12/10/2009 3:46 pm : link
RIP
Blackpearl  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 3:46 pm : link
Great story and sums up her character nicely.
Hope  
GiantJohn : 12/10/2009 3:46 pm : link
As you would have for me my prayers go to our lord as he welcomes you into his arms. RIP.
Now I don't have anyone to hang with  
RAZE : 12/10/2009 3:47 pm : link
at camp on Sunday evenings/nights after everyone else is gone...
It may sound silly now but I'd offered her  
ATL_Giant : 12/10/2009 3:47 pm : link
this pic as a cup of espresso to help get her alert one morning. She told me I was her new best friend, man she always made you feel warm talking with her.
Very sad news.  
GiantsUA : 12/10/2009 3:47 pm : link
...
LTS, like Hope, Bob was a great guy with a heart of gold.  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:48 pm : link
.
Pat Hanlon just sent this tweet  
bELIeve_in_Giants : 12/10/2009 3:48 pm : link
giantspathanlon Sad day for NYGs w/ the passing of Hope Johnson of bigblueinteractive.com fame. A wonderful woman who loved her Giants. Hope will be missed.
that is just awful  
Eric B. : 12/10/2009 3:49 pm : link
so sorry to hear about this, really in shock. rest in peace Hope J.
britt  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 3:50 pm : link
I remember that whole thread when he passed, I just remember being jealous of everyone that I never had the pleasure of meeting him.
Pat also offered up a much longer message....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:50 pm : link
on the first couple pages of the thread.
So did Bob Papa.  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:51 pm : link
.
We should leave this stickied for the rest of the season....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:51 pm : link
in Hope's honor.
Rest in Peace, Hope  
J : 12/10/2009 3:53 pm : link
You were always friendly to me on BBI. By all accounts you were also a loving,caring friend.

Thoughts go out to her family, also
Lats Time I emailed with Hope  
Paulie Walnuts : 12/10/2009 3:55 pm : link
was this spring.. My son was in DC for a school trip and she offered for the kids to visit her in her office because it had a great view of the White House. They never made it, but it was sure nice of her to offer.

This news hits me like a baseball bat.

A truly Good and Godly woman, an instrument of God's grace, that's Hope Johnson

I heard on some game that Darnell Dinkins caught a pass last weekend and I immediately thought of HopeJ.

RIP Ma'am. Pls say hello to Bob for us and maybe watch the game with Emlen Tunnell and my Grandfathers

RIP Hope J  
adam XLII : 12/10/2009 3:55 pm : link
..
I am very sorry to hear  
GMENBIGBLUE : 12/10/2009 3:57 pm : link
this terrible news. RIP Hope. Prayers to family and friends
Oh no!  
Phil in LA : 12/10/2009 3:58 pm : link
I just looked up from the hot stove thread from the first time today. Rest in Peace to one of the kindest souls we've ever known. She took so much joy from the Giants, and brought so much to so many of us. She was an absolute sweetheart and it pains me to see this thread.

God bless her as she blessed all of us.

Make him fix the Giants, Hope.
I agree with Britt  
Justin in PA : 12/10/2009 3:59 pm : link
this should be a BBI sticky for the rest of the season
A very sad day  
tomtalkin : 12/10/2009 3:59 pm : link
for BBI, NY Giant fans & the world. I never met Hope & had minimal interaction with her directly in my time with BBI but I did have the highest opinion of her as a person. She always seemed to have a minute & a prayer for anyone who needed it. She will be missed.
RIP Hope.
From MG, which STLGiant fan posted on another thread:  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 3:59 pm : link
Quote:
And finally, a very, very sad note I received from several loyal readers and members of the tight-knit community of the Giants’ message board BigBlueInteractive.com. The BBI family has lost one of its pillars in a woman named Hope Johnson. To her fellow BBIers, she was known as HopeJ (which was her handle on the board).

HopeJ, a staple at training camp and often in the postgame tunnel at home games, passed away Thursday. Our deepest sympathies are with Hope's family and her extended family of BBIers. Thoughts and prayers may be expressed here in a thread where BBIers are currently remembering Hope.

In that thread, there's a picture of Hope with Tiki and Ronde Barber. I happened to be standing nearby when she took that picture and I remember hearing her squeal that it was her "dream" to stand between the two brothers. She loved the Giants and, as you'll note from the post by Giants VP of communications Pat Hanlon on the linked thread, the team loved her back.



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Britt ... I met you and Bob  
Beez : 12/10/2009 4:00 pm : link
before the Bears night debacle, on your road trip.

A few images to offer, with Miss Hope the past couple camps.









I met Hope and Bob  
GMANinDC : 12/10/2009 4:00 pm : link
at the same BBI tailgate 3 years ago, last game of the season against the Redskins..ALso met Dave in DC
WOW......How sad. My prayers go out to her family  
George from PA : 12/10/2009 4:00 pm : link
Albany will not be the same
RIP HOPE...  
Diesel_Giants : 12/10/2009 4:01 pm : link
Never met you, but from your posts and the COUNTLESS posts about you i wish i had... RIP
Just  
sjstorm22 : 12/10/2009 4:01 pm : link
wanted to express my condolences to Hope J's family. I read many of her posts on BBI over the years and feel awful that we have lost a family member. Although I did not know her I feel crushed that we have lost a loyal poster and a great person. I Hope she is watching in heaven!
Has anyone spoke with Rob?  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:01 pm : link
I'm sure he is devistated as well.
She will be missed . . .  
BlueStreak : 12/10/2009 4:02 pm : link
as many have said the conscience of BBI. I never met her and I don't post much but this place will not be the same without her
Really, what it all boils down to for me....  
Britt in VA : 12/10/2009 4:02 pm : link
is that Hope was a good example to us all on how to treat other people. I'm going to try and honor her memory with how I interract with others here on BBI from here on out.
Its very odd  
JoeMP2003 : 12/10/2009 4:03 pm : link
Ive never met Hope, and had very limited interaction with her on this site from what i can recall. But when i logged in today and saw this thread I felt as if i lost someone i knew pretty well

My condolences go out to her family and friends, including the many on this site who did know her outside of here.
At least her last game was a victory over the Cowboys!  
Houston Gfan : 12/10/2009 4:03 pm : link
God Bless and R.I.P.
Britt - I agree  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:03 pm : link
and this is a true wake up call to do so.
Britt ...  
Beez : 12/10/2009 4:04 pm : link
hear, hear!
This is very shocking and terrible news.  
TC : 12/10/2009 4:05 pm : link
She was a lady of great intelligence, humor and insight. And we are all diminished by her loss. May all those that love her find peace.
Hope  
MarineMan : 12/10/2009 4:06 pm : link
Prayers from my Family to Hers. God Bless Her I stand at attention and render the proper SALUTE!!!
Terrible news  
bigblue1124 : 12/10/2009 4:09 pm : link
I never had the privilege to meet her. But for the past few years I felt like I knew her from her updates when she was in Africa. And all her selfless acts of kindness to other's and her church.

Her namesake was just that she gave hope to others and now she is with all her sister's Angels witch she truly seemed to be one.

My prayers to her family and friends.

RIP Hope you will be missed by more people you ever knew.
I do not have the words to express  
ttb from Roanoke, VA : 12/10/2009 4:10 pm : link
how sad I am about this. Hope was a woman of God. She was a prayer warrior who prayed for many here on BBI in their times of need. She cared about everyone. She saw something positive in everyone. She was truly an angel here on earth. SOTI was right. BBI and training camp will never be the same. I'm numb right now. I cannot believe this. She befriended so many here on BBI and every where she met. This was so unexpected. I talked with her a couple of days before the Dallas game. She offered me a ticket. I obviously could not make it. Obviously, if I had known that game would be the last time I saw her, you can bet your ass that I would have made a strong effort to get the Jersey. I was so looking forward to seeing her at the Skins game on Monday night because I knew she would have been there. May God bless her soul and put his loving arms of protection around her family. God bless everyone on BBI. You guys are like my family and I love you guys like my family too. You truly do not know what you have until it's gone. You really have to treasure every moment you have with any person because tomorrow is not promised to anyone, me or you.
I been here  
BCD : 12/10/2009 4:11 pm : link
since around 95 and Hope was a person who I'll always repect and love......RIP we luv ya!!!! still SHOCKED.
Terrible news  
Jaychman35 : 12/10/2009 4:12 pm : link
I met Hope only once at a BBI get together in DC. Her energy and positivity was contagious. Before she even showed up rnargi and Dave in DC had already told me about how great Hope was. I met her for all of 5 minutes but I'm still choked up. She will be missed.
It just shows us all  
Bake54 : 12/10/2009 4:12 pm : link
how precious life really is.

Was she ill?

I lost my cousin recently which was a very big shock. I'm sure her family will have a hard time with this.

May god bless her soul.
Oh no...My heard stopped when I got the text...  
BigBlue TT : 12/10/2009 4:12 pm : link
I first met Hope over 5 years ago in Albany. She was the first BBIer DC and I had met and she took us right under her wing from Day 1.

My whole family knew of Hope and we all are greatly saddened by this loss.

We need more people like HopeJ in the world. Thank you for everything you have done for myself, my fellow BBIers and those less fortunate. I will never forget you Hope.

RIP Hope  
Chris in Naples : 12/10/2009 4:12 pm : link
you'll be missed. God Bless your family, friends and all the people who are hurting today without you in their lives. Sad day.
I didn't know Hope...  
Aquasax : 12/10/2009 4:13 pm : link
But I've read many of her posts. You have all done her a great service here today. This is a Giant tribute to a Giant Fan.

I'd like to echo the sentiments above considering the renaming of the BBI Trophy in her memory.

Dammit  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 4:13 pm : link
Tim, you just reminded me I won't get to do the DC tailgate with her finally this year.

ugh, ugh ugh...
Hope truly gave to BBI  
idinkido : 12/10/2009 4:13 pm : link
and I will be forever grateful and inspired by her. I share with our BBI family condolences to all who were close to her.
When someone dies, you always see people speak of them  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:13 pm : link
in a positive light, but this is the first time in a long time I think we all agree that Hope was probably the most caring person many of us have ever known who wasn't related to us! She literally treated BBI more like a family and less like a community! She knew everyone on BBI who had a kid, their names, etc.

At least all these kind words and thanks were said about Hope when she was alive as well and no one can deny how instrumental she was in many many peoples lives.

Very sad day, but at least these accounts everyone is saying is heartfelt and they are all true words.
Im stunned  
lono801 : 12/10/2009 4:14 pm : link
A very sad day...
that was to ttb, not bbtt  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 4:14 pm : link
.
Oh My God  
Montreal Man : 12/10/2009 4:16 pm : link
This is so profoundly sad. I'm so glad I went to the game and saw her at the tailgate Sunday. My son also. God, this is terrible. She was a wonderful woman.
Hope is fine. But I will miss Hope.  
Bama Bish : 12/10/2009 4:18 pm : link
I will miss her a lot.
Montreal Man  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:18 pm : link
I was just thinking of you as well. Are you okay?
I never met Hope  
NorwoodWideRight : 12/10/2009 4:18 pm : link
I've been a hardcore Giants fan for decades and never made it to training camp. Hope once offered to show me around if I made it up to Albany, but family vacations, etc., always seemed to get in the way. Though I never met her in person, I feel as though I knew her. She has always been a beacon of light in the BBI world, synonymous not only with what it means to be a Giants fan but also a warm, caring human being. I'm convinced that, if it was within her ability to do so, she'd help anyone with anything. That's just the kind of person Hope was.

Rest in peace, Hope. Thank you for being the person you were and I hope that we've all gained from knowing you.
No problem  
ttb from Roanoke, VA : 12/10/2009 4:19 pm : link
GMenLTS
I'll shed a tear for  
fkap : 12/10/2009 4:22 pm : link
those of us left behind, but will rejoice that her religion and goodness has her amongst the angels.

She will be missed.
Never was a person more appropriately named  
SwirlingEddie : 12/10/2009 4:22 pm : link
Hope gave me hope that people can choose compassion and generosity in their lives and that these choices can make the world a better place. Look how many of us she touched and made our lives better just through genuine interest in our well being.

I will honor her memory.
Wow!  
GutterNYG : 12/10/2009 4:22 pm : link
This news is just terrible. I met hope for the first time this year in camp and she was the nicest person you could have met. She helped my fiance get Shaun O'hara's autograph as she was in love with him. Such a sweetheart and will surely be missed. RIP Hope!
Never met her,  
BigBlueinDE : 12/10/2009 4:23 pm : link
but clearly she was a woman with integrity and class. She will be missed.
RIP Hope  
uconngiant : 12/10/2009 4:24 pm : link
Though I never meet her she help comfort me when my dad died and sent me encouraging email to keep strong. I will miss her and her positive outlook on life.

May God give her family comfort
just got off the plane and saw hanlon,s twitter  
jlukes : 12/10/2009 4:25 pm : link
I can't believe this
I'm shocked . I didn't know her  
Blue21 : 12/10/2009 4:27 pm : link
but felt like I did.Rest in peace Hope.God Bless.
Oh my, very sad news.  
jintsfan : 12/10/2009 4:28 pm : link
Never met Hope but read her posts. She was a staunch Jints fan, she will be missed. RIP Hope.
Jlukes  
lukenyg : 12/10/2009 4:29 pm : link
Very sad news! I will never forget meeting her, berrylish, you and others on our trip to NY!! Glad you landed safely.
RIP Hope  
bigblue0313 : 12/10/2009 4:31 pm : link
I never met you but I wish I did. From the post and the pictures that I just have seen I feel like I missed out by not meeting you. RIP Hope. My prayers go out to Hope's family and friends. Hope say hello to my friends and family that I have lost. You are in better hands now.
RIP  
sweets : 12/10/2009 4:31 pm : link
Sounds like she was a great person. What a shame.
Such sad news . . .  
gdgmenrule : 12/10/2009 4:32 pm : link
I only met Hope once although her constant dialogue on this page made me feel like we were good friends. We met at the Washington game in December 2006, when we needed a win and Tiki rushed for a franchise record 234 yards. She was a sweet lady, who always bought the positive light to the conversation.

This puts quite a few things in perspective about what is truly important. My family and I will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.
its amazing how well she was loved  
sweets : 12/10/2009 4:33 pm : link
from everyone on BBI. That's pretty awesome so many people care.
Just awful  
David A. : 12/10/2009 4:33 pm : link
I feel ill. I never met her, but she had an immense influence on my life. Once she posted in a thread by another poster information about the name of a herbalist in NYC that she said had helped her. I suspected my wife was suffering from a similar ailment and asked Hope for his contact info. She gave it freely and kindly, and my wife was cured thanks to that information after years and years of doctors not being able to help. I will always be thankful to Hope for that and for being such a kind presence on this forum. You prayed for us while you were here, we're praying for you now, and may you pray for us in the future. God bless you Hope.
BBI will never be the same...  
[]D [] []v[] []D : 12/10/2009 4:35 pm : link
Hope was always there to offer encouragement, a prayer, break up a ridiculous arguement, etc.... Without ever physically meeting her, it was blatantly evident that her heart is made of gold. My Condolences to her family and the many of you here on BBI who were blessed to have developed strong friendships with her. It is evident that many here are hurting today.
This is really sad news  
Rflairr : 12/10/2009 4:36 pm : link
She really loved her Giants
I still can't believe this...  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 4:37 pm : link
part of me thinks that she's somewhere completely unaware that we're all reminiscing about her and missing and mourning her and I can actually *hear* her saying "What are you talking about, I'm not dead (insert her laugh here)!! I have WAAAAAY too much to do...the Giants have a game on Sunday, don't they? Then How could I be gone? Someone's playing jokes and they ain't funny! (insert her laugh here again). I can actually see the look on her face and and see a dismissive wave as she starts the trek to her seat in the east end zone.

Seriously...how can this be?
This very sad news  
showmedaway : 12/10/2009 4:37 pm : link
I never met her but i just want to send my condolences to her family. I am saddened to hear this news today - loved her post on BBI. This is truly a sad day - R.I.P Hope.
Very very sad  
JohnnyUtah : 12/10/2009 4:37 pm : link
RIP Hope. You will be deeply missed.
Still can't believe it Rob  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 4:39 pm : link
it truly is unbelievable in every meaning of the world.
Rest in Peace...  
FJD in Mass : 12/10/2009 4:40 pm : link
Hope, May the Lord be with you....
rnargi  
lukenyg : 12/10/2009 4:40 pm : link
I feel ya. I keep hitting F5 praying to see a post from her.
NNJ Tom  
T-Bone : 12/10/2009 4:40 pm : link
Sorry I haven't responded sooner...I've been kind of keeping my distance from BBI and probably will for awhile. Visiting this site reminds me of her and it hurts a lil too much right now. That was my girl. My heart. I don't think I have any more tears left to shed right now. I'm so shocked and upset about this news that my head hurts and I can't think straight. But yeah...she was my BBI 'wife' for the last ten years. I loved her so. She, along with Eric, came to my wedding all the way from D.C. (about an hour drive) to Fredericksburg, VA. And for that, along with many other memories of things special things she's done for me (like taking me to the Giants-Atlanta, the game where Sehorn almost lost his pants chasing Vick, game several years back where I also met BB26's brother and Dad [also a great man and may he also Rest In Peace]).

I'm just kind of in shock and disbelief right now. Hope and I had talked about having lunch with my wife sometime soon. I'm just really hurtin right now. I called rnargi bawlin like a damn baby and he invited me over his house so I might take him up on that if I can get out of this other thing I'm supposed to do.
WOW - God Bless  
Thigh66 : 12/10/2009 4:40 pm : link
Very Sad
Gone Too Soon  
Jeffrey : 12/10/2009 4:41 pm : link
When I first came to this Board, I joined with my younger sister. She would log on and faithfully type messages for our ailing father. She was committed to his well-being while trying to battle cancer and raise her boys. She formed a bond with Hope on this board and privately. More importantly, her kind and supportive words to my sister- a total stranger more than a thousand miles away-- helped to get her through the 5 year remission period. We have lost our father and today I feel like we have lost another member of the family. I never met Hope and did not know whether she was white, black, tall or short. I only know that she epitomized what human beings should be.
Rob  
GMANinDC : 12/10/2009 4:41 pm : link
have you seen or heard anything in the news?..I memail MYFOXDC to see if they can find anything out. Maybe i met get lucky..Wish i knew her address, i would blanket it with flowers and candles..
Oh wow...  
Johnny5 : 12/10/2009 4:42 pm : link
Wow. I just don't even have anything I can think of that would seem to be appropriate to type. So very sad. She was such a nice and helpful, caring person...

I hope wherever you are Hope, you are at peace...
Absolutely floored by this  
Don : 12/10/2009 4:43 pm : link
May you rest in peace Hope. I'm truly saddened by this.
T-bone hang in buddy  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:44 pm : link
. I would take Rob's offer . Ask him to treat you to some Peasant Food too, and throw back a few and think of the good times.
T-bone hang in buddy  
TommytheElephant : 12/10/2009 4:44 pm : link
. I would take Rob's offer . Ask him to treat you to some Peasant Food too, and throw back a few and think of the good times.
Shocked and saddened by the news...  
bigblue12 : 12/10/2009 4:45 pm : link
Never met the woman, but felt like I knew here through BBI. May she rest in peace.
My younger kid just freaked when I told him.  
oghwga : 12/10/2009 4:45 pm : link
His buddy asked him, "who was she?" And he said, "She was the nicest, coolest, person I ever met. She let me wear Pat Hanlon's Super Bowl ring."

He met her once, at camp, and she made the same impression on her that she did on everybody.

Godspeed HopeJ.
OMG...  
Justin in PA : 12/10/2009 4:46 pm : link
her seat was in the east end zone? I am sitting in 119 this weekend...i'm speechless...
Sounds  
Bubba : 12/10/2009 4:47 pm : link
very silly but she was the second person to friend me on facebook. My wife was the first. I was just looking at her post on my page with that smiling face and tears welled up. I didn't know her as well as others here but she still impacted my life in a beautiful way that I will never forget.
God bless..  
shackman : 12/10/2009 4:47 pm : link
Never having known her, the emotion on this thread is still very moving.
my condolences to her family and friends.
Here is my son Tyler and Aunt Hope  
BigBlue26 : 12/10/2009 4:49 pm : link
at the Oakland game earlier this year.

Oh my god.  
L.T.=Lawrence Taylor : 12/10/2009 4:51 pm : link
This is absolutely stupid, but my first thought was there has to be another Hope J. Not our Hope J. It can't be.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Hope, but you really didn't have to to know the kind of person she was.

I don't know many people who radiate warmth even in a picture, but everytime I saw a picture of Hope warmth was the thought that came to mind. Somehow you could just tell by pictures of Hope that she was the kind of friend you just couldn't wait to wrap your arms around.
OMG TerribleTerrible Terrible News  
pa_giant_fan : 12/10/2009 4:51 pm : link
RIP Giant Lady. You will be surely missed.
This is such a fucking tragedy.  
Giants in 07 : 12/10/2009 4:53 pm : link
No other way to describe it. Gone to soon.
RIP Hope  
jcn56 : 12/10/2009 4:54 pm : link
Speechless... I was hoping that I saw my phone wrong or that this was some kind of stupid joke. Sad to see neither was the case.

RIP Hope, you made the world a better place.
Big Hugs T-Bone  
BigBlue26 : 12/10/2009 4:54 pm : link
Hope loved you just as much right back, I can vouch for that!
Very sad news  
TXRabbit : 12/10/2009 4:54 pm : link
Rest In Peace beautiful lady
What can one say  
buckyd : 12/10/2009 4:56 pm : link
Whatever age she was she was way too young,.My condolences to her family and to all she touched on BBI.This is very sad news.RIP Hope J.
A very sad day.  
BloodNGuts56 : 12/10/2009 4:56 pm : link
I did not know Hope, but I did know about the good things she has done. If there were a Hall of Fame for great people, she would be in it. RIP Hope J.
I never met Hope outside of BBI.  
BlueHurricane : 12/10/2009 4:56 pm : link
But I remember jumping off the couch like I had seen a family member on TV when either Tiki or Brandon scored a TD and he handed the ball to her. I was like "That's Hope from BBI!!!

Rest in peace Hope. BBi lost a very large part of itself today.
Such sad news....  
njbigblue56 : 12/10/2009 4:57 pm : link
Thoughts and prayers are with Hope tonight.
...  
yankees78 : 12/10/2009 5:01 pm : link
I keep on checking this thread to see if this was all some sort of mistake. Sadly it's not.
I never got a chance to meet Hope, yet the news of her passing away just makes me feel ill. Sadness.

Condolences and prayers to her entire family. May she rest in peace.
Such sad news  
Lawyer in NYC : 12/10/2009 5:03 pm : link
Truly one of the pillars of her community and of BBI awell. So sad.
RIP to Hope  
Allen in NJ : 12/10/2009 5:03 pm : link
I only knew her from posts here on BBI - she seemed like a great lady. May she rest in peace and condolences go out from my family to hers.
RIP Hope  
cjac : 12/10/2009 5:04 pm : link
very very sad.
Hope recently posted this on her Facebook page...  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 5:05 pm : link
and it makes me smile:

<i> Hope Johnson is working like she doesn't need the money; loving like she's never been hurt; and dancing like nobody is watching. join her?</i>

You bet I will, Hope. Every time I'm dancing like a crazy fool and lovin' life, you will be with me. Every time I'm rooting for the Giants, celebrating their ups, cursing their downs, you will be with me, helping to revive my spirits and my faith as you ALWAYS DID for so many people.

Every time I help another person or do charitable work, you will be with me...giving me inspiration, helping me through my memory of you, to be a better person, to lift myself just a little higher.

Every time I plow ahead with confidence to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN, you will be with me, through your amazing example, SO MANY TIMES, of confidence, faith, and willingness to reach out, to ask for stuff, to believe that you can get results. I learned that from watching YOU. What an amazing person you are, Hope.

I cannot tell you guys how comforting it is to see all these people...hundreds and hundreds coming out and talking about the FRIEND Hope was to each and every one of us. She was unique and AMAZING that way. She had that ability to make you feel like you were her friend, that she cared about you genuinely...and SHE REALLY DID!!!

I think I have maybe 10 friends, who I am able to keep up with on a regular basis. It's just too exhausting to keep friendships going beyond that. But Hope had that God-given gift of making and keeping friends. I don't know how she did it. It was miraculous, and I'm really starting to think that she was truly a genuine Angel on Earth.

Whenever I had a plan to go to the DC area, Hope was one of those friends that I HAD TO include in my plans. It would have been a SIN to go down there and not see her. I've stayed at her place. I've had the pleasure of driving around with her inside Denzel. I went to a March on Washington with her and my mom.

I am so incredibly GLAD that Hope got to meet both my mother and father. My mom will be so shocked and sad to learn that Hope has passed away. Mom and Dad were among the many to be so touched by an angel, just from one opportunity to spend time with Hope. My Dad admired her; he was so incredibly impressed by her and all she was able to do.

I am so comforted and in awe to see so many people coming forward to tell of similar close encounters with our Big Blue Angel. Dear Hope. Mizz Hope Desiree Johnson. You were a powerhouse, a force of nature, a dearie dollie, and oh my goodness, but the world is so much better for having had you working, loving and dancing among us.

I love you and miss you, darling friend. =:-)
OMG, this can't be!  
Phil in Joisey : 12/10/2009 5:06 pm : link
We were just joking with her last week about crashing the
White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
BBI's beacon of civility has been extinguished. She will be terribly missed.
My deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
May she be granted eternal peace.
schnitzie,  
Randy in CT : 12/10/2009 5:10 pm : link
I was just looking at her facebook post on the photos of my daughter from Monday. It made me happy and then quite sad.
Ahh, terrible news..  
Jim in Forest Hills : 12/10/2009 5:11 pm : link
RIP Hope. BBI and the world are lessened today.
Wow...  
Toth029 : 12/10/2009 5:11 pm : link
RIP
RIP  
RELICDOA : 12/10/2009 5:12 pm : link
BBI has lost someone special
I am shocked  
Jeff : 12/10/2009 5:12 pm : link
Hope you were such a great person. I pray for your family and hope you RIP.
Like others,  
Burt in Alameda : 12/10/2009 5:16 pm : link
I only knew Hope J. from the website. A terrible loss and she and her posts will be missed.
R.I.P. Hope  
bjwilleatyou : 12/10/2009 5:17 pm : link
I never met her, and I doubt she'd even recognize my handle, but it was clear as day to me how nice and caring of a woman she was.

It's threads like this that make you realize what an awesome place BBI can be when its members aren't at each other's throats and complaining about redundant threads. Incidentally, those are two things I don't recall ever seeing HopeJ do.
Randy, I think the outpouring for Hope  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 5:17 pm : link
has crashed Facebook.
Hope is the only person from BBI  
LT56 : 12/10/2009 5:18 pm : link
that I ever met. It was at camp in 2001. She was very nice to me and my boys. We had a private joke here on BBI about her favorite Soap Opera , One Life to Live. Heed the messenger!!
although I always associate Hope with camp and her rooting for some  
slefrak : 12/10/2009 5:24 pm : link
of our less talented but for her more attractive players as well as her organization skills, my wife and I just chatted over the phone about hte KC game where Hope was in attendance and joined the St Louis crowd many fo who she hadn't met before.

I don't know, I realize believe me the fragility of life, but it seems that too many(no need to go into "who" here)young good people are leaving us. I am not talking about my ICU which can certainly be a "veil of tears", but lives that i have been touched by in a non - professional environment.

it certainly makes the general's speech to the giants even more poignant and far wider reaching than just this football game, as important as it is to us and would have been to Hope. Life is over in a blink, there are only so few opportunities to make a positive difference, or at least try as hard as you can to make the world better, nicer, kinder or whatever.

It seems that it was only yesterday that I was putting our picture up on my office door with ron dayne in it and a bunch of us crowding around. picture of course arrange by HopeJ. It was yesterday wasn't it?
I only met Hope....  
Reb8thVA : 12/10/2009 5:25 pm : link
once at training camp and like everyone else said she was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. She was the type of person that would make you feel like you were one of her best friends even if it was the first time she met you. She was also the type of person to inspire you to be a better human. The world will surely miss her but we all know that she is with God in a better place.
RIP Hope  
Tom T : 12/10/2009 5:28 pm : link
There isn't anything else I can add that has not already been said. Hope made us all a little better by being here. RIP....

T
schnitzie,  
Randy in CT : 12/10/2009 5:31 pm : link
I think you just might be right.
Ugh  
JohnG in Albany : 12/10/2009 5:32 pm : link
I never met a person like her. And I'm quite sure I never will again.
My mouth literally dropped open  
FilmGiant : 12/10/2009 5:33 pm : link
reading that thread title.

For as long as I am reading BBI this has to be the biggest loss for this site and all its members. Clearly one of the most respected posters in the history of the site, a woman who was there to pray for and with anyone who needed prayers.

I never met Hope but I always had deep respect for her. We didn't share much on the site or in the world view department but we shared a love for God and a desire to be there for people who needed Him, a giving spirit indeed.

Just SHOCKING. Its like Eric should make the site go dark for a day in her honor.

My God you just never know when the Lord's going to take you.

A devastating loss for BBI and the world based on the stories of her missions trips as well. He has taken his soldier back home.

God bless her family and all her friends and those who feel a deep loss here....I know many of you knew her well and my sincere and deepest sympathies go out to you all.

We've all taken a loss today.
RIP HopeJ  
Frank from CA : 12/10/2009 5:34 pm : link
I can't express how sad this news is, like the passing of a family member. For ten years I have been on BBI and HopeJ has always been a part of the BBI fabric, especially at camp. God Bless her beautiful loving soul. Condolences to her family, her dearest friend Cynthia and to those close to our lovely sister, HopeJ.
FilmGiant  
Ira : 12/10/2009 5:38 pm : link
Very well said.
I'm not a religious person  
Headhunter : 12/10/2009 5:39 pm : link
I'm cynical when it comes to religion, but in HopeJ, I always saw that God in one's life could lift all those around Hope without being preachy, she truly was a person of God the way in my opinion, it should be for all those who into religion.
Oh my God...  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 12/10/2009 5:39 pm : link
I'm in shock and I've never even met her or even talked to her that much on this site. But by all accounts she was an incredible person and she truly was the face of BBI. My thoughts go out to her family as well. RIP Hope...
RIP  
BeachBumGiant : 12/10/2009 5:41 pm : link
and prayers for the family
When Bob passed away and everyone wrote such beautiful things....  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 5:41 pm : link
I remember talking with Hope, hoping that Bob had just the slightest idea how much he was respected and cared for.

I never expected to be in this postion again, wondering and hoping did/does Hope have even the slightest idea how many people's lives she has touched. Due to the caliber of people on here, I would like to think the answer is YES!

I can't begin to list our mutual friends by name, but as I read your posts of loss or rememberance I feel your pain!

Very, very sad  
hoffarestshere : 12/10/2009 5:42 pm : link
.....
This is shocking news  
Fish : 12/10/2009 5:44 pm : link
RIP HopeJ. YOu will be missed.
my thoughts and prayers  
MTDizzle : 12/10/2009 5:45 pm : link
are with her friends and family, Rest in Peace Hope J
No new news....Her mother has not yet been notified....  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 5:48 pm : link
as they are waiting for Mrs. Johnson's brothers to arrive and be with her. Hopefully we will know more tomorrow.
RIP  
Richie78 : 12/10/2009 5:49 pm : link
HopeJ touched a lot of lives in a very positive way, prayers go out to her family.
Our Loss is Great  
thevett : 12/10/2009 5:50 pm : link
as she was a Great Giants fan but Even a Greater Person. But she now is with the best person she could ever be with, Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Very sorry to read this today  
PetesHereNow : 12/10/2009 5:51 pm : link
Never met her either, but you could tell just how much she loved the Lord by her prayer threads and her Giants. My condolences go out to her family and her friends. Rest in peace, Hope.
Terribly sad news  
Some Fan : 12/10/2009 5:52 pm : link
I met HopeJ once at a Giants Stadium tailgate a few years ago. She was extremely nice to me, my wife and our two friends. She immediately made us feel at home even though we crashed the tailgate.
She and her posts will be missed. My sincere condolences and prayers to her family.
RIP  
mortgagegiant : 12/10/2009 5:53 pm : link
Never knew her personally but had plenty of discussions with her on BBI and considered her a friend like all the rest of you
I'm totally speechless  
NYG27 : 12/10/2009 5:54 pm : link
I've meet HopeJ twice and she was incredibly kind and caring. I'll pray to God that you're in a better place and all the best wishes to her family in real life and here on BBI!
Just saw this reading Garrofolo  
X : 12/10/2009 5:55 pm : link
terrible news

Quote:
And finally, a very, very sad note I received from several loyal readers and members of the tight-knit community of the Giants’ message board BigBlueInteractive.com. The BBI family has lost one of its pillars in a woman named Hope Johnson. To her fellow BBIers, she was known as HopeJ (which was her handle on the board).

HopeJ, a staple at training camp and often in the postgame tunnel at home games, passed away Thursday. Our deepest sympathies are with Hope's family and her extended family of BBIers. Thoughts and prayers may be expressed here in a thread where BBIers are currently remembering Hope.

In that thread, there's a picture of Hope with Tiki and Ronde Barber. I happened to be standing nearby when she took that picture and I remember hearing her squeal that it was her "dream" to stand between the two brothers. She loved the Giants and, as you'll note from the post by Giants VP of communications Pat Hanlon on the linked thread, the team loved her back.

Link - ( New Window )
Sad  
Maximus, Esq. : 12/10/2009 5:55 pm : link
This is terribly sad. I did not know her, but enjoyed reading her posts on BBI. God Bless her, her family and her BBI friends during this time.
R.I.P. Hope  
The General : 12/10/2009 5:56 pm : link
i don't post much here but I've had the pleasure of watching many Giants games with Hope and spending many great weekends at training camp with her and my dad (Steve in Maryland). I always looked forward to seeing her at tailgates where she'd greet me with a big smile and a hug and call me by the nick-name she gave me, "Man-Child." This is just so shocking. If more people were like Hope, this world would be absolutely perfect.
Never got to meet Hope  
newjacksm : 12/10/2009 5:58 pm : link
RIP, Sad day for all.
The best part about her....  
BrettNYG10 : 12/10/2009 5:59 pm : link
Was that these are things people have said about her when she was alive. She is REVERED here. People often overexaggerate one's positive qualities in death (And even make them up in my experience), but the amount of love she got on here during her time with us on BBI was incredible and TRULY shows how great a woman she was.

People here appreciated her while she was still physically with us, something very few of us do to those we love and respect.

RIP HopeJ
Terrible news  
southerntiergiant : 12/10/2009 5:59 pm : link
RIP Hope,you'll be missed.Prayers to your family and friends.
From the Wizzard of Oz...  
Stan from LA : 12/10/2009 6:01 pm : link
Quote:
WIZARD
...that a heart is not judged by how much
you love, but by how much you are loved by
others.


And judging my this touching thread, Hope had the biggest heart of them all.

RIP...
From the Wizard of Oz...  
Stan from LA : 12/10/2009 6:02 pm : link
Quote:
WIZARD
...that a heart is not judged by how much
you love, but by how much you are loved by
others.


And judging by this touching thread, Hope had the biggest heart of them all.

RIP...
Good stuff, Stan....  
BrettNYG10 : 12/10/2009 6:05 pm : link
.
God Bless You Hope!  
Fred-in-Florida : 12/10/2009 6:05 pm : link
What a wonderful person you are. You will always be remembered in my heart with your beautiful smile and a good word for everyone. This is a shocking loss to all of us your BBI family. With all my LOVE fred102/fred-in-florida.
This is so sad...  
DoctorElefant : 12/10/2009 6:09 pm : link
She was a really nice girl.
Larry called me when I got out  
Kevin(formerly Tiki4Six) : 12/10/2009 6:10 pm : link
of work and broke the news. What a terrible day, but I am a better person for knowing her.

I'll never forget the first time I met her a few years ago at a tailgate. We exchanged grettings and after that she immediately asked to see pictures of my kids that she heard about from Larry.

She will be missed by all. RIP Hope!
On such a sad day...  
Seventh Spiel : 12/10/2009 6:11 pm : link
it is nice to be reminded that one person can touch so many hearts.

I didn't know her, but I feel as if I did. RIP, Hope.
OMG i cant beleive this  
Mighty : 12/10/2009 6:12 pm : link
I havent read through the thread but i am just in shock.
My deepest condolences  
Bleedin Blue : 12/10/2009 6:15 pm : link
To her family and to those who knew and loved her!
What terrible sad news.  
Marty in Albany : 12/10/2009 6:15 pm : link
We will miss your smile, Hope, and your loving heart.
been away all day  
dvb : 12/10/2009 6:21 pm : link
just logged onto BBI. This is incredibly sad. I live too far away to have met Hope in person, but I feel like I knew her through years of BBI.

RIP Hope, you will be missed by many. God bless you and your family.
Very sad news  
jestersdead : 12/10/2009 6:23 pm : link
I never met Hope, but from reading this site she was someone I wanted to meet one day at a game or training camp. She will truly be missed. My condolences to her family.

I've never met Hope  
Cordes72 : 12/10/2009 6:27 pm : link
But this news really, really caught me off guard today. I never had the pleasure of knowing either her or Bob, but my time on BBI allowed me more interaction with Hope. It's a truly sad day as Hope just seemed always seemed such agreat and wonderful person and selfishly I'm sad that now I don't have that opportunity.

RIP Hope and my strongest wishes to her family and friends, especially those whom I know she was close with on BBI.
My sincere condolences to everyone who knew Hope.  
Nimrod : 12/10/2009 6:27 pm : link
She seemed like a lovely person and I'm sure there's a special place for her now.
Hope always said that people were called home upon their passing.  
old timer : 12/10/2009 6:30 pm : link
I am very sad to find out that Hope has been called home. She was one of the most caring, thoughtful, positive, warm, wonderful human beings I ever met.

She touched countless lives and she leaves a hole in countless lives. She was the soul of this silly little internet community and leaves a canyon behind here on BBI.

I never met a finer person, I suspect I never will.


this thread is amazing  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 6:32 pm : link
I am just speechless at the outpouring of love and emotion.

BBI will never be the same without her.
Thank you Hope  
CardinalX : 12/10/2009 6:34 pm : link
for all you've meant to BBI, the Giants, their fans and all those who've you've touched. To say, you will be missed, is a fraction of the truth
I had the...  
Robert : 12/10/2009 6:36 pm : link
pleasure of meeting Hope this summer for the first time at training camp. She was sweeter in person than well, most anyone I had ever known. So sweet in fact, that I took a few seconds to jot Eric a note telling him what a wonderful women she was when I got back.

Forget BBI. She was bigger then this place. The world has lost someone who gave me hope in all of mankind, and I will forever carry her light in my heart. RIP.

Prayers for her, her family, and BBI  
JohnF : 12/10/2009 6:36 pm : link
It's obvious that HopeJ touched many, many people, not just the posters on this thread. I know BBI is a bit less today, but I'm sure she would be touched by all the kindness shown today.
wow  
Kevin in Annapolis : 12/10/2009 6:36 pm : link
RIP Hope, the world needs more like her.
OMG!  
mjt832 : 12/10/2009 6:37 pm : link
I never had the honor/pleasure of meeting Hope in person but, even from a distance you could not question her loyalty to the team or her likabilty. RIP Hope!

Prayers to her family.
not. happening.  
D HOS : 12/10/2009 6:40 pm : link
Haven't checked BBI since last night. 5 minutes ago I'm utterly stunned. This is some kind of put on right? I just can't get my mind around this concept. It's surreal and I'm not sure I understand what I'm reading. I didn't even know she had any particular health challenges or concerns.

After working through the thread now I'm to the point of crying and I'm not a really emotional guy. I've only known Hope through this board for 7 years now but I've had some direct interaction with her as well and there is NO ONE as true to their online persona in real life as Hope. She was one of the most completely honest and genuine person in all ways as you will ever find.

I can say on a personal level that being exposed to Hope's personality here has done a lot to reinforce my own Christian faith, my comfort in expressing that and my discipline in walking on the right path. Hope, for your witness and example I will forever feel for you love, gratitude and indebtedness. Hope is as true a child of God as I could ever hope to be.

Looking at those pictures, recalling the many pictures she's posted here and thinking through all of her experiences as a Giants fan she has been as true of a fan like I could only dream of being. Seriously she could be an icon for the class of fan that this class of sports organization inspires and deserves.

I really need to know what happened - when the time is appropriate. Evidently like a lot of people I'm going to be struggling with this for a while.

I think the most telling comment so far has been:

Quote:
Headhunter : 3:01 pm
I feel like BBI has lost it's Moral Compass


That's it exactly. As minor of a detail as it is in the entirely of someone's life, as self-serving and self-centered as it may be, this community has lost something significant. Something perhaps irreplaceable. We'll move on but the loss will never go away. Hope wasn't just a sweet kind Christian woman. Hope was a consistent and persistent example of what is good and right.

Over the years I've been exposed to private comments and opinions of some board members on HopeJ. Not infrequently these could be unflattering in superficial and immature ways. The best testimonial to Hope that I can think of is this: Even among private juvenile and mean-spirited comments I cannot recall ever once reading anyone's words that questioned her absolute genuine qualities of sincerity, being true to ones beliefs, her amazingly positive and uplifting spirit, her generosity of love and understanding, her grace and class and now I'm crying inside and can't even finish the thought but you all get it. No serious haters. Much respect and love for that woman.

It would not be too much to suggest that the Giants honor her in some way as the example of the dedication of fan and quality of person that this organization deserves.

Maybe dedicate a block of seats in her honor and dontate those seats to charity each week. Or name a suite after her and market it towards non-profits and charities.

Anyway I'm getting all foggy brained now, have to quit before I'm completely nonverbal. Still just stunned.


I never met her, but was one of my favorite contributors on BBI  
Capt. : 12/10/2009 6:43 pm : link
Always figured I'd run into her some day when I made it to training camp.
My deepest condolences to her family. Definitely a loss to the entire BBI family
capt that is so true  
D HOS : 12/10/2009 6:46 pm : link
For years now I've had the thought every summer, wouldn't it be great to go to training camp and finally meet HopeJ. Not even caring about meeting players, just meeting some great people here esp. Hope. Always too busy, always too hard to budget the money, always too something, there's always next year...
Stunning, brutal news.  
Exit 172 : 12/10/2009 6:49 pm : link
My heart goes out to every BBIer who is mourning the loss of a dear friend today.
OMG, This is the worst news ever  
chiefek2 : 12/10/2009 6:53 pm : link
Hope always was willing to do anything fo anyone on BBI, this is the saddest info I have received since joining BBI. I know she is in heaven cause she cared about all. RIP, my heart is broken.
I am in shock. Cannot find words to express my feelings for  
Paul in Pa. : 12/10/2009 6:54 pm : link
Hope, a person whom I never met except on this board. But here, she had a unique and enviable quality of being able to inject calm sanity into the most vicious ad hominem arguments; somehow she could capture in a few words the essence of being civilized. I lack the words, but she was truly a wonderful presence here.

If she is judged by the content of her character, she has touched many of our lives.

We have a phrase that we often use when a person is hurting. We "hold them in the Light." I am holding Hope and her nearest and dearest in the Light as she has done so frequently for others. RIP.
I never had the pleasure  
crick78 : 12/10/2009 6:54 pm : link
of meeting her. But, i didn't have to know that she was a great person. It was easy too tell. RIP
Just seems appropriate.  
FilmGiant : 12/10/2009 6:55 pm : link
She touched so many here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs97K9Fs3RE
again  
FilmGiant : 12/10/2009 6:55 pm : link
.
Link - ( New Window )
Stunned..  
blueberry : 12/10/2009 6:56 pm : link
I wasn't able to check out BBI this afternoon and am now reeling after reading every post on this now 11 page, five hour tribute. I was driven to tears. I never met Hope but was always interested and enlightened by her posts. I know she was one of the foundations here. I cut and pasted some of the comments earlier ..ones that struck me...

"she seemed like BBI's "angel" to me"
"...all class, and in all my years here, I never saw a bad word from her toward anyone" ....."The BBI family has lost one of its pillars in a woman named Hope Johnson." ..... "Hope Johnson is working like she doesn't need the money; loving like she's never been hurt; and dancing like nobody is watching"

Rest In Peace and Godspeed to heaven you wonderful lady.

What can be added?  
Jay in Toronto : 12/10/2009 6:57 pm : link
Hope was an inextricable part of training camp.

Hope was a woman of faith. I wish her faith is vindicated and that she is in a peaceful and good place with the best seat in the house for all future games.
This is aweful news  
giantranger : 12/10/2009 6:57 pm : link
after a hard day at work I was hoping to get a laugh here on BBI and now this terrible information makes it even worse.
Very very sad news  
Jason in Delaware : 12/10/2009 6:58 pm : link
she was a class act...RIP HopeJ.
schnitzi, I saw that quote on her FB page and it  
buford : 12/10/2009 7:00 pm : link
made me laugh and cry at the same time. She sure lived and celebrated being alive. Hope probably lived more in her shortened time than most do in lives that last twice as long. It makes me sad for us because we will miss her, but she is happy.
Never met her  
kickerpa16 : 12/10/2009 7:02 pm : link
nor was I able to enter into an extended conversation with her, on this website or in real life. However, it seems that she has touched the lives of many, and as such, she will be sorely missed.

RIP.
I don't think I ever  
santacruzom : 12/10/2009 7:04 pm : link
had any sort of back-and-forth interaction with Hope on this board, but for whatever reason her posts always exuded something genuine and compassionate while also able to be direct. She'd differ with people politically or religiously and would stick to her guns, but without ever sounding sanctimonious. That in itself speaks of profoundly important intrinsic qualities that are all too rare these days.

She seemed like someone whose personality could very well be contagious... odd to get that impression through a message board, but I got it.

Rest in peace Hope, and I'm really sorry for all those who knew her.
Its truely moving to see such outpouring  
xman : 12/10/2009 7:04 pm : link
of respect and emotion for Hope. This is Hope's Corner
Like many here,  
Sir-Yes-Sir : 12/10/2009 7:05 pm : link
I never met Hope, but my condolences go out to someone who was clearly a warm, caring, and deeply spiritual (and unafraid to share it) woman.

Prayers to all her friends and family, and thank you for all the fun you've brought to this site.

God bless
I can't believe this happened  
IIT : 12/10/2009 7:06 pm : link
Someone just cut the heart out of BBI.
RIP Hope...  
Giants Fan In NOVA : 12/10/2009 7:08 pm : link
Even though I didn't know her or get the chance to meet her, the stories from the people who did know her tell you what a wonderful person she was. She will be missed. RIP Hope.
I have been thinking about this and just had to come back.  
jintsfan : 12/10/2009 7:09 pm : link
This news has touched me as if it happened to one of my own family members. May God take her into his merciful hands. Hope, look down on our Jints this Sunday and cheer them on to victory.
Pasing along condolences from The Jake  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 7:12 pm : link
As he was also very saddened to hear the news. Can't think of anyone out there that wasn't a fan.
I received  
steve in maryland : 12/10/2009 7:19 pm : link
the sad news from my son. I am devistated. She was a good friend a great fan and a pleasaure to be with. We drove to games in NY, met at training camp, she came to draft day and we watched games in and about DC/Baltimore together.

I passed on the sad news to Linada Bennett (Bob from Annapolis widow) She herself had surgery done this past week. She wishes as I, My wife my son Matt(Handle..The General )and my daughter pass on our condolences to a good friend and a great Giant fan. Bob, Hope Bob Tisch and Wellingtron Mara are up in heaven together to root for our team for eternity.
Only the good....  
JAG : 12/10/2009 7:20 pm : link
...RIP Hope.
RIP  
boyzinblue : 12/10/2009 7:21 pm : link
Sad news.
Completely shocked when I saw this thread.  
NyquistX3 : 12/10/2009 7:21 pm : link
My condolences to everybody on here who was close to her. She was a fantastic person and the good she did on earth will never be forgotten.
I didn't know her  
johnn48 : 12/10/2009 7:27 pm : link
but I feel the loss very much. Godspeed Hope.
It was simply a pleasure to have known her. We had some  
carpoon : 12/10/2009 7:27 pm : link
great conversations and she was the ultimate people-person. RIP Hope.
Steve in Maryland, I thought of you immediately  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 7:29 pm : link
and have been watching for a post from you.

(((((((((Steve & the General)))))))))

Hope was such a special part of our celebrations in the DC area. She once drove me from her place to Bob & Linda's...I think she dropped me off at your place another year.

That woman was with so many people in so places in such a short period of time, I convinced something supernatural was going on there.

Did you ever notice that one thing about Hope -- that NO ONE could ever say NO to her? Because her requests were always so good, kind and right. And I think she definitely had some divine intervention on her side. The more I think about it, the more it's gotta be true.

How lucky we were to break bread with her...and some pretty darned tasty breads if I do say so myself!
It's been a long time since I've said "I need a drink"...  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 7:29 pm : link
but today, I really needed one. Like Jints, it's like a family member has died.
Folks  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 7:31 pm : link
After the New Year let's plan a DC/MD/N.Va get-together to honor Hope with some fellowship and good cheer....she would like that.
so true schintzie  
DCPollaro : 12/10/2009 7:31 pm : link
and i know her request for this weekend will be to beat those Eagles and she definitely will not be denied!

hope beat me to the tailgate this week...usually im there to greet her..this time was the other way around
Immensely Stunned  
GIANTK39 : 12/10/2009 7:33 pm : link
and Saddened by this news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Hope, only wrote back and forth with her on different threads in here over the years and just knew that she was one good person and cool as hell ! A small example of her kindness and caring was when I put up a post looking for advice on treating my bad back about 7 years ago. She asked me some questions and then solicited some people in here that she knew could point me in the right direction. I never forgot that. RIP Miss Hope J, you will be greatly missed.
I'm in, Dave...  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 7:34 pm : link
that sounds good. Maybe it'll be to celebrate her life AND another Super Bowl victory.
im in too  
DCPollaro : 12/10/2009 7:37 pm : link
if it is between jan 3 and jan 14th
Dave in DC -- Absolutely  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 7:38 pm : link
And again for the Draft. Draft weekend parties with Hope and the DC crew are the BEST!

I remember the last one I went to DC to visit with Hope, Bob in Annapolis and Linda. That was the time I first met you. I think I met Steve in Maryland that weekend too.

I started that weekend meeting Hope at her office in DC. Then we all went to a bar in DC. Then we hooked up with Larry (then in Lauderdale) and went to Bob in Annapolis' house...then on to Steve's for the draft party. Then Hope came and picked me up from Bob and Linda's...and we went to a march that weekend...almost meeting Jon in Durham and his wife.

The one thing I remember that weekend is that I ATE MY FACE OFF, and NO ONE would let me pay for a meal. Not Hope, not Steve, not Bob, not nobody. It was AWESOME.

schnitzie  
LT56 : 12/10/2009 7:39 pm : link
i don't post much but i sent you an email. don't kn ow if you got it.



Hey margi- take care buddy
Know that she was called home  
BillT : 12/10/2009 7:40 pm : link
and that she goes to her great reward.
RIP Hope  
greg from Sect215 : 12/10/2009 7:42 pm : link
Truly a sad day for BBI. Hope will always be the First Lady of BBI.
i never had the pleasure of meeting her  
BLUATHRT : 12/10/2009 7:44 pm : link
But from the interactions I had with her on this board and things I noticed, such as remembering birthdays etc.I know the world lost a special one. Godbless, Hope.
I only knew her though her posts.  
Fred in Atlanta : 12/10/2009 7:46 pm : link
But I feel this is a great loss to BBI.
You met Hope once  
Ken in So. MD : 12/10/2009 7:51 pm : link
and you felt like you knew her all your life. My son and I first met her at a BBI tailgate for the Christmas eve Redskin game at FedEx field (2006) and then again at a tailgate at GIANTS stadium for the Viking debacle in 2007. What a classy and warm person. I hardly knew her but I am deeply saddened.

The number of responses on this thread speaks volumes of how many people she touched.

Ken in So. Maryland
wow...  
10to80for6 : 12/10/2009 7:52 pm : link
awful news to come home to. She was a BBI staple. Im Sorry Hope.
Dave/margi  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 7:54 pm : link
If at all possible, please try to plan the get together on a Saturday night, then I'll probably be able to make it down with my family and we can see our friends in Silver Spring.

If not, I'm sure there will be plenty of other times to celebrate Hope.

WOW, I am just speechless.....shocked......saddened!!!  
ShockTherapy : 12/10/2009 7:54 pm : link
I do not even know what to say, but God called home a beautiful and sweet woman that will always be missed! I always looked forward to her posts and will treasure those conversations we all had with her, whether in person or on this board. RIP Hope!
What sad news  
mushroom : 12/10/2009 7:55 pm : link
My prayers and sympathy for Hope and to her friends and family. Even though I never met her the class and kind spirit along with her unabashed love for life and the GIANTS were plainly obvious by her posts from and about her throughout the years.
Davisian  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 7:57 pm : link
Definitely...23 Jan?
I still  
RodneyHamp : 12/10/2009 7:58 pm : link
can't believe this happened.
I think this should  
Dr Pepper : 12/10/2009 7:59 pm : link
be printed and sent to her family
Dave  
Davisian : 12/10/2009 7:59 pm : link
Whatever works for everyone else, thanks.
23 Jan  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 8:01 pm : link
Seems like a good date--post holidays, day before the championship games, on a Saturday, etc,.
Dave, if possible  
Jints in Carolina : 12/10/2009 8:02 pm : link
I would like to be included
BBI's ONLY SAINT  
G-MEN-IN-MIAMI : 12/10/2009 8:02 pm : link
has left us! I never met Hope but she was the kind of person you did not have to meet to realize just how SPECIAL she was. I do envy all the folks who did know her and met her as I'm certain I would have been better for it!!

She was ALWAYS the first person to offer a prayer for someone who was ill or had fallen on hard times. She would always ask for the persons name and offer up a prayer as she did for a dear friend of mine and even me when I was hospitalized years ago with heart issues.

I don't think her name was a coincidence because she gave so many people what she was, HOPE!!

RIP, and to the rest of the BBI family this should remind us that despite our differences in the end we are all one big family and we should never forget that because life is really too short.

BBI is a great place but it already feels different on this night. I share the sadness with all of you and I pray that Hope did not suffer took the express to heaven because she was a Saint!!!
Its a Sad day....  
BBurns : 12/10/2009 8:05 pm : link
I like many never got the chance to meet her or for that
matter anyone else on here.. It shows how short life is
and how we wander through our own litle worlds ..
From reading the posts its quite obvious she was a great
caring woman and a perfect example of a loyal fan ...
I do Hope that she rests easy in a better place...
Amen
Probably for the better  
Big Blue '56 : 12/10/2009 8:05 pm : link
that training camp most likely goes to Jersey next summer..Without Hope in Albany, it simply won't ever be the same..That's where she and I forged a friendship her first year(as was mine)in Albany in 2001
Thanks Jints  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 8:06 pm : link
I'll get with you and Rob, and some other peeps off-line and we can get a plan together, then put it out on here.
I post  
njjintfan : 12/10/2009 8:07 pm : link
this with tears streaming down my face. I only had the pleasure of meeting Hope a few of times. She was one of the sweetest most beautiful people I've ever meet. She took one of my all time favorite photos of me and my brothers. She will be missed by all BBI. Rest in peace sweet Hope, I can only hope to be as good a person as you will always be. Go GIANTS win one for Hope this week like you did for Uncle Welly against the skins.
In these troubled times...  
Brown Hornet : 12/10/2009 8:08 pm : link
...I am not suprised that God has called upon one of his greatest angels.

I count myself one of the lucky that has been touched by HopeJ. I know that she doesn't require our prayers for safe passage, because she did not mearly pass thru this life to be judged by God, she was certainly chosen by Him in a time of need.

Beautiful Lady indeed.

I will think of her always, when I hear this song:


I found that love, provides the key
unlocks, the heart and souls, of you and me
Love will learn to sing your song,
Love is written in the stone

Every man, I meet is walking time
Free to wander past his conscious mind,
Love will come, and take you home
Love is written, in the stone
Do you believe, my friend, in what you claim?
People of the world all doubt the same
bringing questions of their own
truth is written in the stone

In the stone, you'll find the meaning
you're not standing tall (It's in the stone)
In the stone the light is shining,
ever touching all--

Life experience a passing day
Time will witness, what the old folks say
getting stronger every day
Strength is written in the stone
Deep inside your heart for you to keep
lights a spark of light that never sleeps
The greatest love you've ever known
Yea, it's written In the stone

In the stone, you'll find the meaning
you're not standing tall (It's in the stone)
In the stone the light is shining,
ever touching all--

Never, never my darling,
never you'll be alone
Ever, forever my darling
True love is written in the stone
Wow.  
Rick5 : 12/10/2009 8:08 pm : link
I haven't had time to look at BBI much today. Wow. Horrible news. RIP.
Heartbroken  
quaseem1 : 12/10/2009 8:09 pm : link
Just came in from work and read the sad news, as many have already stated she was a remarkable and wonderful person. She will be truly missed, RIP Hope we are going to miss you
I saw this at lunch at work..  
Sean in PA : 12/10/2009 8:11 pm : link
and was hoping this was not true. Although I never met Hope, everything I've read about her showed her to be a remarkable person. God bless her and God bless her family.

Rest in Peace.
Nice offering BH  
FilmGiant : 12/10/2009 8:12 pm : link
You know Hope would scould us for anything but celebrating her going to be with the Lord. We humans are selfish and think of our own losses, but you know she'd say "don't worry about me I'm home".

I wish I had met her.
Read through this whole thing a couple times now  
bois : 12/10/2009 8:13 pm : link
It's incredibly sad..and at the same time it's uplifting, a tremendous job by BBI. I've enjoyed the various stories, provides a clearer picture of someone I only knew through this website. A sudden, tragic loss for her family and friends, this website and the Giants family. It's moving to see how many cared, and how many were touched by her life. This whole thread and everyone's words are a wonderful tribute.
Awful news.  
Dave in Hoboken : 12/10/2009 8:14 pm : link
Never had the pleasure of meeting Hope, but like many others have said, you could tell she was an extremely caring and giving person. Prayers to her family and friends. RIP.
RIP  
DanB : 12/10/2009 8:14 pm : link
Never have I felt so sad at the passing of a person I have never actually met. Felt I knew her kind soul from her postings, and I will miss them, and her.
I broke the news to Jack.  
nittmo : 12/10/2009 8:14 pm : link
His response was that seeing Hope again was the main reason he wanted to go back to camp next year.
I never met her  
Terry in CO : 12/10/2009 8:15 pm : link
but reading her posts, I wish i had.

My condolences to all who knew her.
Hope is worrying about her Mom  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 8:16 pm : link
and about us mere mortals down here, wondering how we'll ever get by without her down here with us.
DanB, I think that's how it works when you an encounter a Great Soul  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 8:18 pm : link
You don't have to meet in person to be forever moved for having known her in any fashion.
RIP HopeJ  
StealingSociety : 12/10/2009 8:19 pm : link
I never knew her, however by the looks of those pictures she looked way too young to die. Just another reminder about what's really important.
Dave the 23rd is perfect...  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 8:19 pm : link
...
Rob  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 8:20 pm : link
Any thoughts on a location?
Actually  
Dave in DC : 12/10/2009 8:21 pm : link
Let's have that discussion elsewhere and leave this thread for the remembrance.

I'll e-mail you.
What terrible news  
Ed A. : 12/10/2009 8:21 pm : link
I've been busy all day and just signed on to BBI. I wish I hadn't. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but I've been reading her posts for years. I am at a loss for words. Sincere condolences to all of us. We have all suffered a loss today. RIP Hope, you will be missed greatly.
Dave/Rob  
JonC : 12/10/2009 8:23 pm : link
Please keep me in the loop, I'll clear the weekend and drive down.
I had the great pleasure  
qink : 12/10/2009 8:27 pm : link
of meeting Hope a couple of years ago in Albany when Montreal Man introduced me to her. While I don't often post on BBI she immediately remembered one of my posts asking for prayers for the death of a family member. I was shocked and amazed she would remember the post. From that brief encounter and in reading her many posts on BBI one could tell she truly was a special human being. RIP Hope you will be missed by all your BBI brethren.
Dave  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 8:27 pm : link
May I please join the guest list?
I also never met Hope  
exit58 : 12/10/2009 8:29 pm : link
I feel sad like a friend was lost today. Rest in Peace.
Hope's mother has been notified....  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 8:31 pm : link
as they were waiting until she could have the support of her brothers.
terrible news  
DripDrop : 12/10/2009 8:33 pm : link
just absolutely terrible. never met her, but she seemed like a really sweet person based on her posts to bbi. thoughts and prayers are with her family.
RIP HopeJ ....  
Beer Man : 12/10/2009 8:46 pm : link
You were truly one in a million
Rest in Peace Hope  
Bobby Sands : 12/10/2009 8:48 pm : link
May God be with you.
Anyone  
steve in maryland : 12/10/2009 8:52 pm : link
planning to attend her funeral.....you are more than welcome to stay here....contact me at foodman22451@msn.com
Steve I may take you up on that...  
rnargi : 12/10/2009 8:53 pm : link
Rob
I actually got the chance to meet Hope  
Vin.R : 12/10/2009 8:55 pm : link
at the end of the Falcons game, she was very nice to me. Very sad news. R.I.P Hope.
If her mom is in NYC (the Bronx) the funeral  
schnitzie : 12/10/2009 8:56 pm : link
is liable to be in New York.

Any idea on that, Cyn?
Wow, I've been away from BBI all day,  
YamaBice : 12/10/2009 8:57 pm : link
and I just read this. So sad. HopeJ was an iconic figure in this community. You will be missed, HopeJ.
If anyone in the area would like to take a collection  
RodneyHamp : 12/10/2009 8:57 pm : link
to have a BBI floral arrangement sent to her family or the funeral home, I am sure PLENTY of people would donate.
.  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 8:58 pm : link
Rob/Dave/The rest of the DC crowd, count me in as well
Few people in one's lifetime affects us.  
Frank ' Harrisburg : 12/10/2009 9:04 pm : link
Hope did affect many, many Giants' fans. The Lord be with her.

One of dreams was fulfilled. She got back to visit Africa.
I've been out ...  
Beez : 12/10/2009 9:05 pm : link
came back to sign on, hoping there would be a really bad punchline to all this, or that somehow it wasn't real and the thread would be gone. But here it is.
It really hurts to think about this  
ray in arlington : 12/10/2009 9:05 pm : link
Hope got my son a special pass to watch the practice from the bleachers at the last training camp. She guided him all the way through the practice, all the way to the presentation of the BBI trophy.

I have no idea how she kept track of all the favors she was doing for people at the same time. In an instant, she would start talking about 20 different BBI'ers and where they were and what they were doing. So much of her brain power was devoted to thinking about others.

She used to call me Eeyore because of my fatalistic attitude towards the Giants. I used to tease her by bringing up one particular Giant (one of the few) she didn't like. I'll really miss her.
I never knew this person.  
prdave73 : 12/10/2009 9:08 pm : link
But it saddens me deeply..

RIP..
Reading back over the last several hours,  
Beez : 12/10/2009 9:09 pm : link
what nice comments from Garafolo.
My son and I were talking earlier about this,  
Beez : 12/10/2009 9:12 pm : link
and remembering the times we got to see her at camp and at a few tailgates. I called him from work and we stayed on the line for 15-20 minutes. Lots of silence. He kept saying, "I'm in shock." We ended that call by agreeing that we were really happy we got to see her just a few weeks ago.

Man, if we could only know. We might just linger a bit longer. Maybe give a little better hug.

Just such a cool chick.
Beez  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 9:12 pm : link
check Pat's write up also.

Her last paragraph about how we'll have 12 men on the field sunday gives you chills.

It's weird as I don't like to think about this, but the news today makes me feel like there's no way we can lose sunday. It'll be destiny, just like SB42 was for so many who needed that win
I am at such a loss  
GK : 12/10/2009 9:13 pm : link
RAZE contacted me with the news earlier. It was Hope who was the first BBIer I met at a tailgate. It was clear very quickly how tight her and RAZE were, we met at many more games and at training camps,always kind always genuinely affectionate. I remember her calling me one Sunday morning with an extra ticket and doing the mad scramble out the door.She also went to school with my brother.

My fondest memory is what she did for my daughter at camp one year. After practice on the main field she was inside the fence with the players (as usual) calling me and my daughter over. She just looked at me and said "give her to me, put her over the fence" I knew something cool was happening and passed my daughter to her, the next thing I know my daughter is standing next to Tiki. We were leaving that day but Hope went and had the picture printed in 8X10 the next day, had Tiki sign it and she mailed it to me refusing to take money from me.

I am looking at the picture now and always think of her when I do. It was signed "To Kaitlyn- be your best...Tiki"I know that gesture was nothing to Hope but it had a huge impact of kindness on my daughter and myself. Just a small sample of the type of person she was.

Hope...you were always at your best. RIP

GK/GiantKurt
G ... I just read it.  
Beez : 12/10/2009 9:16 pm : link
Really nice.
GK  
Berrylish : 12/10/2009 9:19 pm : link
I was there that day. I remeber asking Kaitlynn(sp) who her favorite giant was. She said TIKI!. I remember Hope saying Hand over the child! at the fence. Amazing

Rest In Peace Hope J  
Mike in Manhattan : 12/10/2009 9:19 pm : link
I never met you, but always appreciated your loving approach to all of us knuckleheads on BBI. It was abundantly clear that you were not only an angel, but one of the greatest Giants fans on God's earth.

My condolences to all of you that had the pleasure of meeting Hope and considered her a friend, and more than that to those of you who were really close, both family and friends.

It is a sad day in the history of BBI. I look forward to supporting anything done to memorialize Hope through a trophy or anything else to keep Hope's memory alive in the hearts of the Giants nation.

Something tells me that God won't be looking down on the Cowboys like he used to....there is a new angel in heaven and she just changed the channel to the Giants game.

RIP Hope.
Very very Sad  
Tom 25 : 12/10/2009 9:20 pm : link
Like many who have posted...I have never met Hope but from her posts and stories from those who have, you can just tell what a great human being she was. I was just reading through twitter, and noticed Pat Hanlon's mention of her passing and I sat in shock.

Prayers to her a family and friends through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Hope...a true Giants fan and more importantly a wonferful person.
Wow...  
Kulish29 : 12/10/2009 9:26 pm : link
I'm speechless right now. RIP Hope. You will be missed.
I was so shocked by this  
JDW : 12/10/2009 9:28 pm : link
This is indeed one of the saddest bits of news I've ever read on BBI. We're all at a tremendous loss with her passing.

May you please rest in peace sweet lady!
Wow. I just saw someone's condolences on fb  
Bill L : 12/10/2009 9:31 pm : link
And had not had a chance to come here today. This is so sad. She was the best part of ouselves. Happy I got to meet her once or twice. Condolences to us all. RIP
When my father died a little over 5 years ago...  
tony stg : 12/10/2009 9:32 pm : link
... Hope posted the following words of comfort to me. I think it appropriate to post her own words here on this thread...

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, help me stand
I am tired,
I am weak
I am worn!
Thru the storms,
Thru the night,
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, Precious Lord
Lead me home!

The grave has no victory! Thank You, God for this life and the time he had with those who loved him, AMEN!

---------

Hope, WE thank God for your life and the time we all had with you. We are all better for having known you and we will all miss you terribly. May you rest in eternal peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord whom you loved and served so well.


rip  
ripdumaine : 12/10/2009 9:35 pm : link
to a true giant in life and team spirit! one love
hey Berry  
GK : 12/10/2009 9:35 pm : link
yes you were! I believe Hope would have taken her to whatever player she told you was her favorite and you were a part of that. Hope probably had that all planned out.

My computer froze up as soon as I submit my post and my laptop NEVER freezes....odd

memories keep coming back, her making sure my kids had a front row spot for the Plax trophy, her making sure they held the SB Ring, Her introducing me to Bob in Annapolis...what a great woman.
prayers  
lpdcan28 : 12/10/2009 9:39 pm : link
for her and her family. never met her, but definitely would of loved to after hearing all of you. very sad news. God bless.
Rocky T here  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 9:39 pm : link
my wife (Cynthia) is exhausted, we'll get to your questions and update you on the information as it comes in.

I admit, I'm a few pages behind on this thread and well, let's just say it's been a rather trying day.

schnitz, Hope's mom will be travelling to Maryland tomorrow to meet with the funeral parlor that has been contacted and with the woman that found Hope this morning.

Here's what I know:

Hope had a scheduled day off from work on Tuesday, when she didn't show up on Wednesday people became concerned. A friend of Hope's was contacted this morning and since Hope had recently moved, had some trouble finding her new place, when she did find the new apartment, she found Hope lying on the floor next to her bed. We don't know the cause of death but early speculation from this end is that she had a massive heart attack or a stroke and tried to get to a phone or at least out of bed.

Funeral arrangements have not been made yet, we have not contacted or organized any charities to give to as of yet, it's early people. the shock won't wear off for a while. I've tried to keep myself at a distance to be helpful to my wife who is understandably distraught but hanging in like a trouper, but having to had time to reflect the past few hours I can't help to think of how unfair it all seems.

Make no mistake about it, Hope J was truly a genuine person that naturally cared for humankind, that is rare and I honestly can't say I know anyone else quite like her.

I would also like to add that I know she's reading this thread in the waiting room to Heaven because i don't care how much of a humanitarian you are, you ain't gettin into heaven on the express ticket if you beat up a nun in rade school. Nun's got some serious pull.

We'll miss you Hope. You were part of our family. My kids will never appreciate how much you loved them but i promise to do my best to explain it to them.

Godspeed sweetie...
grade school  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 9:41 pm : link
(very suprised that was the only typo)
Did the same Beez  
ScottnMorgantown : 12/10/2009 9:43 pm : link
We went out for dinner and I was hoping to get home and see that this thread never happened, although this thread is a tribute to just how many lives Hope touched.

Life and death are so hard to figure sometimes.
Rocky T and Cynthia  
Mike in Manhattan : 12/10/2009 9:46 pm : link
Please hang in there and know that I am praying for you.
rocky and cynthia  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 9:47 pm : link
keep your heads up, she'd want you too.

thanks for all the updates and please let us know about the funeral as soon as you find out.
Rocky T  
Boy Cord : 12/10/2009 9:52 pm : link
Thanks for keeping us updated. We know today hasn't been easy on you. I am distraught that I missed several opportunities to meet Hope. Without a doubt my loss. I learned through BBI years ago that she is the type of person that makes you want to be a better person. God Bless.
Don't know what to say  
Gary from The East End : Admin : 12/10/2009 9:56 pm : link
I'm just in shock.

Rest In Peace...  
Bill E : 12/10/2009 10:01 pm : link
...Hope.

I honestly do not know what else to say.
Condolences to her family; at home, and here on BBI.
Artie....  
Stu : 12/10/2009 10:02 pm : link
My sincerest condolences to you and Cynthia..
Wow im surprised  
G_V_P 4 MVP : 12/10/2009 10:03 pm : link
was she sick all this time?
Thanks for the update rt...  
BigBlueBrethren : 12/10/2009 10:05 pm : link
Perhaps this thread could be printed out and given to one of her brothers...an unbelievable amount of lives she touched just on this little message board.
With Hope talking Gods ear off right now  
GiantJohn : 12/10/2009 10:06 pm : link
There's no way the eagirls win this game. I think I'm gonna drop a couple of bucks on the Giants.
Money in the bank...
Go Hope!
Very, Very Sad  
Trainmaster : 12/10/2009 10:09 pm : link
I only met her once, when a group of BBIers went to the Giants-Redskins game at RFK in 2003. If I remember right, after the game, she brought over Dhani Jones' parents to meet the BBI group in the parking lot after the game.

From her posts, she always seemed to put others before herself. Wishing she rests in peace.
Hi Stu  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 10:10 pm : link

have you admitted to anybody that you were actually at my house Thanksgiving weekend or shouldn't I mention that...
I'm in the area  
GMANinDC : 12/10/2009 10:12 pm : link
Is there is ANYTHING i can do, do not hesitate to contact me..
.....  
Micko : 12/10/2009 10:12 pm : link
You'll be missed Hope.
sounds pretty accurate Train  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 10:12 pm : link

time was spent today making sure Dhani's mom got the news...
Thanks GMAN  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 10:15 pm : link
saw your earlier offers as well. Good man, might be easier if you contact me tomorrow during business hours (7:30 - 1:30 ET)

rockythmpson@yahoo.com
I've told people. Not a secret..............  
Stu : 12/10/2009 10:16 pm : link
Had a great time, and you couldn't have been more gracious....
bastard  
SecondCVA : 12/10/2009 10:17 pm : link

yer killin me!
Wow...Horrible news....  
Reese : 12/10/2009 10:20 pm : link
My heart goes out to her family and to those of you fortunate enough to know her beyond BBI. Truly a sad day...
Wow  
Jim in Fairfax : 12/10/2009 10:24 pm : link
What a loss for BBI and everyone who knows her. My prayers to her family and friends.
Oh my God...  
hyadoin : 12/10/2009 10:25 pm : link
Thoughts and prayers to her and her family... May God rest her soul. The true Queen of BBI and a wonderful lady. RIP
Reading through this thread  
Staten Island Will : 12/10/2009 10:27 pm : link
I echo JoeMP2003's sentiments. Though I never met Hope, and had very few interactions with her on this site, I can't help but feel an undeniable sense of loss for a woman who seemed to have so much joy and love in her heart. To her family I offer my deepest condolences. Rest in peace, Hope.
Never met Hope but I didn't need too  
NY-Fan : 12/10/2009 10:27 pm : link
All you had to do was come here and you knew Hope and the type of person she was. This thread shows the impact that a person can have when they live their life the way that the Lord intended. If we could all be like Hope we could all be a lot happier with our lives and make a positive impact in others lives. She will be missed here and I wish her family and friends the best. God Bless
Jewish saying ...  
sphinx : 12/10/2009 10:32 pm : link
The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten.

Hope lives ...
I would like to see the Giants pay tribute prior to Sunday's game  
GeofromNJ : 12/10/2009 10:34 pm : link
Perhaps a PA announcement prior to the game saying that the Giants have lost one of its greatest fans.
RT  
Bill2 : 12/10/2009 10:35 pm : link
Prayers and thoughts for you and your family

and for all the other BBi'ers who were close to Hope
1 Corinthians 13:13 - God's greatest commandment  
Bama Bish : 12/10/2009 10:37 pm : link
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

If I know anything about Hope, it's this. Be careful not to worship her memory, but instead respect, honor, remember, and pass on her life's witness. It's her gift to all of us, and to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pass it on! That's what she'd want.

Hope held more closely to God's greatest commandment, than anyone we're ever likely to know. How do we know this? She left us countless examples, piles of evidence, to know that it was true. She had a servants heart motivated by love.

Tell me this doesn't describe the essence of Hope.

1 Corinthians 13

Love

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Just got home  
Berrylish : 12/10/2009 10:37 pm : link
reading her facebook messages. Just stunned.
berry  
GMenLTS : 12/10/2009 10:39 pm : link
the facebook stuff just reconfirms the effect she's had on people, it's really something to look at..

Still can't wrap my head around this.
Stunned  
HBart : 12/10/2009 10:40 pm : link
Hope had a capacity for love and caring that was rare and wonderful to behold. So boundless that she will be greatly missed not just by those who knew her but even by those who didn't.

RIP Hope.
LTS  
Berrylish : 12/10/2009 10:41 pm : link
agreed.
My heart is very heavy seeing this thread.  
Acernen : 12/10/2009 10:42 pm : link
I never met Hope but I've been lurking in here for years. Her heart was pure and she was the social conscience of this place. Whenever someone needed prayers or was just feeling down, Hope would be right there to give a prayer or just console someone she never even knew.
In times of great pain even national disasters Hope J was there with a prayer. She was without a doubt the soul of this place and her work was to unit Giants fans. Teach them there is more to life than a little boys game. Teach she did. We are all blessed to have chatted and met with her.
I once read Life is school for angels, Love is the teacher. Well if true Hope J graduated with honors. They say in life when one door closes another opens. Rest in peace special lady, God bless you, the work you did will never be forgotten. The lord has called you home. You are home. We will miss you but we are richer for knowing you in the brief time you were here.
God Bless.
RIP  
NYG007 : 12/10/2009 10:55 pm : link
Hope...
Goodbye Hope  
Servo : 12/10/2009 11:05 pm : link
I only met Hope once, and I am fortunate to have had the honor. She was a wonderful person.

What does it say  
yankfan : 12/10/2009 11:09 pm : link
about a person when so many people, strangers really, share the loss so profoundly. So many of you have stories, rememberances, and are openly sharing them with those who never had the opportunity to meet HopeJ face-to-face. As one of the faces in the crowd, I might have had the briefest of encounters with her on a thread or two, but always felt welcomed and that my comments and observations mattered to her. Some people go thru life never having enjoyed the simple pleasure of being with and around people. Hope was not one of them. She was a friend and confidant to anybody who needed one. The fact that so many of you have children who became a source of great joy for her, really strikes a chord in everyone. Being a Giants fan feels a little more special today, because one of the great people in our lives shared our passion. That Hope could rise above the petty arguments here and take everyone at face value shows what type of person she was. No,I wasn't lucky enough to know her personally, but I still feel the lesser for having lost her.
I met HopeJ at a few games  
SGMen : 12/10/2009 11:14 pm : link
Genuine.
Warm.
Sharing.

She will be missed! Rest in Heaven hope!
Some people have the ability to  
Dave in N.Westchester : 12/10/2009 11:20 pm : link
make a difference in people's lives even in the briefest of encounters. I met hope at camp in 08. She helped me to feel comfortable- part of the family even though she didn't know me from Adam. As a result I met someone who is now one of my best friends. That's the kind of person she was, one who brought sunshine into everyone's life. Rest in peace.
OMG...I Just Turned on MY PC to BBI  
Aloha Alan : 12/10/2009 11:30 pm : link
and this is what I get hit with as soon as I open the Corner Forum? No freakin' way!

I met her when I went to KC to see the Giants play the Chiefs. It was a wonderful meeting. She was genuine, funny, sincere and I only talked to her for maybe ten minutes max.

I can't believe how upset I am now that not only is she gone from OUR community, but how she affected all she came in contact with. A real special person who's only vice (and I am quoting her) was to see the Giants in person as much as she could. Incredible.

For those who knew her a gazillion times better than I, I truly feel your pain and anguish today. For those who are her real and loved family who read this, my HEARTFELT Sympathy to you all. She is now with GOD and I am sure she is converting him to be a Giants fan as I write. He has no choice now.......

rip hope  
pandy : 12/10/2009 11:33 pm : link
Don't know you but looks like you've touched many on bbi.
RIP  
Eli2Plax1017 : 12/10/2009 11:36 pm : link
...
I never  
GShock : 12/10/2009 11:37 pm : link
had the pleasure of meeting her in person, and "knew" her only in the sense that I read what she posted here, but I am certain that BBI has lost a bit of its heart and a bit of its soul with her passing. I could not help but admire her faith, her wit, and her grace. She shall be remembered and dearly missed.
God Bless You Hope!  
Andrew in Almaden : 12/10/2009 11:39 pm : link
Great quote BamaBish. Like many, I never met Hope, yet I was always amazed at what a positive, graceful, person she was on BBI. I am sitting here in shock. For a person I never met, this really hits hard. She really was a joy to have on BBI and as a fellow Giants fan.
My gosh!  
Berrylish : 12/10/2009 11:42 pm : link
Who's going to help me take gratuitous butt shots (photos) at camp?

Omg....I did not know her personally, only from her posts on here  
micky : 12/10/2009 11:44 pm : link
This is a shock and am very sadden by this news. From what I can tell from people on here who had known her, and her post, that there was probably no nicer, kinder human being.

I pray for her family and friends at this time. GOD bless you Hope, you will be sorely missed.
I did not know Hope  
gainesvillegiant : 12/10/2009 11:48 pm : link
but I know what she meant to many people on here and this board. As a casual poster, I am shocked and saddened. My condolences to all of her family and friends. Rest in Peace, Hope.
I am completely stunned.  
Darren in TR : 12/10/2009 11:53 pm : link
I very rarely post, but I try to read most of the site as much as I can. And I've always recognized Hope as one of the more incredible people on this message board. I've never spoken to her in person, but I have walked past her at Giants Stadium during the '05 Draft Day Party (The draft we got Eli) and another time at one of the few games I've been to. I recognized her face from seeing pictures on here, but I was too shy to introduce myself as a person that's only seen her on the internet.

I regret it now, as this is the last thing you'd expect. I hope that she is able rest peacefully for all eternity.
Hope will be missed  
2Slick17 : 12/10/2009 11:57 pm : link
Even though I never significantly interacted with Hope, I could still tell what a wonderful person she was. You could tell what a wonderful person she was when those that didn't know her on a personal level are sadden by this. RIP Hope...
I wish I had the chance to meet HopeJ  
nyynyg : 12/11/2009 12:16 am : link
From all who have posted today, she sounds like a truly wonderful person and all who had the opportunity to know her are richer for it. I wish my condolences to all my friends of BBI and her family who lost someone very special today. I know I shared something with her simply by being a Giants fan and not having known her. But my prayers are with he and my thoughts are with you all. RIP HopeJ.
Sad news  
NoVaGiants65 : 12/11/2009 12:27 am : link
I'm a very infrequent poster even though I probably visit the site 3-4 times a day. Hope responded to a post I left before the Arizona game asking if anyone wanted to share the ride from the DC area to the stadium. She was flying into Newark from Tennessee and was offering to share the ride back home since she'd be on my way. She left me a voice mail after she arrived on her flight saying that she was exhausted and that she got a hotel room and would stay the night after the game rather than driving back with me. I was really disappointed, not for the lack of company driving back in the middle of the night, but because I was really interested in meeting her. I can tell from the outpouring here that it would have been great to have had that opportunity.
Dear God, please welcome Hope J in the warmest of ways  
frets : 12/11/2009 12:36 am : link
Nobody got more fun out of their love for the Giants than Hope J and we were honored to have her as a member of the BBI family. She was very wise and had such a big heart.
Hope J  
jintzz : 12/11/2009 12:39 am : link
Have no doubt,she will be missed,I never met her but she seemed like a classy lady,R.I.P Hope J
As soon as walked out of the stadium  
Vin.R : 12/11/2009 12:42 am : link
after the Falcons game this year. I spotted Hope near the merchandise tent, I'm usually shy, we've talked a few times on here before, so I decided to go up to her & meet her. I introduced myself & said, hey hope, Vin.R from BBI, she then said hey Batman! we then laughed & talked about the game. She then yelled over to Beez who was inside the tent for me to meet him as well. She was really comfortable to talk to, always smiling I noticed & very nice, just an all around great person.

R.I.P Hope

You'll be missed.
Vin  
MookGiants : 12/11/2009 12:50 am : link
that was one of the many great things about Hope. No matter who you were, she ALWAYS made you feel comfortable around her. Always.

R.I.P.  
Dip : 12/11/2009 12:56 am : link
Hope.
Thanks for the update RT  
BigBlue TT : 12/11/2009 1:05 am : link
One of my last memories of Hope was her chasing your rebel son up the spiral stair case at the in the lobby at the BW this past summer. I would need a thesaurus to come up with all the good things I can say about Hope. I am truly stunned.

To me, Hope is as much of a symbol to the NYG as anybody. I know many of the players are affected by this as well. This past summer at camp Jacobs and his family were walking back to the locker room after practice. All the kids were screaming for autographs and Jacobs gave the ole "Now now, I got the family here," but in a joking manner. But he stopped for Hope, and only for Hope. Took a family portrait shot and afterwards looked over to Dean and I and asked "Do you guys need him?" and on her command, he would've walked back over to us and taken a picture with us. I'll miss her how she referred to Jacobs as "her baby." haha. If you ever met her at camp, you would see that the players adore her as well. It was unbelievable.

Hope knew everybody and everybody knew Hope. Brandon is going to rush for 200 on Sunday, much like Tiki did against the Skins a few years back. Like always, Hope will have the best seat in the house - next to Mr. Mara and Mr. Tisch

RIP
Tim  
MookGiants : 12/11/2009 1:10 am : link
Remember when we went to Maggies 2 years ago at camp and Plax was there, and when he was leaving he gave Hope a hug and a kiss on the cheek? All the players loved her, everyone loved her. Can't believe that she's now been taken away from us
I always viewed Hope as someone who  
montanagiant : 12/11/2009 1:11 am : link
Would do just anything for you if she could. Terrible loss and i know she is in a better place
Love and Hope  
ChrisP : 12/11/2009 1:13 am : link
Is there anything more moving ... Is there any better lesson in life then the legacy that HopeJ has left on BBI. I cannot speak of the woman as a friend or fellow forum contributor because I never had the honor to meet her or even exchange words with her on the forum. For whatever reason I'm one of those fanatic Giant fans that lurks on BBI. For that reason I personally feel a great loss. Shame on me. She is the type of person that makes this forum worth while,so I missed a great opportunity. There are so many things that are more imporant in life than the success of our favorite sports team. I'm not trying to preach here, but this beautiful human being was so special. From everything I've read on the site over the last 11 plus years and this unbelievable outpouring of love for her, she was an amazing, loving credit to the human race. Lucky for us she happened to love rooting for the N.Y.Giants. Unfortunately she'll never again be sharing her faith,love and friendship on this site or with any of you that had the good fortune to know her. My deepest sympathy to those of you that truly knew her and lost her. HopeJ, I hope they let you watch the games up there.
Love and Hope  
ChrisP : 12/11/2009 1:13 am : link
Is there anything more moving ... Is there any better lesson in life then the legacy that HopeJ has left on BBI. I cannot speak of the woman as a friend or fellow forum contributor because I never had the honor to meet her or even exchange words with her on the forum. For whatever reason I'm one of those fanatic Giant fans that lurks on BBI. For that reason I personally feel a great loss. Shame on me. She is the type of person that makes this forum worth while,so I missed a great opportunity. There are so many things that are more imporant in life than the success of our favorite sports team. I'm not trying to preach here, but this beautiful human being was so special. From everything I've read on the site over the last 11 plus years and this unbelievable outpouring of love for her, she was an amazing, loving credit to the human race. Lucky for us she happened to love rooting for the N.Y.Giants. Unfortunately she'll never again be sharing her faith,love and friendship on this site or with any of you that had the good fortune to know her. My deepest sympathy to those of you that truly knew her and lost her. HopeJ, I hope they let you watch the games up there.
Love and Hope  
ChrisP : 12/11/2009 1:13 am : link
Is there anything more moving ... Is there any better lesson in life then the legacy that HopeJ has left on BBI. I cannot speak of the woman as a friend or fellow forum contributor because I never had the honor to meet her or even exchange words with her on the forum. For whatever reason I'm one of those fanatic Giant fans that lurks on BBI. For that reason I personally feel a great loss. Shame on me. She is the type of person that makes this forum worth while,so I missed a great opportunity. There are so many things that are more imporant in life than the success of our favorite sports team. I'm not trying to preach here, but this beautiful human being was so special. From everything I've read on the site over the last 11 plus years and this unbelievable outpouring of love for her, she was an amazing, loving credit to the human race. Lucky for us she happened to love rooting for the N.Y.Giants. Unfortunately she'll never again be sharing her faith,love and friendship on this site or with any of you that had the good fortune to know her. My deepest sympathy to those of you that truly knew her and lost her. HopeJ, I hope they let you watch the games up there.
Would be awesome  
Vin.R : 12/11/2009 1:14 am : link
if they had a moment of silence for her before the game
Mook...exactly  
BigBlue TT : 12/11/2009 1:15 am : link
it was incredible. I really don't know how else to describe her. She was the MVP.


and btw, that was the first and only time I've ever seen her ask for an autograph. Hope is the only person I know who would've walked up to Plax midst jager-bomb and ask for an autograph. And thinking about it now, that autograph was definitely for some little kid.
sorry for the multiple posts  
ChrisP : 12/11/2009 1:20 am : link
laptop locked up
With tears in my eyes  
RasputinPrime : 12/11/2009 1:30 am : link
I had to explain to my wife why I was crying over a woman I've never met. It is such a gift to move people with the strength of character Hope demonstrated at every turn. She resonated the love I continue to work towards embracing.

My love and undying thanks for raising the bar for all of us.
I'm at a loss for words  
WeatherMan : 12/11/2009 1:46 am : link
everything that has been posted and the more certain to come really says it all, Hope touched the lives of so many people and all in a good way... the world lost one of its best.
Hope J and Second CVA  
Jersey Don : 12/11/2009 2:19 am : link
The only time that I was fortunate enough to make it to training camp was in 2002. I was by myself and the first morning as I ate a solitary breakfast, Hope came over to my table to welcome me to BBI and join me for a little while. During camp she was always the most pleasant person I have ever met. In fact I have some pictures that she and Second CVA took, I made arrangements to get the copies at one of the games. BBI has a lot of good people, but Hope J was the true heart and soul of this site. May she rest in Peace !!
the words in the title of this thread just hit me like a sledgehammer  
SHO'NUFF : 12/11/2009 2:33 am : link
"RIP Hope J"? this can't be real...I've never met any one of you...whenever i read comments made on BBI, the posters remain faceless as if they were not real people...but I had the chance to see pictures of Hope from one of the BBI get-togethers and hers was the only face I can remember from those pictures...perhaps because she seemed so genuine and happy...so whenever HopeJ posted a comment on BBI, I could always match a face to the name...she was, to me, the most "human" poster on this board...
Not that it is needed, but I cast my vote for naming  
g-man lance : 12/11/2009 3:32 am : link
the BBI trophy in Hope's honor. RIP Hope J.
This saddens me so much  
Koldegaard : 12/11/2009 3:36 am : link
She helped me through the internet with a project.
I only met her once, but she was a very kind and special person.
Rest In Peace Hope
amazing outpouring of emotion  
Dylan fan : 12/11/2009 4:00 am : link
Unfortunately never met or talked to Hope, but I've never read or heard more nice things said about someone than on this thread. Sad day. Pat Hanlon's note again proves what a class organization the Giants are. Makes me very proud to be a Giants fan. RIP Hope.
Good Morning  
Dave in DC : 12/11/2009 6:22 am : link
Kind of a weird question, but didn't anyone else have Hope appear in a dream last night? I think she was just visiting to smile and say, "I'm happy up here".
Her name reflected most of are feelings  
Yalebowl_Ribs : 12/11/2009 6:35 am : link
RIP Hope God speed
Dave, as silly as this sounds  
BigBlue26 : 12/11/2009 6:47 am : link
Didn't feel like cooking last night, so we ordered Chinese. I hate fortune cookies but my son always opens one for me so I have a fortune. Last night it was very "Hopish":

Don't repay a kindness, pass it on.
Kim  
Dave in DC : 12/11/2009 6:59 am : link
Exactly! That fortune would find a place in her wallet.
Oh, man...  
Klaatu : 12/11/2009 7:11 am : link
What a story to wake up to. I never knew Hope, but it's apparent that everyone who did really loved her. Sad day. Very sad. RIP, HopeJ.
I felt like I knew Hope, she always brightened my day  
DG : 12/11/2009 7:35 am : link
with her positive energy. Such a genuine and gentle soul. I wish I could have met her. God must have bigger plans for her. RIP.
Second  
GMANinDC : 12/11/2009 7:47 am : link
I will email you in when i get to my office

Dave/Rob, keep me in the loop for the Hope-together..

Still in utter shock..
BBI Celebration of Hope  
Dave in DC : 12/11/2009 7:52 am : link
We're finalizing plans, but as of now, the event will be on 23 Jan at Crystal City Sports Pub.

I will contact CCSP today and then we'll put out a message on BBI early next week.
Hope?? NO!  
RussFLA : 12/11/2009 7:58 am : link
Oh no. Terrible, just terrible. Rest in peace hope. Ugh.
This is terrible news.................  
GFL in WV : 12/11/2009 8:01 am : link
I never met Hope though I wanted to very much. Now I regret not making it to Albany and will forever. I feel as if I do know her and in a small way I do from her kindness, her humility and her ability to make us all behave on here without resorting to the lesser aspects of our natures we sometimes present on this forum. God bless you, Hope and I know you are now exactly where you always expected to be................
Dave  
Matt in SGS : 12/11/2009 8:07 am : link
one thing to keep in mind about that date. If Hope does what I think she's going to, the Giants will probably still be playing by that date :)
Hope So Matt  
Dave in DC : 12/11/2009 8:09 am : link
It's the eve of the NFC Championship game.
i never talked to her directly  
Sonic Youth : 12/11/2009 8:10 am : link
and i usually don't participate in "pray for ___" and "rip ____" threads, but hope was a really cool poster and one seemingly genuine person who i considered a glue of the integrity of this board. she kept it real, she was awesome. my condolences to her family, rip hope :(
What a shock  
Wellington : 12/11/2009 8:16 am : link
Absolutely shocking to open the BBI Front Page and see this news. Terrible.

I never met her, the only time I ever saw her was at Training Camp in 2007 when Tim Hasselbeck hit her with a ball he threw into the dirt. She was a great poster here.

RIP.
R.I.P.  
Peter from Maplewood : 12/11/2009 8:17 am : link
Hope
Hope was one of a kind  
Antdog23 : 12/11/2009 8:25 am : link
and God new it. He's got her now and she'll be doing good work for him in Heaven im positive of that. She's got one last thing here on Earth to complete though, the Eagles are going to get blown out Sunday, no doubt in my mind now.
Wow, very sad news - never met her  
mfsd : 12/11/2009 8:30 am : link
but the love and respect for her is evident in this thread

It was not a week ago that she posted something about praying that a criminal who had died was a troubled soul who may now find peace, I was very moved by her post

Not enough people like that in this world, thank God she was able to touch so many people in her time

On a side note, thanks for posting rockyt and good to see you here again
A good Christian  
Psycho : 12/11/2009 8:41 am : link
has gone home to God.
I'm in shock ....  
walm0 : 12/11/2009 8:47 am : link
I met her at camp a couple of years ago as she introducted me to Bob in Annapolis's widow. She was a real sweetheart of a lady and I'm sure we'll all miss her charm and smiling face!!!!
MAD LOVE AND BLESSINGS  
MotownGIANTS : 12/11/2009 8:56 am : link
Hope have a wonderful homecoming your engery and aura will missed greatly here on BBI and in the world.
Wow... I am floored....  
Pete from Woodstock : 12/11/2009 9:00 am : link
I never had the pleasure of meeting Hope J, but always wanted too. She seemed like a beautiful person... my heart is heavy today and I'll miss her prayers and posts on BBI. God bless you HopeJ
Rest well Dear Hope  
MattinKY : 12/11/2009 9:14 am : link
I haven't even logged into this site in months, I have only lurkered as I usually do, for this I must.

The shear size of this thread is a tribute to the ways she touched the lives of all of us who come here daily for news about the Giants and about the world in general.

The Best Western in Albany and training camp in general will never be the same without Hope.

Any tribute thought up here or elsewhere will pail in comparison to what she meant as a person to so many stangers.

I am truely saddened by this and shall feel this loss for sometime. :`-(
A special person  
dd in Mass : 12/11/2009 9:19 am : link
Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. My only contact with Hope was from reading her comments on here. She always seemed bright and cheerful, and willing to help anyone. She was truly one of a kind, and judging by the responses she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends and all the BBI commnuity that had the pleasure to interact with her.

Starting a "KEEP HOPE ALIVE" foundation for underprivileged kids would put a big smile on her face.

Hope was a woman of great faith,  
Don in DC : 12/11/2009 9:22 am : link
in addition to her great goodness, compassion and decency. I hope her faith has been rewarded, and that she is basking in thew love of God and her savior.

Good bye Hope. You were a GREAT Giants fan, and I know you will be sorely missed by many.
RIP  
Jon T : 12/11/2009 9:30 am : link
to a wonderful person; Was fortunate to have received one of Hope's famous hugs and this thread demonstrates what a special person she was to have touched so many people especially those she never met. Only Hope could be both the ‘Don’ and the matriarch of BBI as she was so universally respected and loved by all who read and participate here…
wow  
jgambrosio : 12/11/2009 9:44 am : link
was golfing all day yesterday so i didn't get a chance to see this. rip hope. never met her, but definitely felt the influence she had on people on this board.
By the front page- I am guessing Hope's mom was notified.  
TommytheElephant : 12/11/2009 9:44 am : link
Does anyone know how she is doing? I am sure beyond saddened, I only ask because I am sure she is an older lady, and I hope she is able to take this news.
I think I may take the trip on the 23rd ...  
TommytheElephant : 12/11/2009 9:45 am : link
Maybe I'll drag Dean along for the ride.
We are a family here on BBI...  
MikeN in Ottawa : 12/11/2009 9:56 am : link
and reading this makes me very, very sad. I enjoyed reading Hope's posts and I can only offer my sincerest condolences to her family for her untimely passing.

Remember it is not how much you love but how much you are loved by others. Gathering from the reaction, Hope was very much loved by all of us on BBI.
A Donation Thread has been started  
schnitzie : 12/11/2009 9:56 am : link
We're calling it the Giant Hope Fund. So far there is consensus on donating to Hope's medical mission to Ghana and possibly also an ongoing fund for Giant tickets for those in need.

We'll see how much we can do based on how much is donated. We may also do flowers and a plaque for camp.
Tommy  
Jints in Carolina : 12/11/2009 9:57 am : link
I will be there as well
RIP Hope  
Torrag : 12/11/2009 10:02 am : link
and all the best to her family and friends. We share your loss.
RIP  
SuperRonJohnson : 12/11/2009 10:06 am : link
Hope! Heaven just got another angel!
SecondCVA  
GMANinDC : 12/11/2009 10:18 am : link
I emailed you to the address you have in your profile..The rockythompson one gave me a bounce back..let me know if you get it..
Hope sat  
Steve in Annandale : 12/11/2009 10:18 am : link
a few rows in front of me at a Giants-Redskins game at FedEx. Her face was aglow with happiness despite the disappointment of losing at game (it started with a fumbled end around deep in our territory by Toomer and Collins. Hope never gave up hope. This is a very sad day. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.
Wow, I'm away from BBI for a few days  
Section331 : 12/11/2009 10:26 am : link
and I open up tghe home page to see this? I'm in shock. I never met Hope, but she always struck me as one of the most genuine posters on BBI. You may not have always agreed with Hope, but you always respected where she was coming from.

My greatest wish is for a woman of such great faith, that her life after this one is everything she dreamed it would be. And my sincerest condolences to her family and friends, especially those on BBI. I mourn for your loss.
RIP Hope J  
Glen in SoCal : 12/11/2009 10:30 am : link
She was truly one of the better things about this board.
Don't really know what to say or write  
zox : 12/11/2009 10:31 am : link
Haven't been on BBI much lately, logged in today and saw this thread. Felt like someone kicked me in the gut.

I've been a part of this site for a very long time, and Hope was easily the nicest person here. Easily. As Bill wrote, she really did walk the walk.

Heartbreaking loss, you will be missed Hope.
met her last year (introduced by Mr Beez)  
bxgiants4 : 12/11/2009 10:34 am : link
she was in the middle of eating a sausage and peppers hero (I think). She smiled, shook my hand and offered a nice to meet you. It's a shame people like her get taken from this world so young but she will be rewarded for her kindness and charitable work.
If they are actually able to dedicate this upcoming game to Hope,  
Randy in CT : 12/11/2009 10:37 am : link
maybe an appropriate saying to associate with the dedication is "Walk the walk!"
Hope was a Giant among posters  
dcp : 12/11/2009 10:37 am : link
on BBI. Always ready to assist others. Never a cross word for anyone. I'm glad to hear the BBI trophy will be in her memory.
Mother Teresa Once Said:  
Elvis_Patterson : 12/11/2009 10:48 am : link
Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own home. Give love to your children, to a wife or husband, to a next-door neighbor.

When a dear aunt of mine died last year, I was given the honor of eulogizing her and this quote fit her to a tee. From what I've read here, I think it might have fit Hope as well. I am among the hundreds on BBI who never met Hope but her posts were a must read for me. I could tell, like many of you had mentioned, that she was a person that exuded love in her every encounter. I wish I could have met her in person. When I read of her death yesterday, I immediately was taken back to the feelings I had after my aunt died. Will I ever know another person like her again? How much worse will the world be without her around? If we could all just try to be like Hope, it would make the world a much better place. None of us will succeed, but in trying we might touch enough lives to make a difference.

RIP Hope. I will try to spread the Love like you did.
schnitzie  
Matt M. : 12/11/2009 10:51 am : link
How are we handling the donations? If we know the mission group, it may be possible to set something up online.
Pat Hanlon  
Acernen : 12/11/2009 10:56 am : link
Should be able to get this thread back to the Giants lockeroom. I hope the guys see it and it helps them rise up on sunday and beat the Eagles. I know our Hope will be looking down and watching the game sunday.
I just checked the site and can't believe it  
cathyLinMaine : 12/11/2009 10:58 am : link
What a tragedy! Hope and I roomed together at Albany a few years ago. She was always in the middle of everything at Training Camp - organizing activities, keeping people together, making connections to get us in to places other fans couldn't get to. But it was her heart and her love for the Giants and all BBIers that made her truly special. I will miss you, Hope. Please give Bob Tisch a hug for me.
I'm stunned.  
ironhorse : 12/11/2009 11:06 am : link
I have been away from the board for awhile. I was released from the hospital yesterday and hit the bed when I got home. I was up at 5 a.m. and checked the board. Wow.

All of your comments are wonderful. The world and this board has lost one of its lights. Hope embodied the joy, love, and spirit of a very special person, and shared it with all she touched. God be with you, friend, and may you rest in his eternal care. My prayers are offered for you and your family.

To that end, my neighbor drove me to morning mass today. I had requested the mass for my special intention
of the rememberance of my mothers birthday. I was able to add Hope's name to the intention this a.m. before mass.

God bless you, Hope.
Tommy, Hope's mom has been notified and family was with her  
BigBlue26 : 12/11/2009 11:08 am : link
Hope's mom has had her own medical issues over the past few months but she has been on the road to recovery. She's a strong, strong woman as you can imagine... it's clear where Hope got it from.

My heart goes out to her, you should never have to bury your child.
The stories on this thread...  
BigBlueBrethren : 12/11/2009 11:13 am : link
have been fantastic reading...really great stuff.
Does anyone  
GeneInOC : 12/11/2009 11:13 am : link
know exactly what happened?

I don't know if it's been mentioned on this thread or not.
BB26  
TommytheElephant : 12/11/2009 11:14 am : link
Thanks for the update. To ask how she is doing is a ridiculous question because what parent can endure that loss? I was wondering health wise because I know she had some health issues. Especially around the holidays , this must be the worst. I am praying for Hope's mom. I feel absolutely terrible about this.
RIP to Hope  
Modus Operandi : 12/11/2009 11:19 am : link
Just a darling.
Gene, go to page 14  
Psycho : 12/11/2009 11:20 am : link
Where the thread title is "RockyT here".
ok  
GeneInOC : 12/11/2009 11:21 am : link
thanks
Wow  
VAJerr : 12/11/2009 11:25 am : link
What sad news. Why is it that the best are always taken from us early. God must have needed her in heaven and couldn't wait any longer. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
RIP Hope J  
toobs1980 : 12/11/2009 11:30 am : link
as a long time lurker on this site I know that the BBI community has lost someone very near and dear. My prayers are with her and her family. I wish I had gotten a chance to meet her before she passed.
I only found out about this late last night...  
hyadoin : 12/11/2009 11:34 am : link
and couldn't read the thread until now... I never met Hope in person... but I feel as though I've known her for a long time.

I knew she was an amazing woman... but all of the things I didn't know about her that I read in this thread only underscores that a million times.

One thing's for sure she was a blessing to all that knew her.. and those who didn't but knew of her..


While to all that knew and loved her her death is tragic... when you think of who she was and what she meant to so meany people...what she did.. She was like an angel on earth... When people like that vanish in the blink of an eye it makes you wonder...


And with Hope now in heaven... I'd bet the house on Blue this weekend.
Terrible news  
Coughlin's Rules : 12/11/2009 11:34 am : link
My condolences to her family and friends.
I am so sad right now  
steve in ky : 12/11/2009 11:35 am : link
I always felt close to Hope, we were close to the same age and like Hope I born in the Bronx, grew up in Rockland County and then as adults migrated south. We had many things in common, but then she had that way about her where she could find things in common with everyone she met and made them feel close to her.

She often would have to come to Nashville for conferences, and I always looked forward to grabbing the family, jumping in the car and driving to meet her when e-mailed me she was here.

I remember a couple of years ago when she called me and thought it would be fun to go to the hotel where the Titans were staying the night before a game and try and see Kerry Collins to tell him how much we Giant fans appreciated his time with our team. Well myself, Hope, my wife and our two little children spent hours there with no luck in seeing Kerry. But only Hope could make hanging out in a lobby so much fun.

I was blessed to have known her and call her a friend. She will be missed.
Gene  
rockythompson : 12/11/2009 11:41 am : link
there is no update to share yet today, all I know I've previously posted last night a couple pages back.

one thing I can speculate on with confidence that as far as the Giants doing anything for Hope at this weeks game will have to be done with the family's consent, at this point it doesn't look like there will be enough time for that.


GMAN, try the rockythmpsn@yahoo.com address again without the O's in thmpsn. It's been working for others all morning. Cyn is having a rough time of it today, she has not yet updated her outdated profile email. She can be reached at

secondcnc@ec.rr.com

Shocked to hear this  
Ron from Ninerland : 12/11/2009 11:42 am : link
Just came online after being absent for a couple of days. Her longtime presence on BBI was refreshing and welcome. My most sincere condolences to her family. RIP Hope.
Terrible news  
Tony in Berlin : 12/11/2009 11:42 am : link
Rest in peace, Hope!
Wow.  
mgp : 12/11/2009 11:44 am : link
I'm mostly a lurker, and never had the pleasure of meeting Hope, but through her friendly, warm, positive posts (and the amazing response to her passing) it was very obvious how great a person Hope was. I feel like I lost a friend.
Been reading the news  
armstead98 : 12/11/2009 11:44 am : link
Haven't really known what to say, and I guess I still don't.

Never knew her personally, but she seemed like such a great person and to be able to say that about someone without ever actually meeting them says a lot.

My condolences to her friends and family.
Sad  
Simms : 12/11/2009 11:47 am : link
I met Hope at a BBI BBQ several years ago, and she was simply glowing. More then a belle of the ball, being in the parking lot of Giants Stadium with the people she knew and welcoming fellow Giant fans ... a down to earth wonderful person.

When time permitted while on line and seeing she posted I always tried to read her comments.

Just by meeting her once you knew you were in the company of someone very special.

Honestly I am very sad to hear of her passing but knowing she is in glory and at peace is of some comfort, but this sadness will linger for quite some time.

May she have a peaceful rest and hope her close friends and family bask in the ever lasting legacy of her kind and loving spirit as it will remain with them until they can meet again in heaven.

The Giants defeating the Eagles this sunday would not shock me as much now.





They should put  
hyadoin : 12/11/2009 11:51 am : link
'HOPE' on the backs of their cleats for now....
Wow  
scott in albany : 12/11/2009 12:03 pm : link
Hope made her mark in life. I did not know her. I wish her family the best. You can tell she was special.
I remember years ago, we did a "Lady Bing" thread  
schnitzie : 12/11/2009 12:06 pm : link
where everyone nominated posters for "The nicest poster on BBI."

Hope won by a landslide. All other nominees got maybe 1-3 nominations. There just wasn't any contest.

The nicest thing about it, looking back, is that Hope knew, in her lifetime, exactly how much she was loved and appreciated on BBI.
yeah, i was disappointed I lost that contest  
rockythompson : 12/11/2009 12:09 pm : link

couldn't even get my wife to vote for me, i think the only vote I got was from Barilko

hey schnitz, email Cynthia a some point today, she may have a suggestion on the money you're collecting...
Unfortunately for me,  
Moondwg : 12/11/2009 12:12 pm : link
I never knew Hope personally, but I remember her being a kind of conscience for BBI. Her decency manifest itself in as clumsy a communication system as a message board. That someone like her could touch so many people is a testament to BBI's ability to bring people together.
Wait, rocky's back?  
Beez : 12/11/2009 12:13 pm : link
:)
I never met her...  
will31 : 12/11/2009 12:24 pm : link
but a Giants fan with that kind of heart and passion is a pretty amazing person! May she rest in peace.
Shocked and saddened...  
mamu : 12/11/2009 12:32 pm : link
RIP Hope :(
shnitzie  
Davisian : 12/11/2009 12:35 pm : link
I once said that if Eric got rid of the jerks and a-holes and occasionally mean people, BBI would just be a conversation between Hope, T-Bone and Bill2.

HopeJ  
John in CT : 12/11/2009 12:36 pm : link
I'm mostly a lurker. Though I didn't know HopeJ I do know that she was a long time member of BBI. I used to read her posts in addition to posts from other long timers.

My condolences to her family and friends.
Rocky -- Done  
schnitzie : 12/11/2009 12:50 pm : link
.
Many Prayers  
crb22 : 12/11/2009 12:50 pm : link
Thank you for being you. You made BBI a good place.
A year ago, my daughter traveld to Ghana to do good things  
Mckee : 12/11/2009 1:17 pm : link
with a small group from her school.

A parent offers advice that most often comes from experience and since my world travels extend only as far as a cruise to Mexico, I needed help.

Of course, the wonderful Hope stepped in and wrote a comprehensive "what you need to know" guide for Sami.

My heart is crushed with the news of her passing.

She was a truly beautiful human being and the world is a much colder place now that she is gone.

I called my daughter and when she learned of Hope's passing she broke down. When she was in Ghana she went to several places that Hope suggested and, of course, told them that Hope sent her - she was welcomed with broad smiles and open arms.

Life is so fragile, so unpredictable. So very sad. G-d bless you, Hope.
I'm shocked  
mrvax : 12/11/2009 1:32 pm : link
along with the rest of the BBI family.
I didn't have the privilege of meeting Hope  
Jay on the Island : 12/11/2009 1:33 pm : link
but as i read all these comments I know she meant alot to so many people and was a a loving, selfless person which is rare in this day and age. My prayer's go out to her friends and family and I am saddened to know that the Giants family has lost such a great person.
I wish I were honored enough to meet such  
BigBluePrestige : 12/11/2009 1:44 pm : link
a warm soul. I can tell, from everyone else's account, that she was a great person and will be very much so missed. With that said, I tip my hat to you, Hope, and thank you for touching the hearts of so many people in such an astoundingly positive way.

You will forever be thought of and missed, even by those of us who never had the pleasure to meet you. Rest in eternal peace.

This may have been  
Bleedin Blue : 12/11/2009 1:56 pm : link
posted already but for the BBIers that are attending the game, why not wear an armband or a black sash with HopeJ on it. I never knew her but from all the postings here I wish I had! Rest in Peace! Go Giants!
This was the last e-mail I got from Hope. She always went out of her  
ttb from Roanoke, VA : 12/11/2009 2:21 pm : link
way to see if I could go to a Giants game. I am going to miss her.

If possible…Love to Tish…can you go on Sunday?



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rocky, SecondCVA  
GMANinDC : 12/11/2009 2:35 pm : link
just emailed again...let me know if you get it..
RIP  
Ralph.C : 12/11/2009 2:51 pm : link
Rest in peace HopeJ
wow...  
igotyourbackman : 12/11/2009 2:54 pm : link
This is sad news. I only had limited interaction with Hope (back when I was Celtic33) a few years ago. Since then I've pretty much been just a lurker...Needless to say, her posts were always kind, and I know she was loved by many of the die hard BBI'ers. My condolences to those who knew and loved her.
But something tells me her kind soul is at peace and in true eternal joy.

condolences  
bluefin : 12/11/2009 2:54 pm : link
peace and blessings to all who knew her
I just heard the news  
EagleFanDan : 12/11/2009 3:03 pm : link
Awful, awful news. Hope was always very kind to me both online and when I saw her at games. She was a tremendous soul, and my condolences go out to her friends and family. RIP, Hope. You left us way too soon.
God bless Hope J  
SCGiantsFan : 12/11/2009 3:41 pm : link
My prayer go out to your family, espeically this time of year. My the lord look after them and yourself.

Thank you for being you.
To Hope's legacy  
Headhunter : 12/11/2009 3:57 pm : link
just remember the next time you hear someone say" I'm just one person, what difference can I make?" obviously 1 person can make a huge difference in people's lives
How devasting.  
steve in 'skins territory : 12/11/2009 5:17 pm : link
I just met HopeJ once, at a BBI gathering in DC (and saw her a couple of times at training camp.) She impressed me with her warmth and caring and, over time, that has been reinforced time and again on this board. Hope, we will miss you terribly. RIP.
Never had the priviledge of meeting her  
JoeyBigBlue : 12/11/2009 6:00 pm : link
But I read some of her threads and posts and she sounded like a compassionate and friendly individual from her words. My condolences to her family and friends.
A very sad loss  
BobR in Durham : 12/11/2009 6:03 pm : link
BBI and Pete's Corner won't seem the same without Hope. She was a fixture here since the early days. She was a soft and sweet person with a moral backbone of steel. May her grace transcend to all of us and to those many lives she touched.
I never had the opportunity to meet this beautiful person  
logan80 : 12/11/2009 6:19 pm : link
named Hope. I signed up here not too long ago and lurked here for a long time before that. One of the things that drew me to this site was its sense of family, which was rarely a part of the Giants.com message boards. I remember reading several of Hope's posts and noticing what a kind and compassionate person she was through the many posts.

Throughout reading this entire thread you can tell what an amazing person she was. It is truly inspiring to see someone who obviously loved to see people happy, and would do many generous acts at a moments notice. If we could all aim to be half as compassionate, caring, joyous, and giving as she was through your testaments, this world would be a much better place.

RIP Hope, although I never had the opportunity to meet you or talk to you on the message boards, your legacy has made an impact on me. Thank you for that.
Hope  
Larry in SD : 12/11/2009 6:52 pm : link
I never met you, but I feel as though I got to know you through BBI. You were a kind and gentle person, and your words were filled with wisdom. The world is poorer without you in it.
It's the first night of Hanukkah.  
Mckee : 12/11/2009 8:01 pm : link
Over the years, as my young family would gather around the kitchen table to light the menorah, we'd turn off all of the lights in the room and I'd watch the warm glow from the candles frame the happy faces of my children and my wife and somehow, regardless of the ups and downs in life that oftentimes can prove unsettling, I'm filled with a joyous appreciation for my life and all that G-d has been kind enough to share with me.

That didn't happen tonight.

The news of Hope's passing has shaken me, knocked the wind out of my sails, saddened me beyond a point that those who didn't know her can relate to or understand.

My wife and kids know that Dad is upset, and they also know that this is the kind of sorrow that can't be washed away with a kind word or a hug.

I hear them downstairs, laughing, enjoying the evening, enjoying being with one another, and know that its going to take awhile to get over this one.

This time, its not like how Daddy gets when the Giants blow a close game, this time a good night's sleep isn't going to make the sadness disappear.

Its a foolish endeavor when one attempts to understand the ways of G-d - why good people die young, why innocent people suffer - so I'm not going to even try to make sense of all of this.

Its just so damned sad.

I know that you guys know exactly how I feel, and in that, I find some comfort.

This place is so much more than what it seems to be - its just a shame that it takes something like this to make it so damned clear.

Oh my  
58Burst : 12/11/2009 8:04 pm : link
this is terribly sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hope, her family and friends.

I met Hope several years ago, in a somewhat unlikely setting...a sports bar in Nashville, Tennessee. I hadn't lived in Nashville very long, and was at the bar to watch the Giants-Raiders game. I didn't know anyone there, and I was sitting alone at a table with a big-screen in front of me, drinking a beer.

Waiting for the game to start, I was checking the place out, when I saw someone appear out of a crowd at the bar. And there she was...Hope...decked out in her Giants gear. I mean, she was covered head-to-toe with Giants stuff. I was flabbergasted. I mean, that was the last thing I was expecting to see in Nashville, Tennessee. Once I regained my wits, I introduced myself, and she sat with me and watched the game. We both ordered big plates of BBQ and had a blast.

Hope was the person who hooked me up with BBI. I didn't know about it, and she told me it was THE place to hang for Giants fans. I lurked for a good while and finally came onboard...I think in 2004.

It was great meeting Hope. I have related this story to many people over the years. It will always be a wonderful memory for me.

Such a sudden thing. It's just shocking. Mercy...I don't know what else to say.

Go easy, Hope. You've got the best seats in the house to watch your team play.
The LORD has called her home,,,,.....  
YankeeeSgt : 12/11/2009 8:19 pm : link
No pain or suffering,he just wanted her at his side.
RIP Hope
McKee...I know how you feel  
schnitzie : 12/11/2009 8:29 pm : link
and I don't want to talk you out of your pain.

But please know that Hope more than anyone would want you to cherish the lights of Chanukkah...to take a moment to drink in the joy of being with your family, that all are healthy, that you are inside, sheltered and warm, and that your bellies are full.

Tomorrow we will be making potato latkes here with friends...with sour cream, apple sauce, cherry pie filling...the works.

We will celebrate life and happy times with family and friends. And you know in your heart who did this every minute of her life. Our Hope.

That woman milked every drop of joy from every nanosecond of her life.

Like the saying she put on her FaceBook page: Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching.

And when you do these things, our Angel Hope will be with you. She had that gift of being able to make you laugh even in the middle of crying.

When you're sad, she'll be just over your shoulder comforting you. When you're happy ... she will be in the echo of your laughter. I know it.

(((((((((Jeff)))))))))))
I don't know her  
BigBlueTruth : 12/11/2009 8:38 pm : link
but she seemed like a wonderful person. RIP.
I said my prayers earlier  
Fish : 12/11/2009 8:43 pm : link
in this thread however 24 hours later it is amazing that this woman is on my mind as often as she is. I met her twice only and instantly had a relationship that was like best friends. She was driving up from Maryland or DC (not sure, pls forgive) and she was selling her parking pass. Had to meet her at the hotel by Giants Stadium on gameday morning. This became an instant connection between us as she joked about me meeting her there again soon. Maybe you don't get it but it is something I will remember her by.
thanks schnitz, i needed that.  
Mckee : 12/11/2009 9:30 pm : link
but i'm sad for her.

i don't know if i've ever encountered anyone who got as much joy out each day, was as happy to be alive, as Hope.

the thought that its all be taken away from her, that its all gone - that's what makes me feel this way.

after 9-11 i interviewed an orthodox jew who had been on one of the top floors of the second tower.

his story of finding his way down the stairs and safely into the street moments before his tower toppled was amazing and made for great radio.

I asked him what went thru his mind after the building fell. he said he immediately went to a synagogue to say the Birchat Hagomel, which is a prayer thanking G-d for deliverance - apparently it was first said after a rough desert crossing.

point being, my follow-up question was something like "how does a religious man such as yourself come to terms with a G-d who might allow what just happened to occur?"

as i mentioned in an earlier post, his response was, "who are we to understand the ways of G-d?"

I wish my faith was as strong as Hope's - I understand how people find comfort in the lord. its also times such as this when I feel a bit confused.

ultimately, i know i'll think of all the ways G-d has blessed me, has shown me the way to find beauty in the world - such as people like you, schnitz.

tomorrow when we light the candles, i'll make sure to feel hope's presence in the room, and i'll tell her that schnitzie says hi.

Never met Hope  
JimB55 : 12/11/2009 9:40 pm : link
Sounds like a remarkable lady. God Bless Her and her family. I think I saw her drive by our tailgate a few weeks ago. Did she drive a white mid size Toyota or Nissan wth Maryland plates?? If so I wish I would have waved her over and chatted with her.
RIP Hope  
bigblue5611 : 12/11/2009 9:53 pm : link
I've been reading the site for a while now and have posted sparingly over the past few years. I never had any conversations with hope, be it here or in person...I obviously never met her either. From what I can tell from her posts and from peoples posts on her passing, she was a lovely woman and a great human being. I wish I had gotten the chance to know her... My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this tragic time. She will however have the best seat in the house on Sunday next to Wellington, Tisch, and others. Giants will win this one for Hope...
I've been driving across the country for the past week  
Overseer : 12/11/2009 10:07 pm : link
and thus have not been online. When I read this thread's title, my eyebrows immediately shot up as my jaw dropped. Hope was, as anyone who conversed with her online or in person knew, one of the good ones. Very, very good. May she rest in peace.
I have been away and came back to see this...  
tyleraimee : 12/11/2009 11:10 pm : link
very sad news. Although I never met her, I heard a lot about Hope. A few of you have told me how great she was and I was looking forward to meeting her at some point.

She was so polite here on BBI. For those of you who were friends with Hope, I am sorry for your loss.
Aw McKee...now you've done it  
schnitzie : 12/12/2009 1:51 am : link
That last line of your post made *me* cry. I think because it is true.

As for your question to the Orthodox Jew -- (why do we save our heaviest questions for the members of the most rigid sect of our religion?) -- he gave you the answer G-d gave to Job, when Job stood in the middle of the dark desert night, his family dead, his wealth stripped from him, even his health deserting him, and raging, Job shook his fist at G-d and demanded, "How could you do this to me????"

And G-d said, "Who the fuck are you????"

G-d didn't do 9-11 to us. Hateful men did 9-11. G-d created everything and put it all in motion and enlisted us to move the furniture around and fix the glitches. He gave us the material, and a human-sized portion of G-dlike willfulness so we could babysit everything until G-d could come back and make it all perfect...in G-d's time.

G-d didn't take Hope from us. What took her from us was the failure of the only thing about Hope I can think of that wasn't exceptional -- her finite, mortal body. It just got real sick, real fast and quit. Just like that.

God didn't take Hope from us. God gave Hope TO us. And doesn't that make us the lucky ones? How lucky were we to know someone so incredibly joyful, so loving, so approachable and outgoing and full of soul? So funny and friendly and cheerful...so generous and such an inspiration.

How many of us remember a single day, otherwise ordinary, that was made special, fun and extraordinary because we got to share it with Hope, because of the way she made you feel so special, so unique, so loved?

A soul so rich and bright as that cannot be contained in a fragile, ephemeral human body...but neither can it be extinguished once liberated from its mortal shell. I have felt Hope's soul all day today, and I am seeing it in all the BBIers who are sharing in this tragic loss.

I miss her. I know she had so much more to give. But I am changed and so much better for having known her. I know so many people here are...even those who never met Hope in person.

Not everyone gets to know a real live Earth Angel in their lifetime. We are the lucky ones, my friend. =:-)
only the good die young  
WeatherMan : 12/12/2009 2:34 am : link
Hope was the best of us, G-d needed her upstairs, we suffer her loss but he gains an angel to those in need... she'll lift us up where we belong...
God violates the Terms of Service? :)  
Beez : 12/12/2009 6:17 am : link

Great stories, folks. I've "enjoyed" catching up on this thread this morning.
depends on who's TOS you are talking about Beez  
buford : 12/12/2009 7:31 am : link
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29,000 hits what a tribute,  
gtt350 : 12/12/2009 9:39 am : link
it has been unbelievably moving reading this thread and impossible not to cry
My prayers and warmest thoughts  
Spyder : 12/12/2009 9:56 am : link
go out to all of Hope's family and friends. As the esteemed BBI community has already so eloquently expressed, her presence here will be dearly missed.

Godspeed Hope.
thanks schnitz - you're so right, we've all been so fortunate to have  
Mckee : 12/12/2009 12:18 pm : link
had an angel in our lives.

Hope was a once in a lifetime miracle. I understand this now.

the sun is shining, we're off to services where we can thank G-d for loving us and putting Hope into our hearts.

Every year each of our three girls lights candles in their own menorah, which we leave in the center of our kitchen table until the flames are gone.

We have an electric menorah that my grandmother gave us when we first got married.

Its been years since its been out of the box in which we keep it in the attic.

When the sun goes down this evening, one more menorah will be lit in our home.

We'll place it in the window where it will shine for the next seven nights of Hanukkah.

and for as long as my wife and I live, that will be our menorah, and of course, Hope's menorah.


May she rest in peace  
Stevens14 : 12/12/2009 2:03 pm : link
Prayers for her and her family and loved ones. Prayers for our community in her loving memory.
schnitzie and Mckee  
Tim in Capital City : 12/12/2009 5:38 pm : link
thanks for letting me read your conversation. It was meaningful and very special to me. I never met Hope, but I spoke with her frequently on here and will miss her. The fact that she was able to make such impressions over the internet just shows how special she was.
It's funny how something like this affects you.  
Beez : 12/12/2009 7:04 pm : link
It's not like Hope was my best friend or that we hung out or were on the phone every week. When you consider thing quite literally, she was just some lady from D.C. I met at a few Giants games and camp, e-mailed with a dozen-plus times, and bantered with on the site.

But there I was, coaching our travel hoops team's second game of the day, and we were down 20 in the 4th to the league's elite team. (Thankfully, we won our days first contest.) There's a tuimeout with about 6 minutes left, no chance to win this one. Just to play hard for pride. And there I was in a huddle of 12 young boys, thinking, "What would Hope say right about now?"

I laughed, and gave them a pretty positive pep talk.

People like Hope Johnson, I don't think they set out to make an impact. They just do, by being who they are. They just have "it."

I know we all keep coming back to all these threads, reading and re-reading. I feel very fortunate to have met Hope. And even though I only saw her, on average these past 6 years or so, maybe 1-2 times a year, I'm really gonna miss her.
* consider THIS quite literally  
Beez : 12/12/2009 7:04 pm : link
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For Hope  
Q : 12/12/2009 8:47 pm : link
When the dragons grow too mighty
To slay with pen or sword
I grow weary of the battle
And the storm I walk toward
When all around is madness
And there's no safe port in view
I long to turn my path homeward
To stop a while with you

When life becomes as barren
And as cold as winter skies
There's a beacon in the darkness
In a distant pair of eyes
In vain to search for honor
In vain to search for truth
But these things can still be given
Your love has shown me proof

I had a few opportunities over the  
The 12th Man : 12/13/2009 11:46 am : link
last few years to meet Hope. I am very sad to hear of her passing. She always showed tremendous compassion to those of us on here who need guidance or just a prayer to help us through some tough times. So Dear Lord please send your blessings to her family in this trying time. Let them know that you needed Hope for some special reason and that she will be looking down on them forever. Lord let them please remember the tremendous faith Hope had in you and that she believes she is now in a better place. Protect her family, and may you continue to bless them today and everyday. Amen
One of Hope's many gifts...  
Big Blue Blogger : 12/13/2009 12:44 pm : link
...was that she loved people as they are, without conditions, while reminding them not to take themselves too seriously. If she remembers our first encounter in Albany in 2004 (and knowing Hope, she does), she knows what I mean.

If we can all just be a little bit better, maybe we can make up for the good the world has lost.
Beez, I know exactly what you mean.  
nittmo : 12/13/2009 2:54 pm : link
I'm sitting here in an Irish bar in Manhattan waiting for a ride to the tailgate and still find myself reading this thread. I'm trying to figure out why the death of a woman whom I've literally hung out with on two occassions (camp last year and New Orleans) is affecting me as much as the death of my grandmother, the rock of our family with whom I was very close.

I suppose on some level it's because I regret the missed opportunities to spend more time with her, but I guess mainly it's just really hard to come to grips with someone that special, that caring, that full of life dying so young. It just seems so wrong on so many levels.

If she were here she'd tell me to hush up and order another beer, so I'm going to try to just think positive thoughts about all this, but it's not coming easy.
peace and strength  
BigBlueDieHard : 12/13/2009 3:06 pm : link
Peace and strength to all of Hope's family and friends. She apparently left quite an impact upon so many, hopefully we all can learn from her lessons.
nittmo ...  
Beez : 12/13/2009 7:08 pm : link
I think it's also got to do with people knowing when someone special has left us. Lots of "good people" pass away every day. But few leave a mark on so many people, worldwide, and in such humble fashion. It's that we all genuinely feel like the world might have gotten a little colder this week.
nittmo, After this and experiencing a sudden death of another friend  
buford : 12/13/2009 7:41 pm : link
earlier this year, I've decided not to dwell on the 'should have' and cherish the time I did have with them. I never met hope. I should have gotten together with you guys in NOLA, but I didn't. But that's ok. I still have the experience of knowing Hope through BBI and I'll remember that.

It does serve to remind us that life is short. You never know when your life, or the life of someone you love will end. So if you keep that in mind in your daily dealings, you'll be better off. I think that is Hope's gift to us.
Hope continues to work through the Lord on this thread  
Blue21 : 12/13/2009 7:59 pm : link
never have I seen such reflection , prayer, and thoughtfulness on any BBI thread. Many have refected on her life and their life and their relationship with God. In death Hope continues the message as she did in life.
OMG!!!  
sshin05 : 12/13/2009 8:20 pm : link
I was out of town for the last few days. Just got back today, and to see this! I am stunned.... Does anyone know the cause of death???

RIP Hope, you were an icon here at BBi.
I never  
AuburnHulk : 12/13/2009 9:03 pm : link
had the chance to meet HopeJ, but it's obvious of how many lives she has touched. I am so sorry to hear about a loss such as this. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
bump  
TommytheElephant : 12/16/2009 11:09 am : link
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To All  
Larry in Pencilvania : 12/17/2009 9:59 am : link
Think you for letting me read how each of you were touched by Hope. In a way it has helped me work through these trying times.
this is so sad.  
CTsteve : 12/18/2009 8:58 pm : link
deb and i returned to the states today and just heard the news.
i never met hopej but i loved her posts and her spirit. her love for life was infectious. she will be missed.

bump  
Larry in Pencilvania : 12/23/2009 12:12 pm : link
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