Uncle Janko dies in auto accident

Well, Uncle Janko was a knowledgeable expert on South African distance learning and religious distance learning both at degreeinfo and at degreediscussion. Somehow, I feel saddened at the news.

 

Rest in Peace

I am on the road at the moment, and it had been a couple of days since I'd checked in for a look at DD. I saw the news posted by Jimmy and simply gasped in shock. This is a loss to his congregation and those who knew him in person, and for us here and elsewhere who had become familiar with his dry wit and often brilliant discussion of academia and other topics. In addition to this, however, it is fitting to add that this is a tremendous loss for the world of distance education. In forums such as this and elsewhere, "Uncle Janko" was one of the real standard bearers for a standard in DL... may many rise to take his place, as many will surely be needed to fill his academically and intellectually (as well as spiritually) large shoes.

Saddened, and yet happy in the assurance of Janko's present reality,

Matt

 

This is awful news. Rest in peace.

 

Rest in peace Janko.

I am saddened by the news of Dr. Janko’s death. He will be certainly missed in DL fora. Rest in peace Janko.

 

This terrible news. My prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.

 

This is sad news. He will be missed. He never failed to entertain and provoke thought. Rest in peace.

 

Terrible news. May he rest in peace

 

Thats really terrible.
Rest in Peace Janko. You will be missed.

 

I saw Uncle Janko all over the various DL boards. Sad that someone with a wealth a knowledge like that is gone.

 

Very sad. May he rest in peace. It is nice to hear that he finished his doctorate and received the diploma before passing on.

 

John Weaver-Hudson (Obituary, The Herald-Palladium, Friday, January 30, 2009)
And, out of common purpose, here is the thread remembering him on degreediscussion.

 

Rest in peace.

That is interesting...and a bit spooky.

It is also intersting that Janko and I were both born in the Detroit less than 8months apart.

 

I am so sorry to hear this news. I found his posts informative; he lived a life of service in many different ways.

k+

 

Sleep on...Uncle Janko ...we shall meet again (this time in person) on that glorious resurrection morning! Amen.

BTW: Uncle Janko was one of the first persons to send me a PM on this forum and his advice was selfless.


May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Sam

 

Requiescat in pace, Uncle.

 

Wow....it's been quite awhile since he visited here, but this is like a punch in the stomach.

My thoughts and prayers out to his family, friends, and parishioners.

 

This is very sad. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

 

With prayers for him and his family,
Arch

 

John 1:47

Behold! A true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.

 

It's sad to read the news. It's a big loss to DegreeInfo community.

RIP.