Get Well Soon Johnny!

He’s hanging in there! Someone bought him a TechDeck Guy Mariano hubba (?) set up– I think its keeping his mind occupied. Im pretty sure hes the only kid on the floor with a TNT/skull tshirt too!
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We met Johnny 2 years ago at the Make A Wish Jam in Houston. He was skating the park like a lifer. His positive attitude and great outlook won us all over. He became Real’s youngest pro and we have been proud to make his board since then on the Actions REALized line. Skateboarding and skateboarders came out and together we were able to raise over 16,000 bucks so far for the MAW through the sale of his decks. More importantly Johnny and his family have become part of our family.
Friday Johnny’s parents called and we got the news that Johnny’s cancer has returned. It was one of the roughest calls I have ever received. Johnny is a fighter. His family is amazing. He’s going to pull it.
But he’s going to have a tough few months ahead. Were saving a seat in the van for his first tour - so he has to get well soon!
We created the message board below for you to leave well wishes and words of strength for Johnny and his family. Thank you for being a part of this thing.
- Jim
May 20th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Keep your head up ! Its all going to good !
May 20th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
ya man you can beat it bro if theres a will theres a way keep on thrashin little dude
May 20th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Hang in there little buddy!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
You are an inspiration to us all Johnny keep your head up and god bless man!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Your new board rules! Keep up the good fight, dude!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Stay as strong and determined as you have been, and along with the support of your family, friends, and everyone that’s backing you, you’ll get through this. Get well soon Johnny!
May 20th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Stay strong and motivated! We’re all puling for you to get back on that board! Peace Johnny!
May 20th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
keep your thoughts up and dont let it get the best of you
keep fighting
stay strong
May 20th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Be strong Johnny. Can’t wait to go skating with you again.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Johnny,
Its late. Just getting home from a long day at the plant and a solo dojo session on way too much coffee and old punk rock in the headphones. Thought of you the whole day. You hang fucking tough. You are one of us. The Lifers. Family. All of us in skateboarding - not just Real or Deluxe - but skateboarding - are all sending you the best wishes and positive thoughts. The seat in the van is waiting. You just pick the date and we’ll hit the road. Stay positive through the hard times. It aint always easy and although it sucks sometimes sometimes that’s ok. Know that It makes the good times that much better. All of us have been touched and motivated by your strengths ( and your frontside ollies). Again stay positive - and don’t give your parents too hard a time - this tough time will pass and we have a lot of rolling ahead - and then we’ll really give Mike and Julie a hard time….. kidding … sort of….. wait till you call ‘em from a roadside hotel after skating all day with Dennis - and we’re going for a midnight generator session - thats when it really gets good… and it will my friend. It will get good and you’ll be in it.
Take care - skateboarding has your back.
We love you,
Roll Forever.
Jim
May 20th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Hey Johnny! I have your first pro model hanging on my wall. You’re one of my favorite pros! Get well soon ‘cuz I’m coming to Texas to play you in a game of SKATE!
May 20th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
11 responses come on lets get more. keep rippen get well real soon
go put out some really rad lines with the real time and keep it up. super props for hanging in.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:09 am
Keep your chin up, big man… a ton of skaters everywhere are watching your back and hoping for the very best.
Take care homie!
May 21st, 2008 at 6:17 am
Get well soon!
May 21st, 2008 at 6:25 am
[...] A very young skateboarder names Johnny Romano just found out that a cancer he’d battled has returned. If you could take one second to click this page: http://www.dlxsf.com/jr/2008/05/20/johnny-romano/ [...]
May 21st, 2008 at 6:32 am
Hey Johnny, stay positive man! I can’t wait to see more vids like the one up top.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:32 am
Hey Bro!
WE are all praying for ya man, keep your head up and roll hard.
We will all make it through this with some love, prayer, and God’s help.
Hope to be hearing good things soon man, REAL soon.
Peace, and God bless,
Grant P.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:57 am
get well as soon as you can. never loose hope!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:02 am
you’re a pretty sick skater, so don’t let the cancer win man. Keep skating, and you will be funkin amazing. get well soon man
May 21st, 2008 at 7:17 am
a close family member recently had something similar come back. she fought it off 15 years ago and will do so again. so will you. i may not know you but from everything i’ve seen you’re a kid with ample spunk with a good dose of fire in the belly. never give up hope, it’s all we have and can never be taken from us. eat well, sleep hard and skate when you can.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:18 am
Wishing all the best for you. Keep on keeping on..
once a skater, a skater for life…
May 21st, 2008 at 7:19 am
Hey,Chin up dude.
Europe has your back too.
Greets from overseas.
Dave.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:26 am
<3 get better.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:37 am
Johnny,
You’ve beat it before and you’ll beat it again little man. Don’t give up fighting and stay strong - you’ll back on your board again in no time.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:39 am
my next session is for you my little big friend!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:52 am
Johnny keep strong and know that skateboarders all over the world are behind you in the fight to skate and destroy cancer. You are truly and inspiration to us all!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am
I dont know you but i like to help kids with cancer. I know how it is for someone to have cancer in the family. My grandpa died a few months ago from lung cancer.I hope that doesnt happen to you. Stay strong little man!!
- Joey
May 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am
Be strong little man, you will be rolling before you know it.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:09 am
Stay strong Johnny! You’ll pull through for sure! Great video by the way. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:11 am
yo lil homie you can beat this. Stay strong. Ya new board is fucking dope. your an inspiration
to skateboarding. we all have a lil Johnny in us when we skate!
Roll Forever
Phillie phil.
Keep ya head up.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:19 am
Go Johnny Go.
I beat that cancer shit and so can you.
Stay strong and get well soon brother.
…and dude - new graphic is sweet!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:23 am
From now on, when i go out and skate, its for you. Keep strong!
Love from the UK
May 21st, 2008 at 8:39 am
Johnny, you rip! The new graphic looks great, keep your head up man. We’re all backing you.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
Being the father of newborn myself, I can say with all my heart that I’m thinking of you and all the kids fighting immeasurable battles against diseases like cancer. If you learn anything from skating, it’s if you want to get some, you’re going to take some lumps. Men are made when you get back up and keep fighting. Keep your head up and never give up.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:55 am
Get well soon little ripper! The world’s got your back.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:56 am
Johnny,
Hey man you don’t know me yet but I want to meet you so hang in there, do it for all of us, Think about skating and everything else will work itself out. Roll Forever like they say at REAL.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:00 am
Stay up little man! Just another hump that you’ll definitely get over. Keep thinking about the all the skating you’ll do when you get better and you’ll be there in no time. prayers for you.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:01 am
Stay up, stay tuff, and you’ll be rippin again in no time man. We got ur back brother.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:10 am
Keep it up, you’ll get through this
you’ll be shredding again sooner than you’d think
May 21st, 2008 at 9:25 am
Keep it up kiddo!!!! get well soon.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:27 am
stay up johnny!
May 21st, 2008 at 9:28 am
stay strong and get well homie. we need you out there rolling.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:29 am
Johnny,
At a very young age of 6 months my sister got full blown adult lukemia(spell?). Anyway she hung in there for 5 long years and beat it. I believe the same for you, no matter how tough the times get man just remember you can beat this! Easier said than done I know, but hope is sometimes the only thing a person has in this world. Dont lose hope! Good Luck.
- Bill
May 21st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Stay strong, keep skating, have fun.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:36 am
Hey man, sorry to hear about your set back. Keep your head up though. People win this battle everyday. Unfortunately for them they don’t all have skateboarding to help them keep that fire stoked. Stay strong and keep ripping.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:40 am
Johnny, the Bible says in Romans 8:28: ” And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Pray to Jesus and put all your strenghts and life and this illness on His hands and you’ll witness His love and grace for you,
I’ll be praying for you and your family, God Bless You Johnny,
Joel Mendoza
Dominican Republic
skater/filmer/video producer
http://www.youtube.com/joelmvasquez
May 21st, 2008 at 10:11 am
Get well soon man!!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:20 am
Hey Johny!
All the way from the Czech republic, Europe - showing my support! Never met you but you´re a skateboarder and when other skateboarders say you´re cool, while I´m a skateboarder as well-I know you´re a cool dude-that´s why I say what´s up just like if I met you while skating the street! Skateboarding family united, worldwide! All the best man and believe it -(just like when we´re trying to land a hard trick-we gotta believe its gonna be true-and so it gets!)— YOU CAN DO IT!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:29 am
Stay up, kid……..
May 21st, 2008 at 10:35 am
Hang in there buddy we’re all behind you. Positive thoughts and best wishes!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:43 am
upful vibes being sent via paypal…you got the heart of lion homie…stay up and persevere!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:43 am
Hi Johnny!
My Chinese medicine doctor says people heal themselves all the time. By using a positive attitude it creates positive energy, and energy heals. I hear you are already an awesome, positive person who looks on the bright side. Keep thinking positive and good health will come your way!
We care!
Clarkie
May 21st, 2008 at 10:44 am
Keep your head up and the spirit high. Keep on fighting and keep on skating!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hi Johnny !
Hope you are better everyday …
I’ll be praying for you and your family,
God Bless You !
Trust life !
May 21st, 2008 at 11:08 am
Johnny,
Skateboarding needs more people like you man! We’ve all got your back. Can’t wait to shred it up with you someday!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:14 am
Let the thoughts of touring with REAL charge you right through these difficult times. I can’t wait to see you on the road. You are truly an inspiration, and for that I can’t thank you enough.
Best to you and your family from me and mine,
The Stones
May 21st, 2008 at 11:16 am
that kid is tight.get well soon .and keep skateing for the rest of your life!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:16 am
Stay strong dude!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
Johnny you shred!!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:29 am
Get well soon so you can get out and skate and destroy. Never give up!!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:31 am
Johnny, you are the picture of true strength buddy. You WILL beat this and you have everyone behind you supporting you. You have an amazing family and one hell of an extended family……..(how many people skateboard?).
Plus you got Mickey, nothing can f**k with you at this point little buddy. You are in all our prayers homey!
One luv!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:36 am
YO JOHNNY,
YOU RIP!!! SAW YOUR FOOTAGE IT IS SUPER GOOD!!! YOU KNOW,MY GRANDPA USED TO ALWAYS TELL ME TO “KEEP YOUR CHIN UP” …SO THAT WAY EVERYONE CAN SEE THAT YOU WALK PROUD, AND CAN SEE YOUR EYES… AND GIVE YOU RESPECT. AND YOU DESERVE MAD RESPECT!!! THAT AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE YOUR GOING…..:) HAHAHA ….KEEP YOUR CHIN UP!! TAKE CARE DAWG…SKATE TOUGH!! -ZIG
May 21st, 2008 at 11:39 am
You’re the BEST!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:41 am
Johnny–
If you keep yr head up and keep that amazing positive mental attitude you’ve displayed forever, there’s nothing that can hold you back.
use those thoughts of getting radical with the Real dudes to get you stoked when you need it.
Be well, young brother!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:55 am
My prayers are with you li’l buddy! Get better soon, you’ll beat this.
May 21st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
sick skating, get well soon!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
STAY UP SHAWTY
May 21st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
johnny-
hang in there and be strong for this difficult time in your life. at the end of darkness, there is always light. i hope to see you out shredding soon! i’m sure you’ll be blowing minds when you get back on your board!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:12 pm
get well johnny.
May 21st, 2008 at 12:12 pm
your’e a life shredder and an inspirational to everyone who has heard your story. stay strong we all know you can get through this. our prayers are with you little homie
May 21st, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Johnny,
Your an inspiration to us all. Stay positive, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
As a cancer survivor, I can tell you that having a positive attitude is 90% of the fight. Keep laughing, stay positive and know that the skate community is thinking of you!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
keep fighting bro
May 21st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Get Well Soon!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
get well soon man, stay up and positive.
you’re inspiration for all.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Johnny, Sweden got your back as well, stay strong and keep on skating, you are truly a ripper and you inspire us all. The next session is for you
May 21st, 2008 at 1:10 pm
[...] 21 05 2008 Hey guys, cruise by Deluxe on the Real skateboards and leave some awesome comments for their youngest pro rider, Johnny Romano. After battling cancer for some time, it has made and [...]
May 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Hey Johnny,
I hear you’re tough as steel. Stay positive and never give up th fight. You got a lot of shredding and hearts to break in your future.
xoxox
Sandy
May 21st, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Get well soon homie!
May 21st, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Hi Johnny, you’ve def inspired a lot of people around the world, and I know there are a bunch of them in Holland. Never give up man, hang in there and stay strong, Roll for ever!
May 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
hey dude
just keep on rolling through it and come out the other side of the tunnel a better person
roll on
May 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Get well, man.
We’re all thinking about you, hoping things go well.
Kev
May 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Johnny, i received your footage from Darin lastweek & had no idea what i was going to edit.Soon as started checkin out your footage it took me back to my old driveway sessions. Then u guys went to a new makeshift concrete spot that look real fun to skate, but u took me out with the slash grind. At my age thats all i would’ve had for that spot. Thanks for the footage & keeping me from gettin old.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Hi there,
I was wondering if there is a place to donate? please let me know!
Thank you,
Peyton
Contend Provider for FUEL.TV
May 21st, 2008 at 1:38 pm
best wishes. stay positive
May 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Yeah Johnny!
We all know you’re goin to crush this thing and be skating again real soon. Keep rollin homey!
May 21st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
get well soon
May 21st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
get well soon, my next session is dedicated to you.
keep on keepin on!
May 21st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Get well soon bud! After work im going to go shralp the park with your name on my grip
May 21st, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Get better soon bud! It’ll be alright bro. Major props to you for fighting cancer!!
My next skate session is dedicated to you as well. You will be in my prayers.
Best wishes.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Good luck little dude, my best wishes.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
YOU Are the MAN !!!
Peace and big ups from New Zealand little bro !!
Buena seurte !!
May 21st, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Get well soon Johnny! As a cancer survivor myself I know what you’re going thrugh. Hang in there, stay positive and keep on rippin!!
May 21st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Keep your head up Johnny!
I’m sure you’re gonna make it!
Shred on mate…
May 21st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Prayers, vibes and good thoughts headed towards you and your family, from the deep and dirty south. Get well soon.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
keep pushing.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Keep on pushing bro. Life can snag ya on a rock sometimes. Kick it out the way and push on. Live hard and skate hard little brother.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Get well soon Johnny! Everyone over here at The Daily Habit is sending you well wishes and good thoughts!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Get well soon Johnny! Skaters are the toughest most adaptable kind of people out there and I know you’ll pull through. Roll Forever Homie! My thoughts are with you and your family. Josh.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:22 pm
shred on homie. stay strong.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Johhny,
you might feel like giving up and all, but everyone around the world’s got your back! you’re strong- you’ve beat it before and you’ll do it again. keep shreddin man and dont let these times get you down, you got great things ahead of you, i know.
never stop rollin, and focus on the things that bring you joy and get you through each day.
stay strong,
drew
May 21st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Get well soon! I know you can pull through this, and everyone is with you. Get better!
May 21st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Get better soon man, nobody deserves to have cancer, especially you.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:11 pm
get well soon little man, stay strong. Think positive…It works!
May 21st, 2008 at 4:11 pm
get better dude
May 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
kids kicked that little kid style already and is thrashin. Pull through this and keep skating.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
stay positive and think about how awesome it will be to get on the board again. get well soon!
May 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Get well soon Johnny.
Roll Forever.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Your footage is rippin, can’t wait to see your next schralp. There is no doubt you personify strength, you got this. Stay up.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:42 pm
U will be back on that board in no time my man! Good Luck, and God Bless
May 21st, 2008 at 4:52 pm
keep strong and know YOU are a daily inspiration to THOUSANDS of people that are sick,well,or anything in between. i`m officially changing “rock and roll” to “romano and roll”.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Keep your chin up lil homie. You’ll be shredding in no time.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:59 pm
KEEP ON KEEPIN ON, AMIGO!
May 21st, 2008 at 5:11 pm
get well soon jonny!
May 21st, 2008 at 5:16 pm
get well soon, shred on!
May 21st, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Johnny,
Hang in there little man! You’re a skater. And skaters take falls sometimes. But what sets us apart from the rest of society is that when we fall, we get right back up and try it again. Remember that. We’re all in this together, and we all have your back.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:20 pm
you’ll beat it no question, get back on board real quick!
May 21st, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Johnny,
Keep your head up man, soon enough you’ll be shredding again.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:33 pm
your the man johnny! you’ve got a lot of people thinking of you bro. stay positive, fight hard, and youll be back on your board before you know it!
May 21st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Stay strong little man . . . you’ll beat this.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:31 pm
We’re thinking about you, Johnny! You can beat it!
May 21st, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Keep fighting like you skate! and you got this whipped man. roll on.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Keep your head up buddy. You’ve got a lot of good skating to look forward to in the future.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Johnny,
Stay up new jersey has your back. NJ SKATESHOP!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Johnny,
I dig that front tail man! Stay up player, high five from MichiFornia.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:27 pm
your in my prayers get sell soon..
May 21st, 2008 at 7:35 pm
i dont think i could of said it better than jim. you can make it through this. take care johnny!!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:41 pm
hey brooooo! cheers from brazil, keep your head up cause u r gonna win!
get better and keep ripping!
much love and respect!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:49 pm
get well soon!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Yo Johnny!
Get better and get down to FL to chill and skate with us. Your definately in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your head up brother!!! You will outlast and endure this, and we’ll all be waiting to go shred with you!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Get well soon Johnny,
You will certainly be in mine and my family’s thoughts and prayers.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Johnny,
Everyone over here at Fuel tv is wishing you the best. Cancer doesn’t stand a chance against you. get better and let me know if you need anything.
Much love
paul
May 21st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Johnny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Get Well, and we look forward to seeing you on tour.
Skate Spot
May 21st, 2008 at 8:09 pm
hang in there little dude so you can make it out with the big dudes again
May 21st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
johnny that concrete quarter pipe you were skating looks so fun. keep rolling bro. praying for you.
-joshua
May 21st, 2008 at 8:35 pm
hey hey lil man.you hang in there buddy so we can have some more awesome times paint balling all day then bbq at your house.glad to see your enjoying the “hubba hideout” set up,next time i see you i will have some more tech deck stuff for you.make sure you or your parents call me when you get home so i can come and hangout with you if your feeling up too it.about to go to the midnight premier of the new Indiana Jones movie and i will let you know if its good or not tomorrow man.
STAY STRONG BUDDY
LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER MAN
HEATH
May 21st, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Dude you rip in that video, get well soon man so you can go on tour with REAL, how awesome!
May 21st, 2008 at 9:13 pm
keep your head. my best wishes to you and your family.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Keep shredding Johnny, you’re an inspiration to everyone.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Johnny - stay strong dude! I can’t wait to see more footage once you get back on the board!
May 21st, 2008 at 9:48 pm
hang in there bro! you can beat this!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
get better
May 21st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Keep strong lil man. The world is a much better place because of you. I wish every kid could meet and talk to you and realize that life is not always as bad as they think it is. Keep smiling Johnny and thanks for being the man you are!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Get well soon, we’re all by your side in spirit!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hey young man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep being brave. My best to you and your family.
Gia
May 21st, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Stay strong Johnny, I know you can get through this!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:50 pm
stay up son!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Johnny Romano rules!
Much love from Italy
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:01 am
Hey keep your head up and stay strong. Guam is here to support you.
Get well soon.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 am
hang in there! you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:19 am
Hey little man hang in there. Lesser men than you have won this fight.
You will come through!
Stay strong!
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 am
Stay strong!
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:49 am
Keep your head up high!! You will be back on a board soon! You will get through it!
much love,
tj
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:26 am
[...] system. Real’s youngest pro ever (9 years old) has a heavy battle to fight, once again. Head over to the Deluxe website and show your support for Johnny. A little love never hurt anyone. Stay strong Johnny, my next grind will be dedicated to [...]
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:37 am
Stay Strong little fella!!!
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:40 am
Stay strong! All the best from Holland!
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:57 am
get well soon buddy
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:58 am
Hey Johnny! you can beat it again! everything’s gonna be allright!
All the best from Amsterdam!
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:18 am
Stale-crew from Skellefteå way up north Sweden sends you all love!
Keep it up, Jah bless!
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:00 am
sending love from the uk
we are all behind ya here johnny
keep on keeping on.
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 am
keep pushing.
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 am
good luck man, roll forever!
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:04 am
Positive vibes from U.K Johnny
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 am
Hey Johnny stay tuff buddy, you’ll be shredding again in no time. Me and the Pals are pulling for ya!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Hey Johnny,
Keep strong!
We’re all with you in the fight!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 am
All the best mate. Heres hoping you’re back on your plank real soon
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 am
keep positive. Think Positive. Its been proven that poisitive thoughts help the body fight off diseases and ailments, it keeps the white blood cell count up. And with that I wish you the very best of luck. You will win this battle.
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
bloody well have it young man. your stronger than that!!!
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 am
Stay strong, live Strong.
Lance did it and won the TDF.
You can do it and keep on skating!
Hang in there kid.
Big Hug

Skater for Life!
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 am
I wanna show you some Dallas pools one of these days so continue to hang tough, amigo!! Keep the chin up…
RIpPeR
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 am
Be strong, good luck, you can do it!!
skate for life!!
=)
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:20 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you and all the other little guys/gals that are fighters.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:22 am
Keep your head up man!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 am
jonny, stay strong, stay positive, you can do it!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 am
hey man
hold fast
our prayers are with you man.
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am
Keep your head up! Keep shredding and staying positive, your an inspiration to us all
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:07 am
Keep shreading Johnny!
We are all praying man.
Greats from Brasil!
Peace.
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:21 am
Jonny,
sending all the good vibes and positive thoughts in the world !
Keep keepin it REAL.
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
Get well soon so you can Roll Forever! All the best, Mike
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
Just charge it like Cardiel. Impossible is only a word.
Roll Forever
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
We skaters deal with a lot, and that makes us tuff, and Johnny is tuffer than most. Skate and destroy that cancer! Johnny Romano is a 100% skater for life!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Get well soon!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:27 am
Johnny, get better soon! Get on that road trip and come through Illinois. We’ll be here with arms wide open.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
You’re going to be alright little guy, stay positive and you’ll pull through.
Take care,
Ian
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
you’ve done it before, who says you can’t do it again?! keep your head up, man! you’ll pull through, and keep on shredding.
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
As a skater you know what its like to take some big falls. This is just another fall. It sucks, but stay positive and get through this! You’ be stoking some sessions for me this weekend! Come ride some Oregon parks when you get better!
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi Johnny, this is Jeff Bower. My friends call me Krusty. You don’t know me, but I know you. You’re a skater, like me. You’re young and I’m old, but we’re the same, through skateboarding. My favorite skateboarding memories are of when I was about your age. That was 40 years ago and still, whenever I face tough times, I always close my eyes and think back to when I was your age, riding my skateboard, trying to pull a new trick. And that awesome feeling you get when you finally land it. That is something that us skaters have that most people won’t ever understand. We have that “feeling” of defying gravity on our skateboards, and it stays in us for life. I know you’re going through some tough stuff right now, so do like I do and put yourself back on that skateboard in your mind and shred there until you can do it in person again. Your friend, Krustyskater.
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Sending you good thoughts, stay strong!
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hi johnny-
Keep your head up,kid. You’ve already beaten this thing once-you KNOW you can do it again. You’ll be well and ripping in no time.
M
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Keep your head up Johnny. I watched my sister fight her way through leukemia throughout her teenage years, she is now 33 years old, cancer free and living out her childhood dreams. IT CAN BE DONE! We’re with you, bud.
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:10 pm
You are the toughest skater in TEXAS so I know you will Skate Tough real soon. Do whatever the doctors say and soon as you are strong enough we will all skate the Jamail ( Houston ) skate park together. The park is so good I don’t think your Dad will be able to resist breaking out his board. Get Well Soon and the park will be waiting for you when you’re ready to ROLL!
Barry B.
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:24 pm
When I owned a skateshop up until last year, I used to sell the heck out of your boards because you deserve it man. Stick with it Johnny! You’ve got 191 people ahead of me wishing you the best.
Keep it positive and roll forever.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I have one of your decks that I’ve never used, (it’s the red and black one with the eagle). I think I’ll mount it up tonight and ride it to school tomorrow. Stay strong and get well soon.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
i was just about to go to bed when i got a link to this board. i am so happy i did too, cause i got something to say. if anyone is gnar enough to overcome this, it is a tough little skate rat. not just any tough skate rat either but you johnny. i get exited everytime i see your name in something, its truly an inspiration.thanks johnny for being more than a person. i’ll see you soon.
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:19 am
johnny you should get jim to take the tour van global….from oz thoughts are with you…..
roll on brotha……..
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 am
Johnny, I have been following your story.
Your super-human strength and dedication to your Family and Skateboarding is above the rest.
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 am
stay strong and positive!!!
you are an inspiration too the old and young!
believe in your self and your health….really, truly believe!
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:48 am
Hey man dont worry…evrything be allride…ceep your hand up man…;) i like your style..;)
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 am
Hope things are going Ok Johnny, there is no doubt that you can beat this my man! I’ll be thinking of you when I’m shredding down at the beach in Vancouver today, I’ll pull a crooked grind just for you!
Stay cool, you’ll be skating again in no time!
I’m channeling some energy for ya,
Geoff
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hey! I met you in Tampa pro this year! I hope you are feelin’ well…your a ripping kid. Keep strong!
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Get well soon. You’re in my prayers for sure.
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Back smith this cancer’s face homie. You’ll pull through!
May 24th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Your friend has a blog up on her site about you, from reading all the other comments there is a lot of people who really care about you and can’t wait til you get better. I pray alot, I will pray with my sister every day for you and your family that you will get through this and be stronger then ever. we should skate together too. that would be great
May 24th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Hey man keep on rippin and get through it man! Itll be alright
May 24th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Stay Strong Johnny.
Know that God is with you.
I’m praying for ya.
May 24th, 2008 at 10:48 am
stay strong- and keep up the positive vibes. you will be back on your board soon. we are sending good vibes and positive thoughts!! keep on keepen on!!!
May 24th, 2008 at 10:57 am
head up young lion
jah bless
May 24th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
roll on little dude. You are in my heart.
May 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
dig your new deck johnny! just got the phone with your dad, his new quad fin sputnik is almost done! gonna have to get you on a grom sized one when you are ready
kick this thing in the jimmy!
gonna bust out the catalog and order your deck for our store!
see ya in the water soon kid! - s.a.
May 24th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
May 25th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
yo dude…been following your story for some time now…
my dad used to always tell me when i got hurt that things were “a long way from my heart” and i was never sure what it meant.
i understood it was i got older…and he meant that as long as you were strong willed and never gave up nothing could touch you.
you got this kid. you are a true inspiration to all of us, and especially anyone who has ever picked up a skateboard.
it really is a long way from your heart because you have more heart than most people ever will.
hold fast, stand strong.
May 25th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Hello Johnny
you hang in there i know you can get through it. let me know if i can help with anything my friend.
May 26th, 2008 at 6:58 am
hey man i hope you get better soon. your showing me that something like a couple of bruised ankles is nothing to worry about. your an inspriration to me and everyone . keep on fighting.
May 26th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Lots more to conquer, man. Hang in there.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Get well soon johnny,
Stand strong much support from all the dutch skaters,the world is yours johnny you can beat this…..
May 27th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Hey Johnny,
You’re an inspiration to us all! We know you’ll beat this! Just stay strong.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:10 am
aww! GET WELL SOON JOHNNY!
the world needs more younger skateboarders!!
u wud be perfect!!
May 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
hello Johnny everything will be ok !! love skateboard !!! : )
May 27th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Hope everything’ will be ok. See you on a board !
May 27th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Johnny stay strong…
Just a few years ago a friend also a skater got sick, he was only 18. Before he got sick he was working at Khaos Skate Shop and was fine, all of a sudden he couldnt skate anymore but he didnt pay much attantion he just stop skating until one day, he came to the shop and couldnt breath right, he sat in a sofa and when he woke up he couldnt walk more than 5 feet, he was take to the near by hospital and diagnose with a weird type of cancer given on 5 or 10 % chance of surving, after all treatment and surgery he is now doing well and clear of cancer for the pass 3 years …
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Just remember Mathew 19:26 In the hands of the lord nothing is imposible!
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Johnny,
Hey it’s Ian from Fuel I just wanted to say hi and wish you the best!! Sounds like skateboarding is your best bet huh let me know when you want to hit the Daily Habit again!! all the best bro!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Thank you for the inspiration! Stay strong, your giving people strength all over the world. you a true warrior in a world that longs for these rare people such as yourself. Keep winning the battles!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Hey Johnny, we’re thinking of your right down here in Australia. We’ll continue to send thoughts and positive energy and you stay strong and positive and get well. Hopefully you’ll get to come skate some parks in our part of the world one day! Adam
May 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
keep fighting, stay postive and and dont let anything drag you down! You can beat this!!!
Hope to see back on board soon!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Hey buddy, keep killing it! You are an inspiration to us all.Aint no thing.I’ll be prayin for you every day man. Roll forever.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Sick board design dude! Your gnarly!
May 28th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Hey Johnny, get well soon!!!
Best wishes from Germany
Mike
May 28th, 2008 at 2:04 am
get well soon and come to europe!
we’re with you all the time!
May 28th, 2008 at 8:52 am
i thought it was awesome to see all the support real gave you but even more amazing was to see the progress you made with your skating while going through everything youve gone through. definatly a motivation to get up off the couch. keep your chin up. roll forever
May 28th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Hey kid, best wishes all the way from Singapore (FYI its in Asia, look it up)…. gotta admire your heart and keep skateboarding close to you because its whats gonna keep you strong, and remind you of what to hold on to….
May 28th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
hope u get well dude
May 28th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Stay strong and get well soon.
May 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Stay strong, stay positive. Everybody wants to see you shred again. roll forever, roll for fun!
May 29th, 2008 at 1:42 am
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May 29th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Keep your head up and you’ll get through this and be back on the board all day everyday before you know it! Cheers from Europe.
May 29th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Dear johnny,
Don’t let cancer get the best of you and keep your head up
Don’t stop believin’
May 29th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hey Johnny what up? just wanted to send you a few lines to let ya know that the ken man is with you in spirt. Skate hard, learn as much as you can in school, love your friends and family and dont underestimate the power of the hug! You rock my little bro! Peace-n-Love
May 29th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Get well soon Johnny. Good to hear you got to rip the Galveston park. Many more new parks for you to skate soon. You keep skating them we’ll keep building them. THE GRINDLINE CREW
May 29th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Think about you all the time Johnny. You are a rad kid, and I know you will fight thru this. Once you get home, have your dad call me up so we can skate your driveway, or better yet our new park. Much love to you and yours from the Fox family.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Johnny,
be strong
May 29th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
You’re an inspiration and one of my favorite pros to watch skate for sure!
You’re in our prayers. Stay strong Johnny!
May 29th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Johnny - it’s a tough thing to deal with, but you’re a tough kid…and I gotta tell ya that nobody could handle this the way you did.
You’re a lucky dude…no wait, a worthy dude to be having the support you’re getting. You deserve every bit of support and more. DLX has done right by you, and so have all your fans. Funny to think at your age you got fans already!
So here’s to you Johnny. To many more years of skating, or front smiths on cement and of lots of smiles. No worries kid. I’m sure we’ll all be seeing you VERY soon at the next DLX tour.
Cheers to Johnny.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Hey Johnny!
Stay positive man and get well soon!!!
Greetz from The Netherlands
May 30th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Johnny, you are the bravest young man I know about, I don’t know you, but I know a lot about your wonderful attitude. Keep fighting. We are praying every day for you and your family.
May 31st, 2008 at 11:43 am
Johnny,
You’re a fighter, like all skaters are, and your positive thinking and will are going to beat this. Stay up, brother. We are all thinking of you.
-Larson
June 1st, 2008 at 5:51 am
Get well soon kid, you can beat the cancer, just believe in you!!!!
June 1st, 2008 at 9:34 am
with all this support u can’t even think about givin up..
stay strong, imma skate for u tonight!
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:52 am
Get well man - Im sure you’re gonna!
Thinking positive thoughts and looking forward to you visiting us here in the U.K.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Kick Cancer’s AZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Much Love
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
nothing but love and support for you, keep shredding!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:37 am
hey man..stay strong!
prayers are goin out for ya..
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Hey Johnny,
we are always facing new challanges in skateboarding constantly striving to progress and learn and although it is never easy to go through the learning process, taking hard spills trying time after time untill we land that new trick.
The final result is always worth the effort put forth, there is nothing better than the feeling of success when realizing your accomplishments !
So you can look at lifes challanges as a oppertunity to learn and progress
and once you have accomplished your goal there is no greater feeling !
Keep striving forward Johnny !
You will succeed !
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:24 pm
More well wishes from your friends in TGSA. Can’t wait to see you back in the water!
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends, doctors and nurses. Inside you (and each and every one of us) is a very peaceful place full of the love and support of family and friends. It’s a well of strength that knows no hate, forgives, has no regrets and goes for it whether it’s an overhead peak late takeoff or a challenging moment in life. May the Peace, Love and Support that has come and will continue to come your way help you charge through this! I hope you and your family find some moments to share a laugh or two and more than a few hugs along the way!!! I don’t know you or your family, but if Wes Ellsworth thinks highly of you, you’ve got to be good people!
June 5th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
get well buddy keep shreding
June 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Johnny, Keep charging. i’m gonna send you a box of thrashers and slaps to keep you entertained. i’ll send some t shirts too. in my experience laughter has always been the best medicine. If I can laugh and stay positive my problems don’t seem so much like problems. I know you are going through some heavy stuff that i’ve never been through directly and i respect and admire your strength. The new thrasher (july 2008) has a hilarious article by mike burnett in it about a rvca tour through china that made me laugh so hard i couldn’t breath. hopefully you’ll find some comical stuff in the mags that can transport you out of the drudgery of hospital life to a place of lightness and joy. sorry, i’m a hippy. my middle name is elfstone (it really is). i can’t help it. that should make you laugh.
June 5th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Wishing you and your family all the best in the coming months, looking forward to seeing footage of you ripping on tour!
June 5th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Get well dude!!
June 5th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
get well soon and keep skating!
June 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Wondering if there has yet to be a doner found for johnny?? plese let me know? Stay tough johnny, your gonna beat this and snappin ollies in no time!!!!
June 5th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Feel Better And Get Well
June 5th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
stay gold johnny. get well soon man.
June 5th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
stay up, little dude.
June 5th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
stay strong, homie!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
johnny your shredding has gotten much gnarlier from the newerr vid from u bretha man, youll get better soon and be able to shredd all day long again!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
here’s hoping you get through this buddy. best of wishes.
June 5th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
we’re all wishing nothing but the best for you.
get well soon lil’ bud!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
best wishes dude!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Get well soon brother!
Swift
June 5th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Johnny,
Keep your spirits up buddy and always remember that your mind is the best tool to get through this and all of life journeys and adventures.Get me your address and I’ll have my son Taylor get you a box of skate products.
God bless you son and get well soon!!
The Smith Family
Encinitas.ca
June 5th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hey little man, this isnt over yet. Bless Up! From Argentina.-
June 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
your gonna make it
just hang in there buddy
June 5th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
get better cause fresh ‘crete is being poured everyday for kids like you and they all need your grind marks!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
youll pull through hella quick we know it! stay strong
June 5th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
You rip homie! Keep that focus, there’s a pool somewhere with your name on it. The skate community has your back.
June 5th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Hey man. Shattered the end of my radius in my left arm skating on monday. Super bummer. Got it put back together with pins today. I Sympathize with your bad week. Keep your head up and the fire stoked the best you can. We’re all rooting for you. You were in my thoughts alot this week. Thanks for the INSPIRATION!
June 5th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
best wishes go out to you and your family
you’re a ripper, keep it up, keep on strong
June 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Hey, I’ve noticed real has been supporting you for a couple years now, and I think it’s great. I wish more kids like you were around here, keeping things positive. You seem like a real nice dude, so get better. Roll Forever and all that stuff; I know a lot of people are rooting for you, and I’m one of them.
June 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hey lil bro on the other side of the world…
best wishes and positive thoughts from Czech Republic/Europe!
Be strong and kick the shit out! You WILL make it!!!
Hope to see you soon rollin’ again…
Cheers!
June 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Who’s soulja boys best friend? YOOUUUUUUU!!!!! seriously though everybody in the bay area is rippin for you. reppin dlx for the homies old and young. get better soon cuz we’re all waitin on a ridiculous part from you someday. peace
June 6th, 2008 at 2:48 am
Keep fighting, Johnny! You will rise above, no doubt…
best of wishes
-Baard, Norway
June 6th, 2008 at 3:10 am
jhony-boy!
hey, what the hell lil f*ker, u should be tearing up spots, tell ur doctor u r blessed w a talent n that u can waste ur time being trapped in hospital, tell him, “dude give me some pills so i can get well soon n get the hell out n about” tell him u have some spots left to distroy. hey, on the mean time take advantage from being there and tell some good looking nurses that yóu are fooling them doctors, that u r there just for the ladies… get well soon u lil punker, all the best, we are waiting here in the spanish dirty south to see you back in action matey… evrey time it rains it stops raining
June 6th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Best wishes from London Johnny, get well soon the worlds skateboarders are pulling for you and we know you can pull this one off! J
June 6th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Stay positive, you’ll be through it in no time and back on a board before you know it. Keep shredding lil man!
-Pat
June 6th, 2008 at 11:36 am
LOVE
June 6th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Johnny,
You look like your having fun, and truly enjoying the joy of skateboarding. That alone is a inspiration for all of us. Stay strong mentaly, believe in our creator, pray specificaly, and know that there will be a day when we will never have to worry about being sick again. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Chris
June 6th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Keep your head up kid, we’re all pulling for you!
June 6th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
JOHNNY,
Dude i hope you get better mega soon and you can get back to destroy skateparks and ladies hearts.
I know that you are going to make it.
Don’t keep it real dude You are going to make it real.
Hell YEAH
Ride dude Ride
June 6th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Best wishes for you and your family dude
Roll forever and remember where you came from
in no time you’ll be ripping it up
June 7th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Keep on going man, keep on going!!
June 7th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Hey Johnny! Be strong and believe in the power of good thoughts. Everyone is in your corner.
B
June 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Hi Johnny,
I run the skate park down here in Miami, Florida, and I just want to tell you, on behalf of all of us here at M.I.A., we’re all pullin’ for you man.
You’ll be just fine, and back to rollin’ before you know it.
Stay up player.
June 7th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Hey Johnny! Everyone at the Berrics was thinking about you today. Koston, Reda, Buttery Ass Donovoan, Mike Mo and Vince Capaldi, Amrit, Chase, Malto, Mikey Taylor, Tyler Bledsoe, Ruben, Guy Mariano and myself. We’re all with you. - sb
June 8th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Hey man, i may not know u. But i still hope that it’ll turn up well for u.
Prayers for u and your love ones from me here in Singapore.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Yo man! It’s so sick to see young dudes with that full-on passion. I want you to know that I grew up with a best friend who’s little bro had leukemia when he was born. Doctor’s always said that Drew would never live past his seventh birthday. Well, Drew is still 3 years younger than me (as he always was… funny how that works) and I’m 33 now, so do the math. You can do it too. Eat right, take care of yourself and always live up! Keep on doing exactly what you love and you’ll still be shreddin the gnar when you’re sixty!
peace and one
SK
June 8th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Get well soon. Shred forever
June 8th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
You’ll get through this man, just gotta keep your head up. Martin Luther King said something I think is appropriate for your situation:
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Everyone’s pullin for ya man!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Praying for you. whoop that cancer and get back on the shred stick.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Hang tough Johnny and handle business. Can’t wait to see more footage of you shredding again.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Keep your head up man. You obviously have a lot of people rooting for you. Stay positive and keep your mind focused forward. I’m sure the future has more good than you can imagine little man! Stay strong and positive!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
hang in there buddy, your footage is sick and i wanna see you as the next battle commander on the berrics
June 9th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
johnny romano get well soon you little ripper.
June 9th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
you inspire. keep yo head up.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Hey Johnny :]
SKATE HARD AND LIVE FOREVER!!!
cant wait to see your battle commander section on the berrics.
Love.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Ay Man Get Better N SHred Homie!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
You are in our hopes and prayers back here in Detroit young brother…
June 9th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Hey Johnny be strong and positive and remember everyday is a new journey make it happen. LIke I tell all my homies and my son NEVER QUIT!! See you on a board soon Best wishes from Miami Fl..
Gabe & Zane
Keep rollin
June 9th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
We’re all skating for you and we all know you’ll pull through. Keep on fighting and keep on skating. You’re inspirational. This sesh is for you.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
get well soon johnny the guys at the berrics need you
June 9th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Hey Johnny, this is Andris from Latvia and I wish you will get well soon so I can see some ripping from ya! Keep ya head up!!
June 9th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Get well soon man. Jsut keep on thinking good thoughts and keep on skating. Best wishes.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
hope you get back on that board soon! stay up little homie!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Your an inspiration to everyone… stay strong, stay in the fight… and get well soon….
June 9th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
…stay strong my lil bro…. stay strong////////
June 9th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Stay strong and keep your head up little bro!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
We love you, Johnny! I can’t wait to see you ripping it up as a Berrics “Battle Commander”!!! Holla!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Hey bud!! Think of you often and smile when doing so!! Keep fighting and remember to laugh as much as possible!! Love, Aimee AKA Ms. Severns
June 9th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
stay strong! looking forward to our first session together. tell jim t the visa boyz say hey
June 9th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
hang in there brah…. stay rippin…
June 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I don’t know you kiddo, but strength comes from within you and I’m sure you have alot of it. You stay strong and think nothing less than positive things and you will overcome this with no problem. God Bless you and never give up.
Love, Joyce Tarantino
June 9th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
HEY JOHNNY,
I HAVE NEVER MET YOU NORE DID I EVER SKATE WITH YOU. ALTHOUGH I DO FEEL LIKE YOUR FAMILY. EARLIER TODAY I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND SAW TWO YOUNG BUCKS WITH STICKS IN HAND ROLLING OUT TO SLAY THERE LOCAL SPOT AND IT DAWNED ON ME ” WE ALL ARE ALL IN THIS LIFE TOGETHER”. SKATERS ARE ALL LIKE A TIGHT KNIT FAMILY. IS FUNNY HOW NOW I AM GROWN UP I DONT GET TO GET OUT AND ROLL AROUND MUCH SO I HAVE TO LIVE MY LIFE CARELESSLY THROUGH THE THE GROMS I SEE AT WORK. I WORK IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN A HOSPITAL SO MOST OF THE TIME I END UP GIVING UP MY SKATE MAGS TO THE LITTLE GUYS WHEN THEY COME IN FOR TESTS. IT ACTUALLY GIVES ME A SENSE OF HAPPINESS THAT I AM ABLE TO MAKE SOMEONE OF THE SAME NATURE IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION COMFORTABLE FOR THAT MOMENT. SO WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY I HOPE ALL IS WELL ANDKEEP YOUR HEAD UP PEOPLE OF OUR NATURE ARE A DIFFERENT KIND OF BREED AND IT TAKES A HELL OF ALOT MORE TO TAKE THE FIGHT OUT OF US…. SO KEEP ON KEEPING ON MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY… LATA
June 9th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Hey Johnny,
Stay tough dude, you’ll be back on the board before you know it.
Maybe one day well get to shred!
Strength to you my man.
June 10th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Hey Johnny, keep your head up son. The world knows you can do this and I reckon you do too. Vibes from London.
June 10th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Hey Dude,
Lots of us in France are thinking about you these days.
Let us know if you plan to come here to skate, we’ll share a couple of our secret spots with you.
Stay strong.
June 10th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Never lose hope. Many are pulling for you.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:58 am
johnny ,
stayy strongg. my mom has hadd cancerr 6 times and she’s still here.
you keep your head up ndd be strongg for you and more importantly your family.
(:
i’m prayinng for youu hun.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:13 am
stay strong and get back on that board
June 10th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Dude,
That “Buttery Ass Johnny Romano” T is too cool. Can’t wait to see it live.
Love ya’ man!
Pops
June 10th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Can’t wait to see you hit up Minnesota!
June 10th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
hey bud
i like your shuvit on the quarter pipe it was sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!
as soon as you get out you gotta teach me how to do that trick
beat that cancer with a baseball bat and the we’ll get our shred on.
your pal casey
P.S. the captains out looking for a new couch to lay down on
the old one smells like old skatepark pads maybe you can test the new on out when
you get better?
June 10th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Hi Johnny,
I know you’re going to get well really soon, so stay positive. I just came from visiting my mother that is also battling cancer and positives thoughts and energy from family and friends are helping her a lot.
So all the best to you Johnny.
Miguel and all the skaters from Viseu, Portugal
June 10th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Johnny-
Positive thoughts and energy are coming your way, from me to you. Keep em’, and I will send ya more…
Tampa Pro, glad to see you will be in the mix. Koston needs some competition, make him look bad……
June 10th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Johnny, you’re a real trooper and a hero skateboarders everywhere. Get well soon, and stay strong.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
hey homie
hope you’re getting better everyday so you can start skating again and so you can make it to the berrics.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Johnny,
Keep your head up through these hard times man. You’ll be feelin your wheels before you know it.One Love.God bless
June 11th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Hey big guy,
We obviously don’t know each other but I wanted to send my heartfelt wishes and thoughts your way. You inspire me and all of my friends. Keep shredding bud and never lose hope.
God bless you,
Ross
June 11th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Get well now!
Only joking about the “now!” part, but remember, everything will work out in the end.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:27 am
This is London Calling…
You are inspiring dudes the world over with your fight.
You got the strength of ten men; keep it going and you’ll have plenty left over for that clean pop you’ve got going on in the pics.
June 11th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Keep woopin ass Johnny!! You got this! You’ll be snappin ollies soon, real soon.
June 11th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
All the best Johnny. You were ripping hard in that video Deluxe put up. No doubt, you’ll be out there ripping even harder soon.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
June 11th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
[...] the DLXSF website and leave message for Johnny therethere [...]
June 12th, 2008 at 1:52 am
not only do you kill the skate parks and the streets, but you kill this little big you got! get well soon man. i don’t know you, but you are an inspiration to everyone that knows who you are. have fun in texas at make a wish!!!!!!!!! get well soon lil dude
June 12th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
hey johnny i saw u on fuel tv, and i just wanted to say me and my homies at SKATECHURCH are praying for u so get well
Roll Forever!
-colby dotson.
June 13th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Johnny,
Your strength is an inspiration to me, and another reason why I am pumped to skate tonight after work.
My prayers are for your complete 100% recovery, I can’t wait to see video of you skating the berrics.
-John S.
June 14th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
yo man goo u can get well so u can keep skating
u rock man
skate and estroy
get well man luck
June 15th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hey rocker, keep shreddin’ that is and will always be my best therapy and outlet for aggression, take it out on the ledge…and channel that energy, find a big gap and throw yourself down it…look at the pics of Cardiel skatin’ again for inspiration, holler at me anytime at satori to say hello
peace
Paul
Skate with you soon
June 16th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
hey Johnny,
hope you get better soon.
your gonna do great, and be strong.
you’ll be in my prayers.
keep skatein and dont ever changes your ways
peace out bro.
<3,Atraya
June 16th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
stay strong johnny i put a big stay strong johnny Romano on my board and every sesh until u get better will be dedicated to yo.
June 16th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
All the skaters in Philadelphia are here for ya!!. Im sure youll be better real soon. Keep your head up man!!
June 16th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Get well soon Johnny! The crew from skatelab is thinking of you!
keep on rippin’
June 16th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Hey Johnny,
I’m routing for ya. Kick that cancer’s butt! Get well soon! You’re a brave kid!
Joe
June 17th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
everyone at supra dist. in vancouver is sending good vibes and pullin for ya homie.
stay true and keep that chin up you’ll be shralpin in no time
June 17th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
jonny….get well soon buddy…best wishes..
June 17th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Stay strong skate brother! You are a remarkable young man, and I admire your incredible strength and courage. You have a tremendous support system around you, and virtually the entire skateboarding world has you in their thoughts.
Take Care,
Derek
June 17th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
stay up johnny!!!!
June 17th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
What up Johnny, it looks like you’ve had some pretty heavy crews coming through to visit you man…. Seeing some old homies and meeting some new ones is always a good time.
I’m sure they all had some good stories from the open road to share with you, and of course some reminders that your seat is waiting for you as soon as you’re ready. I sent Jim some footage that my boy Luis and I got together for you to get you stoked, I hope you got it OK.
Just know that ALL your homies down here in Miami are right there with you man.
Hang tough, and listen to what Phelps said. All the best homie. Stay up player.
June 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
we all know skater’s are tough and i gotta say you’re one of the toughest! Get well soon Fella from myself and everybody in the Uk and around the world!
June 19th, 2008 at 7:55 am
We are all pulling for you Johnny! Beat this thing!!
June 20th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hey dude!!! all the skateboarders from Argentina support you, stay strong and positive!!! good vibes from here and keep it ripping son!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
hey man i hope your hangin in there. im also from houston as well. new park is sick! i saw the rock n roll you did in galveston let me know how that park is. hope you get back up to speed soon!
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Get Well Soon Johnny! Stay Strong, Our Thoughts Are With You.
Keep Shreddin and Pushin.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
hey Jonny, everything will go smooth for you, you have the Real team and many other fans praying for you. I am gonna buy your deck for sure to hang up on my wall, but skate the new Ramondetta Ill be getting soon. Hope you fight the #1 fight and also be safe. I’m from Dallas and I was lucky enough to get my boards signed at the zumiez couch tour by Tony Tave, Ernie Torres, Justin Brock, and the rest of the dudes there. they’re cool so your lucky.
sincerely, Herbie Garcia
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hey Jonny, everything will go smooth for you, you have the Real team and many other fans praying for you. I am gonna buy your deck for sure to hang up on my wall, but skate the new Ramondetta Ill be getting soon. Hope you fight the #1 fight and also be safe. I’m from Dallas and I was lucky enough to get my boards signed at the zumiez couch tour by Tony Tave, Ernie Torres, Justin Brock, and the rest of the dudes there. they’re cool so your really loved by them.
sincerely, Herbie Garcia
R O L L F O R E V E R
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Hi Johnny!
You may not remember us but we live in Greenwood forest subdivision in Houston. Bridgette (our daughter) went to school with you and your brother. Joey and Bridgette were in the same class!! We ALL hope you are feeling better real soon!! We pray everyday for you!! I really don’t know any cool skater stuff to say, but how about some surfer stuff?? Hang Ten buddie!! I know you ALL can relate to that saying!! Stay Strong!! The Zapalacs.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Hey Johnny! Were all supporting you out here in So Cal. Stay cool, stay strong and stay positive, you will kick this cancer to the curb. In the words of the Ramones, “Beat on the Brat,” and the brat in this case is cancer. You will win!
Much love cutie!
Sandy
June 24th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
[...] and donate some blood and(or) funds. And don’t forget to say hello to the lil guy on the blog Deluxe has set up for [...]
June 24th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Johnny,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, you will overcome!
Roll 4 Life,
Mike
June 25th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Keep ya head up bro, roll with pride. All love.
June 26th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Best wishes from bobstricktips.com — saw your video on Deluxe — you have sweet skate style!! Like an old stylee guy, only without the bad knees and ankles! Hang tough little brother.
Bob Loftin
June 26th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Get will soon man! You’ll be in my prayers!
June 26th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Yo dude, stay strong, you’re an inspiration to us all. Keep skating, and get better soon bro.
June 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Stay strong buddy. I have to deal with cancer in the family as well. Stay positive, I know you will pull through. Your an inspiration to me as well as others on this page. God bless you kid.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
hey man keep your head up everyone’s praying for you
June 27th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Hi Johnny,
I just saw a couple a recent photos of you, you look great dude ! Perfect hairdo for these hot summer days ! I bet you’ll be skating out there in no time…
You’re in our thoughts here in France.
Pierre
June 27th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
You’ve beat it before and you can do it again. You can overcome this for sure. Keep it real little man. Nice clip!
June 27th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I’m twice as old as you are and you amaze me like no other! Your skating is unbelievable! Get well soon so you can shred harder than ever!
June 27th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Hey Johnny, hope you like your new shoes man. Can’t wait till you get to shred in a pair man. All of us here at Fallen have your back! Get better soon lil homey!
Nick
Fallen Footwear
June 28th, 2008 at 12:17 am
get well soon!
June 28th, 2008 at 9:03 am
keep on fighting man dont stop dont give up and soon ill be happy to see you on that board again!!!!!!!!!!!!! ill pray for you! You will pull through man
June 29th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
keep ya head up. get well soon! lates vail
June 30th, 2008 at 5:42 am
im so sorry ur ife is like this i wish i could help you i would do anything to help because ur an amazing person
June 30th, 2008 at 6:53 am
get well soon mate, keep thinking of the good things, always have a smile on your face, and keep your chin up bra
June 30th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Dude, I miss you hanging in the shop! Who else is going to give Kyle a rough time? Just wanted you to know that you still have your spot on the new shop team. I heard Joey was ripping in Hawaii and he’s gunning for you now. See you back at the skatepark and in the water soon.
Get well ‘Lil Brotha’ - Believe!
July 1st, 2008 at 9:25 am
ur gonna be okay and if
it makes you feel better
i pray for you every night
also how much are your
fallens cuz im buying some:)
get well man
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
J-DAWG-
I’LL BLOW PAST ALL THE NEGATIVITY AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT; YOU HAVE A MEAN F/S OLLIE FROM THE FLIX I’VE SCOPED, AND OBVIOUSLY THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE TO MATCH. GET PROFFICIENT WITH THE TECH-DECK STEEZ AND WHO KNOWS HOW FAR THOSE DIGITS WILL GO! HA. HOPE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR REAL TEAMMATES BLOWING UP MY LOCAL SPOTS WAY SOON!!!!!!
- SKATING IN YOUR HONOR…. -ALEX
July 4th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Hi, Johnny. Me and my boy will be praying for you. Love your skate style and your spirit. Stay strong and keep it Real (yes, corny pun intended, as long as it made you smile!).
Happy 4th!
Rob & Zack
July 8th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
You gottta keep pushing through theses tough times. Everyone loves you little man. My best wishes are with you and those around you. Tell your parents to stay strong and positive. Get well soon Johnny! Evan.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:45 am
HEY J-
CANT WAIT TILL I GET A CHANCE TO SKATE WITH YOU…
GET WELL SOON
July 11th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Stay strong and think positive, the cancer doesnt stand a chance
July 11th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
hey johnny,
nothing but love little brother, as always skating and skaters have your back.
ever forward!
~lox
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Trouble is an inevitable part of life, as is your power to defeat it.
July 26th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Stay tough, Johnny. Our family is looking forward to seeing you on tour when you get out of the hospital.
July 29th, 2008 at 3:32 am
hi big boy!!!
lots of energy for you from spain.
we want you come with your family to visit us.
keep strong.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
get well soon man
skaters for life
August 6th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Hang in there, Johnny!
I fully KNOW you’re gonna whip this thing.
You’re a skateboarder - you are stronger and more determined than the average person. AND you gotta get better so you can come visit SF and skate the crazy rad new park we’ve got going now! By the way you shred the street course in that video at the top of the page here, I can tell you’re gonna dig the street course we have here. It’s gnarly! But way fun. Hold fast and get well, bro!
August 6th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
From everyone here at Side Project skate shop N.C.
We are keeping you in out prayers, Knowing you will pull thru it..
and be back on your board REAL soon…
See you in Texas brah…
Big Ups.
peace from N.C.
Micah & Allen @ Side Project
August 6th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Johnny,
It feels a little odd saying this to someone your age, but you are an inspiration to me and others. Through the thick and thin of life you have been wise beyond your years. You beat it back before and you can do it again. So from this 31 year old, keep your head up, stay strong and remember that there are many many skaters out there who want to hit a park, ledge, ramp and curb with you.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Stay strong man keep on thrashin. get well soon.
August 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Johnny,
Sending out some positive energy. Take it, I will send more.
August 7th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Stay strong and stay positive! All of us here at VOX wish you a speedy recovery. Hope to see you back on your board in no time!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Johnny you are as tough as they come. Truly the epitome of tough. Get well soon!! can’t wait to see you skate the berrics.
August 8th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Johnny,
Keep That Head Up!!! It’s all about PMA!!! You’ll be out skating again in no time!
God Bless!
August 8th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Stay strong Johnny! Skateboarders around the globe are pulling for you buddy. Get well soon.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
stay up Johnny. big love from london
August 8th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
your a talented little ripper , just keep on fighting you mean the world to alot of people.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Keep pushin Johnny! Get well soon.
August 9th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
You will be alright man. I just know. Youll get through this and skate the rest of your life. Wesley
August 10th, 2008 at 10:50 am
you look like a strong little dude, so this should be no problem for you. Stay strong buddy cuz i want to see you on the cover of Thrasher Mag. soon. Ill be checkin up on you throughout your journy. my prayers go out to you and your family.
August 10th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
We’re all routing for you Jonny! There’s allot of positive energy heading your way!! Hang in there, and only the best of luck friend.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:29 am
God bless Johnny… keep on pushin brada
August 11th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
keep on truckin’ you’re gonna pull this one. wise man once told
me that it is always darkest before the dawn.
he survived world war 2 and is still alive. just like you he’s got
the drive to stay up and alive.
hangin in there i’m watchin ya.
wizard.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
AYY johnny get well soon man.i dedicate my skateboarding to you HANG TOUGH
August 12th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
STAY STRONG! I miss you guy!! I’m hoping to see you once you get back on the 9th….hope to see you at our event…and I mean our with you involved!!! like you being THERE!! it’s just not the Texas Skate Jam without you!! so I’m planning on see you there…you got like 3 months…so get well soon…sorry emailing your mom and the TCH card and this…but I figured one way you’ll see my message…God’s Peace to you and your family!!!
d
August 13th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Stay Strong man you will get through it.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Johnny,
Keep fighting the good fight. You have the spirit we should all have. I’m sure the days are long and you’re in a lot of pain but keep hanging in the guy and we’ll see you out skating soon enough.
VIVA JOHNNY ROMANO!
August 13th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Hey little man, just wanted to throw some good vibes, prayers, and thoughts your way. Heal up, brother, you’ll be back on the board before you know it.
August 14th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Stay positive and you will be rollin in no time, Got the backing of the whole skate community. Get well
August 14th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Do what Mic E says if you know whats good for you. get better soon fella.
August 14th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Johnny,
Man….things are tuff but the good people will pull through in the long run. I hope for nothing but the best from you and I hope that you can pull through these hard times. Hope to see you shredding soon bro! Stay up!
- Jason Fong
August 16th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Get well soon buddy
August 17th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
hang on you will get tru this…you be back ripping the street in no time man peace
August 17th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
you rip dawg hope you get well soon.
August 18th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
hey jonny, i just found out about this on the real website and thought i should message you. i myself had cancer a few months ago. granted it wasnt the same type as yours, but i just thought id say that your not the only one, plus not the only skater!! i know it sucks spending time in hospital not being with your friends and being able to skate. but when you get back on your board it will be amazing and you’ll be shredding again!! keep it going man, and keep postive,
phil
August 19th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Jboy,
Just happened to be thinkin about you and wanted to drop in (i swear i wont drop in on ya when i see you in the water again…..well, if it’s a really really good wave, we’ll have to talk, lol) and say hello. Keep scratchin for the outside, we’re all here waiting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Godspeed, little brother. You probably already know this, but you are a big piece of the glue that binds the Texas Surf/Skate community and we are ALL forever in your debt for showing us what true strength and heart is in the face of great adversity….in simpler terms…YOU ARE AGRO and far togher than most of the grown men out there!!!!! Have a great day, a great evening and we will see you SOON!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Stay positive and pray!. I just got through watching all your buddies form the X Games wishing you well. Know that you’ve got lots of people praying for you and you’ll be back out soon. ^_^
August 20th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Hang in there buddy. Keep the good fight. I’ll be praying for ya and can’t wait to meet you in the ole G-town line ups. Hey, the B-room was kick’n with cool little wave last week you would’ve shreaded it all up!
August 20th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Hey dude!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers! You are an inspiration to those who know your story. Sending you positive thoughts and vibes! Stay positive & shred on. Bren.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Get well soon Johnny, Roll forever
-Mangrove Skateshop-
August 20th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
get well soon buddy! i pray for u!
August 20th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
hang in there- be strong!
August 20th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Whoa Johnny. You’re all over cyberspace. Didn’t realize I could send you messages from here, there, and everywhere. You’re on my mind, and in my heart. Stay Strong!
August 20th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Johnny,
I am your fifth grade science teacher at Austin Magnet. I am excited to start the school year. I hope that this note finds you feeling better. You are in my prayers. I hope to see your smiling face soon.
Mrs. Cooley
August 20th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
hang in there little man ur gonna make it through this u have great parents with u and whole skate community with u god bless hope to shred with one day Romano for life
August 21st, 2008 at 4:30 am
good luck and best wishes johnny…hope to skate with you one day
August 21st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Stay up Johnny !!! Everyone at World Industries is pulling for you and wishing you well .
August 21st, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Get well.
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Hey Johnny, stay strong man, keep pushing, you’ll get through this. Get well soon!
August 24th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Hey there Johnny mate! Dude your amazing. Not only are you tough as nails, but your a ripper at skating too! Your definitely one of my heros man. Well hope all is well.
Get better mate, I know you got it in you and Im sure you’ll be fine. We’re all praying to the Lord almighty for you to get better. Oh and as soon as you get 110% good, you have to come to miami florida man. Go skate, get some kicks, and ALOT of babes dig you down here ;). Disney World too, it magical!!
August 24th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Hey man!
We are all rooting for you down here at hazard county!
Get well soon!
August 24th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
hope your back on your board soon. stay strong
Roll forever
August 25th, 2008 at 7:02 am
keep shreddin brother. your an inspiration!
August 25th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
hey
hang in there man and you’ll be skating in no time. congrats on turning pro and getting sponcered and getting on to the REAL skate team! thats so awesome!
dude im so jealouse. im going to go skate now and its your honor man.
get well soon!
August 25th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Hey, Johnny. You are the man! Hope everyday finds you stronger and stronger.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Get Well Soon Johnny!!!!! Hang in there Johnny your a fighter and I know you will continue to fight and kick this cancer. My prayers are with you and your family. Best wishes Little Ripper!!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Yo Johnny, get better man. We need you out there skating and adding some creativity to this world! Don’t let it get you down and stay focused on all the good things like family, friends and skating!
August 26th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I got a bracelet from Mike Dean at Yagas yesterday and will proudly wear it and spread the word for everyone to check out your site and contribute! Wish you the best bro, stay strong.
Dennis Byrd
The Spot
August 28th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Prayers with you and your family. Keep on fightin…can’t wait to see you on the streets again. Keep Rollin ! Get Well !
August 28th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Be strong my dude
August 28th, 2008 at 11:55 am
we love u Johnny
U are great boy )
get well soon Johnny !!!
whit my best wishes <3
be strong
we always with U
August 28th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
With Love From Kazakhstan
August 29th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Hey johnny keep fighting and we will pray for you also we will be sending a shirt or card..and please get well.
August 29th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Keep thrashin’ Johnny!
-A
August 29th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Please laugh.
Please laugh fully.
The smile makes you energetic.
someday let’s skating together in Japan.
August 29th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Keep staying strong!!
I give you power from Japan.
GET WELL SOON!!AND,BACK TO SKATE!!
WISH YOU LUCK!!
August 30th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Hey Johnny !
We all hope it’s going better and better here !
Stay strong, from all bmxers in France!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:16 am
hey man always keep that little head of yours up. never get down about yourself. get well soon, man. keep on truckin!
August 31st, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Dude the Gustav storm is coming and for the first time in a while I think I’m going to surf Galveston. I can’t skate in the rain, but I’ll never turn down a good chance to hit the waves. So this sesh goes out to you. Stay strong.
Peace//love,
Mamie
August 31st, 2008 at 11:46 pm
hey little man, stay strong and god bless. you and your family are in my prayers. keep four wheel flyin to the finish man!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:21 pm
I really hope you will get better soon!
I wanna see your skating!
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Get well man! only ten, and waaay better than me at skating. keep fighting, you’re an inspiration.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Keep fighting so you can go back to shreddin on your board.
September 5th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
hey man, i just bought youre spitfire shirt, you’re an inspiration to skateboarders across the world, good luck and get well really soon.
September 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
hope you get well soon!
September 8th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Yo j!! Good mornin sir!!! Have a great afternoon!!!
September 9th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Yo dude get well as soon as posible and come and visit Czech Republic some time man…One of the best places in Europe man….stalin plaza, mystic park….
get well soon…
September 10th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
We send you positive energy from Montréal, Canada!!!!
September 10th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
PMA
September 11th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
you are the best homie.
just keep thinking about positive things cuz really thats what life is all about.
peace brutha!
~M
September 12th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
yo johnny keep your head up and keep going strong man and never give up hope and never lose faith! gods there for you man all you gotta do is talk to him your in my prayers dude. eat.sleep.skate!
September 15th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Hi Johny!
Its a few months back since I sent you the first message. Then Jim sent us the message about how much does all the feedback from skateboarders around the world mean to you, your family-positive impact man! I am glad and proud of our skateboarding community and proud of you for fighting on!!!
To get to the point-the day i red the message from Jim it touched me deeply and we went to skate with my friend Rat and I told him about you and told him that we skate for you today. We made a little video for you you can find here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6usizngEVCQ
we are not really good skaters but we enjoy what we do and this time it is dedicated to you.Stay positive, Marek
September 17th, 2008 at 4:39 am
oh i forgot,the crossed-out logo you see there is a sign of the supermarket we skate at-it claims to be the cheapest-so is our skating, though
September 17th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Johnny!!! Get well soon man! Everything will be all right in the end. Just keep skating and have a positive attitude and everything will be all right. Peace man….
September 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Yoo Johnny ur ganna get better just get throw it so u can go out and skate get well soon
September 24th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
dude rest in peace
we will miss you
October 16th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
johnny your an inspiration for us all kepp rolling little bud hope you get well soon to be on your first tour its guna be fun !!!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
RIP johnny…
my shop has your real board signed by you before you passed.
i tear up looking at it….
man…. this was all too soon…
we will all miss you…
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
hey you have inspired me man i wish the best for you dude keep on thrashing man and we’ll all thrash in your name man good luck
- shawn frambach
November 8th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Hang in there johnny, you can fight through this , get well soon, wish you all the luck possible. Just skate, get some rest and you’ll get better soon. Again, good luck don’t let the cancer win you over cause you’re one of the sickest, youngest pro’s out there.
Take care buddy.
November 21st, 2008 at 9:14 am
Johnny Romano what’s going on dude! Everyone in skateboarding is praying for you to get through this surgery as quickly as possible. Also, don’t think about letting cancer get in the way of your love for skateboarding. Both God and myself are going to make sure you are fine. Your really sick at skating and the Berrics is calling your name man report back for business!
Live, Love, Skate Also, a shout out to Mike Mo Capaldi 8=D
December 6th, 2008 at 12:12 am
hey man,
December 6th, 2008 at 12:12 am
hey.
Johnny, man, Rip in peace man.
December 16th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Hey Johnny,
Just wanted to stop thru and say waddup, and that i hope you’ll be rolling again very shortly. be easy!
T.O. Slimm
December 23rd, 2008 at 8:27 am
yoyo johnny man keep fighting, man a kid of your size you inspire us all, keep it up son, hope to see you come through this
December 30th, 2008 at 2:07 am
awe i love you Johnny Romano! You truly have been inspiration to not only the skateboarding community, but to any one who has ever heard your story! My prayers and thoughts are with your family! Your heart and love for life will continue to live on forever, you will never be forgotten and that is a promise! May you truly rest in peace forever! <3
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
you kilt that park in your video keep an positive attitude lil homie. Get well soon
February 24th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
dude i live in ireland adn i heard about you so your big just hang on and you will pull through it best wishs(your going to the top man)
February 28th, 2009 at 5:35 am
hey your a great skater, i hope you get well as soon as you can
May 16th, 2009 at 5:20 am
dude ive seen you skate and ur a fighter so i hope you pull it trough ill pray for you
June 10th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
dude,hang in there you kilt that aprk i want to be as gud as you are some day dnt let cancer get in your way of life live long and skateboard prayers are all out on the table for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;D millions of faces
June 12th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
johnny i am going to miss you dearly and it was fun skateboarding and hanging out with you miss you lots
June 12th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
i am going to miss skateboarding and hanging out with you and you texting me miss you lots
July 9th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Roll Forever Johnny!
September 16th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Salut, tu peux sans doute pas comprendre ce que je pourrais te marquer mais bravo, continue, ce que tu fais est super, en skate, tu gère =) Et c’est un magnifique combat que tu mène !
Respect, Magic