Remembering John (‘Johno’) Frew

April 5, 2026

A few weeks ago, John texted a pic from his hospital bed (insert). I zipped it through AI and generated him sitting on a Harley — I think it gave him some cheer.

by DM

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 9:31 AM — I receive an email from ‘Deathray’ in Alaska — Inquiring about John Frew AKA Johno to his friends in the states.

“I’m a friend of John Frew. I live in Alaska.

We call him, Johno over here. The last thing I heard from him was about a week ago and he said he was back in the hospital with more heart issues. I’m trying to see if anyone on his list that he sends emails to, know anything about him. I’ve checked with folks here and the states and nobody’s been in contact with him for a week or more. I concerned about him. If you have any information or can put me in touch with someone that may, please let me know. Thank you in advance.”

(I had been included in John’s email group for many years and later on he began texting me with tips and memes — almost daily. I had known for some time he was suffering from eye and heart issues — and his very last text was on the 25th of March, just after being discharged from hospital after yet another heart attack.)

For several hours worried emails bounced between Alaska and Australia with Deathray asking if I could organize a welfare check. I had no idea of John’s address — but he had mentioned Cairnes. I phoned the hospital and worked out you phone 000.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 – My Email to Alaska:

“It’s nearly 1:00 am here, and I’m writing with some very sad news.

Subject: Sad News About Johno

…At 12:47am, I was woken by a call from a private number. The police officer said, “I’ve got bad news.” They went to his address, forced entry, and sadly found that he had passed away in his bed—likely two or three days ago.

They asked whether I could provide details of his next of kin or any family members. John never spoke about his family to me. Our contact was through emails and messages—often humorous ones—which he sent over the years. I had spoken with John a few times [never met him]. He was a long-time supporter of gumshoenews.com, which I started about 13 years ago. He would occasionally make small donations to support families in really difficult circumstances—those trying to get their kids back from the government. This was especially generous, as I know he was living on a pension…

…The last message I received from John was unusually long. …From what he said, it seemed they needed the [hospital] bed. I’ve attached the first part of that message, along with a photo he sent about a month ago during an earlier hospital visit. He rarely sent photos. I replied at the time with an AI version of him on a motorbike (same pic), wishing him a speedy recovery.

I never met John in person… His humour, and quiet generosity of spirit will be missed. Rest in peace, John. Dee”

Bustednuckles

View Johno’s Alaska and US friends’ post in BUSTEDNUCKLES here:

“One of our colorful readers has passed away, Rest in Peace Johno, our Aussie friend.” Posted on March 31, 2026 by CederQ

A few of “Johno’s” Gumshoe Comments

2016/10/18 Mary, does it not cease to stagger you that most people, when presented with lucid comment about the facts surrounding the whole Port Arthur case, just present a blank stare? As the yanks say: ‘a deer caught in the headlights’ look, followed by: “but they got Bryant for that 20 years ago, I remember it on TV” or similar inane comments. I regret that I have lost friends when I rebuke other’s acceptance of the official story. It is as if, when the truth comes up and slaps them in the face, some still prefer/choose to believe lies, rather than upset their easy life by questioning things.

2017 – Since 1988 the US Government has awarded over $3.2 Billion in compensation to victims of adverse reactions to FDA approved vaccines. For relevant info, try this link; http://projectcensored.org/13-us-vaccine-court-paid-three-billion-dollars-vaccine-injured-families/ Considering the uphill fight most people must face in proving the vaccines to be the true cause of illness, suffering and/or death, such a win against Big Pharma you may think worthy of alerts by our laMeSM, but no!

2017 In reply to Ned. Ned, I must agree on one thing in particular: Why do we send our young Australian servicemen and women to the Middle East, to defend Israel? It is a simple question, but is too hard for pollies to answer! Re old age, not quite there yet, I just feel like it. Although, some may wonder if I have early onset Alzheimer’s!

2017 – I hope someone can answer a question for me, why are our Australian servicemen and women at war in the Middle East, is it to defend Israel? If so, why, and from whom? [Very relevant today?]

2024 – Yes, JB, I agree. Trouble is, the bastards drag us down too, with their indifference. The draconian gun laws of each state, or the imposition of wholesale public facial recognition screening but two such examples of the sheeples’ uncaring attitude to life.

And this was John’s last email to me on the 23 March 2026:

“Myocarditis found ONLY in Covid vaxxed kids: study” | The Post Millennial | thepostmillennial.com” https://thepostmillennial.com/myocarditis-found-only-in-covid-vaxxed-kids-study/

It should have been made into a post.

The last time police called me on the 3rd, they had still not managed to find any family members — but were still looking. But Johno sure was part of a wider community — like Deathray, Rayburn (Leigh), and others. Bearclaw requested a link to this post.

It’s good to know Johno had a wide group of crackpots, and colourful friends on this worldly plain. Igoron (on Bustednuckles wrote in a comment: “A giant of a tree has fallen. I guess some of us will meet him soon, I look forward to it!”