Andy Friedt Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm typing this from work, and wish I had a wrestling room to go to. He gave it his all, just as he coached all of us to do every practice and every match. Wrestling teaches us to be disciplined, and with great work ethic the wins will come. John went out on top. Keep the Friedt family, and the larger Bellmont wrestling family, all in your prayers. Go Braves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Brown Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Condolences to the Friedt family and the Bellmont wrestling community. We will keep the family and wrestlers in our prayers. TC Howe Wrestling Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPOWER Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Mary and Friedt Family - We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the Bellmont Braves. "The Franklin Wrestling Family" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munges Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 This is a big loss for Mary and the family, but also the entire Bellmont wrestling community past and present. John's work with the young people in the wrestling room far outlives himself. Braves grieve your loss but keep it together and show up strong this weekend. John would not have wanted it any other way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grecoref Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My deepest sympathy to Mary and family. Tom Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlevito Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not just the Bellmont Wrestling community lost someone today, but the the state of Indiana Wrestling community lost a great man...Coach John Friedt will truly be missed by all not only as a great coach, but also as a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tough loss for such a great wrestling community. Thoughts and prayers for not only the Friedt family, but the Bellmont wrestling family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 i didn't know the man but it sounds as if he was a very well respected person not only in the wrestling community but with family and freinds......rip john..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlingmomx2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Mary and family, Our heartfelt prayers are with you. The Willmann's Ann and Randy Joe and Nicole Andrew and Kara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for the Freidt Family! Darren Schortgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Condolences to the Bellmont Wrestling Family from the Bremen Wrestling Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work through this very difficult time. Coach Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyt Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Coach Tonte and the PM wrestling staff, club and team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silence Dogood Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Feels like a punch in the gut that hasn?t gone away since I found out about John?s stroke. John and Mary have given basically their entire adult lives to this sport and thousands are better people because of it. John?s impact on every person that came though the Decatur wrestling program, from as early as 4 or 5 until they graduated from Bellmont and beyond, is immeasurable. You don?t meet too many people in life that you would find it impossible to find one person who had something bad to say about them, but John was definitely one. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Friedt family. Ben Faurote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspray1 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thoughts and Prayers are with the Friedt family. The Spray family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infolady Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Mary, Danny, Jenny and the entire Friedt family Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and the entire Bellmont wrestling community. If there is anything we can do...please let us know. The ISWA Board of Directors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrege Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My sincere condolences to the Friedt family. John was a true mentor and class act both in the room and out. Few people have inspired me in the way that John did. Eric Brege LT USN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Computer Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'll miss John. He helped my nephews when they were young and going to the Decatur Wrestling Club, even though they would be wrestling for Adams Central. They school wasn't important to John, just helping young men grow and improve as wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I had the honor to get to know John really well the past few years. In my short time knowing him on a personal level he impacted my life, my ideas and thoughts on wrestling, and gave me much advice about dealing with young kids. He will be missed by many. I am thankful I was able to know such a great man. AJ Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Willmann Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Our heartfelt condolences from the Lowell Wrestling Family. Joe Willmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSam Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 JOHN FRIEDT Was and forever will be a Major factor in the Legacy of Bellmont Wrestling. The memories of John will continue to endure in the lives of all who knew him as a Coach and Friend who had no enemies. Wrestling lost one of it's greatest contributors today. Rest IN Peace JOHN. Heartfelt sympathys to Mary and the family. UncleSam Roger H Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Godspeed John Friedt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We talk about the heart and soul of Bellmont Wrestling often and what great role models/coaches we have. We truely lost a large part of that today. John was a true champion, a great role model and wonderful coach!!! I will truely miss seeing him on the sidelines and in the shadows where he always was when it came to the sport. May he now find peace and others that have gone before him and rumble the wrestling mat's in heaven. And may the ones who have been touch by his abilities as a coach and simply a person continue his legacy of encouraging others. RIP Big John we love you and will think of you often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrestlingDadX2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Condolences to the Friedt family and the Bellmont wrestling community. The Bevans Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy barty Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 John Friedt was a wonderful coach as many have said on here. More importantly John was even a better person. God must have needed a heckuva wrestling coach in heaven. God Bless Mary Dan Jenny and all of the grandkids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeum1970 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We are truly sorry for your loss and forever grateful for what he has left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Marion Wrestling Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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