Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Center Grove Football lost its Head Coach of JRT, John Moran.   Johns’ passing was unexpected and I ask all of you, rather you knew him or not to say a prayer for him and his family.   He is survived by his ex-wife Lynn, daughter Gabe, and son Blake who plays on CGMS North 8^th grade football team.

John was in his 3^rd season as the JRT Coach.   His record spoke for itself, however most importantly his success was even more evident in the support and the love his players felt for him.   To say John will be missed is an understatement.   John also was an assistant coach for the high school football team until he took the head position of JRT, in addition he also assisted the softball team at the high school for many years.  

Services will be held at Forrest Lawn Funeral Home& Cemetery, located at 1977 South SR 135, Greenwood, IN.   Visitation is Sunday October 9, 2011 from 2pm to 8pm.   Additional Visitation will take place on Monday morning October 10, 2011 beginning at 10am with a funeral service starting at 11am.

There is a Trust Fund that has been put together for his son Blake.   Envelopes will be available Saturday morning at the bantam complex, Sunday at the Rec Championships, which are being held at the high school.   The annual middle school football game between North & Central will take place on October 12, 2011.   Envelopes will be available there,  as well.   I believe the high school is also working on a John Moran Scholarship Fund that will be promoted during the high school football game on Friday, as well as at the funeral home.

Any support you can provide this family would be greatly appreciated.  

As this season comes to an end, I know that there are folks out there who have participated in CGBFL that didn’t enjoy their year.   I know that there are folks out there that had a wonderful experience.   I know that we aren’t perfect at CGBFL.   But one thing that has always been said about  our complex, that’s been said at many of the youth organizations in the Center Grove area, when it’s all said and done, we really are a big family.   John Moran touched so many youth over his years.   He was a major part of our family.   Please help me, us, in helping him now.

Aaron Hohlt

CGBFL, President