ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HARRINGTON, JON HENRY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The St. Tammany News, St. Tammany, La.

Published on Sunday, January 15, 2012 

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Jon Henry Harrington, 25 years old, lost his battle with cystic fibrosis Jan. 
5, 2012. 

He fought for his rights and won to become a hero Jan. 12, 2012. He left behind 
his beloved best friend and trusted confidant, Alicia; his mother, Jan Wroten; 
his beloved second mother, Wanda Keisler; stepfather, Roger Wroten and father 
Henry Harrington. He was preceded in death by his beloved big sister, Becky 
Roshto; Grandma Ruth and Aunt Linda.

Jon was an avid musician that amazed even seasoned players with his talent and 
ability to play any instrument by ear. Sadly, he was never given the 
opportunity to play in a “real” band, but he knew that one day he would be 
famous. And, although Jon never received any awards or recognition for his 
musical skills, and never had a chance to reach his full potential in life, he 
will be a hero to many people and his legacy will live on. Jon donated his body 
to science to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis, and to help save the lives 
of others.

His gift is an expression of the ultimate generosity a truly unselfish 
sacrifice and noble act that speaks volumes.

Jon loved to laugh and act silly no matter how sick he felt and viewed life 
with an innocent, uncluttered perception. His gift will allow others to see 
through his eyes. Many people never saw beyond his child-like ways and most 
didn’t bother to engage him in deep conversation, but his decision to help save 
the lives of total strangers proved just how profound his thoughts and feelings 
really were. He will be a hero but they won’t even know his name. That’s OK, 
everyone that loves him knows!

He loved all his doctors and staff at Slidell Memorial Hospital, Community 
Specialty Hospital of Lafayette, and his friends at Park Place Group Home and 
Pecan Grove.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced on Jon’s 
Facebook page.

Mom would also like to extend her deepest, heartfelt thanks to the doctors and 
nurses that cared for Jon through the years and especially everyone that kept 
him comfortable in his last hours.

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