Interesting thoughts Mike, but I could see why he might have that perspective. Despite the recent surge in "traditional" archery, we are a minority amount "bowhunters". Amoung that minority there are a fraction of us that choose to hunt with the straight end semi-longbow. Still less within that subset of us are those that shoot and hunt with the Hill Style as he was taught (split finger, fluid and smooth, hunting from the ground and "getting after 'em", not using commercial camo, and exuding class at all costs). I think Hill taught him his style in an unwavering fashion. I think John has an unwavering personality. Together they were both phenominal atheletes and extrememly gifted.
That is a tall order for our generation to follow....or understand. I just hope despite our shortcomings he recognizes even if it is amoung a small group on this thread....that his life's work in bowhunting and bowmaking is appreciated and revered.
I too was surprised when I started researching John, how little there was on the net of him....and most of it led me back here.