John Morris Mosher died at his home in Hollywood, MD on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Born on August 29, 1950 he was 61 at the time of his death.

John moved here from southern California after he retired from a long and distinguished career as a paramedic and firefighter for San Diego and Los Angeles counties. He enjoyed the beauty and charm of southern Maryland and loved to spend his time around the Patuxent River with his golden retriever and faithful companion, Abagail (Abbey). John loved being a fireman and loved his country. He was part of a group of Los Angeles county firefighters who went to New York after the 9/11 attack on the world trade center to aid the victims and help the families of the fallen NYFD firefighters. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and fought for our country in the Vietnam War. He was a volunteer for the Make a Wish Foundation and enjoyed helping others.

He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth L. Mosher and his father Morris E. Mosher and is survived by his daughter Kristen Mosher and his sister Cindy Mosher.

A private service for friends and family will be held at a time and place to be determined.

Contributions may be made in John's honor to the Hollywood vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.