John Glynn

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October 22, 2020

Bronwyn,
I attended the service for your father last night which was wonderful, very moving but also with laughter, my compliments to you for bringing it together. I had not seen you since you were a little child and John would bring to the office at... more

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October 21, 2020

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October 20, 2020

John Ohman Ban Me Thuot 1970 "I can hear him saying "You are out of your minds. I am not climbing up there. You idiots will probably break your necks getting down." Said John Clayton recently to John Ohman
- October 20, 2020

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October 19, 2020

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October 6, 2020

I first met John when he was appointed Maryland People’ Counsel – I was an assistant People’s Counsel at the time. Because I knew nothing at all about him, I was planning on leaving the office, until I called Teresa Bay, my best friend and now... more

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October 5, 2020

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October 5, 2020

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October 3, 2020

After reading Dennis Laye’s memory, I laughed out loud. I remember that incident like it was yesterday. I have many memories of The Honorable Judge John M.Glynn. I never felt like he was my boss. I always felt like we were a team working together... moreAfter reading Dennis Laye’s memory, I laughed out loud. I remember that incident like it was yesterday. I have many memories of The Honorable Judge John M.Glynn. I never felt like he was my boss. I always felt like we were a team working together to get those criminal cases moved and dealt with. All the judges, including the retired judges, knew how he worked. They knew when Judge Glynn started the Reception Court, there were plenty of cases to be heard and open judges to handle them. As soon as a Judge became open, he would send them another case. Sometimes, even before they were finished the first case. There was no down time. He was a worker and expected all others to do the same. I must say, a few of the judges and especially, the retired judges, would call me in the morning and ask for cases. These judges were the backbone of the criminal docket. We only handled the civil docket once. It was too boring for him. After that, he became the Judge in Charge of the Criminal Docket and held that title until his retirement in 2009.
He was a character in his own way. Some called him eccentric, some called him peculiar, some called him odd, some were even afraid of him. But, all that knew the true Judge Glynn, besides Santa, they called him the most intelligent man they ever met. He always had some sort of sarcasms to say. You never knew what he was going to say next. The Press would love to sit in the courtroom to see his unique style and how he handled cases and of course, hope for a good sarcasm remark to print.
Before he would go out on the bench, I would make sure his hair was combed, and he looked proper, as proper as he could look. Even though, I had probably just stapled his shirt cuffs together because he lost the buttons, and had coffee stains on his semi white shirt. I’m laughing just thinking about it. He was one in a million. I have a few more, but won’t go into detail.
I have to end with the words that Judge John M. Glynn was a pleasure to work for and to have as a mentor. He was loved by many and will leave a lasting impression on so many of his law clerks who are very successful attorneys today. I will never forget you. You will be a lasting memory for me and my family. God Bless. less

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October 1, 2020

Paula Carmody:
John hired me as an OPC attorney many years ago, and many decades later, I have had the honor of heading that same agency. He left OPC to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a judge and left some huge shoes that it was hard to fill - as... more

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October 1, 2020 · via mobile

John was just so present. His bottom line utterances were way beyond witty, so on the money! He really really helped me and , I think so many others keep it in perspective. "Dark Irish" to be sure, but so redeeming. We will all miss John very much.
George

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September 30, 2020

MEMORIAL TO JOHN M. GLYNN 9.23.2020

John was unique. I met him in law school. We gravitated to each other as outsiders. He was one of a handful of Vietnam veterans and I was one of a small number of women in our class. In college he majored in... more

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September 28, 2020

We are grateful for all the comments and stories shared by the Maryland legal community. I am posting screenshots of the same here for those family members who cannot see them on the Facebook pages. If this is somehow problematic, please instant message... more

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September 27, 2020

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September 27, 2020

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September 27, 2020

When Judge Glynn was stilling Administrative Court he would allow the lawyers to sit in the jury box while they waited for their cases to be called. We watched one case where an an obviously exasperated lawyer stood next his incarcerated client and... more

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September 26, 2020

I will miss my witty, brilliant friend. Have fun wherever you are.

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September 26, 2020

Bronwyn Duffy Thank you for posting these, Tom. I don't think I had ever seen that picture with my dad. You were a great friend to him.
- September 27, 2020