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THE JOHN FISHER LUNCH

The lunch of the John Fishers started in San Francisco in 19XX. It has become an annual event in San Francisco. Attending the first lunch were: •John A. Fisher (b. Detroit, Michigan, 1947) •John F. Fisher (b. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 19XX) •John H. N. Fisher (b. San Francisco, California, 19XX)

A respected old friend of (coincidentally) all three approached the table to express a greeting to one of the John Fishers, paused, looked at the others seated at table, and burst out in uproarious laughter. So the gathering was baptized from the outset with laughter, good fellowship and good drink.

The purpose of the John Fisher lunch of course is fellowship. The annual gatherings have led to a variety of cultural, dramatic and literary outings.

The patron of the John Fisher lunch is, by acclaim, First Lord of the Admiralty, John Arbuthnot Fisher (b. 1841- d. 1920). "Jackie" Fisher is remembered as the second most important figure in British naval history after Lord Nelson. He is famously quoted as remarking "The essence of war is violence! Moderation in war is imbecility!"