John Brewster Hill, JC "John Chill" age 18, perished in a tragic private plane accident on August 25 in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, near Cleveland. Born April 1996, John grew up on Saint Simons Island, a barrier island in the southernmost part of coastal Georgia. John attended Glynn County schools through his freshman year at Glynn Academy where he earned a varsity letter for wrestling in 9th grade. Wanting to further challenge himself academically and in athletics; John competed for acceptance at The Hill School, a private preparatory high school in Pottstown, PA. John was not only offered admission for his sophomore year but invited to attend preseason football camp. In a humorous aside, 48 hours after John's first time arrival on campus in Pottstown, knowing no one, the campus was evacuated for Hurricane Irene. 15 years growing up in "Hurricane Alley" and John was evacuated for a hurricane event in Pennsylvania. John is survived by his parents, Charles Hill, St Simons Island, GA, Tracy and Bruce Brown, St Simons Island, GA, sister Caroline Hill, Atlanta, GA, and brother Jeremy Brown, Ft Hood, TX. His grandparents Henrietta LeB Palacio, St Simons Island, GA, Mrs Dean Overall, St Simons Island, GA, and David Hill, Tarzana, CA. John's cousins were always an important focus in his life: Tom Hill, New York, NY, Katie Hill, Alexandria, VA, James Hill, Alexandria, VA, Jessica Dean, Salisbury, MD, James Dean, St Simons Island, GA, Matthew Hill, Portola Valley, CA, Daniel Hill, Portal Valley, CA. Also instrumental in John's life his aunt and uncles: Lauren Palacio Dean, St Simons Island, GA, Frank Palacio, St Simons Island, GA, John Hill, Alexandria, VA, Andy Hill, Portola Valley, CA. John was also known as uncle to 5. John is predeceased by his grandfather Lawrence Palacio, St Simons Island, GA. Since the age of 8, John was excited to spend his summers in Black Mountain, NC, at Camp Timberlake. He remains a proud member of the Iroquois tribe at camp. John's 7 year camper experience opened his horizons to fencing, canoeing, kayaking, paintball, and encouraged his passion for wrestling. John continued after his last camper year as a leader of young boys and men in his role of counselor in training and then junior counselor. John delivered an inspirational talk at daily chapel, the content was remarked by many. John's Hill School life mirrored his Timberlake experience in his growth from boy to man. John was a motivated student and a driven athlete. John's leadership abilities nominated him as a prefect in a freshman dorm. He achieved Varsity letter status in multiple sports. His passion for wrestling was rewarded by recognition in his senior year at both the state and national levels. John was so excited to join the Case Western Reserve University Class '18. He anticipated an undergraduate degree in Bio-Chem; planning to then attend Medical School with an eye to becoming a family physician. John never met a stranger. His dorm mates shared that in 8 short days; John was instrumental in bringing the dorm together. His Coach shared that he feels deeply that John was a force that will not be forgotten over the next 4 years. A memorial service for John Brewster Hill will be held at the site of his Inurnment at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 5 at 10 o'clock, St Simons Island GA. All are invited to attend. Camp Timberlake, Brother in Christ and mentor Michael DeNoia will be leading the service. Many of John's - Hill family will be in attendance and share John's life. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The John Brewster Hill Wrestling Fund. Gifts in remembrance of John may be sent to the attention of the Advancement Office of The Hill School at 717 E. High St., Pottstown, PA. 19464. Tributes will be used to support the life of all interested wrestling participants: whether a meal on the road or a comfortable bed. Contributions can also be made online: https://alumni.thehill.org/johnhill14 Compassionate, Dedicated, Strong In John's words, "Do not believe in the falsity of luck - it's for quitters. True champions will work for any goal. Goals define and shape us as people. No matter how important they seem, or how much we want to accomplish them, they don't mean anything if you let them interfere with your future."