Guinther, John Jacqui Jewels

Jacqui epitomised all the glory of the Golden Age in San Francisco. His beam of light shone late and it was inspirational to see him flying his freak flag high. I respected him for that. I saw him all the time in those last years at the Hole in the Wall, and I visited him at his digs off Sixth Street. He embodied the free spirit of San Francisco of the Sixties and Seventies, and it was with great sadness that I saw him going. He was in great pain and discomfort on his last birthday, and it was not long after this that he departed this place. I will remember you forever, Jacqui ... thanks for keeping the spirit alive in those final years of the epoch: you were a warrior of love.

If you knew Jacqui Jewels/John Guinther, orig. from Springfield, MO when he lived in San Francisco, from 1980's and 1990's, please contact me. Thank you. Don Meyle

Jacqui was exceptionally creative. He was a leather man and a drag performer who was very devoted to his community. More so, he always saw good in people and expected them to treat each other well. If you ever needed help and asked him, he would be there. I think of him whenever I attempt to do makeup or put together any kind of outfit beyond the most basic. He was a true friend and a wonderful person.

Yes I knew Jacqui from approximately 1993 until about 1997 he designed a one-of-a-kind tuxedo shirt painted as the leather flag with a red mirrored heart on the pocket and the stripes going down the ruffles of the shirt for a leather event Daddy Philip Turner's leather extravaganza. He had made this for my Daddy William P. Brengetto and as he was unable to attend the event. I was co-hosting with Greg Pennington Daddy Philips number one boy as I was Daddy Philips number two boy and it was the hit the attire of the evening with leather chaps and a cover bun and bow tie and leather vest. I attended the event with my real mother who had a fantastic time talking with Mr Marcus while I attended to my hosting duties. I'll never forget his spirit creativity and love of the gay community no matter which part rest in peace and love Jacqui you are unforgettable. Travis Collins