John Thomas Forrester died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 after a brief illness. He was owner and operator of Transmission Specialist in Smyrna for 22 years, a veteran of the Armed Services and an active participant in animal rights. He was a member of the VietNam Veterans War Dog Association and German Shepard Dog Club of Atlanta and was a Service Dog Trainer for the disabled. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Freddie Forrester; mother, Frances Forrester; sister and her family, Kay Capraro; brother William Burton. He will be missed by the many friends who loved him and the customers who depended on him. Donation can be made to German Shepherd Dog Rescue, via www.paypal.comor to www.bucksheros.com . A private Memorial Service to be held at a later date.