Sad to have another Estonian-American patriot leave us….

BANC mourns the passing of Juhan Simonson on Nov. 17 in New Jersey. He was a current and longtime board member and a former President of the Estonian American …National Council and of JBANC (for 18 years). On Sept. 29 Simonson was recognized by EANC for his distinguished past leadership, especially during the times of Estonia's struggle for re-independence and events thereafter.National Council and of JBANC (for 18 years). On Sept. 29 Simonson was recognized by EANC for his distinguished past leadership, especially during the times of Estonia's struggle for re-independence and events thereafter.