Jonathan H. Boland, 55, died December 31, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital from complications related to his ALS. Jonathan was born in Pensacola, FL March 22, 1959 to Henry & Pansy Boland. Jon could not pass up the opportunity to help another in need. He always tried to make others feel at ease and to help them on their way in life. I've never met a more sensitive or generous person in my life. He worked for Escambia County Area Transit for more than 30 years as a bus operator and board member for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395 for 20 Years. He is one of only 8 drivers to be in the Million Mile Club, had a number of back to back perfect attendance years, and was also driver of the year. Jonathan is survived by his life partner, Ricky Nelson; sister, Virginia Baker; brother, James "Bo" Wright; sister & spouse, Nilla & Dennis Halter; niece & spouse, Jennifer & Edwin Kaiser; niece & spouse, Heather and Mike Spearman; nephew, Christopher Halter and niece, Sarah Halter. His dear Friends, Mary Alice Scrip, Ray Croley & Michael Scott. His "constant companions" Buddy & Betsy. Memorial Visitation will be held 5pm until a Memorial Service to begin at 6pm Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Harper‐Morris Memorial Chapel. The family requests casual dress in honor of Jon. Donations in lieu of flowers to the ALS Association, www.alsa.org would be appreciated.