SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – A local man known as “The Peace Wizard” has died.

Numerous organizations as diverse as the Kulshan Chorus and Sedro-Woolley Police Department have announced their sadness at the passing of John Bromet.

John, with his white beard and newsboy cap, was a distinct presence on the streets of Bellingham and other communities in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

He could almost always be seen carrying a large sign on a pole that simply read PEACE.

He lived in the off-grid community of Feral Farm in Skagit County, which announced that his death in his residence was sudden but peaceful.

John was in his 80’s.

A cause of death and memorial arrangements have not been released.