In my article I'm going to talk about a devoted husband & father John Winchester.

John began his hunting "career" on approximately November 2, 1983, following the death of his wife. His primary goal, as a hunter, was to kill the Yellow-Eyed Demon: Azazel, for murdering the mother of his children. Living with Dean twenty-two years later, he mysteriously vanishes and Dean is forced to recruit his brother, Sam. Through many obstacles and life-threatening challenges, the two brothers overcame the supernatural and eventually met up with their father. Although powerful and all-knowing, John's weaknesses are his children and friends and Meg Masters took advantage of that. Meg, slowly killing John's friends one by one, tells John to bring the Colt, a gun that will kill anything with a single bullet. Knowing its a trap, John brings Meg a fake gun. After realizing his trick, Meg captures John, luring Dean and Sam. Knowing that Meg is somehow connected to the Yellow-Eyed Demon, the brothers seek the guidance of Bobby Singer. There, Meg falls into a trap and is exorcised.

Getting a clue from Meg, the brothers rescue their father from demons but soon discover that he's possessed by Azazel. Tempted the kill him, Sam points the Colt at him. A hesitating Sam lets the demon exit John. Now, needing to start their search all over, the family encounters a fatal car accident caused by a demon. This accident leaves Dean nearly dead (hanging between the physical realm and the afterlife) and forces John to wager his soul and the Colt for Dean's resurrection.

Towards the end of season 2, Azazel uses the Colt to open the Devil's Gate, releasing hundreds of Demons including John. As Azazel is about to end Dean's life, John's Spirit emerges and pulls Azazel from his human body. Although Azazel is able to regain his body - it's too late - as Dean pulls the trigger on the Colt, killing the demon and ending the Winchester's 24 year quest. Soon after, John soul says his final goodbye to Sam and Dean - disappearing (presumably to Heaven) soon aferward.

John will always be remembered for the devotion he had for his family & the sacrifices he made for his wife & sons.