Jerry passed away shortly after midnight last night. He was more than just a very brave person. He fought this disease with as much joy, passion, and honorableness as humanly possible. Jerry will forever be remembered as a "True and Unquestionable Optimist" ....an inspiration to everyone he met. Mom and I are grateful for this blog, Jerry's words, and all the love and support that has come into our lives because of it. We will never be the same without him...never.
Friday, October 24
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We will never know a better person than he, with his caring for everyone and his great sense and demand for justice. Thank you Cathy, Lori and Julie for loving and appreciating him.
Patti, Chris and Mallory.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved Jerry for so many reasons. His courage will be remembered. He was an amazing guy!
Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you in the days to come. Know that we are all here for you.
God's blessings
Lyn Brown
He was a man to whom any man could aspire to be.
Yeah honorable would be the first word to come to mind Loved and admired there after
Uncle Jerry was awesome allways. He treated my sisters and I with kindness and respect and never like we were anoying or like he was to busy and he was ALLWAYS busy.
I am so greatful to this blog, I am glad he knew I love him and that I was glad to know him.
Shawn loved Jerry more than anyone else in the family I think.
But he deserved all our love because he loved us all in a way that we knew he did.
I will try to write more later a little over whelmed I am sorry for the Familys loss Allways here for you Kathy Huggs and prayers to you all
Dear Jerry's family and friends,
I have never known a better person or a more upbeat guy than Jerry. He has helped the non-profit industry as much as anyone I know. He lived his life - every ounce of it - with a grace and diginity that inspires me to be a better person. May peace be with you.
Clyde
He fought the good fight. What a courageous man. Loree and I feel very fortunate to have know him. Love to you Kathy and your family.
It is with a heavy heart that I write you this thought. Kathy, you have been such a pillar for Jerry that I can only imagine how you feel right now. Happy that Jerry no longer has to do battle with this nasty disease, sadness that you lost your soul mate. Life is so fragile and short so the memories we need to keep with us are those which we charish most. I have you and Jerry. I have fond memories or our time in Colorado with Cisco's Optimist Platoon. In this time of sadness may you feel God's comfort and know that Jerry's departure albeit difficult, you will join him again in our heavenly home.
I also want to thank you for the labor of love in this blog. Your commitment in sharing your journey and the pain, joy an sorrow. While we have been out of sight, you have not been out of our minds.
Johnny and Twyla
I just want you to know how much love & respect I had for my cousin Jerry. He always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. I always looked so forward to the family visits to Louisville. I also want to comment on the blog. I think it was so very brave of all of you to put this personal battle with all the pain, hurt, agony,love,compassion and every other emotion a human can have, out here for us all to share. I know it could not have been easy at times but, I'm sure, in good time, it will serve as a tool to help you heal your broken hearts.
My deepest sympathy to you and yours, Gail Sullivan
When I had troubles talking and sharing with my own father, Jerry was there for me. I thank you both for taking me into your home when I had no place to go. Jerry, Thank you for your coaching and mentoring. You are a terrific example. With all my love. Chris Mercer
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