Still thinking of you and hoping for the best. We will be following. Ann, I so wish there was more we could do.
Oh my. So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family. Even though I never met the man, I'm going to miss him.
He was a wonderful member of this community for so long. What a terrible shame. I'm so sorry to hear it.
Thank you everyone so much! It makes me smile, and yes, sometimes get teary-eyed and crying at all your comments about Jerry. He was the most loving, caring, respected, passionate, and outspoken (at times) man I have ever known. I was so happy he came into my life. He changed it for the better and I will be forever grateful to him for that. I am happy that I met him and was able to make his life a happier one after the passing of his wife Rose. He loved her very much and was so devastated and alone. I knew how that felt as I was a widow at that time. Our relationship started out that we were just going to be a companion to one another and then it just bloomed into love. When Jerry made a decision about something, that was it! No turning back! What a great man he was and I am going to miss him terribly. I am sure you may be wondering, "What is next?" Well, I am going to be having a memorial service for him in the very near future in the Branson, MO area and I am inviting those of you that would like to be there. There will not be a funeral service, just a memorial service. I am going to be working on details of the service and don't have any in place yet, as it will take me some time. If any of you that are local to our area have any suggestions for me, that would be greatly appreciated!! I will post here more details when I have everything in place. Again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart!! Ann (or Annie as he called me )
@Roadtripswife - Annie, I wrote my condolences to you on Facebook but I wanted to make sure you knew that I was thinking about you here on LP too, Obviously I can't make it to the memorial, but you and your family are in my thoughts and I wish I could be there with you!
Yes, I saw that and I appreciate it! I know that there are those who would not be able to, but wanted to at least put it out on here for those that would like to be there. ;-)
I'm very glad you did. I'm not sure how many LPers live near MO, but perhaps some do. Take care Annie!
I am still very new to these boards, but I have to admit that Mr. RoadTrip's well-thought out opinions were one of the reasons Ibegan decided offer my thoughts (political discussion is so caustic these days, I rarely enter those discussions, even with family). My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He seemed like a true, warm-hearted gentleman---an attribute becoming more rare by the hour in our society.
I've already given my thoughts on Facebook as I've been having trouble getting on the boards, but I just wanted to add how much I'll miss Jerry. Whether I agreed with him or not (and sometimes it was a bit of both), he was always interesting to "talk" to. We've certainly lost one of the greats...
I never met Jerry in person, but back when my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Jerry's brother was diagnosed at about the same time. We exchanged many emails during that time supporting each other through the shock and grief of that disease. I am so happy he was able to spend so many happy years with you, Ann, and I send my sincerest condolences in this difficult time. Through the years, we had many discussions, laughs, agreements and disagreements about Disney and the larger world. He was a vital member of this community and never failed to offer good food for thought on any topic.
At the end of the end It's the start of a journey To a much better place And this wasn't bad So a much better place Would have to be special No need to be sad On the day that I die I'd like jokes to be told And stories of old to be rolled out like carpets That children have played on And laid on while listening to stories of old At the end of the end It's the start of a journey To a much better place And a much better place Would have to be special No reason to cry On the day that I die I'd like bells to be rung And songs that were sung to be hung out like blankets That lovers have played on And laid on while listening to songs that were sung Paul McCartney
