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"Hi
I saw your website link on the Brain Tumor bereavement list. My Dad died of a GBM last year. I loved seeing the photos of your beautiful boy. I have a three year old too and I can imagine how horrible it must have been for you to lose him."
~ Carol Townsend - 06.17.2008
"Dear Craig and Megan,
You don’t know me, but we’re “almost” neighbors. My family and I live on Priscilla Drive, just off of W. 32nd St. in Millcreek. I recall reading your story in the Erie Paper a few months ago, and then was so sad to learn of Jack’s passing. We have two young sons. They recently celebrated their birthdays, and are enjoying being 4 and 6 years old now. The nearness in age of your Jack to our Bruce really jolted me in terms of your loss. I envision those goofy things he does, the silly and sometimes profound things that he says, the snuggles that he so eagerly shares…. but I have to stop short of imaging what life would be if those moments were suddenly gone. I can’t even let my mind go there, and to realize that someone so close-by is living in that reality makes my heart heavy. I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I see what I believe is Jack’s gravesite when I pass by Laurel Hill on the way to my mother’s house and back again, and it keeps your family close to the surface of my mind. Please know that you’re not forgotten, and that many people (even though some of us are strangers) are thinking of you and praying for you, that our loving and compassionate God will hold you close in His arms, and that you’ll know His peace and comfort in an amazing way.
~ Danita Angelotti - 06.13.2008
"Dear Craig, I heard about Jacks passing on the news and in the paper. My heart hurt and I cried for days.Anything that I can help you with, by e-mail or phone or in person, I am there for you. There is a bereavent site I am on for family members who lost a love one to brain tumors. It is : bereavement@yahoogroups.com. This group has been a major help in this ongoing process of walking through the grief and understanding what we are going through, unfortunatly they have all gone down the same path. Please contact me by phone or e-mail, or in person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
~ June meyer, loving mom of Matthew, my son, my hero - 06.10.2008
"To Craig and Megan and all Jack's Family.
I had followed your site daily for all the news of little Jack.
Work has kept me from the computer for much of the last two weeks.
As the tears rolled down my cheek tonite when I learned the news, I felt so helpless.
I had just returned from a Shavuot Party for our own village children that now seems so meaningless.
But I know that Jack would want us to remember him and also carry on with our lives.
I will place a special message for him in the Western Wall of the First temple when I am next in Jerusalem. It will be delivered by God.
For someone special."
~ Michael Hide and family, Yad Hanna, Israel. - 06.10.2008
"To the Family of Jack, I am sorry to here about your loss. Jack has touched many peoples lives. I never really new him but hearing about him from my friend Jenna, I feel like i have known him all along. I hope that you have a great day and just know that we are praying for you.
This poem is a big part of our family and i wanted to share it with you and your family.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
God Bless."
~ Amy Boxer - 06.09.2008
"Craig and Meghan, I find it difficult to pass this on b/c it seems so very personal. But I thought it not likely to be an accident that this blog that I frequently read should have this at this time. Your family continues to be in our prayers."
~ Sarah Drabant - 06.07.2008
"Craig, Megan, and Robynn, I can not even imagine what you guys are going through. I know that I still think about Jack everyday. If you guys need anything that will help you get through this hard time just say the word, and I will do it for you. "
~ Jenna Orelski - 06.07.2008
"dear meghan i know you have been through so much and your husbund to and i wish you the best! "
~ Michele Conley - 06.07.2008
"We at Heatron, in Kansas felt compelled to do something for Jack.
For those of us who followed Jacks battle, we know that he loved to let a balloon go.
We thought this even fitting to honor Jack. Please know that he inspired us and we will
All think of him as we see balloons in the breeze. We will think of you when we see balloons floating high."
~ Marcy Smoots Walters - 06.05.2008
"I'm very sorry to hear about what happened to Jack. A few weeks ago, my school held a fundraiser to try and save Jack. There were announcements every morning, people donated money, and my teacher sold snacks to help raise money. We all held Jack in our prayers. On Monday morning, our teachers brought us the newspapers to read during our Silent Reading period, and we all read the note about Jack's death and his obituary. There was not a singly person in our school who wasn't sad about what had happened. None of us knew Jack personally, but we were really hoping he would make it through. I'm very sorry, and I wish you the best. It truly is sad that any child as young as Jack would have to go through so much at such a young age. Just know that Jack is happier now that he doesn't have to struggle with his cancer any longer, and he lived a good life, although short. And know that your little boy will be waiting for you in Heaven. God bless you."
~ Kristin - 06.04.2008
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