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Atanu Dey's avatar

RIP, Mr Jerry Miller.

Deep condolences on your loss, JD. Thank you for your beautiful remembrance piece.

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JD Breen's avatar

Thank you very much.

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Jdmagnacca's avatar

Great story, thanks for sharing it! Although he was a ❌ichigan fan, this Buckeye will pray for him and your family during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant into him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him.

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Lau Vegys's avatar

Heartfelt piece about a heartfelt person. Sorry for your loss, JD.

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Jon Small's avatar

What a legend! So beautifully written as well. Godspeed Jerry

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Emily Streib's avatar

My friend, I read every heartfelt word. I can so relate as I lost my "Jerry" in 2020 and he is also happy in heaven, without a doubt! Funny that you and your mom both misrepresented some truths to land your loves. ;) Like mother like son. The hurt will not go away but it will change. Take care of you.

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JD Breen's avatar

Great to hear from you, Emily, and thank you for the comforting words. It’s been a rough week, but fortunately many great memories remain. I’m very sorry to hear of your loss in 2020. It’s good to know they’re both happy in Heaven. Thanks again and hope all is well.

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Harpus's avatar

Condolences....sweet memories..three of my young(50,43,41) friends have passed in the last 4 months, leaving big holes in my heart though not on the level of the loss of your Father probably cause our time was limited. I pass a Prayer/statement from 5th centuryNorth African Bishop Augustine of Hippo(354-430 AD )

All shall be Amen and Alleluia.

We shall rest and we shall see.

We shall see and we shall know,

We shall know and we shall love,

We shall love and we shall praise.

Behold our end which is no end.

Kindest regards for sharing your life with Jerry. Tom Ewing

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Steve L's avatar

Very sorry for your current loss JD, but happy for your past gain. “No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men”. Men like yourself keep that history alive. 🙏

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David Chandler's avatar

What a lovely piece of writing thanks JD. Sounds like you had a great upbringing. Some great analogies. in there too.

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JD Breen's avatar

Thank you. Very kind of you to say.

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