THE REMEMBERING WALL

I am richer
for having known you.
The world called memory
is brighter
by your presence.
Oh some will say
you are gone
but I know--
know
that you, my friend,
are as close as ever.

--Thomas Gunn

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Dear Jazz:

Every time I think of my time spent in NotUnder40 I will think of you. You were always such a gentleman, greeting everyone with a friendly smile and your famous wit.  I feel blessed that you kept in touch over the years, you were a dear, dear friend and I will miss you terribly. 
Love always,
Connie 


It has been mentioned that Jazzbo was skilled with creating from wood. I think anybody who ever met him will agree, he had the warmest personality that has etched a permanent smile for us all when we think of him. 
Jan/Sassy


To my dear friend Jazzbo,

I thank God for the privilege of knowing you on chat....the genuine person you always were and the laughter and fun you gave to us all. Thank you for being my friend. I will always remember you fondly.
Scarlett/daMRS/daSHEfoxy


My gentle and kind friend.  I have and will continue to treasure the wonderful memories of nu40 until i have the opportunity to see you again.  We are all better for having known you.  I can't think of anyone who was kinder and more thoughtful than you. 
Cya one day Jazzer :) 
  Nicole/Pam 


Dear Jazz,

I have had the privilege of knowing you for the past 7 years.  I can honestly say that there has never been one moment when you were not a true gentleman.  Chatting with you always left a smile on my face.  You ALWAYS paid me the ultimate compliment of making me feel as if chatting with me was one of your favorite things to do...and there were days when that was appreciated much more than you ever knew.  How I admired your positive attitude.  No matter what you were facing, you found something positive and uplifting to say.  My life has been richly blessed because I have had the privilege of calling you friend. 
-cathye


I only talked with Jazzbo a few times...what I do remember was he was
genuine and charming ..and a dog lover ..I remember too ..no silly talk ..no
innuendo ..Was a kind soul.
pia


Al & I had such a wonderful visit with Vern last May/June???  We were traveling down to CA to visit real good friends and wanted to stop & see Jazz in his new?? House in Oregon.  We had had such a wonderful visit with him about four years ago when we first got to meet him in New Mexico.  He talked so highly about the Pancake Cathye (you)  sorry can't remember that story...something to do with blueberries???!  This time round we got to stay overnite and meet his  puppies.  He was such a dear man.  He showed us the wood working projects he was working on and his wood shop.  He was such a fine craftperson!; the picture from Mars from his brother in law that he dearly treasured.  He was so proud of his family and that love was so...evident.  We had a lovely dinner at a beach side hotel and watched the
sunset go down.  The memories are strong and we will not forget our dear
friend Jazz/Vern and we thank our Lord for the chance to meet him and give him a hug. Our prayers are with him and his family and dear friends.
.   Hugs  Mrs BigAl and BigAl 


Jazz,

You were a joy to be with.  I never heard a bad word from you.  You always had wonderful things to say about the people around you and life around you.  I was one of the lucky ones that got to meet you in person, not only once but twice.  I did enjoy the good times with you.  Will always remember you fondly.

Cindy
NOmony


Dear Jazzbo,

You were one of the first people I talked to on the net.  I always enjoyed chatting with you.  When I found out you moved to Florence I was really suprised.  I wish I would have taken the time to drive up there to meet you in person.  I have fond memories of you.  I will miss you a lot as you were a good friend.

Love,
Teressa
D_D

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