To my Little girl,please remember this. Don't stand by my grave and weep,for i am not there,i do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am diamonds glint on snow I am sun lite on ripened grain I am the gentle autumns rain. When you awaken in mornings hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circle flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand by my grave and cry I am not there I did not die
Kristin, Savannah and Danny, I can't even imagine what you are going through. Jed made the world brighter for all of us. He will be missed by so many people in this world and all of the things he taught us will be remembered forever. I am so sorry that he had to leave us this way. I can only believe with all of my heart that he is in a better place watching over us all. Love you guys, Momiss
K, Jed impacted more people and taught us more important things than most adults can hope to in a lifetime. We are all thinking about you and your wonderful family and have been changed for the better because of knowing Jed. We are so grateful to have known him. He is in a better place now and we will never forget him. Amanda
Jed will always be in the hearts of his Penn State brothers & sisters. He's touched our lives in many more ways than anyone can ever know. May he rest peacefully<3 Jed, you'll always be missed and remembered <3,Jackie
I am so terribly sorry for your loss, and cannot begin to understand your pain. Please know that Jed will live on forever in all of our hearts and memories. It was truly a pleasure to have been touched by such an incredible person. RIP Jed, we love you! Love Always, Christine (Tots) Gamma Phi Beta
Your loss is unimaginable and incomprehensible to us. It just isn't supposed to happen this way. Though miles separate us and our visits together were short and few, we as parents and cousins feel your pain and grieve with you and your family. Words cannot possibly fill the void - it feels like a futile effort to even try. You are all loved and we are here for you in any way we can.
Our beautiful Jed has left us. Now the hard part begins. My heart aches for Kristin. I know how I feel and I can't pretend to know what she is feeling. I love her so much. This is a nightmare that we dared not even talk about. My darling Kristin, Please know that I am here for you and SR. I am so sorry. Jed is everything beautiful in this world and I know that he is feeling no more pain. We will not let cancer take anything else. I love you forever and always, just you and only you. Sr, just let me know what you need from me. I love you as I love Jed. We will not be broken. I know we will never be the same. Jed is going to be missed everyday, forever. I am so glad I had the privilege to be there with Jed and Kristin this morning. Kristin and I told him over and over how much we loved him and what a huge difference he made in this world. How he saved my life, and touched so many hearts of many, many, people. We let him know that his job was done and that he could go now. Not to worry that we would take care of each other and SR. God help us. I LOVE YOU JED FOREVER. danny
Brought here by another ALL mom in her sadness for you. Many tears flowing for your broken heart. No words can hope to touch your sadness. I wish you Grace in the coming days...this is a path no mother should have to walk.
I am so grateful that I had the privileged of getting to know Jed. He is a hero to all of us, his Penn State friends. He fought his hardest til the very end. I am so glad I got to see him one last time yesterday. You all did your best to ensure he was comfortable and felt so loved til the very end. I admire you all for your strength. Know that your son/brother is an inspiration to all of us and has changed our lives for the better. Rest in peace, Jed. You will forever be in my heart.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warmly upon your face. The rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may god hold you in the palm of his hand.
We will miss you sweet sweet boy. My dear Kristin,Savannah & Jed-we will forever have an angel above us guiding us. i love you always and will be here always for all of you.
Danny I'm so sorry I realized i left your name out of my comment and I could not edit it. You are a great man in all that you do and in how you show your love. God bless you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Savannah know that all your friends at Penn State York are here for you. This year's THON will be for Jed and the others that have left us.
May God Bless you all as you go through these difficult days.
Kris, I just wanted to let you know that we are so sorry. We were coming to see Jed today. Your Dad told us we could come to see him. I have held off because I get really upset. I am a crier, can you imagine how upset I have been about Jed. I didn't want to upset anyone there. Uncle Jack has been crying for days too. I guess Jed knew somehow because he left before we could see him. We are so sorry. Please remember that he is gone in body only. He will be with you for as long as you need him to be with you. You can talk to him and he will hear you. And when you are lucky enough to dream of him, savory it because that is when he can come to you. We have stayed in the background to let Jed's closest friends be with him. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We love you, Jed and your family very much. You are our family. Love you Aunt Kathe and Uncle Jack
Jed was such a sweet boy I am so glad i got to meet him a few years ago at the convoy when he became Travis make-a-wish child.I still remember him jumpin up in that big truck with that big smile on his face and pulling on that air horn!He was such a pleasure to be around!He always made you look at life differently! I am so sorry for you family!You all are in my prayers. Love you's, Cindy
To Kristin, Savannah, and Danny - Thank you for sharing your wonderful son and brother with us. The strength and inspiration he has shown me will stay with me forever...thank you so much for the opportunity to spend time with him. Especially for the special time I got with you and him yesterday. I am forever grateful to your family, and your strength is extraordinary.
Kristin, I can't think of any words to write right now - I just keep picturing you sitting next to Jed holding his hand, and how sorry I am that he had to endure all of this, and how sorry that you are having to endure this. There will always be a piece of my heart for Jed, even though we have never met. Much love to you, Lisa M -
Jed is a true hero in my eyes--fighting so bravely and looking cancer square in the eyes. He inspired me and so many people at Penn State, which will truly never be forgotten. I just know that Jed is pain-free as he's smiling with all the other angels.
This year we will dance for Jed and one day we will dance in victory.
Kristin, Danny & Savannah, One of the greatest joys of our lives has been to have had the chance to know your family and to find a special frienship that only happens once in a lifetime. We are so very sorry that we did not get to visit him one last time, but we are thankful that one of our last memories is taking him bowling, to the park & for ice cream. His warm laughter and beautiful smile will remain with us forever. It's almost impossibly to imagine that one little boy could positively impact so many. I know it seems impossible now, but someday you, Danny & Savannah will cherish the memories of your angel who had more strength and courage than most of can only dream about. You are in our thoughts as we love you all deeply! The Althoffs
I am so very, very sorry. My heart breaks for you. Jed fought a long hard battle and you both had such amazing strength, such a team. You always knew exactly what he needed and how things should be handled. You amazed me. There are no words to make things okay. My prayer is that in time you will find peace and I know that Jed will now be caring for you. It has been an honor to care for you both all these years. Jed was such an awesome young man. I'm thankful to have known him and to have fought with him.
Lean on each other... you will pull each other thru. Love & big hugs to you all... Holly
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Kristin, I'm so sorry I know there are no words to ease your pain, but know I am thinking of you, Jed and your family. Love, Sara Liberte
Kristin, Danny, and Savannah,
I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Diane
To my Little girl,please remember this. Don't stand by my grave and weep,for i am not there,i do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am diamonds glint on snow I am sun lite on ripened grain I am the gentle autumns rain. When you awaken in mornings hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circle flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand by my grave and cry I am not there I did not die
My heart aches for you and your family.
Christina - Megan's mom
Kristin, Savannah and Danny,
I can't even imagine what you are going through. Jed made the world brighter for all of us. He will be missed by so many people in this world and all of the things he taught us will be remembered forever. I am so sorry that he had to leave us this way. I can only believe with all of my heart that he is in a better place watching over us all. Love you guys,
Momiss
K,
Jed impacted more people and taught us more important things than most adults can hope to in a lifetime. We are all thinking about you and your wonderful family and have been changed for the better because of knowing Jed. We are so grateful to have known him. He is in a better place now and we will never forget him.
Amanda
Jed will always be in the hearts of his Penn State brothers & sisters. He's touched our lives in many more ways than anyone can ever know. May he rest peacefully<3 Jed, you'll always be missed and remembered <3,Jackie
Kristin, Savannah and Danny,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss, and cannot begin to understand your pain. Please know that Jed will live on forever in all of our hearts and memories. It was truly a pleasure to have been touched by such an incredible person. RIP Jed, we love you!
Love Always,
Christine (Tots) Gamma Phi Beta
Your family is in my prayers! Jed was such a special boy.
With love,
Julie (Gamma Phi Beta)
Kristin,
Your loss is unimaginable and incomprehensible to us. It just isn't supposed to happen this way. Though miles separate us and our visits together were short and few, we as parents and cousins feel your pain and grieve with you and your family. Words cannot possibly fill the void - it feels like a futile effort to even try. You are all loved and we are here for you in any way we can.
With deepest sympathies,
Your cousin Kimberley and family.
THERE ARE NO WORDS
ONLY LOVE FOR ALL OF YOU
LOVE
PATTI
Our beautiful Jed has left us. Now the hard part begins. My heart aches for Kristin. I know how I feel and I can't pretend to know what she is feeling. I love her so much. This is a nightmare that we dared not even talk about. My darling Kristin, Please know that I am here for you and SR. I am so sorry. Jed is everything beautiful in this world and I know that he is feeling no more pain. We will not let cancer take anything else. I love you forever and always, just you and only you. Sr, just let me know what you need from me. I love you as I love Jed. We will not be broken. I know we will never be the same. Jed is going to be missed everyday, forever. I am so glad I had the privilege to be there with Jed and Kristin this morning. Kristin and I told him over and over how much we loved him and what a huge difference he made in this world. How he saved my life, and touched so many hearts of many, many, people. We let him know that his job was done and that he could go now. Not to worry that we would take care of each other and SR. God help us. I LOVE YOU JED FOREVER. danny
Brought here by another ALL mom in her sadness for you. Many tears flowing for your broken heart. No words can hope to touch your sadness. I wish you Grace in the coming days...this is a path no mother should have to walk.
- Alicia, mother to ALL child, Avalon
I am so sorry for your loss. Jed was an inspiration to everyone who knew him at Penn State and he'll be missed by all of us.
-RJ (Kappa Alpha)
Kristin, Savannah and Danny,
I am so grateful that I had the privileged of getting to know Jed. He is a hero to all of us, his Penn State friends. He fought his hardest til the very end. I am so glad I got to see him one last time yesterday. You all did your best to ensure he was comfortable and felt so loved til the very end. I admire you all for your strength. Know that your son/brother is an inspiration to all of us and has changed our lives for the better. Rest in peace, Jed. You will forever be in my heart.
Love
Katie Delaney
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warmly upon your face. The rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may god hold you in the palm of his hand.
We will miss you sweet sweet boy. My dear Kristin,Savannah & Jed-we will forever have an angel above us guiding us. i love you always and will be here always for all of you.
Danny I'm so sorry I realized i left your name out of my comment and I could not edit it. You are a great man in all that you do and in how you show your love. God bless you.
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I hope you are able to find strength to get through this trying time.
Savannah, Kristin, and Danny,
I am so sorry for your loss. Savannah know that all your friends at Penn State York are here for you. This year's THON will be for Jed and the others that have left us.
May God Bless you all as you go through these difficult days.
Sue Sharp
Penn State York
THON Co-Advisor
Kris,
I just wanted to let you know that we are so sorry. We were coming to see Jed today. Your Dad told us we could come to see him.
I have held off because I get really upset. I am a crier, can you imagine how upset I have been about Jed. I didn't want to upset anyone there. Uncle Jack has been crying for days too. I guess Jed knew somehow because he left before we could see him. We are so sorry.
Please remember that he is gone in body only. He will be with you for as long as you need him to be with you. You can talk to him and he will hear you. And when you are lucky enough to dream of him, savory it because that is when he can come to you. We have stayed in the background to let Jed's closest friends be with him. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We love you, Jed and your family very much. You are our family. Love you
Aunt Kathe and Uncle Jack
I'm thankful I had the chance to meet Jed a few Years ago, at Penn State. My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time.
-Joe Child (Kappa Alpha)
Jed was such a sweet boy I am so glad i got to meet him a few years ago at the convoy when he became Travis make-a-wish child.I still remember him jumpin up in that big truck with that big smile on his face and pulling on that air horn!He was such a pleasure to be around!He always made you look at life differently! I am so sorry for you family!You all are in my prayers.
Love you's,
Cindy
I am so sorry, but Jed inspired us so much and he we never be forgotten. He will love on in our hearts and actions till the day we can dance in Joy.
Greater Allegheny THON
To Kristin, Savannah, and Danny - Thank you for sharing your wonderful son and brother with us. The strength and inspiration he has shown me will stay with me forever...thank you so much for the opportunity to spend time with him. Especially for the special time I got with you and him yesterday. I am forever grateful to your family, and your strength is extraordinary.
Love,
Kim Chan
Kristin,
I can't think of any words to write right now - I just keep picturing you sitting next to Jed holding his hand, and how sorry I am that he had to endure all of this, and how sorry that you are having to endure this. There will always be a piece of my heart for Jed, even though we have never met.
Much love to you,
Lisa M -
The saddest post... I am so sorry for your loss. Jed is in a good place now that is filled with no pain & lots happiness. Stay stronger kristen!
To the entire Smith family--
Jed is a true hero in my eyes--fighting so bravely and looking cancer square in the eyes. He inspired me and so many people at Penn State, which will truly never be forgotten. I just know that Jed is pain-free as he's smiling with all the other angels.
This year we will dance for Jed and one day we will dance in victory.
Love, Kait
Kristin, Danny & Savannah,
One of the greatest joys of our lives has been to have had the chance to know your family and to find a special frienship that only happens once in a lifetime. We are so very sorry that we did not get to visit him one last time, but we are thankful that one of our last memories is taking him bowling, to the park & for ice cream. His warm laughter and beautiful smile will remain with us forever. It's almost impossibly to imagine that one little boy could positively impact so many. I know it seems impossible now, but someday you, Danny & Savannah will cherish the memories of your angel who had more strength and courage than most of can only dream about. You are in our thoughts as we love you all deeply!
The Althoffs
Kristin,
I am so very, very sorry. My heart breaks for you. Jed fought a long hard battle and you both had such amazing strength, such a team. You always knew exactly what he needed and how things should be handled. You amazed me. There are no words to make things okay. My prayer is that in time you will find peace and I know that Jed will now be caring for you. It has been an honor to care for you both all these years. Jed was such an awesome young man. I'm thankful to have known him and to have fought with him.
Lean on each other... you will pull each other thru. Love & big hugs to you all... Holly
Stay strong. One day you will be reunited in heaven.
-your Penn State family
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