Writer??? (Jeff) - RIP

[reigningcatsndogs]

It is with an aching heart that I am posting this. Jeff (Writer???) passed away late last night. He had fought for 7 weeks, endured many surgeries, but just couldn't win this battle. I kept him up to date with the messages posted for him, and some of the information from various threads, and you words and prayers really did touch him and lighten his load. Thank you for that.

[SpookyWriter]

This news is terrible. We lost a good friend and valued member tonight. My thoughts go out to Jeff's family. I know Jeff is in good hands now.

[Ol' Fashioned Girl]

Sometimes... as much as we try and wish and hope and pray... we just don't get what we ask for. :(

When you talk to Marie again... please tell her how many folks are thinking of her and wishing her peace.

[Cranky]

Oh no. :(

[Tink]

Words sometimes can't express all that I would like for them to convey...but
...I am so, so sorry and prayers are being sent.

[Perks]

Wow. That is very sad. What an ordeal for them all.

[joyce]

So sorry to hear this.

[MoonWriter]

Eternal rest grant unto Jeff, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Amen.

[icerose]

I only met him once and it was a piece he had written in response to another writer's problems and the mods informed him they could make the ??? go away as he'd proven himself a writer.

I wish I had seen more of him. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

[nerds]

and the angels came


http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2123560/Snow20Angel-main_Full.jpg

[Susie]

That is so sad. My heart goes out to Jeff & his family. :Hug2:

[skelly]

I am so deeply saddened by this news. Jeff and I exchanged more than a few PM's--some a bit heated at times--over various poetic issues. I will miss his firm, but gentle voice.

[choppersmom]

Jeff's kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. I'm going to miss you, buddy. The angels are waiting, Godspeed.

[poetinahat]

Fare you well
Fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul
-- Hunter/Garcia

Goodbye, Jeff.

[Appalachian Writer]

and the angels came


http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2123560/Snow20Angel-main_Full.jpg

What nerdsrus said. Rest in peace, the peace that passeth all understanding. My condolences to his wife and family.

[Jean Marie]

Just now reading this :(

May the Lord bless you, Jeff and your wife, Marie.

Rest in peace.

[PattiTheWicked]

What a shame. Jeff, you'll be missed.

[Cassiopeia]

I'm so very sorry to read this. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

You will be missed Jeff.

[Pagey's_Girl]

Oh no... :(

I'm so sorry.

[TrainofThought]

Jeff, you will be missed. I'm crying now and I hardly knew you. I’m glad the pain is gone so you could rest.

[wyntermoon]

Oh how awful. :( My heart goes out to his family!

[rhymegirl]

So sorry to hear this very sad news.

[kristie911]

My heart goes out to Jeff's family.

RIP Jeff...you will be missed.

[Mandy-Jane]

Such dreadful news. I wish it hadn't happened. Thinking of his family also.

[JJ Cooper]

RIP Jeff. My thoughts are with his family.

JJ

[nerds]

worth reading at this time, I think - one of Jeff's last posts, #13 from this thread -

http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104323

[Sarita]

Safe shore to Byzantium, my friend. Your beautiful words are hammered in gold for all to read in years to come.

Peace and love to Marie and your family.

[Yeshanu]

:cry:

[astonwest]

Thoughts and prayers for the family.
It makes one realize what's really important in life...

[JennaGlatzer]

I want to write something meaningful and intelligent... but I am just so sad. I am so damn sad. I hope you knew I thought you were great, Jeff.

Saying a prayer for Marie.

[maestrowork]

My thoughts are with Jeff and his family. It's a really sad day for the AW community.

[Angelinity]

That's no fair, he fought so hard! He so wanted to get his writing 'out there'.

Not fair at all, I'm very upset now. My heart goes out to you Jeff, where ever you are. Wish I'd spent more time with you.

Marie, I'm so sorry.

[Norman D Gutter]

Very sad. I knew writer through critiques exchanged in the poetry forum. We had much in common in our poetry.

r c&d, if you have a link to an on-line obituary, would you post it?

Thanks,
NDG

[reigningcatsndogs]

Very sad. I knew writer through critiques exchanged in the poetry forum. We had much in common in our poetry.

r c&d, if you have a link to an on-line obituary, would you post it?

Thanks,
NDG

I don't have one right now, but if I do get one, I'll make sure you know. Thanks, Norman.

[CaroGirl]

It's sad to hear of the passing of a good person. RIP Jeff, and my condolences to his family.

[quickWit]

Peace, brother.

[auntybug]

I rarely saw but a few posts of his... still... one of our family is gone. Very sad. My thoughts are also with his family.

[NeuroFizz]

while our veiled eyes
see in sadness this world
his eyes, now so clear,
must see us, huddled,
for I feel a light, a warmth
of his smile

[clockwork]

Your work here is done. Goodnight, Jeff.

[awatkins]

My deepest sympathies to his family. :(

[Stew21]

For those interested, who may not have known Jeff well, here are some links to poems he wrote here at AW, and a link to his Redondilla Workshop - he worked incredibly hard on it. He was a generous critiquer in that forum and passionate about poetry.
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104092
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88662
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86496
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86577
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84256
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70616
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68225 – the Redondilla Workshop
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63349

His Poem for Sweethearts of the Roadeo - http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2043368&postcount=280

Here's a post he made about what AW has done for him: http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2402236&postcount=13


RIP, Jeff. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

[melaniehoo]

This is so sad. Please send all our love to his family.

[dolores haze]

Farewell, Jeff the Writer (I refuse to use the question marks.)

I'm so very sad for his family. My thoughts are with them.

[nerds]

Thanks for those links, Stew.

I've been trying to retrieve and post here the series of cartoons he made for the Sweethearts of the Roadeo thread but they're gone from the thread itself and I can't locate the set I saved in my computer.

:(

On the off chance that someone here might have saved them, it would be most cool to have them up here. Anyone? Probably not but one can always hope.

[ChunkyC]

Oh man, how sad. I hardly knew you, Jeff, but you will always be part of the AW family. Rest easy, brother.

[Bufty]

A thread like this always make me pause for thought. Sincere sympathy to those he left behind.

[Cybernaught]

I didn't know him, but it's still sad to hear of a passing. RIP fellow writer.

[IdiotsRUs]

I've come late here, for a reason

First I thought, I didn't really know him, it would be, uh, superficial to post. Then I realised I'd seen a couple of posts and remembered how thoughtful they were, but still, seemed you know shallow. We didn't have any kind of relatinship. But still.

My latent 'not quite so evil' side said post this : I'm sorry for all those who feel the loss. They may not be christian prayers, but I'm entreating what's up there.

[skelly]

I've come late here, for a reason

First I thought, I didn't really know him, it would be, uh, superficial to post. Then I realised I'd seen a couple of posts and remembered how thoughtful they were, but still, seemed you know shallow. We didn't have any kind of relatinship. But still.

My latent 'not quite so evil' side said post this : I'm sorry for all those who feel the loss. They may not be christian prayers, but I'm entreating what's up there.
I talked with Jeff on more than a few occasions, and I think I can safely say that he totally would have "got it." Thank you, IRU.

[Sean D. Schaffer]

It is with an aching heart that I am posting this. Jeff (Writer???) passed away late last night. He had fought for 7 weeks, endured many surgeries, but just couldn't win this battle. I kept him up to date with the messages posted for him, and some of the information from various threads, and you words and prayers really did touch him and lighten his load. Thank you for that.



:(

I just noticed this a moment ago. I don't have the words to express how I feel about this. Rest in peace, Jeff.

[Liam Jackson]

Jeff:

*salute*

[P.H.Delarran]

this is very sad news
sad news indeed

[maxmordon]

May he rest in peace

[reigningcatsndogs]

A funeral will be held for Jeff on Friday at 2:00 pm at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia. Marie would welcome anyone who is in the area and able to attend.

Here is a link to the obituary in the Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.legacy.com/nvdaily/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=113968691

[Perks]

It's strange. Jeff died in the hospital where my niece was born. I didn't realize he was in that area. That's my hometown. (Washington Metro area, not Front Royal.)

[SpookyWriter]

A funeral will be held for Jeff on Friday at 2:00 pm at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia. Marie would welcome anyone who is in the area and able to attend.

Here is a link to the obituary in the Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.legacy.com/nvdaily/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=113968691

I was born on Dec 23. 1958 in Sculthorpe, England.


Mr. Bradley was born Dec. 24, 1958, in Arlington, son of the late Charles and Marlene Donn Bradley.


I wish it were possible to attend. Please send my condolences to Marie.

[nerds]

thank you for posting that, Mary.

[darrtwish]

This news is terrible. We lost a good friend and valued member tonight. My thoughts go out to Jeff's family. I know Jeff is in good hands now.

Ditto.

[poetinahat]

Born in '58? I'd always figured him to be in his thirties, max. Not sure why - maybe it was his enthusiasm.

[Susie]

So sorry for Jeff and his family. They'll all be in our thoughts & prayers... :Hug2:

[Kitrianna]

I can't remember if I ever ran into him in the brief time that we both spent here together, but from what I've read here, he was a pretty cool and loved guy. :2angel: Now he gets one of the best views out there.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

[jannawrites]

My heart is sad, and my prayers are with Jeff's family.

[Hillary]

I'll echo what IdiotsRUs said... I'd seen some of his posts, but I didn't know him so I felt hesitant posting.

But a little extra love and concern and positive thinking never hurt this world.

I'm happy Jeff's safe and at rest. I'm so sorry for everyone still here, anyone who knew and cared about him and is in any kind of pain. May you find your peace.

[Mela]

...and I'll echo Hillary. I didn't know Writer Jeff; don't think we ever communicated.
But so many feel the loss to our writer's community that I have to post just because I'm saddened by the end of a life.

Godspeed, Writer Jeff, and may you continue to write on the other side. Send us a post.

[reigningcatsndogs]

I'm not sure how to go about suggesting this... maybe one of the mods will jump in here while I fumble this.... Jeff was incredibly generous, and I wonder if it would be possible to somehow collect donations in his name. I talked to Mrs. Writer for my own sake, and she didn't know which one would be best because he gave to many. Since writing was his passion, maybe there is a literacy program or a library fund we could contribute to? Suggestions would be most appreciated.

[SpookyWriter]

I'm not sure how to go about suggesting this... maybe one of the mods will jump in here while I fumble this.... Jeff was incredibly generous, and I wonder if it would be possible to somehow collect donations in his name. I talked to Mrs. Writer for my own sake, and she didn't know which one would be best because he gave to many. Since writing was his passion, maybe there is a literacy program or a library fund we could contribute to? Suggestions would be most appreciated.How about Absolute Write since he loved it here so much and was always willing to contribute. I'll make a donation to Absolute Write in Jeff's name.

[nerds]

nice suggestion, Spooky.

[SpookyWriter]

I might have to mail in my contribution since I can't seem to do it online with the paypal option on this page. :rant:

[auntybug]

How about Absolute Write since he loved it here so much and was always willing to contribute. I'll make a donation to Absolute Write in Jeff's name.

Good call Spooky. :Hug2:

[Susan Breen]

I'm so sorry. Peace to his family.

[Cranky]

I keep stumbling over his age. Too young. :(

[JamieFord]

Very sad. Condolences to his friends and family...

[SpookyWriter]

I keep stumbling over his age. Too young. :(He was one day older than I.

[Cranky]

I saw that. You're both too young to go anywhere, imo. *sigh*

RIP, Jeff.

[skelly]

How about Absolute Write since he loved it here so much and was always willing to contribute. I'll make a donation to Absolute Write in Jeff's name.
Yeah, I'll do that too, soon as I got a couple to send along. Good idea Spooky.

49 years old. Damn.

How much you wanna bet he winds up getting put in the Muse Corps?

[Chameleon]

It's truly sad to hear one of us are no longer here with us. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace!

"from him we came and to him we will return"

[stormie]

I just saw this thread. I had to read the "RIP" twice to fully comprehend. He went through so much and it's good he's at peace now, but he leaves behind many people who grieve. I sent a prayer for his wife.

[nerds]

As life would have it, I just today received the gift box donated by AWers following the February tornadoes. The first thing I opened happened to be a little unidentified box. It was from WriterJeff.

As it turns out, his gift will allow me to eat next week, since I just got laid off and am without any savings to fall back on while I look for other work. I need his gift today far more than I needed it the day he sent it months ago.

Jeff, I know you're out there, but I sure do wish you were here so I could tell you how much you and your big heart were and are appreciated.


:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Stew21]

((hugs)) Nerds!
Sometimes timing is everything.

[SpookyWriter]

As it turns out, his gift will allow me to eat next week, since I just got laid off and am without any savings to fall back on while I look for other work. I need his gift today far more than I needed it the day he sent it months ago.What a man. Still giving.

[Kitrianna]

As life would have it, I just today received the gift box donated by AWers following the February tornadoes. The first thing I opened happened to be a little unidentified box. It was from WriterJeff.

As it turns out, his gift will allow me to eat next week, since I just got laid off and am without any savings to fall back on while I look for other work. I need his gift today far more than I needed it the day he sent it months ago.

Jeff, I know you're out there, but I sure do wish you were here so I could tell you how much you and your big heart were and are appreciated.


:cry: :cry: :cry:

After I read that I was in tears. The world is truly not going to be the same without him. Unfortunately we are blessed with having angels in our lives for too brief a time.

[nerds]

After I read that I was in tears. The world is truly not going to be the same without him. Unfortunately we are blessed with having angels in our lives for too brief a time.



I think he's still here. Maybe I have to think that, because I've had to think that about an awful lot of people who aren't here anymore. Maybe it's rationalization. But I don't think so.

I wrote to someone here today that I have a little thing, a belief in angels. Spirits? Spiritual entities? Call them what you may. I don't attach them to any higher authority, though some do and that's okay too. But there is something, I believe that, I've seen it. Something Other Than Us. Somebody on the shoulder.

I had a big box in front of me full of things and I opened Jeff's first with no idea that it was his. And there he was just gone, yet on my shoulder. Angel in life, angel in afterlife.

I went to the bank this morning with what he'd sent. Could I have afforded to, I would never have done that. I signed and handed over something he'd made out and held in his hands while he was a living being with the biggest of hearts. I turned it over and signed it on the back and handed it to the most indifferent of tellers, with tears in my eyes. I was taken aside and asked if I was conducting a fraudulent transaction since I'd been so odd. I said No, unless you consider the transactions of angels fraudulent. They let me go.

[Kitrianna]

*hugs nerds* you look like you needed that love

[SherryTex]

Wow. Reading this thread is overwhelming in its tribute to the man.

What a blessing to have lost.

Prayers for his family.

[reigningcatsndogs]

I think he's still here. Maybe I have to think that, because I've had to think that about an awful lot of people who aren't here anymore. Maybe it's rationalization. But I don't think so.

I wrote to someone here today that I have a little thing, a belief in angels. Spirits? Spiritual entities? Call them what you may. I don't attach them to any higher authority, though some do and that's okay too. But there is something, I believe that, I've seen it. Something Other Than Us. Somebody on the shoulder.

I had a big box in front of me full of things and I opened Jeff's first with no idea that it was his. And there he was just gone, yet on my shoulder. Angel in life, angel in afterlife.

I went to the bank this morning with what he'd sent. Could I have afforded to, I would never have done that. I signed and handed over something he'd made out and held in his hands while he was a living being with the biggest of hearts. I turned it over and signed it on the back and handed it to the most indifferent of tellers, with tears in my eyes. I was taken aside and asked if I was conducting a fraudulent transaction since I'd been so odd. I said No, unless you consider the transactions of angels fraudulent. They let me go.

:Hug2: Just when I think I'm done crying, I start again. Thanks for posting this, Nerds. I think he's sitting on a couple of shoulders these days. I wonder if he will ever realize how many people he helped and touched in his short time here.

And glad you didn't land in the pokey, although that would have made one heck of a story to write.

[nerds]

And glad you didn't land in the pokey, although that would have made one heck of a story to write.



Screw the pokey. I've got angels.

[reigningcatsndogs]

you do have angels, nerds. :Hug2: And one of them in particular would have made sure you didn't end up behind bars because of his gift!! He'd never do that to you.

[JennaGlatzer]

Wow. That's so fitting, and so beautiful. Thanks for telling us, Nerds.

[sassandgroove]

:( I don't know what to say.

[Chumplet]

I didn't know Jeff but from what I read on this and other threads, he must have been a very special person. I wish I'd been fortunate to know him.

He isn't gone. He's still with us, through the AW threads and likely elsewhere. That's the magic writers have.

A gentle hug to his family.

[Pat~]

Just checked in now after a week off, and am so very sorry to hear this sad news. He put up a good fight, and I'm thankful he knew we cared and were pulling for him. :(

Now I'm going back to read the whole thread...

[kdnxdr]

I'm so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I pray for strenth and comfort for his family.

At my father's funeral, several years ago, it was amazing to me to hear so many stand up and speak of his generosity and consideration of others. As I read through this memorial, I'm reminded of my father and am blessed to know there are really people "out there" who do care for their fellow man and live with a sincere and compassionate heart. Praise God for people like Jeff and my dad.

kid

[writerterri]

This is sad.


Rest in peace, dork. (means I really dig you)

[EriRae]

I'm so sorry I missed this...saw RC&D's title message and had to bump for posterity. Jeff, you're already missed and in our hearts. :(

[Riptide]

Just wanted to offer my condolences and deepest sympathies to all thos who know Jeff and cared him. I personally did not know him but wish I did, based on the kind words being shared about him. Being new and relatively unknown on here, I can tell you it is truly impressive how close members of this community have grown. I am sure that is something he valued and appreciated... one of the best gifts we can ever give to each other while we are here.

May he rest in peace and may those who knew him and care about him be comforted by warm memories from the life he lived, until they see him again one day in the future.

[Mom'sWrite]

I just saw this.

I'm deeply saddened by Jeff's passing and send my condolences to his family and to us.