  Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11279 Registered: 10-2003 |
I just received a phone call from a fellow forumer who had some tragic news. ItsJeff, long time forumer, and one of the friendliest people I have ever met, has passed away. I was told that his mother hadn't heard from him for a few days, went to his house, found his car parked out front, and called the police. He apparently passed away in his sleep and was found in bed. I know that many of you knew Jeff and this news will be rough on many. It's hard to believe, having just saw him over a week ago at the forum night at Foran's. He had just started a new job and had a very positive outlook on his new career in the insurance industry. He was so upbeat and happy as ever. I'll pass along more information as I get it in regards to visitation, but I know they will be having one on Tuesday in Pontiac. My thoughts go out to all of his friends and family for this significant loss. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 845 Registered: 02-2006 |
Whaaaat? Dang. RIP. | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1402 Registered: 04-2005 |
My God this is terrible news. Bless his soul and his family. Rest in Peace | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 222 Registered: 11-2005 |
RIP..... I am sorry to his family and friends. We will surely miss you ItsJeff. | ||
Imperfectly Member Username: Imperfectly Post Number: 204 Registered: 06-2004 |
oh my gosh. i am stunned. heartbreaking. | ||
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin Post Number: 3842 Registered: 10-2003 |
Damn... | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 223 Registered: 11-2005 |
Can someone find his last post? Just for memory. | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4055 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bless his soul. I had the chance to meet him only twice. I noticed he had not posted in a few days either. | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 6167 Registered: 10-2003 |
 RIP | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 3679 Registered: 10-2003 |
This is so sad. ItsJeff is one of the most wonderful, bright, kind and humorous people I have been honored to know. I feel like I have lost a family member and am heart broken. | ||
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin Post Number: 3844 Registered: 10-2003 |
I agree Lowell. Had it not been for him there would have been no War with Livonia, nor would we have been able to jump into the Wayback Machine and read DetroitYES in 1807... This is tragic indeed... (Message edited by Detroit_stylin on February 17, 2007) | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 3680 Registered: 10-2003 |
 RIP to a great champion of Detroit. No one cared about our great city and its challenges more the he. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 300 Registered: 11-2006 |
oh, my. This is horrible news. I never met him, but felt like I know him from the years ive spent posting or reading here. A terrible loss for all of us, and detroit. | ||
Track75 Member Username: Track75 Post Number: 2489 Registered: 10-2003 |
I can't believe it. This is so sad. God bless you, Jeff. | ||
Scottr Member Username: Scottr Post Number: 265 Registered: 07-2006 |
Rest in Peace, ItsJeff. I may not have known you well even on Dyes, and not at all in real life, but you will be missed nonetheless. And every time I look at the new license plate, I will think of your photoshop with 'ITS JEF' as the plate number and a totally different word instead of 'Peninsulas', and laugh. Just one of many memories I'm sure everyone has and won't forget. My heart goes out to his family and friends. | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 224 Registered: 11-2005 |
"Jesus, Gannon. Wait..." You will surely be missed. | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 2466 Registered: 02-2006 |
I never met Jeff in person but we corresponded occasionally about different things going on here on DY and Detroit in general. This upsets me very much. I will miss you, Jeff. | ||
Tammypio Member Username: Tammypio Post Number: 96 Registered: 04-2005 |
Wow, very saddened to hear. Peace to ItsJeff and condolences to his family and friends. I don't post often, but I do read a lot and always enjoyed his posts. | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 1111 Registered: 01-2004 |
Had the pleasure of meeting Jeff recently, and talk about a hell of a nice guy. This is truly sad news, and a real loss for anyone who knew him. Rest in Peace Jeff | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 1005 Registered: 12-2005 |
what awful news. I enjoyed talking to Jeff at FSC meetings, which he always "directed". He had a great sense of humor and could work comedic magic with photoshop. Folks over at "fudge" will miss his alter-ego there as well. Godspeed Jeff | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 912 Registered: 03-2006 |
Wow. He was such a nice guy. Always cheerful and friendly to everyone he met. A perfect example of a model citizen. What a loss. I lament that I did not hang out with him at more FSC's. Never saw this coming. West Village keeps losing great residents. So, so sad. | ||
Milwaukee Member Username: Milwaukee Post Number: 815 Registered: 08-2006 |
I never knew ItsJeff, although I was shocked to hear this news. I'm sorry to hear this. I have great respect for anybody who loves their city and tries to help out. Rest in peace ItsJeff. | ||
Mayor_sekou Member Username: Mayor_sekou Post Number: 540 Registered: 09-2006 |
Damn, RIP itsjeff. That dude was funny. Through the tragedy it is good to see how strong of a community some forumers have with one another on this site. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 4497 Registered: 11-2004 |
He cared. He shared. And he will be missed. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4228 Registered: 10-2003 |
I consider Jeff a close friend and he will be missed. Obviously he was a beloved part of this forum and he should be remembered here. However I would request that this thread be temporarily removed at least for a day or so because I know some of Jeff's closest friends have not yet been personally told of this sad news. It would be horrible if they had to find out this way. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1062 Registered: 11-2004 |
Itsjeff was just a great guy. There isn't a better way to put it. He had the wit and charisma that made people laugh, relax and just feel better. Jeff couldn't wait to meet new people and make them his friends. He was one of the city's staunchest defenders and brightest lights. I am lucky to have enjoyed what little time I spent with him, better for it and proud to call him my friend. God be with you Jeff. We miss you. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11280 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jelk, I understand your point, but aside from people he knew from the forum, his closest friends and family have surely been notified. He was discovered on Friday after his mother didn't hear from him for a few days. I'm sure it will be in the papers by morning. I was asked whether or not I wanted to post something in regards to it. I'm sure Jeff would have done the same for any other forum member had they passed, as this forum is our community and the only means some of us communicate with one another. Still can't believe he's gone.  | ||
Urbanvaquero Member Username: Urbanvaquero Post Number: 361 Registered: 02-2004 |
Actually, no they haven't, but don't let that stand in the way. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 3051 Registered: 10-2003 |
oh man, what sad, awful news. I was hoping that this thread would be some kind of early April fool's joke about him "passing" to a new job. The forum already seems smaller without him, and to me he was the glue that held FSC together. Surely, we must do something to honor his memory. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1143 Registered: 01-2005 |
What everyone above said. | ||
Korridorkid Member Username: Korridorkid Post Number: 42 Registered: 01-2005 |
I am terribly saddened to hear of this news. Even though i have only been posting a short while, i've been following DetroitYES for quite some time and ItsJeff was one of the posters I admired very much. My thoughts are with his friends and family, and with all of you who've had the pleasure in enjoying his thoughts and humor here on the forum. -The Kid | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 529 Registered: 07-2005 |
never did i have the pleasure of meeting him in person, yet his presence was always felt personally on this forum. his unquestionable dedication intertwined with his quick wit and intelligence was one of a kind. you'll be missed. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 1190 Registered: 02-2004 |
I am so damn sorry. RIP. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11281 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: I believe this may have been it. A friend at the Anchor had called him earlier in the day on Thursday, though he never heard back, and he never showed at the Anchor that night. quote: | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4056 Registered: 10-2003 |
I think his last post was on Feb 10th. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3654 Registered: 10-2003 |
I wish to god this wasn't the thing that brought mne out of retirement...but earth's loss is heavens gain. We ALL have lost a role model... | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 265 Registered: 11-2005 |
This is tragic news. Cheers to a great champion of Detroit. May he rest in peace in that Motor City in the sky. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 1691 Registered: 06-2004 |
He posted a link to the St. Regis on the afternoon of the 14th. always helpful and wonderfully funny | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 2567 Registered: 10-2004 |
his last post with "words" was: Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7405 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 11:20 pm: Our passing was so quick that I couldn't think of your real name immediately. I blurted out "Ghetto Butterfly!" I'm sure I looked very sophisticated to the people in the parking lot. | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 115 Registered: 06-2005 |
a sad loss for the city of detroit, and the detroitYes community. i will miss his wit and his photoshops! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1154 Registered: 03-2006 |
a dark cloud looms over west/indian village rip my man | ||
Stryker81 Member Username: Stryker81 Post Number: 21 Registered: 10-2006 |
God bless. RIP | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 803 Registered: 06-2005 |
I woke up to this thread... Then I called Cafe. I just can't believe it... ItsJeff was one of the greatest men I have ever known. So friendly, out-going, caring, passionate and a GREAT friend. I will miss him dearly. | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 2399 Registered: 02-2005 |
Like you Skulker I am coming out of retirement in honor of itsjeff. I am shocked and saddened. I just spoke with him a couple of days ago on the phone and teased him about something that we both had a good laugh over. I will always think of him fondly and he was so excited to start a new career. This is such a loss to humankind for someone who was such a good man. Will someone please post funeral arrangements. Thank you. | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 876 Registered: 10-2003 |
Detroitduo Thanks for answering the one question that I have wanted to have answered since I found out. I feel as though I have lost a family member. I have certainly lost one of my closest friends and someone who left me in this life better than I was before I had the honor of knowing him. I, my wife, and my son will miss you immensely.......we all still owe you so much. Thank you for being there for me when I needed someone most. Thank you for blessing my life with your friendship and making it just that much brighter. Most of all, thank you being my friend. RIP Jeff and know that you will be missed (Message edited by D-Day on February 18, 2007) | ||
Matt_the_deuce Member Username: Matt_the_deuce Post Number: 706 Registered: 10-2003 |
What terrible news - hard to believe. I've just typed and re-typed a few things, but all I can really say is that he was extremely kind and warm, intelligent, funny as hell, great ambassador for the city. One of those special people you don't meet the likes of very often. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. | ||
Histeric Member Username: Histeric Post Number: 769 Registered: 10-2003 |
I am not often speechless but this was truly one of the sweetest, most favorite human beings I have encountered on my path and I am truly crushed to think of my life without his brilliance, his sense of humour, and his love and empathy for misfits like me. Jeff, you will continue to be loved and remembered. I am very sad. I hope I have the chance to meet your parents and tell them how much you meant to me and the community you chose to be part of. | ||
Crash_nyc Member Username: Crash_nyc Post Number: 766 Registered: 08-2004 |
Wow. It just goes to show that "The End" can come at any moment, so live your life as a good person. He doesn't look much older than me. How old was he? I remember that he was the first on the forum to congratulate me on being a first-time father. I've only known ItsJeff through this forum, and I have to say that he's always come across as a rock-solid person. If not for my geographical inability to meet him through forum gatherings, I might have known him better. It seems like the world has lost one of the good guys. I'm sure he'll be waiting at the 'pearly gates', handing out drink tickets to his friends and family as they follow. My condolences go out to his friends and family in this difficult time. | ||
Histeric Member Username: Histeric Post Number: 770 Registered: 10-2003 |
and my dear friend Jelk, whether it was a post on Detroityes or a phone call at the bar on Saturday night, it is shocking news that shakes me to the core. First Doug McIntosh and now our beloved ItsJeff. I have to say that it strikes terror into the heart of this very unhealthy forty something. I am not real happy with my Lord right now. ItsJeff was to me, a kindred misfit spirit, that found comfort in this fucked up town that draws us like moths to the flame. From all different backgrounds we come, open to learn and grow from our interface with each other and I am humbled by the opportunity that I had to be close to Jeff. A truly loving human being who led by example. He will be sorely missed and I hope I can stop feeling sorry for myself long enough to express as much to his family. | ||
Velma Member Username: Velma Post Number: 2819 Registered: 10-2003 |
I have a very heavy heart tonight. I tried sleeping, but had no luck, so I decided to turn to the forum that meant so much to Jeff, not to mention the fact that this was the place he turned to when he couldn't sleep. There are no words that I can come up with which come close to describing how wonderful and loving Jeff was. This is such a huge loss. I received the call from his mom earlier tonight. Any of you who know her know where Jeff's shining personality came from. She told me how much Jeff loved his friends and asked me to pass along the arrangements to everyone. There will be a memorial service at the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home on Tuesday at 3:00pm, located at 46 Williams Street in Pontiac. Jeff was the glue that kept everyone together. Even those who moved on from the forum were still held together by him. Jeff taught me a great lesson in friendship. This is a lesson that will be with me always and I will never, ever forget him. I just wish that I had one last opportunity to tell him how much he meant to me. I love you Jeff, and I hope you're making the people upstairs laugh as much as you made me laugh. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 2065 Registered: 07-2004 |
I met Jeff at the forum picnic in 2005. He graciously took me around and introduced me to everyone. I saw him again at one of the FSC meetings at the Well. I was looking forward to going to this week's FSC meeting, since I'm off of work this week, and just assumed that he would be there. Although I had only met him a few times, the word "ambassador," which has been used by many here, clearly describes Jeff. He was a true "Ambassador of Detroit." He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends. | ||
Nellonfury Member Username: Nellonfury Post Number: 218 Registered: 03-2005 |
I never met him but it's really sad that he passed away. RIP,ItsJeff. | ||
Erikd Member Username: Erikd Post Number: 808 Registered: 10-2003 |
I have been staring at my keyboard for four hours, trying to write a post that expresses my feelings, but I can't find the right words... After posting on this forum for five years, I have met some really outstanding people as a result, but Jeff is on the top of that list. We could spend the next year talking about how much Jeff did for other people, and it wouldn't even scratch the surface. I will never be able to repay Jeff for his many acts of kindness, but he wouldn't have wanted me to pay it back to him anyway. Having Jeff as a friend was a blessing, and I hope to someday be half the man that he was. Goodbye, my friend. I will greatly miss you. (Message edited by erikd on February 18, 2007) | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 1070 Registered: 11-2005 |
What sad news. I never got to meet him, but he was one of my favorite posters over here. RIP Jeff. Condolences to his family and friends. | ||
Belleislerunner Member Username: Belleislerunner Post Number: 289 Registered: 12-2003 |
I remember meeting Jeff a few years ago while volunteering to help paint Blondy's dog care and ran into him numerous times at Cafe. He was one of the kindest and most unselfish folks I've met. Not to mention the many laughs Manrooter brought to tired and divisive threads. His dedication to improving Detroit and giving of himself to others is truly a legacy I can only hope to leave. My prayers go out to his family and to all those he touched. | ||
Missnmich Member Username: Missnmich Post Number: 564 Registered: 11-2004 |
In memory of Jeff- Be kind to a stranger. Call an old friend with whom you've lost contact. Make somebody laugh. I miss your emails already, Jeff. | ||
Belleislerunner Member Username: Belleislerunner Post Number: 290 Registered: 12-2003 |
This is the link for the funeral home in Pontiac. I encourage all to sign the online guestbook once his visitation details have been uploaded. While his body can never be replaced, his family and friends ability to read through the many lives he touched will make his presence that much closer. http://www.sparksgriffin.com/ | ||
Irish_mafia Member Username: Irish_mafia Post Number: 745 Registered: 10-2003 |
RIP Jeff. You were a funny, witty writer and an example for us all. | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 4795 Registered: 10-2003 |
Such a shock to wake up to this news. His genuine kindness, gentleness, and humour will be missed by the many his life touched. (Message edited by JamS on February 18, 2007) | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1688 Registered: 10-2003 |
RIP, Jeff. You will be missed. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 924 Registered: 06-2006 |
I just met ItsJeff once at The Well and remember him to be funny/witty, gracious to the newbies, and just an all around great guy. He will be missed! | ||
Mind_field Member Username: Mind_field Post Number: 684 Registered: 10-2003 |
OMG, I am profoundly saddened. The city, and the world has lost a great person. What a terrible tragedy. Go with God, Jeff. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1957 Registered: 10-2003 |
What a shock to wake up to this news!! Dave and I are deeply saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. We first met Jeff at the Cafe, and he always made a point to say hello whenever we showed up there. He made us feel welcome into what has become more than just an online community, and introduced us to so many fellow Forumers that we are proud to call friends. Jeff had recently made a brave decision to switch careers after 20 years at his old job, and also adopted a new kitty. He had so much to live for!! Our hearts go out to his mom, his family, and his friends!!! RIP, Jeff. We will never forget you!! | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 915 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'm just blown away. No words can say how I feel. God bless you, Jeffrey. | ||
Qweek Member Username: Qweek Post Number: 139 Registered: 07-2006 |
Peace be with you ItsJeff, although we never met you made me smile. To all who knew Jeff personally, what can be said to comfort you? Just keep his memory alive in your heart, think of him and smile. He once posted this link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =DANkec2NY4w I book marked it and laugh every time I see it, just an example on how a complete stranger can have an affect on another. God bless Jeff and all who loved him. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11282 Registered: 10-2003 |
I too had a really hard time sleeping last night. During that time, another follow forumer called close to 3 am after he received my voicemail. He shared many of the same stories of kindness many of you have, how the reason he came to the Anchor last week was to talk with Jeff, as he wanted to see how he was doing. I'll never forget the talk I had with Jeff a few years ago at the Forum picnic. We got to talking about organizing the event and how he dished out a good sum of his own money to make it happen. He went on to tell me the following, in the best detail I can recall: "You don't know how much DetroitYes has meant to me. When I moved to Detroit, I knew very few people and my friends down here were but a handful. After discovering DetroitYes, my friends have multiplied by the 100's. It has made my life so much happier, and that is why I had no problem spending the money for the picnic. Most of my closest friends were people I have met off DetroitYes." It's strange, as I'm not sure I ever met ItsJeff outside a forum gathering at a bar, a picnic, or occasionally bump into him around town somewhere. I had never been to his house, though he had been to mine a few times. I remember him smiling and saying "Good job Ed, I'm really impressed," the first time he toured my house. When I inquired what he was impressed with, he said "I totally expected the place to be decorated with beer posters and half naked chicks on the walls." You didn't have to meet Jeff more than once for him to feel like a friend, a close friend at that. His humor and wit never failed to put a smile on your face. He was always concerned about your problems, anything that may be bothering you or on your mind. Last night I realized, I can't recall the last time I lost a friend. Especially not one that I saw so recently. I am so very thankful I went to Foran's that night, as I nearly turned around and went home when I realized roads were closed for Winter Blast and parking was blocks away. Yet I parked my car and toughed out the bitter cold walk. Now, it will leave me with one last memory, one in which I was able to chat with him one on one, much the same way all of you will have your "I remember the last time I saw Jeff..." almost surely followed by some act of his kindness. | ||
Rfban Member Username: Rfban Post Number: 39 Registered: 02-2004 |
In 6 years I never communicated with him in or out of this forum in anyway. However, I feel I knew him. He was a pillar on this forum, and a staple in this community. I hope we all remember the efforts of ItsJeff, and continue to remember his spirit when times are tough. | ||
Ohudson Member Username: Ohudson Post Number: 188 Registered: 09-2004 |
Wow, I had the opportunity to meet Jeff after posting that I lived in West Village. He was very helpful and informative and quick to invite me to the FSC. I attended one, and we were the only two to come so we were able to talk. I came away with the same impression as everyone else, funny, witty, kind hearted guy. Due to my busy schedule, I hadn't been able to attend FSCs since. Great guy, he will be missed. As his neighbor in West Village, I remember just a few days ago driving by his home and seeing his car and saying to myself, "I should stop by and say hello to ItsJeff", I'm sad to say I didn't....... | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1372 Registered: 11-2003 |
He'd just started a new job, a new beginning. He was so excited about it. This is just so sad. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1506 Registered: 05-2005 |
wow, I can't say that i ever met or really conversed with jeff other than a few times on this forum, but given the amount of outpouring and kind words here, it's plain to see that he was a great person and will be missed by many. my thoughts go out to you, his family and friends | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 410 Registered: 04-2006 |
RIP | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 6168 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm still in shock about it. Jeff was probably the kindest most sincere person I've ever met. He is to thank for many of the personal connections that have been made between member of this forum. I am certain that for most people on this board who have met other forumers in real life, more than likely Jeff was behind it. He was a great person, with a great sense of humor, and he will be missed greatly by all his friends. I doubt that there has ever been another member of this forum who has met or connected with so many other members in real life. | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 877 Registered: 10-2003 |
I am still in such a state of shock.... I was just recently married and my (now) wife and I went through a particularly difficult time. Not only did Jeff help me through that time, but he reached out to my wife to helped her, as well, at a time when we were considering ending our relationship. Jeff barely knew her, yet he knew we shouldn't be breaking up because he could see how happy we both made each other. The end result is that we are now married and both of us are happier than we have ever been. Shortly after we were married in Vegas, because I had moved away to Ohio yet still had a great number of friends in the Detroit area, he insisted that he be able to throw a party for us to give the rest of my family and my friends an opportunity to celebrate with us. This is the type of giving and genuine person he was and this is but one debt that I will never get a chance to happily repay. Godspeed, my friend Lowell Would it be possible to get a copy of the picture that you posted with him in the Tiger cap? I would like to make on 8x10 out of it and put it in my house. That picture really captures him well and it is that expression that I would like to remember him by. Please let me know here if I don't see you on or before Tuesday. Thanks MK (Message edited by D-Day on February 18, 2007) | ||
Thewack Member Username: Thewack Post Number: 209 Registered: 11-2004 |
RIP | ||
Walterwaves Member Username: Walterwaves Post Number: 94 Registered: 01-2007 |
Sorry to hear about this,its always sad when someone passes especially when one is so young and from what I have read here, full of life. Im sure he is at peace . | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2082 Registered: 06-2004 |
I really don't know what to say. He was a dear friend, and a neighbor in the truest sense of the word. I really cannot express anything else except for Lisa, Max, Sam and I will really miss you my friend. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 2434 Registered: 02-2005 |
This outpouring exemplifies just how much community Detroityes has helped to build. R.I.P. Itsjeff. | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 220 Registered: 08-2004 |
RIP, Jeff. | ||
Dhugger Member Username: Dhugger Post Number: 175 Registered: 03-2005 |
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family. You raised the kindest most humane soul I ever had the honor of meeting. God speed my friend you are loved and you will be missed. | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 6169 Registered: 10-2003 |
I got an e-mail from Cafe who is currently living overseas. She asked me to post a message on her behalf: Please let everyone know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. His was the type of friendship we can all learn from. He loved us all. | ||
Wolverine Member Username: Wolverine Post Number: 276 Registered: 04-2004 |
Even with the anonymity of the internet, you get to know these people after awhile. I'm very saddened of his death. My wishes go out to his friends and family. | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 965 Registered: 11-2003 |
ItsJeff was, to me, synonymous with the positive side of DetroitYes and I always enjoyed his words in various types of posts. Whenever I saw his name pop up, even in the strangest of threads, I knew it would be good stuff... entertaining, thoughtful, helpful, optimistic and upbeat. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 323 Registered: 04-2006 |
so sad. he was always a humorist. never met him, but felt like i knew him. | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1774 Registered: 06-2004 |
hope to find you/ hope to find you/ when i leave my body… warm the air/ let me sleep/ awaken again – Glen Phillips | ||
Esp Member Username: Esp Post Number: 35 Registered: 09-2005 |
As a lurker I remember Jeff as the clever Photoshop guy. Some people's personality can't be contained by the anonymity of the Internet, and Jeff had one of those personalities. The last post I read yesterday was his 'Cat Adoption' offer from January and his nephews comments made me laugh. | ||
Jimg Member Username: Jimg Post Number: 790 Registered: 10-2003 |
One of the wittiest people I've met...and he was a true catalyst: introductions, smiles and a friendly greeting. Made you feel welcome. What a shock. I feel so sorry for his family. | ||
Carm Member Username: Carm Post Number: 46 Registered: 01-2007 |
I didn't know Jeff, but my deepest condolences to Jeff's family and loved ones. Rest In Peace. | ||
3rdworldcity Member Username: 3rdworldcity Post Number: 459 Registered: 01-2005 |
Truly am amazing outpouring of love and affection, especially from a forum where anonymity appears to be a credo. I had no idea who he was, or much about him except as expressed in his posts, but clearly he must have been special to most of you. May he rest in peace. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2083 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Actually, I think it exemplifies what a great friend and giving person that itsjeff has been to those of us who have had the pleasure and blessing to befriend him -- be it in the real world or on the net. | ||
Vic_doucette Member Username: Vic_doucette Post Number: 317 Registered: 10-2003 |
I only met Jeff a couple of times during my infrequent visits to Forum gatherings. He was funny, kind and wanted us to enjoy ourselves, learn from and love one another. For that, my thanks. Rest well. | ||
Miss_cleo Member Username: Miss_cleo Post Number: 403 Registered: 05-2005 |
My condolences to all family, friends and forumers. | ||
Ja1mz Member Username: Ja1mz Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2007 |
RIP Jeff | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 1532 Registered: 11-2003 |
This is such a tragic loss. Jeff was one of the nicest people I have ever had the chance to meet. Although I did not see him all that often I considered him a good friend. He was always welcoming and greeted everyone with a smile. It will never be the same around here without him.    | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 2372 Registered: 12-2004 |
Wow! This is a total shock. I met Jeff for the first time at the Forum picnic in 2005 and exchanged emails with him a few times after that. He was an amazing human being and he will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family and friends. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8397 Registered: 12-2003 |
The shudders and shakes have been building ever since Jams called me this morning...wondering where in the hell I had been. I am now out-of-control in grief over the loss of my friend. Didn't have the chance to say goodbye...never met anyone quite like Jeff. The moan that sneaks out refuses to allow a breath, but I know I need the breath. My heart has been pulled from my chest. Father asked me what he passed from, all I could say is he lucked out first. It was bound to happen, us all thinking we'd lucked out...just knowing him. All that luck was just BOUND to come back around for him. Must find water, losin' too much of it here... | ||
Bulletmagnet Member Username: Bulletmagnet Post Number: 51 Registered: 01-2007 |
Being relatively new to the forum, I never had the pleasure of getting to know ItsJeff. After reading all of the heart felt posts for him, I feel like I lost a brother. I know, even after being here for such a short time, that the love and respect you shared with him is what makes this family so special, and I am horned to be but a small part of it. RIP Jeff | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 9223 Registered: 10-2003 |
For the rest of my days, I will always have a void where this great man was in my heart. He always greated everyone with a warm smile and a firm shake of the hand (or a hug). The Lord must need him to take him so early in his life. For that I will not question His wisdom as He knows better than I. Jeff will never be truly gone. He will always have a place in all of our hearts. ...a splendid journey to Heaven Jeff. Thank you for everything you have done. God Bless. | ||
Superaygun Member Username: Superaygun Post Number: 547 Registered: 04-2005 |
this is devastating. the world's lost one of its sweetest and most genuine souls. this forum has not been the same for some time now, but it will definitely never be the same without Jeff. he is loved and will be sorely, sorely missed. | ||
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo Post Number: 11 Registered: 02-2007 |
This is really sad. I never met him personally, but he looked like a good guy. | ||
One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 314 Registered: 11-2003 |
I never knew Jeff but remember his name in a lot of topics. That is soo sad to hear. My condolences to friends and family. Rest in peace and continue to watch over the great city of Detroit Jeff. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 3685 Registered: 10-2003 |
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