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for JOHN SUMMERS
Steve Banchick
June 14, 2021
Memorial Day 2021. I visited Senses Jacks resting place. I noticed no flag place at his marker. I had brought many flags to replace some tattered and torn. I along with a fellow veteran placed new flags at Jack's marker. I also visited my father's resting place in Canton and did the same. RIP.
2004 Women's Friendship Tour
Peggy Hess
September 3, 2014
With Toyama Sensei 2004
Peggy Hess
September 3, 2014
July 6, 2014
Dear Claire & Family,
So sorry to hear about Jack. He will always be a major inspiration in my life as he is to all others. His quiet confidence and instruction, discipline and determination...all the best characteristics that make a man great, Jack exemplified. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sincerely,
Ken Hanlon~Hanover Dojo
Diane Tynan
July 2, 2014
Claire, Lynn, Stephen & John,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. It has been a long time. We have such happy memories of your family.
Diane Tynan & Family
Scot Durost
June 26, 2014
A kind man who impacted the lives of many..Thank you for watching Jack
June 25, 2014
I was blessed to know and be a student of' sensi summers. He was truly a master of the art/sport , a highly respected friend and gentleman. May God bless you, jack. Roberta Harvey
Beth & Erik
June 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Greenside
June 24, 2014
Teacher, mentor and friend. You will live on in all of us. We are who we are because of you. Thank you for all that you have done. Rest in peace Sensei Jack and Godspeed. Arigato gozai masta.
June 24, 2014
Jack was a great teacher, mentor, friend and tremendous person. He will be truly missed. I especially will hold dear two trips to Okinawa with Jack. Rest in peace.
Dan Rinchuse
June 24, 2014
Our deepest respect to a great man. Sensei Jack Summers visited our dojo over the years and always treated us as family and allowed us to to be close with him. Several generations here had the fortune to recieve training from Jack that proved Uechi Ryu to be the special art that it is. Condolences from our Sensei John Bassett and William Quinn, Curtis Smart
John Myers
June 24, 2014
With heart felt sorrow my condolences to Sensei Summers family. The Jack that I know made an imprint on my life. He helped me beyond training. He made things in my life that seemed impossible, possible. I know he will be missed by the many he influenced, taught and helped. It was my Privilege, blessing and Honor to know him.
Gigi Prete
June 24, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Jack was a wonderful man who inspired many.
Connie Flynn
June 23, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of the family members and friends who are sadly impacted by the passing of Master Jack Summers. He will always be an icon in the Martial Arts; a pioneer in Uechi-Ryu. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to have known this man, learned from this man, laughed with this man. He will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all of the people with which he shared his life, knowledge and love. Guburisabira.....you are deeply missed, Sensei!
Loretta Gill
June 23, 2014
So deeply sorry for your loss, may the memories of his being comfort you.
Peggy Hess
June 23, 2014
Sent today:
To All of Okinawa Karate-do Kyokai members ( OKK )
Jack Summers Hanshi 10 dan
I regret to inform you that Mr Jack Summers passed way
On 19 June. He was a splendid leader for Okinawa Uechi ryu
Karate to be taught in the U.S.. The great contibution that he made
For OKK will be stay forever.
On behalf of OKK, i wish to express my appreciation for his
Distinguished achievement for us.
I pray from the bottom of my heart that his soul rests in peace.
Sincerely Yours
Okinawa Karate-do Kyokai : President Tsutomu Nakahodo
Dana Sheets
June 23, 2014
Jack Summers was a treasure of a man, a great practitioner and instructor of Uechi-Ryu Karate, and a leader in every sense of the word. I am very sorry for your loss and so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet and train with him.
In his presence I wanted to train more and better to honor the high quality instruction I received from him and his passion for our art.
There is a saying that those we love are with us as long as they are remembered.
Jack was as generous with his time and teaching as he was with his smile and I will not forget him.
Dana Sheets
Washington Karate Acadmey
Mark Flynn
June 23, 2014
Sincerest sympathies for Jack's family, friends and students. Sensei Jack was pioneer in American martial arts who "got it." He was an inspirational figure with important guidance and perspective for hundreds of practitioners around the world. He was one of a kind with his genuine humility, down-to-earth personality, and biting sense of humor. He'll be remembered as a hero and an Icon, and he will be sorely missed.
June 23, 2014
Dear Claire and family.......We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved Husband and Father. Jack was always a gentleman. This is a difficult time, I know. May your wonderful memories comfort you.
Sincerely,
Brian and Nancy (Asack) Wilson
Andre Tippett
June 23, 2014
Dear Claire, Lynn, Steve, John
Our deepest condolences to you all.. May Summers, sensei memories be a blessing to you all. I have nothing but fond memories of all my interaction with sensei.
He taught all of us Patience's, Continuity of training, inner strength grows as physical strength dims, kata remains the same, while our understanding grows, and always make good decisions, and stick with them! Through all of his teachings, kindness has always been a part of your being!!
With Heartfelt Condolences,
Andre-Rhonda Tippett
June 23, 2014
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of
Jack Summers sensei.
Okinawa Uechi-ryu Karatedo Hozonkai
Minoru Miyagi
Takehiro Gaja
June 23, 2014
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Jack Summers. The three of us met Jack ten years ago during the Women's Friendship Tour in Okinawa, Japan, and he could not have been more supportive and kind. He was more than an inspiration and sensei, he was a friend. Doumo arigatou gozaimasu, Sensei Jack, you will be sorely missed and gladly remembered.
Karen Beck, Karen (Yuro) Casavant & Tonia LaGasse.
John Perrone
June 23, 2014
Dear Claire, John, Steve and Lynn
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jack, a Husband, Father, Grandfather. Also an Inspiration and Mentor, to those like myself who had the pleasure of being his Student in Okinawan Karate.
On behalf of myself and Paula and I please accept our deepest condolences.
Teresa Piatek
June 23, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jacks teachings will live on in all of us that had the opportunity to spend time with him.Such a gentle and kind soul, yet a powerful martial artist.He will be missed by so many .
Donna Emschweiler
June 23, 2014
Please accept our condolences
Peggy Hess
June 23, 2014
Claire, Lynn, Steve, and John,
What I am feeling right now is hard to put into words. Jack would be laughing right now knowing that I am usually never at a loss to say something!
You all know how special Jack was to me as well as to hundreds of martial artists around the world. He was truly a positive influence and made such a difference to all who met and trained with him. I know I can speak for many of his lifelong students and say that Jack was more than just our teacher; he was a friend, a mentor, a father, a teacher of teachers, to all of us. There was never a doubt that Jack always put us first. Many of us have been lucky to travel around the world with him and will always hold beautiful memories of these past times. The world is recognizing him and the influence he made to his beloved Uechiryu Karatedo. We all will miss him but none of us will ever forget him. His legacy will truly live on.
June 23, 2014
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To All of Okinawa Karate-do Kyokai members ( OKK )
Jack Summers Hanshi 10 dan
I regret to inform you that Mr Jack Summers passed way
On 19 June. He was a splendid leader for Okinawa Uechi ryu
Karate to be taught in the U.S.. The great contibution that he made
For OKK will be stay forever.
On behalf of OKK, i wish to express my appreciation for his
Distinguished achievement for us.
I pray from the bottom of my heart that his soul rests in peace.
Sincerely Yours
Okinawa Karate-do Kyokai : President Tsutomu Nakahodo
Okinawa Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association Tokyo Branch
June 22, 2014
Please accept our sincerest condlences at this most difficult time of loss.
June 22, 2014
We are all deeply shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Summers and we would like to offer our deepest sympathy.
Shintoku Takara
Katsuji Tamayose and
All of Okinawa Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association Members
Janice Bass
June 22, 2014
Dear Claire and family, I am so sorry to hear that Jack-Sensei has passed on. What an absolute pleasure it has been from the moment I met him. His teachings, mentoring, support and friendship will live on in many people's lives that he has touched. I will be always grateful. Blessings and peace to you all. Jan Bass
John Haas
June 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
John Haas
June 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
June 21, 2014
Haisai (hello) from midnight Okinawa.
It is very sad news for me and Okikukai.
Master Jack Summers was very great person and administered to development of Okikukai.
Please accept my condolences from bottom of my heart.
We appreciated to Master Jack Summers for his great contribution toward Okikukai development.
Okikukai condole upon Master Jack Summers passing away.
Guburisabira! Sakae Uechi
Okinawa Karate Do Association
Michael DeDonato
June 21, 2014
Jack represented the best as an instructor and practitioner.
He will be sorely missed.
Taylor Ford
June 20, 2014
I remember Jack from when he taught Uechi Ryu at the Mattson Academy on Hancock Street in Boston in the 1970's. He was always very helpful and encouraged each of us. He had some great judo holds that he liked to demonstrate.
Steve Banchick
June 20, 2014
Dear Claire, Lynn, Steve, and John
May your memories of Jack always bring you comfort, we all know that he made the world a better place by living life the way it should be lived. It is indeed a special person who can influence so many lives and make a difference to all who knew him... Jack was truly loved by many !
Steve Banchick
Okinawan Karate, Stoughton MA.
June 20, 2014
Mrs. Claire Summers,and Jack Summers' members,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Summers. It mus very difficult for all of you.
He was a very special person and we will all miss him.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely yours,
Shintoku Takara
Katsuji Tamayose
Okinawa Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association
Donna Bruno
June 20, 2014
Aunt Claire, Lynn, Stephen and John,
No words can say how much Uncle Jack will be missed. I will miss our wonderful phone conversations and his gentle and caring way he had toward everyone .
Love, Donna & Tom
Frank Nash
June 19, 2014
Semper Fi and Rest in Peace. Jack was my Sensei back in the 1970s at the dojo in Scituate. I am forever grateful for his lessons in karate and in life.
June 19, 2014
Dear Claire, Lynn, Stephen, John, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers at this sad time. He gave so much and will be missed. We are members of the wounded warrior project and will surely give on his behalf. Respectfully, John & Darleen Sullivan and family
Richard Owens
June 19, 2014
Sensei Jack was an incredible and unassuming man, truly a member of the Greatest Generation, not only because of when he was born but moreso because of the way that he lived and touched the life of others. Personally, he impacted my life by being one of those who helped me to face and fight my ongoing battle with cancer. My sympathies go out to Claire, Jack's family and all of his friends and students. Sensei Jack will be sorely missed.
June 19, 2014
Sensei Jack was an incredible and unassuming man, clearly a member of the Greatest Generation not just because of the timing of his life but more so because of the way he lived it. He had a great impact on those who knew him, especially his Uechi Ryu students. I know personally how he impacted my life and helped me to stay strong and fight an ongoing battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed. My sympathies go out to Claire, Jack's family, and all of his friends.
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