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for Jeffrey Kaufman
March 25, 2010
Dear Jan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jeff was an example to all of amazing strength and love. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Olson, Tampa, Fl
Mikki Easton Zaffiro
March 22, 2010
Dear Jan,
I have thought of you often through the years. Friends in Milwaukee have kept me informed with your families travails. That's true love you and your husband were blessed with. Through the pain and sadness, I am sure there was rejoice in love and companionship and memories to last 1,000 life times.
Love,
Mikki, (Micky)
March 21, 2010
HI Jan,
We are so sorry for your loss, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.....Jeff inspired many, and was able have a great impact on the ALS organization..Hugs to you...
Mary, Mark and Beth Moldenhauer
Sue Donohoo
March 19, 2010
Jan,
It is with a heavy heart I offer you my sincere condolences. I have so many memories of Jeff from our college days. Take care of yourself and may you have peaceful thoughts.
Robin
March 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to jan and her family. I have enjoyed working with jeff over the years. I have always admired his courage, strength, and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed, and its a blessing to have gotten the opportunity to get to know him. God bless and best wishes to his family during this hard time.
Missy Collins
March 17, 2010
So sad to hear about your family's loss. We are thinking of you, Ben, and your entire family.
Bill Dixon
March 16, 2010
I was quite saddened to read of Jeff's passing. My deepest condolences to the Kaufman and Brennan Families.
When I would read or hear of someone who had contracted ALS my thoughts would turn to Jeff and wonder how he was doing. I would like to thank Jeff and Jan for bringing awareness to me about ALS and to so with such strength, courage and grace. Jeff had that unexplainable gift that only the special possess and we are the fortunate to be touched by it. Aloha
Clay Konnor
March 16, 2010
My condolences to the entire Kaufman and Brennan families. I'll see you at the Evening of Hope. I remember the year that Frank Darabont, (director of "The Shawshank Redemption") came and spoke those immortal words "You can get busy living, or you can get busy dying - the choice is yours." I remember Pat repeating those words to me a few years later as I faced challenges in my own life - challenges so much smaller in perspective.
Jeff's battle against this horrible disease was always an inspiration to me and I was particularly struck by the words in the Milwaukee Journal article which echoed what Marna had told me at lunch about a year ago:
One other thing, even more important, kept him going.
"He wanted to see us grow up," said Nora, now 28. His other children are Ben, 27; Sarah, 24, and Clare, 22.
"He showed up at our track meets and our graduations," she said. "We had a dad for longer than we were supposed to. It was all about family and finding a cure for ALS."
Jeff, you will be sorely missed but your legacy lives on and partly due to your efforts, someday we will find a cure for this disease.
Tod Gimbel
March 16, 2010
Jan and Family,
While I have been away from Milwaukee for a long time, Jeff and all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Sophia and I send our condolences to you all.
I remember when Jeff first started practicing law at what was then GG&R. He was smart and serious but at the same time playful and fun. Working with the likes of my Dad, Stan, Richard, Mike and Tom you not only needed to be a great lawyer but you also needed to be able verbaly spar with tall the different personalities in the firm. Jeff was a zealous advocate for his clients and he was also easily able to hold his own with the gang back at the office!
He was very helpful to me when I started out as a young lawyer .I learned a great deal from him about both the technical and the softer sides of being a courthouse lawyer.
His battle with ALS was nothing less than heroic. I know how much he loved his family and actually am not at all surprised that he fought the terrible disease for so long in order to see the kids grow up.
I also know and appreciate all that he has done to raise not only funds, but awareness of ALS and help give hope to those who suffer from it.
I'm sorry that I cannot be there in person to pay my respects. Jeff will truly be missed by many, myself included.
Cousin, Patti Heisterkamp and Family
March 15, 2010
My heart is sad.
My deepest sympathy and condolence to the Kauffman family. I have shared Jeff's story with my family, friends and co-workers through the past twenty years. He had amazing tenacity, courage and love for his family. He and his family have touched so many lives. He will always be an inspiration for so many to continue to fight ALS in his honor.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Benson
March 15, 2010
From the first day that I met Jeff Kaufman on the UW track team, he showed the determination and never quit attitude that he displayed for 54 years. Now as a high school teacher and coach, I often use Jeff's life story as a lesson on how to face adversity and then make the most of an incredibly tough situation. Jeff may have never really known how many, many people he positively touched. My sincere sympathy to the entire Kaufman family.
March 15, 2010
Dear Jan and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Although we have not seen each other since our days at UW-L I have followed Jeff's story and am amazed at the strength and courage you all have have shown. Sue Thornberry Censky
Matt Freer
March 15, 2010
Ben and Family,
My thoughts are with you all. Jeff was an amazing man. I remember him watching soccer games from the sidelines and trips for ice cream. Jeff, thank you for being an inspiration .
Matt Freer
Steve Martin, Rick Schlenther
March 15, 2010
Jan and family....we just wanted to send our condolences and let you know we are thinking of you all. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Jill Gorecki
March 14, 2010
Ben, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your sisters as I'm sure you'll soldier through the loss of your dad like he did through his illness. Your family's strength has raised the bar for the rest of us. Love you all, Erick's Mom
March 13, 2010
Dear Jan and Family,
I send my most sincere condolences. It has been an honor to have met Jeff and to know you. So many people have benefitted from Jeff's and your contributions for making a difference in the lives of persons with ALS and their families. Jeff has left an incomparable legacy of love, support and determination. I take heart in knowing now that when I meditate under the night sky, his spirit inhabits one of the brightest of stars, sparkling with hope and lighting the way toward continuing his legacy. My love to all of you...
Carol M. Baldwin, Tempe, AZ
(Bonny Byal's sister, who you know well, and who loves Jeff dearly)
Rick Mansfield
March 13, 2010
My condolences to the Kaufman family. I was a Freshman on the UW Track team when Jeff was a Senior. I too was a long/triple jumper. He was always helpful and fun to be around.
Dan Saugstad
March 13, 2010
Jan and family,
I had the privilege of being a classmate of Jeff's from junior high through high school, as well as being a teammate of his on several sports teams. He was a winner in sports, and an even greater winner in life. I was blessed to have known him.
You and your family have my deepest condolences and are in my prayers. God's blessings now and in the future.
Perry and Nancy Mueller
March 13, 2010
Dear Jan and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family. We have watched Clare grow up from a little tom boy in kindergarten to a beautiful young lady. Her father must have been so proud of all her accomplishments.
Jan, what great courage you have shown all of us from Brookfield Elementary.
May God's love be with you in the days and months ahead.
With love.
The Mueller Family
Perry, Nancy, Sarah, and Scott
Yvonne Eskridge
March 13, 2010
My most profound condolences to your family. I lost my grandmother to ALS several years ago and appreciate your efforts to conquer this devastating disease. Thank you and God Bless
March 13, 2010
Jan and Family-I was a classmate of Jeff's at Central High School.I haven't seen Jeff for many years but have heard about his fight with ALS and his work to find a cure.
Reading about him in the Milwaukee paper,I found out how really exceptional and special he was.
His legacy will live on and his hard work will help to one day find a cure.
You are in not only my prays but many,many people who have been
touched by Jeff's love.
God bless and comfort you at this time.
Dave Ash
Rice Lake WI
March 13, 2010
Nora,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Father. May you and your family be blessed with comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Donna and Randy
Anytime Fitness--Ruby Isle
Greg Lodl
March 13, 2010
My condolences to your family. I did not know Jeff or your family but unfortunately I know what you all are going through. I lost my father (Richard Lodl of Port Washington) to ALS in 1993 when he was 51. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mary Ann Blais
March 13, 2010
Bob and I offer our sincerest sympathies to the Kaufman family...your love and devotion to Jeff was remarkable. He now has joined all the alswarriorpoets and will be watching those of us carrying on this War on ALS...
Sincerely,
Mary Ann and Bob Blais
pat donohoo
March 13, 2010
Jan and Family- My sincere condolences on the passing of jeff. Even though I didn't know him personally, I have heard and read things on the remarkable things he and your whole family have done to try to find a cure for this horrible disease. You have all taught us what a precious thing called life is all about. I am very moved by this whole thing and what a beautiful family you have
Laura Hinrichsen
March 13, 2010
I will continue to be inspired by you and your family forever. We will continue your fight, and we WILL beat ALS someday.
Tiffany Hendrickson
March 13, 2010
Nora...Cory and I are thinking of you during this rough time. We are praying that you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Love you...Cory and Tiffany Hendrickson
Allan Newson
March 13, 2010
He is my inspiration to keep going.
Jim and Janna Barrie
March 13, 2010
Our sympathies and prayers go out to the Kaufman and Brennan families. We hape that you know that Jeff is at peace and in comfort after a long and courageous fight. The love, support and goodwill that you show to all of us every day are proof that Jeff won the battle.
The Barrie Family
Judge John DiMotto
March 13, 2010
My condolences to your family. Jeff was a wonderful man in every respect. He was one of the most courageous person I ever knew.
HILDE HEARD
March 13, 2010
I DID NOT KNOW JEFF, BUT I KNOW HOW HE FELT. I AM AN ALS PERSON. I CAN STILL TYPE, SPEAK, AND EAT. I WOW TO CARRY ON JEFF'S WISHES BY SPEAKING UP FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT THROUGH THE ALS CHAPTER IN FLORIDA. MY LOVE GOES OUT FOR HIS BRAVE FAMILY.
HILDE HEARD - PROUD LEADER OF HILDE'S HERD FIGHTING TO FIND TREATMENT AND CURE FOR ALS.
Roxie Grimmer
March 13, 2010
Jan and family,
You have my deepest sympathy.
I have enjoyed working with Jeff the past number of years. I truely admire your love and devotion----and what an example you are to all.
Mike Brennan
March 13, 2010
First met Jeff as Counsel to a co-defendant in a Federal criminal case. I was from out of town and the level of unselfish assistance he rendered touched me deeply. I never forgot him and later as we became friends I know I will never forget him. A hugely classy guy.
Mike Brennan, Brunswick, ga. formerly of Williams Bay.
Randy G.
March 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Kaufman family at this time of loss. Jeff was an instructor many years ago of mine at MATC in the Police Science Program, and was bright and energetic and ambitious. He was a very likeable instructor and very knowledable.
May GOD rest his soul and find you peace at this difficult time of need.
March 13, 2010
Dear Jan and family,
I am not sure you would remember me but I am the best friend of Bonny Byal (Jeff would come up in our conversations ever so often.) I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of you and hope that the fond memories of Jeff can lighten some of your grief. He certainly was a man of great courage and his fight against ALS is truely legendary. He has shown people, with and without disabilities, how to remain true to ones self, to fight for what you believe in and above all, to never give up. I am glad that I knew Jeff (even if not so well) and he has certainly left an impressive and hopeful mark on my heart. I am sure he will come up in mine and Bonny´s conversations for many years to come. May God be with you all.
Lori(Fuchs)Boettcher, Germany
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