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Spencer Jones
October 28, 2024
Val, my goodness, if you could see the state of the world right now- it's not pretty. I'm sure we would be talking about it over drinks or dinner. Can't believe it has been a decade...I sure miss you. xoxox
Cyril C Gibson
October 28, 2024
Remembering you Val. Your contributions to many. Words of encouragement. Always willing to give great advice and a listening ear. Gone but not forgotten RIP my friend!!
Wallace Kaufman
April 25, 2024
Even in first grade in Roslyn Heights, NY Valerie was special. Last week, gathering material for what might be a memoir, I found in my earliest notebooks I found, "In 1st grade I had a crush on Valerie Gladstone." She turned out to be much better looking than me and a better writer.
Spencer
October 30, 2023
Dearest Val, the world has been set on fire since you left us. Discord practically every day. You wouldn't like it very much if you were still here, though I don't doubt you'd have plenty to say and write about it. Miss you, my friend.
Knolly Moses
October 28, 2023
Blessings!
Cyril C Gibson
October 28, 2023
Your memory will always be cherished and legacy always kept alive. RIP my friend. RIP!
Knolly Moses
October 28, 2022
Blessings!
Charles
October 28, 2022
Another year and your memory is just as strong. I know that they are many the fruits of your mentorship and labor. You encouraged many. Your are now with the Angels. Sleep in peace.
Spencer Jones
October 28, 2022
Valerie, time marches on. I was 14 when we first met and now I'm 35.
How I miss you, your wisdom and our coffee/dinner dates.....
I hope you are free of pain, my friend....
Knolly Moses
October 28, 2021
A light that is missing in the universe!
Charles Gibson
October 29, 2020
Good morning Valerie. Challenging times we are having.
Spencer
October 28, 2020
Val, if only you could see the state of the world right now. I'm sure you would have so much to say about it, and it would surely inspire your writing. Why do the good people have to depart while the evil ones thrive? I will never understand. Thank you for having been part of my life; in spite of our age difference, we got on as friends and equals. I sure miss you.
Cyril Gibson
October 28, 2019
Val you will always be in my thoughts and memories. Your dedication and compassion to the plight of others has touched numerous lives. You legacy carries on. Departed but not forgotten. We love and miss you!!!
Cyril Gibson
January 6, 2018
Hi Val its a brand New Year and the world is changing rapidly.I was thinking about you and Keri and Elwan and Lenox and Joey as i pass the Fountainbleu on my Uber runs. Wondering who is doing what?
Cyril Gibson
September 19, 2017
Well drove by the Fountainbleu once more.Actually I am a Part time Uber Driver. i pick up and drop off over there on a regular basis. I remember it being your favorite workout place.Well you are with the Creator and with him all things are well!!!
Cyril Gibson
November 4, 2016
Thought about you today. Drove by the Fountainbleu Hotel. Remembered the words of encouragement. Trying to remember the aerobic instructors name that you were good friends with. Wonder if she even knows. Remembered Leornard the spa attendant. Joey the weight room instructor. All good memories.
Valerie found joy in every moment.
Knolly Moses
November 30, 2015
What I will always remember is that in our conversations Valerie uncovered enormous humor. We laughed perhaps more than we talked because she pulled humor from each new spoken thought. Her laughter, her smiling face and the joy she expressed in every living moment will live forever in my memory.
Cyril Gibson
November 29, 2015
Just a thought, you never miss the water until the well run dry.Just resting for a while. There will be a reunion. Thus it is written.
Nana and Alex
October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
Cyril Gibson
October 14, 2015
RIP Val. You were an asset to many lives. The world need more benefactors like you. You were and still is a positive influence in the lives of many.Gone but not forgotten!!!We love you!!!
Spencer Jones
October 13, 2015
I cannot believe we are approaching a year already :( I miss her terribly!
October 12, 2015
March 13, 2015
A fine mind and a great friend.
Maria Liella
March 10, 2015
Just hearing of this now, so sorry about Valerie. We met often usually at Spain events or at flamenco performances. She had a real love and passion for things Spanish, dance and theater. I liked her alot, a colleague with great integrity and self-possessed, enjoyed her company often.
January 20, 2015
Hi Sara and Nick .My name is Charles and I knew your mother when she had came to the Fountainbleu gym on Miami Beach.She was staying in the Morton Towers and was a avid workout person.I just found out she had passed. tonight.She was a very sweet person and always had words of encouragement for me. She will be dearly missed.May God keep you during this difficult time.
sylvia Jones
January 6, 2015
Hi Sara and Nick, I knew your Mom for years some 30 plus when she wrote mostly travel. The special connection for me with your Mom was the role she took in my daughter Spencer's life. She was a teacher, mentor and a friend to my daughter since she was about 12 years old. She took her to the opera and many performances. They would meet and have lunch and long conversations. We only found out yesterday of Mom's passing and we are so very sad. Our hearts and prayers go out to both of you and those previous grand chldren she always spoke so lovingly about. I send you both good energy.
Sylvia Jones
Spencer Jones
January 5, 2015
I met Val after she read a poem I wrote about 9/11 when I was 13. Since then we have been very close, meeting to go to shows, have lunch ,a drink or whatever. She told me she held off on telling me she had lung cancer so that I wouldn't be upset. I last saw her in August and we corresponded via email a few times after that.
I'm so heartbroken right now because I only just learned today she that passed. My heart goes out to her family.
Claire Porter
November 25, 2014
What a shock! Valerie was so vibrant and alive and such a great support. I will miss her. Dance will miss her. My sympathy to you and your family.
Birgithe Lund-Henriksen
November 17, 2014
Dear Sara and Nick,
So sorry about the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
One of my clearest memories of your mom was with her in the swimming pool at the American Club, one friend crying in the bathroom, Sara trying to console her and your mom explaining to me how complicated girls' friendships are compared to boys. Boys just punch each other in the face if necessary and move on good as new. Something I took to heart.
Teresa Wiltz
November 12, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. She was my go-to arts writer when I was an editor at The Root, reliable, smart, good writer. And we finally met face to face over lunch last year. We talked for hours. She was lovely.
November 10, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Valerie's generosity and enthusiasm for her passions—dance and jazz, especially—made all our lives so much richer. She will be missed by so many.
With deepest condolences,
Pamela (Priya) Barr
November 10, 2014
Steve and all the Gladstones,
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Val. My memories of her are as a vibrant, engaged, intellectually powerful and warm person. Strong and yet obviously full of affection for her family. My deepest condolences to you all.
Jack Citrin
Visiting Trepuco, Spain
Terry Hudson
November 9, 2014
To the Gladstone, Brooks and Rouviere families. I offer you my sincere condolences to the lose of your mother and sister. Valerie was talented, witty, and lived and loved life to the fullest. I am so sorry to see her go. I will miss her smiles, laughter and will think of her often.
It is truly a “Gloomy Sunday” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IekIMa3teCM
Peace, Love and Light.
Terry Hudson
Hanging in the Hampton's
Terry Hudson
November 9, 2014
Visiting Angkor Wat
Terry Hudson
November 9, 2014
B&N Book signing
Terry Hudson
November 9, 2014
Aliss Terrell
November 6, 2014
Dear Sara, my heart goes out to you and your family. Sending love, Aliss Terrell
Mario Mercado
November 5, 2014
Dear Sara Rouviere and Nicholas Brooks, Please accept my sincerest sympathy at your loss. I had the pleasure and privilege of being your mother's editor at Travel + Leisure. I learned immeasurably from her insight, expertise, experience, and taste, and we shared a passion of Spain. I will miss her greatly and will think of her often.
Very truly yours,
Mario R. Mercado
Jennifer
November 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with memories of joyful times as you celebrate the life of your beloved Valerie, and may prayers and hope in the creator sustain you along with the support of love ones
Esther Lawson
November 4, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I pray that Almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this difficult time.
Frederick Walker
November 3, 2014
I feel honored and fortunate to have met Val one time about 2 years ago as the father of her nephew Michael's wife, Justine. Amazing presence, just oozing with humanity; warm, approachable.
Extremely rare traits in one human being in my 69 yr experience on this earth.
Fred Walker
Years ago with a sweet niece
November 3, 2014
Myrna Packer
November 3, 2014
Valerie will be deeply missed in the dance community for her enthusiastic support, keen intelligence, and visionary programming, as well as her sparkling eyes, her wit, her sense of style, and her strength. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family. Myrna Packer and Art Bridgman
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