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TOM Brennan
September 4, 2024
I still carry Jack's spirit and caring for everyone...his memory reminds me of what is important. He is a hero, and I trust that he is watching over all of us -- family and friends. Lovingly, Tom Brennan
Tom Brennan
September 4, 2023
Jack I felt was a close friend from early on in the Society of Jesus up until he went to the Lord. I have very fond memories and his spirit lives with me. He was one of the greatest and an hero of mine. I hope he is watching over all of us. Peace...Tom Brennan
Thomas P. Brennan
September 6, 2022
Jack was a good friend,,,one of a kind...committed
to what he thought important...I refer to him a great deal when it comes to social justice...he, way back when, made the ideal concrete and understandable....we all owe a great deal to Jack...he will always be remembered....may he rest in peace...tom brennan
ralph blessing
September 14, 2020
I first met Jack in 1967 when he recruited a group of Cincinnati college students, my younger brother included, to spend a summer doing community work in Lawndale. I ended up joining them on my two-week vacation from work that summer, and a couple years later went to work on the class action lawsuit that had evolved from Jack's efforts. While so many of us lose the zeal of our early years, Jack never seemed to waver. He was clearly convinced that Black Lives Matter long before anyone ever voiced that phrase.
Tom Brennan
September 11, 2020
Jack was a hero for me, a good friend. He was a warrior and lived his life fighting for social justice....raising a wonderful family, running a business with a social consciousness...He is one of the greats from the Jesuits who has left footprints on my heart and soul....my he rest in peace and continue his work watching over and guiding all of us....He embodied Ignatius, King, Pfelger, Jackson, Arrupe, John Lewis....I ask that he help us live their spirits forward as he did so well.....
Paul
September 10, 2020
Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort
Lester
September 9, 2020
My condolences to the family, wishing them comfort and peace
James J McNulty
September 9, 2020
Jack, thanks for teaching us courage by example. God Bless you
and your family.
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