Gerald R. Turner

Here it is, come full circle again, another year since Jerry´s been gone, this one 7. But memories keep alive those never forgettable times we shared as teens, sometimes doing together the most risky & craziest of things. And then laughing afterward, once we survived. So many of these, in my permanent file with you. Thanks again Jerry. Ed

Glad to see note from former boxing teammate of Jerry’s, Wally DeRose. Just want to add that Jerry also wanted to try out for the Olympics in the mid fifties when it would be held in Melbourne in the summer of 1956. Like Wally, I have no doubt he would have made the team as a welterweight had he gone ahead. Ed Coben

Jerry and I were roommates and boxing teammates. Just learned of his passing. Last contact was when attended my wedding reception in 1986. We traveled together on boxing trips with the team and were very close. More so when our friend and teammate Charles Mohr died dung the NCAA boxing finals inn 1960. Jerry and I had many fine experiences together. There is no doubt he would have made the Olympic boxing team had it not been for the demise of college boxing. Shocked at his passing. Great...

Jerry’s light will never dim for those who knew him well. And he will always be “Forever Young.”

Gerry one of my older friends. I also I grew up on the Northside of Chicago. We graduate the same grade school and I still I consider him a good friend. I'm a retired DEA agent living in South Texas where I've been for the last 35 years. I just heard about Jerry from a friend of mine named Arvid. God bless and take care.

Jerry, your memories live in those still here. For us as teens, there are so many, all from those years we spent in the thrill of the chase. And you, the one who was always ahead. And still remain there.