JACK P. BALSON

Jackie and Paula what a shock. I only met JP as a youngster as I moved from there years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. Handsome young looking man and sure a positive figure in the world. Bless you both. Jason

Dear Paula and Keith,
i am sorry to hear about your loss. in truth i didn't know your son. But if anything Art Institute students are very close knit, and i am sure he has many friends that will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. It is never good to loose one of our own. R.I.P he will be missed

Paula, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Kim (Miceli) Rupp

Paula and Keith,
Just heard today from Greg about the passing of your son. Our deepest sympathy.
Jim and Leslie O'Connell

Paula and Jack, I am truly sorry to hear about JP. His life touched so many of us. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

I met JP only once in 1989 when he was a young child. He did not want to cross wet grass in my mom's backyard and I had to pick him up and carry him. A gentle child and quiet soul I thought.

A young life gone far too early.


I wish the best for Paula and Jack during this immensely agonizing time.

I am sorry to hear of your loss and know how devastating this tragedy can be. JP touched my life, like many others, when I was introduced to him by some of his closest friends, which now I consider family. JP was always there to listen and offer advice and forever changed mine. He was a kind, intelligent, creative person who was taken too early. While his passion for becoming a producer was going to be how he left his mark on the world, he produced a story that will live with us all...

Dear Paula, when I got the call from Luis, we both cried tears of sadness and disbelief. I cherish the memory of JP who was the kindest polite young man and dear friend who will be truly missed and forever in our hearts.

JP was a great guy. He was an excellent student and a pleasure to have in my class. The world will certainly miss his presence. My sympathy to his family and friends in this difficult time.

Andy Briskar, Assistant Professor, AIP