James Robert Gerland Sr.

Jim was such an important part of our Buff State family! His smile and passion for teaching made a huge impact on every student here. I pray that his family finds strength at this time.

Jim was kind & generous to me personally & to my organization. I remember him so well, even though our interactions were many years ago, when he was my client at the hearing aid practice in Sears, at the Eastern Hills Mall. I was employed there as a part time audiologist. We got to chatting & he talked about his time at Roswell. This was when my cancer was first diagnosed & I had become a Roswell patient. He was a good listener & very helpful to me, something I needed at the time. When I...

Jim Gerland was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a computer expert who was able to explain complicated processes in a plain language and always with a smile. I was grateful for his advice when completing my masters degree in library science and his assistance on projects while working for the graduate school of education at UB. He was a colleague, an educator and a friend. I am sorry for your loss. but so grateful for his kindness. May God be good to him.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sending much love to The Gerland Family.