Jonathan Amos Horst-Martz

What a beautiful soul. May he Rest In Peace

Hans spent a month with us here in Australia. Where we played with bees together and had lots of conversation of how we could make this planet a better place. He was hope for us. Sad to see him leave way too early. Here he is on a rooftop in Melbourne with the bees.

I loved experiencing Hans excel in every aspect of life. He was so passionate in our environmental science classes, while also growing to be one of the most solid players on the ultimate frisbee team. He knew how to make anyone laugh. And he had just fantastic style. Being around him made everything better. Hans’s life made our college a happier place, and I know we will forever be in search of a light so bright.

I remember babysitting Hans when we lived next door and what a sweet bundle of energy he was. It sounds like he grew up into a remarkable young man. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing - sending my heartfelt condolences for your loss, Jenny Anne & Galen & Emma.

Friends Select Memory- There is Hans on the right of Obama. Obama was in Philly to make the speech on Race in 2008. Before the speech, Obama paced back and forth on Race Street but then saw our kids playing and joined them in the playground. And there is Hans in the center of it all. We have so many lovely memories of Hans.

Hans was quite simply one of the biggest reasons I endured my first year at Conn, having struggled with depression for a long time. Thanking him for that is something I wish I had done more of. Hans had a phenomenal sense of dry humor and loud, passionate energy that drew me to him the first day of college. He challenged me as a friend, as a teammate, and as a peer more than most people I have met at Conn. He could make a mean cocktail and was the life of the party(especially when we got to...

I spent my semester abroad in Australia with Hans. We shared many laughs as we hiked, camped, studied, traveled and danced together. One look alone from Hans would bring a smile to my face. Hans was a great and supportive friend. I will forever remember these moments, and feel grateful for the time we spent together.

Ample make this bed.
Make this bed with awe;
In it wait till judgment break
Excellent and fair.

Be its mattress straight,
Be its pillow round;
Let no sunrise' yellow noise
Interrupt this ground.
(Emily Dickinson)

As a mother and grandmother whose child and grandchild suffer from depression, I know how the uncertainty and confusion of this illness affects them. Please accept my condolences on your loss of Jonathan. Nothing will bring...

Heartfelt prayers go out to the family and friends of Hans.