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for Brent Jackson
Roger Burnett
January 5, 2025
One of the Best! Although we did not meet up often, Brent was the quintessential gentleman, a genteel, funny and caring soul. He crosses my heart more often than some family members. What does that say? Miss you and your antics my friend,
Matt
January 30, 2013
To a dear friend who will be always missed.
JT
June 9, 2012
GOD BLESS YOU SWEET MAN.
Robert Athanase
December 29, 2011
To the family of Brent Jackson, I've known Brent since I was 12 years old working at the MOS, He was my mentor, friend, and my father figure, I am today because of Brent. I was his assistant in the (S.P.E.T. ) program. Where he took me under his wing and taught me everything I know to this day. We would talk maybe once to twice a year and every year I got a Christmas letter and a birthday card from Brent and when I didn't receive one, I tried calling him and the number was no longer existed, When I tried to find him on line is the when I just found out, and I am heart broken, and devastated, I am now 48, today, and I think this is his way of telling me that he is still with me in spirit. To his sister Susan, I know you don't know me. But I wish you would contact me at [email protected], I feel I was like a son to him, and the brother I never had, I miss him dearly. Robert Athanase
June 8, 2011
I miss you Brent.
I feel so badly I just found out recently. God why do these things have to happen to such wonderful people.
I am so sorry this happened to you Brent, but I am sure you are doing great things in heaven and making people laugh with your wit and charm.
God Bless you, Joseph
Richard Foster
October 11, 2010
I just learned of Brent's passing last weekend at the 50th reunion of the Framingham High School Class of 1960. Brent and I were close friends in high school, but never reconnected after graduation. I still remember him as the lead in the school play "Life With Father". My condolences, however belated to all of you.
Eric L. Mundell
July 12, 2010
To the countless friends, beloved family members and colleagues of Brent Jackson: You all have my deepest sympathies and warmest thoughts. I share your loss, as Brent was a dear and beloved friend. Sometimes friends aren't in touch as much as or as often as they like, and that brings us some regret. But Brent wouldn't like that, would he? I was stunned and my heart sank this weekend as I learned of Brent's sudden passing in December. How could so much time pass before this came to light? Could it really be so many months since Brent and I had shared thoughts via e-mail? It hardly seemed possible, and yet I can see that Brent wouldn't want to burden others or dampen our spirits. Like Bob McWilliams, I also met and grew fast friends with Brent through our museum interests (AAM) and common loves. It was so easy for one to grow attached to Brent. His magnetic charm, wit, his incredible laugh, and winning smile just drew friends like bees to honey. And he was just as sweet. It would be difficult to find a kinder, more generous, more enjoyable friend. He was the ringleader at many museum lunches and outings. He loved to entertain and to share. Any time spent in his company was time well invested, as the return often exceeded expectations; unforgettable memories were preciously collected. I will hold them dear for many years to come, and they will soften the blow of his loss. Brent's kindness, love and generosity will live on as long as we remember him. Remember his well! For he will be holding us close and keeping us safe, I know. God has definitely found an angel of unparalleled enchantment and charm! With much love for you, Brent, and for all those you hold dear. May you all be comforted and blessed.
Robert McWilliams
July 11, 2010
To the family of Brent Jackson. I met Brent back in the Early 90's at the American Association of Museums conference and became a friend instantly. His laughter, his smile, his wit will always be in my heart. He visited me several years ago in Los Angeles and all the photos and fond memories of the past and that visit will always be with me. I am still in shock of his death. May the warmth of his Memories live with you forever and I know that his love will be with us for as long as we live. To Brent: I hope you make God laugh, you always made me laugh. With Much love and comfort to the family.
Bob Bauer
June 22, 2010
It's been a long time since I've seen Brent. He was always full of positive energy at Becket, and helped me get an independent study job at the museum. What a smile. I am very sorry for your loss. Bob Bauer, South Strafford, Vermont
Noel Alejandro
April 30, 2010
To Brent's family-
I'm so saddened by Brent's passing. I met Brent at a Rowe retreat and we hit it off instantly. I'm still in a state of shock at his sudden passing and will miss him very much. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Mara Willams Oakes
April 28, 2010
Dear Jackson Family,
I just caught up with the devastating news of Brent's illness and death in the NEMA News. I served six years on the NEMA board with Brent. He was a wonderful human being--smart, generous, thoughtful, and FUNNY. Time spent with him was always illuminating and delightful.
Grant Williams
April 2, 2010
I met Brent back in September of 2004 when I started a doctoral program in Science Education at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. A deep and lasting friendship soon delevoped that involved frequent visits by me to his home in Dorchester and trips by Brent out to Amherst. Brent's intelligence, humour, enthusiasm, and compassion made him a most lovable man. I fondly remember special dinners, parties, and concerts we attended together and especially the quiet and simple times spent together. I returned to Canada in the fall of 2006 and Brent visited both in Fall of 2007 and Summer 2009. That was the last time we saw one another. I was so saddened to hear of his passing but consider myself so deeply blessed to have known him and to have shared parts of our lives with one another. I miss you Brent.
Mickey Gniadek
March 23, 2010
Family of Brent Jackson,
My name is Mickey Gniadek and I am a bus driver for Coach USA/Lenzner here in Pittsburgh, PA. I and my passengers over the past 3 years (YMT Tours) have had the pleasure of Brent's professionalism and humor as he toured with us through Boston, Glouchester, Salem and Concord. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. As I looked at his facebook page it was as though I could still hear him. I along with the many will surely miss him. I offer a prayer for Brent every chance I get and will always cherish the time we spent together. God Bless Brent and each of you!
Mickey Gniadek
[email protected]
Roger Burnett
March 22, 2010
Dear Susan, Mark, and Brent’s family and friends,
Please forgive the late date of this note, I learned only this weekend of Brent’s passing. Over many years, as I have moved around, he was a constant. His friendship, friendliness, kindness and humor dissolved any passage of time between our visits.
I now live in Western MA and Brent would often include a visit to me in his itineraries, whether to Deerfield, Becket or beyond. Whenever I traveled east, he would accommodate my schedule for a chat, dinner or coffee. I spent the day this past Saturday dazed with this news.
I wish each of you the comfort and solace of friends, and fond memories of Brent, and his wonderful adventurous spirit and life.
Please keep me informed of the schedule for the memorial service.
Mark Hruby
March 14, 2010
Hello, friends of Brent. There has been a shift in plans for his memorial service. It is still on Saturday, May 1st at 1 p.m., on the Tufts campus, but it will now be held at the Granoff Music Center, 2 blocks south of the original location. The address is 20 Talbot Avenue. There is parking in the adjacent lot. Please join Brent's friends and family in celebrating his love of life.
Peter Trow
February 23, 2010
I've known Brent for over 8 years. He was a good friend who I will miss very much. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Andrew Lavin
February 4, 2010
A life well lived and a friend deeply missed.
Nil Akdag
February 1, 2010
I met Brent in 2004 when Sue told him about NAEP. Over the years, we worked on many projects together while we shared rides, meals, pastries, wine, travel stories and life stories. His intelligence, wit and fun loving spirit will always be missed by his NAEP friends.
Tom Ross
January 29, 2010
Dear Family & Friends,
Brent was my "most senior" cousin. I'll always remember how he would show up at family parties with a huge smile and so full of energy and excitement to be with family. It was so great to catch up with him on his latest travels, plans for future travels, and the things he learned along the way. His passing is very unexpected and a shock. He will be missed.
Roberta Truscello
January 28, 2010
Dear Friends & Family of Brent,
It has been many years since I worked with Brent at Chimney Corners Camp, but I valued his friendship very deeply. He had an amazing combination of intelligence, sensitivity and wit, and was a very positive influence on many young people. I am very sorry he is gone.
Linda Walker
January 27, 2010
Dear family and friends of Brent- I was so shocked and saddened when I heard that Brent had died. I first met Brent as a student in the MA State Science Fair and then as a member of the science fair committee. But he was never more fun then when I convinced him to be a Boston City Guide. Everyone loved him - I will miss him greatly. He cannot be replaced.
Mark Hruby
January 23, 2010
Dear friends of Brent,
There will be a celebration of Brent's life on Saturday, May 1st, at 1 p.m. in the Goddard Chapel of Tufts University, in the heart of the Tufts campus, with a reception afterward. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Katherine Jones
January 23, 2010
To Brent's family and friends, Brent was a wonderful colleague and friend in my years on the NEMA Board. He could light up the room with conversation and then find ways to ground us for a serious discussion. I will miss him.
January 18, 2010
Brent worked with my Dad at the Museum of Science, and I fondly remember the times I shared with him when I came to visit the Museum. When I applied to Lawrence Academy, Brent wrote a wonderful recommendation for my application. To his family and friends I send my sympathies. There is a little less laughter in the world today. Mark Mansfield
Joan Hill
January 17, 2010
Dear Family and Friends of Brent,
I thoroughly enjoyed working on Brent's NAEP team three years ago and had very much looked forward to working together on the same team (DARA) this year. He was always such a cheerful, bright presence and a great guy. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy,
Joan Hill
Karl Laubscher
January 16, 2010
I am a friend of Brent's from his NAEP work and was very fond of him. He always brought us a laugh and was an entertaining and interesting companion always. I especially loved exploring Los Angeles with him on our various training trips there. I will miss him greatly.
Laura Roberts
January 16, 2010
To Brent's family and dear ones - I am so sorry for our loss. Brent was a colleague and friend for 35 years, since the day I came to MOS right out of college right up through his work at Tufts. I will miss his smile and his laugh and his love of life.
January 15, 2010
The world is a little smaller, you will be missed my friend.
George & Michelle M.
Brad Larson
January 15, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. I knew him in the museum community and would see him every few years. His kind and smiling presence always provided a lift. My thoughts are with his friends and family...
Mark Ryan
January 14, 2010
Dear Family and Friends of Brent, I was so saddened to here about the passing of Brent. I worked with him at the State Science Fair and at the Museum of Science. He was a great friend and confidant. He was a great organizer and had alsways had innovative ideas. ....
Mark Ryan, Medford High School, Medford, MA
Doreen Treacy
January 12, 2010
Dear Family and Friends of Brent-
I was deeply saddened to hear of Brent's death. We were next door neighbors and friends for 16 years. He bought each of my children a Wallace silver ornament for their first Christmas and Brent is remembered fondly when they are placed on the tree each year (children are now 14 and 11). He also frequently remembered them on his trips, returning with exotic tokens for them. What a gift he was to all of us, and I wish we could have had him longer. Blessings.
Gail Nessell Colglazier
January 12, 2010
I had the pleasure of serving on the board of the New England Museum Association with Brent. His wisdom, passion for museums, and most of all his sense of humor made him a delight to be with. All of us in the New England museum community have lost a good friend.
maria gouvea
January 12, 2010
Dear Sue, may all my prayers reach you at this very sad moment. You, Mom and Brent were like a family to me.
Every moment spent with you were full of joy and Brent will always have a very special place in my heart. ( Maria Gouvea, Brazil)
Kathi Rubinstein Caspar
January 11, 2010
To Brent's Family and Friends, I was so saddened to learn of Brent's passing. I first met Brent in 1984 on my very first trip to Egypt. We met up again in Egypt 1985 on the trip he led for MOS. We kept in touch for all these years and he will always remain Habibi (friend) to me.
Roger Hecq
January 11, 2010
Dear Family and Friends of Brent - I was stunned to hear of Brent's passing. He was a great asset to the Becket - Chimney Corners community. He was always full of life and still had so much contribute. His passing is a great loss to all those who had the privilege is knowing him.
Wendy Lull
January 11, 2010
To Brent's family--
I am so saddened to hear of Brent's passing. I met Brent on the NEMA Board, and he kindly gave me some very good advice about how science centers can and should work.
We collaborated on a weekend on the Isles of Shoals, a place that meant a great deal to him. We enjoyed being irreverant together. He was one of those people you are always glad to see, and who makes you feel as though he is glad to see you.He will be missed by many.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lauri Pekkala
January 10, 2010
Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about Brent. I am at a loss, he was too young and such a great person.
Please let me know about the Spring.
Lauri Pekkala
[email protected]
Lesley Kennedy
January 10, 2010
Dear Friends and Family of Brent - Brent welcomed me as a in-experienced educator at the MoS back in 1983. He encouraged and taught me. But most importantly, he put me in front of teachers. My current career and passion grew out of the moment Brent showed me how to help and support teachers. All the years we worked together, Brent was an adviser and mentor. My heart is broken to hear of his loss and yet, thankful that he had such a pivotal role in my professional world. Of course, he also provided friendship and support in my personal life. We are all blessed to have known him.
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