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for STEVEN BRION-MEISELS
Margo
March 14, 2025
In Virginia, we usually celebrate the coming of March because the buds and bulbs peek higher out of their beds with each warming day.
But for our family, blustery March also brings the chill of loss and longing. We listen for your voice in the maelstrom, we search for your light in the darkness, and we pray that the path to peace and justice will remain clear and strong in those you left behind. We miss you deeply. Love, Margo and Family
Jerry Tuckman
August 28, 2024
Ten and a half years since your family and friends lost you but did not lose our memories. Jan and I still have one of your beautiful hand-painted bookmarks with a Ticht Han quote on our fridge. The Presence of Peace sculpture I made in your memory sits in front of your home, a home which hosts your wife and younger daughter and Sophie´s lovely daughter, Nya. Rest easy, my dear friend. Jerry
Ms. CynthiAnn Cornelius
March 15, 2024
Rest in Heaven Steven ... Continued Blessings and Prayers of Comfort and Acceptance to Professor Brion-Meisels and family
Jerry Tuckman
February 11, 2023
Jerry Tuckman
February 11, 2023
Jerry Tuckman
February 11, 2023
A Haiku for Steven - I miss you, buddy
For me your being was
The never ending search for Justice
The presence of peace
Jerry Tuckman
October 11, 2022
Thinking of you Steven. I created this sculpture in your memory and honor. It is the second in my series Sentinel Sculptures aptly entitled the Presence of Peace. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.
Jerry Tuckman
October 11, 2022
cynthia cornelius
March 14, 2022
Continued Blessings, Comfort and Acceptance for you and your family Linda... would love to chat at some [email protected]
Jerry Tuckman
March 14, 2022
8 years since you passed, Steven. And your daughter, Sophia, has her own lovely daughter to join your other wonderful grandchildren. We all miss you. Jerry
Jerry Tuckman
August 10, 2021
A new message from someone serves as a reminder. Some losses, some memories, do not fade. How excited and proud you would be of your wonderful family, especially with Sophie´s baby. May the most special peacemaker I have known Rest In Peace. Love, Jerry
cynthia cornelius
August 9, 2021
Oh My... It's been a while Linda... You've been on my mind quite a bit; as of late and I decided to google your name. I came upon this information regarding your husband and I wish to offer my much belated condolences and prayers of continued comfort and acceptance to you and the family. I miss you Professor Brion-Meisels and have many fund memories of our days at Lesley way back then... I pray that all is well with you and yours!
Marguerite Lee
March 20, 2021
Even now, the right words are hard to find. We love and miss you. Margo and Family
RENEA DURAN
March 14, 2019
I loved Steven, he was the first person I met when I started working at Peace games in Boston. He was my Mentor in Teaching Peace Making and he was so Proud at it. A kind person that his smile just lift you up when you met him at any time of the day. I remember some of his joke and I find myself trying to tell them but never the way Steven told them. I used to tell him stories about my grandchildren and he always remember to ask about them and he remember their names. I miss Him! A Angel has left the building but will never be forgotten.
Renea Duran
July 21, 2016
I remember Steven at Peace Games when he was my supervisor. Steven was a great person, a mentor, the children at the different and a friend elementary school loved him and the teachers adored him. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my dear friend until we meet again.
anthony j brunone
January 28, 2015
I grew up with bri in lindenhurst.......when I read about what he did with his life, I am not surprised. He was always there for a friend, of which he had many. Steven was always at the head of the class, literally and figuratively......a good person, a kind soul......quiet, humble, reserved......but passionate about what was important to him. Those of us who knew and admired him from elementary school through high school, knew he was destined to do important things in life.....decent, good things for us all. He was a wonderful, gentle, caring soul......I count myself among many who were better off and blessed for having known him.....he was as genuine as they come!
Myra Small
December 11, 2014
If all of us whose lives Steven touched can continue to spread his compassion and commitment, the world will be a better place.
Myra in Rehovot
Nancy Torns
August 1, 2014
Learned yesterday of Steven's death...a little part of me died as well. Long ago high school friends who shared a deep love of music, singing, teachers, friends, family and one another. Even at this very young age, his capacity to love, write, draw, paint and make music was extraordinary...already way beyond his years of 17 or 18. He was a beacon of light in the 60's and throughout his lifetime...knowing so young what was important in life. I send my deepest sympathy to you Linda and to your girls and grandchildren. He will never be forgotten and always loved.
June 20, 2014
I just learned of Steve's death from another Lindenhurst friend and I am saddened and unsettled by it. I saw Steve every day of school for six years, as well as Saturdays, when our parents took turns ferrying us to town orchestra rehearsals and religious classes. I remember his musical talent, his ability in French, and his inability to ever say a mean word about any other student. I didn't even mind that he was valedictorian and made some suggestions for his speech, which he generously tried to incorporate, but which were rejected by the principals. I am not surprised to learn all the wonderful things he did with his life - he could have excelled at almost anything, but he chose to excel at tikkun olam.
May 14, 2014
We miss you!
Margo and Family
Seven and Linda at my daughter, Emily's, wedding
April 26, 2014
A Hymn to Steven
A Poem to my dear friend from Jerry Tuckman, with love
There are so many things I will remember about our time together but I will especially remember the afternoon we spent together reading poetry to each other while Gretchen's baby shower anticipating Ian took place at my home. I will hold you in my memory but I will miss you.
Mane of curly hair,
Whiter by the year,
Arms cradling a guitar,
(when not cradling a grandchild).
You always listened well
To the voices of children
And those too young or old
Or poor or hurt
To feel their own power.
Your shared your power,
Tried to give it away
But it always returned
More than it was.
Ever-present MLK button
On your shirt or jacket.
Would you like it?
I have more.
We all have many acquaintances,
Some friends,
A few so very close
A very few genuine heroes.
How many of those heroes
Are dear friends as well?
Eyes, born old,
gently closed
As the song builds
From a sigh
To a hum
To a hymn.
We all have so many sides
We choose to share or hide.
Neruda praises simple things
And surely that sings of you.
We all know that simple
Can be profound.
You would not use that word,
Nor be bound by it,
But it has always been in you:
A larger view.
The great engager
So deeply a man of peace
That you would not go to war
Against those you helped build up,
Even when they shed you like worn clothing.
Not even go to war against your body
When it went to war against you.
It is in me, you said,
And I have to accept it,
Incorporate it,
Slow it down and cordon it off, perhaps,
But certainly not go to war.
Eyes, born old,
gently closed
As the song builds
From a sigh
To a hum
To a hymn.
You have made me better
Through your presence
And your being.
You have taught me
About commitment
And sacrifice,
Acceptance
And fighting,
Yes fighting,
For justice . . .
In all its forms.
Seeking, striving
Walking a lonely path,
Yet never alone,
Never without Linda
And your children
And those closest to them
And to you.
Picking up companions
And colleagues
Along the way.
A commitment,
A journey become
A community.
I have been warmed
In your presence
And lit by your glow.
I am glad to have walked
A ways with you
And shared in some of your community.
I will hold you
In my heart,
As will all who knew you.
Dear Friend,
Dear Steven.
Eyes, born old,
gently closed
As the song builds
From a sigh
To a hum
To a hymn.
Christine Thomas Alderman
April 25, 2014
Steven was my professor at the Harvard Ed school. His encouragement to continue the tough work of helping those who need it most kept me in the field of education and human services. I was lucky to know him and send my condolences to the family. I am so sorry he was taken away. Please know his teaching has touched so many lives and will continue to do so.
Jerry Tuckman
April 19, 2014
We just finished our first seder in so many years (30, perhaps) without Steven's presence at the table and in the kitchen. It was wonderful to have Linda, Sophia, Gretchen, Elize, Izzy and Ian(at this first) but so sad to be missing Steven. Jerry
Ellen Gaies
April 17, 2014
I am so sorry to have just read about Steven's passing in the recent Globe obit. I knew Steven when he used to come to the Graham and Parks School and worked with our junior high team on conflict resolution. He was the nicest man, always smiling and so positive even when we were discouraged or frustrated. I admired him very much. He will be missed. My condolences to Linda, Gretchen, Sophia and Eliza. Respectfully submitted by Ellen Gaies, retired G&P Special Needs Teacher.
Laurie Gomes
April 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Linda and her girls. I just learned of Steven's passing today and am very sorry for your loss.
Dick Conant
April 14, 2014
I met Steven at an ELNA conference many years ago. Steven's wife, Linda, and I had worked at the Walker School years before and I was so happy to learn that she had chosen such a wonderful, thoughtful companion. I am saddened to hear of his death.
Shannon
April 11, 2014
I worked with Steven and Gretchen back in the late 90s and went to Lesley where I had the pleasure of meeting Linda. My deepest condolences to the family. Steven was a great man who did wonderful things in his life. He will be truly missed but surely not forgotten.
McNamara-Cushman
April 2, 2014
He did more justice work on this earth than ten of us did together. We'll always remember you and be motivated by your work.
Dorian Bryant
March 30, 2014
My condolences to your family. Steven was a wonderful teacher, mentor, leader and man. I learned a lot from him as a student of his at Cambridge College and was saddened by the unfortunate news. As soon as I heard he was sick I sent him a get well email. He was my favorite professor at Cambridge College and to this day I thank him for the life lessons he taught me in a short amount of time. He was truly an amazing person. God Bless to Steven and your family.
Sincerely,
Dorian Bryant
Nate Goldshlag
March 27, 2014
Steven was a wonderful man who worked for peace and justice his whole life. I treasure the time I spent with him and Linda. He will be greatly missed.
Beth Rendeiro
March 25, 2014
What can we say about a man among men? Steven made a difference, served as a mentor and role model to hundreds of young and older people and changed many lives for the better. His departure leaves a hole in hearts and communities. How lucky I feel to have known, loved and worked with him. Condolences to his nuclear and extended family. Beth
Frances Jarvis
March 24, 2014
My deep condolences go to Steven's family and especially Linda, who I know well. I am so sad to learn of his passing but I knew him to be a bright light for peace and justice for all people. He was an inspiration to many of us trying to make the planet a more sane and peaceful place.
Jerry Tuckman
March 23, 2014
I was fortunate to share a dear friendship with Steven, with our closeness having grown in recent years. I have lasting images of Steven playing guitar and singing, eyes half-closed, seeming to be present and somewhere else, in our singing group He was one of my few real heroes. Few people lived theirs principles the way Steven did. He inspired all around him to do more of the same. He will be missed. Condolences to Linda, Sophia, Gretchen, Eliza, Izzy, Ian and Steven's sisters.
March 22, 2014
We knew you years ago when we were memebers of KB. We remember Steven with such fondness. He was a very special human being who followed his passions and values. The world has lost one of the best but is better off for his having lived. He made a difference. Much love to Steven's family.
David and Evan Levinson
Peggy Silverio
March 21, 2014
So sorry to hear about Steven's passing! As they say, the good die young. Gretchen and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth & Howard Smith
March 21, 2014
Steven was a unique human being-certainly one of the righteous--he was a man who didn't just speak about his ethical beliefs, he acted upon them. Those of who were privileged to know him and call him friend will miss him terribly. There is a hole in our hearts. Our love and sympathy go out to Linda and his wonderful family.
Janet Palladino
March 21, 2014
I met Steve when he was a graduate student at Harvard. He worked with my first graders at the King School in Cambridge on one of his many amazing projects. I was so impressed with his methods of gentle inquiry, I invited him to come to my classroom as often as he wished - and well, he took me at my word and researched endlessly. I knew then that he had an amazing future ahead of him. I have seen him occassionally, throughout both of our careers, both within the Cambridge Public School Districts and at Lesley University. He always had the same wide smile, the same gentle nature. I am sad to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family. So very sorry. Fondest memories,
Janet Palladino
Retired Teacher
Cambridge Public Schools.
Deborah Lane
March 21, 2014
I knew Stephen through Linda - she was my professor at Lesley. I had the privilege of teaching their daughter, Gretchen at the Aggasiz school. Stephen was a wonderful man, husband and father. Prayers go out to his whole family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Deborah Lane & family.
Paul Lyons
March 21, 2014
Steven was one terrific person! We will miss him.
Joan Logue
March 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss. This wonderful man and I were good friends when we were at the Harrington School in the 80s and early 90s. When I think of him I see him on his bike with his helmet on of course...riding down Cambridge Street with a big smile and a wave. So tender hugs and mighty prayers to you all. Bless you. Joan Logue and family
Michael Sullivan
March 20, 2014
To Steven's Family and Friends:
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
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