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Eileen Foraker
July 24, 2017
I still think of you when I have a difficult management decision to make, when I'm starting a new and complex project, or when I pass the local Harley-Davidson store. Thank you for your example of being committed to those things you were truly passionate about.
Joe Freeman
July 26, 2011
Eight years today and I will never forget.
Jim Pearce
July 29, 2006
It's been three long years since you left us and I still reach for the phone to call you at times. The good news is that I can finally close out the Estate and possibly finally get a chance to put your death into perspective.
Joe Freeman
July 26, 2006
I just wanted to say that time does heal a lot. Memories do fill the heart. Friends are definitely forever.
Just a wish for Jess and his wonderful family on this day. Be well and live well.
Sincere wishes,
Joe
lauren pearce
August 2, 2005
i would like to thank everyone for all the beautiful things you said about my dad. i didnt know about this "guest book" until today so to be able to read the collection of entries that have built up for the last two years was incredible. my father had a way of affecting peoples lives and you can see that just by scrolling through these pages. thank you again and also i would like to add that i gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on july 7th 2005 and even though she wont be able to meet her grandparents i know theyre watching over her and all of you
i love you mom and dad
-lauren
Joe Freeman
July 27, 2005
I spent all of yesterday as busy as I could be. The thought of two years passing was one that I decided to move aside from a sense of negativity and sorrow, and reflect on the many good times and things we have all experienced prior to and after your passing.
You and your family remain in my prayers. I wish peace and joy to them, and to the many you have called friends during your wonderful life.
With my very sincere regards,
Joe
Katherine Begley
July 15, 2005
Dear Jess and Maggie,
We are so lucky to be apart of Amanda and Lauren's life, especially with the special arrival of Baby Aria. She is so precious and sweet. I know you are watching over not only Aria, but both Amanda & Lauren and Tony. We are so lucky to have them in our lives. We miss you terribly but know you are near to keep our girls safe.
Miss you and love you always,
Katherine (Katie)
Fire Tac Team, White River AZ, at the memorial/crash site.
July 29, 2004
Diana Cox-Pratt
July 28, 2004
Jess,
On Monday, the one-year anniversary of your death, Jim and I visited the crash site and attended a memorial service for both you and Randall. The location is as beautiful as God could have planned. As I first saw the crash site, and as they explained the accident to me, my heart was torn from my chest, my pain once again brought to the surface. But as I looked up at the tree that had been topped by the rotor and my gaze continued up to the sky, I felt comforted and I knew you were there. Then I felt selfish for missing you so. I know in my heart you are in a better space with those you love.
The memorial service was breathtaking---so filled with the love of so many people who you reached with yours. Everyone there from the reservation and fire service welcomed us and made us one of theirs, as I'm sure they did you. The Bonito family shared their all with us. I can't honestly say it was just a celebration of your life, as I know you would want, but also a way to try and put closure on some of the pain for those of us left behind.
You were always there for me in life, merely a call away, but now I know you are also, but a prayer away. Please watch over me and guide my footsteps, as I continue to need your direction.
Jim has done a marvelous job taking care of everything for you and yours, and growing into his place in the family. You would be proud of him, as I am.
As the memorial ended on Monday, thunder boomed and the skies opened up with rain and hail, as I'm told it did on the day of the accident as well. My first thought was "Well, Jess has had enough--it is time to go on with our lives." I miss you every day, but I know you lived as you died. And what more could we ask for in life or death---doing what you loved to do.
You will always be my hero, my little brother, and one of my best friends. Guide me, direct me, and watch over me. I'm counting on you as always!
Your loving older sister, Diana
Lisa Armstrong
July 27, 2004
Jess,
Yesterday, I was able to join many of our co-workers in launching balloons in your honor. I have to admit, it was a very emotional time for me as I am sure it was for many, but your memory lives on in each of us. As the balloons floated up toward the sky, it brought peace to me because I had the pleasure of knowing you.
I remember your smile and uplifting words when I had a tough day. And all the help with excel formulas, well, you were definitely the "man!"
I can't thank you enough for being you. I will always remember you.
Lisa
Henry Rivera
July 26, 2004
I would like to Thank Jess Pearce for giving me the opportunity to express my interpersonal skills as a Site Manager. He allowed for me to take the next step in my career with positive results. Jess's words of wisdom were always taken to heart. His point of view always created a positive outcome to my obsticals. His passion to becoming the best you can be for our employees and clients can never be measured. Jess will always be in prayers as he truly gave me inspiration,wisdom and guideness to love my career as much as he did.
Thank you,
God Bless you and your family
Joe Freeman
July 26, 2004
Jess,
Today there are hundreds of balloons that have been launched from your co-workers in over twenty five cities across the country. The message is simple: you still live on in the hearts of so many. As a rememberance, there truly is no better way to honor your memory than to use the same avenue of your love and enjoyment - the sky. The balloons were accompanied by many silent thoughts and prayers.
You are missed greatly, and will never be forgotten. You have changed the world through living your life. It is a much better place for having your many contributions.
Thank you.
Joe
Coral DiMento
July 26, 2004
Jess, As I sit here on the anniversary of your death, I can not begin to share how much you are missed! I am proud to say that you were not just my big brother but also my friend. I know you are with our Lord. God Bless. I love you so much! Your PROUD little sister, Coral
Eileen Foraker
July 26, 2004
I worked with Jess for almost a year and a half, and was always inspired and strengthened by the leadership and friendship he shared with me. I continue to find his guidance a valued part of both my professional and individual life.
I once mentioned that I had finally seen The Lord of the Rings and that I was reading the book. He told me that since age twelve, when he had first read the book, he had identified with Gandalf. As I read through the pages, I found many lines that fit both the wise wizard and my friend and mentor. I could share many, but may I share the one that brought me great understanding and perhaps the greatest comfort, that Jess knew his mission in life and was prepared to take the next step: " 'I am with you at present' said Gandalf, 'but soon I shall not be...that is what you have been trained for. Do you not yet understand?...my dear friends, you will need no help.....Go in peace' "
Katherine Goodrich
July 23, 2004
A year ago next Monday we lost a member of our team, Jess Pearce. I'd known Jess for a year and a half and appreciated the intensity he brought to every thing he did. I learned that he checked his emails early in the morning while drinking that first cup of coffee and that I needed to be more careful in writing emails when I'd been up for awhile and on a roll. Jess was an excellent communicator and in everything he did it was with a win-win philosophy. With that philosophy we were always able to smooth the waters. We benefited his experience and knowledge because he was such an integral part of everything we did.
Jess experienced tragedy and died tragically. He'd lost his beloved wife a couple of years before and had allowed himself to open his heart to another woman who he had just announced he was to marry. As I took him to the airport the week before his death we talked of his beautiful children. He told me of this love of them, how he enjoyed being their father and how he'd met this wonderful, beautiful woman. And of course, we spoke of flying. His other passion.
Tim McGraw has a song out titled "Live like you were dying". After a life alternating experience where he's asked "what did you do", he says, I went sky diving, I went Rocky Mountain climbing, I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. And I loved deeper, and I spoke sweeter and I gave forgiveness I had been denying. And if you get a chance someday I hope you'll live like you were dying. Jess would have been flying. That's what he loved. That's what he did. And he did it while caring for others.
But that's Jess! He lived with intensity - like he was dying. On Monday we’ll take the time to pray for Jess’ family and release balloons in his memory, to celebrate his life and express thankfulness for our own. For a moment we can all fly like Jess. I know he'd be smiling.
Sincerely,
Katherine Goodrich
Oce’ Business Services
Katherine (Auntie Katie) Begley
November 17, 2003
Jess - I think of you constantly and can hear your answers to my many questions. I know you are with Maggie - we miss you both terribly. We will do our best to keep Lauren and Amanda safe and secure. Many wonderful memories. Love Katie and Larry
Diana Cox-Pratt
October 5, 2003
Jess, You were my brother, my friend, and my Hero. You never shrank from responsibility, you took the world on and looked them straight in the eye as you did so. You fought relentlessly for what you believed was right, whether family, friends, or country. I remember how much a simple smile from you meant to me, and I will forever miss that. You were my rock, yet my guiding light. You have left a hole in the world, as well as in the hearts of countless others. I am selfish in my pain, but I know you are in a better place and our paths will cross again. Please guide my steps until then. Your loving sister, Diana
Joe Freeman
October 1, 2003
To my friend and colleague, you are missed by many more than you could possibly imagine. Simple and short conversations left wonderful memories and a great deal of sorrow to a countless number of those you have touched.
Perhaps it was not so much the content of any single conversation, as it was the quality and sincerity - either way, your kind word carried so many special qualities.
You will be missed, but more important, you left a definite need to be thankful for having been fortunate enough to know you.
Mark Gibson
September 2, 2003
For 25+ years I was honored to call you my best freind. The phrase goes 'judge a man by what he does' and on that score you were tops. Your love of country, family & freinds was near perfect and all who recieved these gifts were truely blessed. Although my heart is broken over losing your freindship, I will carry on for Lauren and Amanda. Find peace and be proud of your legacy!
Jimmy Pearce
August 28, 2003
Jess, I will always remember the big brother that was also my best friend,I could call you and know that the world was right because you were in it. My family and I will miss you always. And I will do my best to take care of your daughters as I know that you would want me to.I wish that I could speak to you one last time to tell you of my love for you and that I will always remember your laughter and fun for life that made you the best possible brother that a man could ask for. Rest in peace with God for I know that you are with him now.
Jim, Susie, Chris, Lisa
Dan Anderson
August 20, 2003
On behalf of the entire Newark Police Department, we were saddened to hear of Jess' recent death. Jess was a Police Officer in Newark throughout the 1980's, and I had the good fortune to have had him as a Field Training Officer when I entered police work in 1986. Jess was very knowledgeable about many different things and was so at ease talking with people from many different backgrounds. His intelligent but laidback approach became the cornerstone of my view of police work. I have fond memories of working midnight shift with him, and passing the slow times with much conversation. I specifically recall there being three things he always spoke of: his wife, his daughter, and flying. As often happens in life, we did not maintain much contact over the passing years and much has changed, both in our department and in Jess' life. I remain to this day most appreciative of his efforts on my behalf, and I hope his family knows that even 17 years later a little bit of Jess is still working the streets of Newark. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Anderson
Police Officer
City of Newark
Doral & Daryl Main
August 3, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lauren, Amanda and family. We have fond memories of many Christmas mornings together. Jess, you will be missed by many.
Karen Flanagan
August 3, 2003
To my brother, friend, uncle and hero.
Your hugs, laughter and smile may be gone, but all the memories we shared will never fade.
With all our love we send you on your way.
From all the Flanagan's (Karen,Gary,Amber,Sarah,David)
Mike and Joan Greer
August 1, 2003
We did not know Jess, but we are very near neighbors. Our hearts go out to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jess is a hero.
Verrie Pearce
August 1, 2003
He was my brother and I know where he is today. With my King in Heaven.
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