Gail Bash

The best among us. Missed terribly always

Memories of Gail and Susie today and always. Taken too soon, too young. I think God needed two Angels by his side. Love to all

Always young, always beautiful, always vibrant - and that smile. Miss you Gail, one of the best among us. Remembering you today and always.

Happy Birthday Grandma Gail we love you,
Love, Ryleigh and Jaycob

Gail,

Say "happy birthday" from me to Susie. I know you are together. And give Dad a big hug.

I miss all of you so much.

Gail,
what a day you gave us on September 7th 2008. I know you were with us for the 6th Annual Flight for The Cure. we love and miss you!

gail, i am so proud to be your daughter in law.i miss you as my mother in law and the relationship we would have. there is still so much i want to know and learn about you. i am so blessed to have your sisters. they share so much

As I was driving back to work today, I had a sudden thought of Gail and found this guestbook. I can't begin to express to everyone the love I felt when reading all of the entries. Gail was truly a special person, and there's not a day that goes by that I don't wish she was still here, to encourage me, support me and show me the true meaning of unconditional love. All of these entries have helped me learn what I already knew-that Gail was a beautiful person, both inside and out. When I moved to Utah, I saw rainbows almost every week for the first few months of settling in....I love you Gail!

It's been almost four years since your passing. I still think about you and Susie all the time. Your kids are all doing great- you would be sooo proud. You even have grandchildren!!!! Susie's son, Ari, has turned into a wonderful man. And now you have your incredible dad, Doovy, with you and Susie on your side.How lucky for both of you! Not a day goes by, that you are not missed and loved by all of your family and friends. You were a true inspiration for so many people. Gail, you and Susie, and now more recently, Doovy, are forever in my thoughts and heart.I am so proud to have known all of you. Thank you for letting me be part of your life. Your everloving cousin, Nancy Kirschenbaum-Davidson

Gail, Give Dad a hug for me! Love, Lynn

Dearest Gail-Pail,

We had a wonderful birthday celebration at Tommy's...so I know you were there. You did good, Gail. You're kids are amazing, your granddaughter is beautiful and so smart. I am still learning so many things from you. I miss you, but you are always very much with me. Love, Lynn

Dearest Gail and Susie,

We are flying our kites today in Honor of both of you. No two people brought more joy into family, friends and our lives than both of you!! We celebrate you today and everyday, for having had you a part of us. Maybe you both are playing with my son Ben up in heaven...I/We hug you all! Love, Leslie, Sarah and Hannah Shafran-Topus

Dearest Bash family,

We are missing all of you terribly. We hope to hear from you and start exchanging e-mails.

You are forever in our hearts,

Meep and Beep

Gail, I think of you so often that I't feels as if i'm spending more time with you now. You are inspirational to me. Whenever I find myself a little lost,the memory of your smile warms me. We all miss you so.

You are magic, Gail.With all my love.



Barb

FIRST ANNUAL GAIL BASH "FLIGHT FOR THE CURE"



As many of you know, Gail loved to fly kites and you could often find her flying her kite at Edgewater Park.



Join us in celebrating Gail's life on Sunday, September 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 at Edgewater Park and help us "Reach New Heights in Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Early Detection."



Don't have a kite? There will be a kite-making party at my home on Saturday afternoon, September 13. It's easy. It's fun. And you can personalize your very own kite.



Don't have a kite and don't want to make one? You will be able to buy a kite from any one of the vendors who will be at Edgewater that same weekend at the Cleveland Kite Festival.



There will be free information from several national ovarian cancer organizations. Give a donation to any one of these organizations and you will receive an ovarian cancer ribbon pin. Beautiful notecards will also be available.



Come join us for "Flight for the Cure". Let's spread awareness of ovarian cancer warning signs and early detection.

Dearest Brian and children,

The Kirshenbaum's were neighbors and childhood friends growing up in South Euclid. It was a "feat" to remember the order of those kids-SusieGailAmyLynnJoDanny and the names became one word. Gail's smile always radiated beyond her person and WHAM!...you would feel her warmth, love and energy. Gail is an incredible person and will be remembered for those qualities we all wish we had. Gail....take care of my son Ben up in heaven, he needs your strength and love. With great warmth...Leslie Shafran/Topus

I have waited a very long time to write something about Gail. I now know that it was because I was waiting to hear from Gail, herself. I am currently in the middle of writing a tv pilot with my cousin, Gabbie. This is a project that we only conceived of in January of this year and just began writing in July. We had written as much as we could, but I knew that my part could be better, yet I couldn't figure out the best way to do just that. When I had given up all hope of fixing it was the exact moment when Gail decided to come to me in my dreams and give me the final bit of wisdom that I needed. I remember her in my dream, script in hand, her handwriting all over it because she had taken the time to edit what we'd written. I asked her what she thought. She simply said, "Put it in the car." Now I am not lying one bit when I say that was the most incredible suggestion I could have ever been given. Instead of sitting down and just talking about what I'm going to do on the couch, I'm riding in a cab on to my first destination and explaining while I'm on the move. The dynamics of the show evolved by leaps and bounds! I can only say, "Thank you, Gail," and I mean that was the deepest part of my soul. And I heard somewhere that Gail thought she wasn't creative. We can all see that is far from the truth. When our show sells it will be because of the divine inspiration Gail has given me. I feel so incredibly blessed.

Dear Gail-Pail,

As far as I am concerned, Mother's Day is Gail's Day. Your kids are wonderful. I still remember when Jason was born. You were the most beautiful mother. Your home was where everyone came to be loved. I miss you...Love, Lynn

To Jason, Bryan, Parker, Amanda, Corinne, Sarah,Rachel,Rebecca,



My thoughts are with you today on Mothers Day.



With Love

Barbara Davis Weiss

"Today is your birthday. It's my birthday, too, yeah."



I played the Beatles this morning on my way to Medina. Spent a beautiful morning with Dee and enjoyed walking the labyrinth. I know you were there with me so I hope you enjoyed it as well. I love you so much. Thank you for all the "new" birthday wishes I have received today from friends of yours who know we shared a birthday. It is truly a wonderful gift to me from you (and them). I love you so much. I can't say it enough.

Dearest Gail,

Tomorrow is our birthdays! I was given an "early" present tonight from sister Lynn --- A BUTTERFLY KITE!! It's my very first kite and I can't wait to fly it. I am going to spend a special morning tomorrow celebrating YOU! at a spiritual retreat. I miss you and love you so much. And I love sharing my birthday with you.

My Dear Gail-Pail,

On Friday I felt your presence and saw your smile. Thank you for the surprise gift. You always did like doing the unexpected. You are still so beautiful. I love you. Lynn

dear lynn, amy and jo,

your family has always had a special place in my heart because you are caring, good people and because doovey and my dad were kinsman boys and we were south euclid girls! i am fortunate to have known your beautiful sister gail.

love,

leslye (discont) arian

Hootie-Hoot??!! Gail-Pail I sure do miss you. So many times I am ready to pick up the phone to ask you a question, share something good...Oh, how I miss you. Your kids are doing great. I see you in them more and more. I love you.

Thank you everyone for your memoirs. They are so wonderful.

[email protected]

Gail Gail - the most perfect among us - and oh, that smile!



I only find comfort when I think that Susie and Gail are together. I have a sister and she is my most precious possesion, the light in my life. Susie and Gail are together, bless them...and you. I wish I could say more - I loved them both so.

Linda Shafran

[email protected]

How many times, while growing up I had wished I were a Kirschenbaum. The love and joy and fun that your family shared always made me want to be even more a part of it.



The countless hours we spent in the kitchen of your home after school. Laughing and being silly.



The friendships we've had through all of these years. Seeing all of you grown up with your own children passing on the Kirschenbaum tradition of a loving and fun family. You always made me wish I were Jewish.



You are so fortunate.



Gail, I was always in awe of you. The world is a better place because you were here. Your goodness rubbed off on every life you touched.

Dearest Gail, I can still see your smiling face in your cheerleading uniform at Shaker Heights High School. To have been your cousin, and known you all my life, is absolutely a gift to treasure. I can never remember you saying an unkind word about anyone or anything. You always found time to help others, you put everyone before yourself. To me, you were mother earth with all the things you did and accomplished in your life, on top of being the greatest mom to all of your children. It is very difficult to understand why G-d would take you, who was so full of life and had so much more to give, love, and offer the world. Then someone said to me that maybe it was because G-d needed more soldiers. To me, that was a comforting thought. And then I realized that you and Susie are together now and at peace. Thank you for joining me, Samantha, and Alec last year at Fiddler on the Roof. It was such a treat to be with you, and then the following week when I was away, you called my children to see if there was "anything they needed". All I could think of was that Gail had enough to deal with right now! But Gail, you were so SPECIAL! EVERYONE was important to you and held a place in your heart. Also, thank you for giving me the gift and allowing me to see you at your home two weeks before you passed (and thank you Amy too for calling and inviting me). Amy told me that you had made a list of people that you loved, and I felt honored to be on that list. It was so wonderful to see you and just spend a few short hours with you. I will never forget how courageous you were when Susie passed. You will be so deeply missed. You will be in our hearts forever. Love, your cousin Nancy

9/6/02



Dear Brian, Doovy, Elise, Amy, Lynn, Jo & Danny:



We think of Gail many times each day and each moment is filled

with fond memories from the past. From the early ski days at

Boyne, Ligonier and Ellicottville, to the days of Vermont and Aspen,

Gail was always there with a laugh and a smile to share with all.

A vivid memory of ours is when she and her sisters would entertain

us all with a show - dancing and singing and laughing.

This includes awakening to her enthusiastic song as kids in the

Ligonier house of "Rise And Shine It's Morning Time". And then

there was the full course steak dinner that Gail and Neal cooked

for the group in Aspen years ago on the "Kinsman Hilton" bus

with the finale, suggested by Gail, of dinner by candlelight for

Doovy and Elise.



We can remember many years ago (the summer of 68) when we

went horseback riding with Gail and Donny. It was great fun!

The cool thing about that afternoon was that Gail taught us how to

change a flat tire! We were on our way back from the stables

when we had a blowout. Well, instead of being bummed out,

she became so excited because she had just learned how to change

a tire earlier that week! We were amazed - she changed that old

tire in less than 5 minutes! Not only was she beautiful, vivacious

and great fun to be with, she was also the quickest flat tire changer

that we ever met!



I was honored that both Gail and Brian came to my wedding in

Dallas. That meant a lot to me! I am proud that Gail and Brian

were able to meet my wife Lyndette. When I was in Cleveland

this past November, I am glad that I was able to talk with Gail and

tell her how much we love her.



Both Gail and Susie will be dearly missed, but we are convinced

that their spirits will live forever. We love them both and will

always love the entire Kirschenbaum family.



Love to all Kirschenbaums,



Darryl Galen & Family

Neal Galen & Family

Bernice Golenberg

Dear Gail,

When the Rabbi said that your Jewish name was "Joy", I thought, what a perfectly chosen name. You were Joy and you brought Joy. I will never forget the smile that you had the last time we met. Our last word to each other was "Peace". May that peace now be with your family and friends who miss their Joy.

Dear Family,




We are so sorry! This is such a loss and we share your grief.



Our lives are infinitely better for having known Susie and Gail. We will miss everything: their kindness, caring, warmth, laughter and sense of family. Their lives were priceless and irreplaceable.



We haven't been able to make sense of this yet and we can't begin to imagine how hard this is for Uncle Doovie, Aunt Elise, Brian and all the family.



We are sure of this much. Susie and Gail were so full of life they would want us to eventually move forward with our own. We are all grieving and that will take time. Eventually we must keep going and appreciate each day and each other a little more. Ultimately that may prove to be their legacy.



Harry Goulder Family

Dearest family of Gail,

Bronwen and I are so sorry for your loss--really it is all our loss. We loved Gail. Bronwen really considered her a second mother (and Brian her first (!) father :).

All the way from sunny southern California, we are grateful for the time we lived in Cleveland around the corner from your warm home and wonderful children. I can remember looking out that first day in Cleveland, wondering whether there were any children in the neighborhood. Gail appeared as if by magic with the glad news that she was the mother of eight! Your family was the very first friends we made. Gail gave us hope that there was happiness and love after divorce. Everything that Bronwen knows about happily ever after comes from the joy of Gail and Brian.

We are also very grateful to have experienced the travelling Bashes on their great adventure of Route 66. Was there ever such a mad dash back to Oatman and 1888?!? Now when we gaze out over the Pacific Ocean, I believe that I can see our Gail enjoying that beautiful place where we last saw Brian, Parker, Amanda and Corrine together.

Thank you for your hospitality last summer. It was wonderful to see Gail so happily househunting, and keeping us company on our long awaited trip to Cedar Point.

There are so many things that we could add, but we really just want to say how much our lives were enriched by our love and now our loss of Gail. We look forward to staying in touch with all her family. You are forever in our hearts, our prayers, our dreams.

With infinite love,

Beep and Meep

I am a very good friend of Amy's. I only met Gail once. She came to Boston to see Laurel in a Brandeis production. We had a fun-filled evening with other friends and family. I immediately felt close to Gail..sensing her warmth, compassion, humor, and love of family.



We ended the evening by her giving me the name of a matchmaker that she and Brian knew. That never worked out but I always appreciated the referral!



My love to all of her family. My thoughts are with you during this time.

The Legacy You Left Behind



Life for you is now complete,

tied up neatly like a gift,

The gift you have given us all,

With your short visit here on Earth.



Your memories will live forever,

in the hearts you've left behind.

An unkind word never passed your lips.

An arrogant thought never crossed your mind.



You Gail were the compass within the family.

Guiding all in a positive direction.

The words which spring to mind:

Compassionate

Assured

Exuberant

Righteous

Loving

Confident

Beautiful

Just

Positive

All paint a dimensional image of your soul.

You will be sadly missed,

But I rejoice in saying

Your passing is not in vain.

The world is a warmer, more beautiful place

With the Legacy you left behind.

Your Children.

Eight wonderful role models

Jason, Bryan, Parker, Amanda, Corrinne, Sarah, Rebbeca, and Rachel.

Five of them naturally possessing your shining sparkle within their eyes.

Three developing that sparkle by just being closer to your heart.

You may be skiing with Susie on a distant mountain,

But you'll forever be near us all,

Through the Children you left behind



I will miss you and feel blessed just knowing you and spending time with you.



Love,

Alan

Gail,

In so many ways you have been beautiful. I have always enjoyed your enthusiasm, your zest for life. Being the oldest Kirschenbaum-Loeb grandchild I was around throughout your entire lifetime. Our parents wanted us to be friends as well as cousins.

Your Dad always told me that I was his favorite niece of course he told that to all of his nieces. We had so much fun with him. When we were very young he took You, Susie and I to Avon Lake in that huge red station wagon every Saturday. After he finished his business he would take us for a horseback ride. He assigned each of us to a horse and told us it was ours and we believed him. We had so much fun together.

I remember South Euclid when your Mom would play the piano and we danced. Your Dad never missed a chance to line us up and ask who is the greatest of them all. I remember you in those pigtails always smiling and happy.

We had great Chanukah parties with Grandma Bessie and Grandpa Izzy. All those presents for this huge family. Those were such happy times.

You honored me by wearing my wedding gown for your wedding when you could have had any gown you desired.

Later in life when Jason was born, I admired your natural skills as a mother. Your children were so special to you.

When we were young our parents organized the Chanukah parties but as the cousins married and had children of their own the parties became our responsibility. Chanukah was a wild time and we had fun watching all of our children grow up.

Everyone knew how deep your love was for Brian. You were so happy with him and he was so wonderful to you.

Although I was not a part of the ski trips to Aspen, many of the family went on the Kirschenbaum bus and vacationed together.

Everyone loved the Kirschenbaum-Loeb family. All of our parent's close friends and our close friends felt that they were family. We treated them that way. Life seemed so innocent for the Kirschenbaum-Loeb family until Susie and You became ill.

I will always remember your courage, bravery, and positive thinking throughout your treatments. Most of all I will remember the lovely warm smile on your face as you greeted our family and friends at your parent's home after Susie's memorial service. You were so happy to see all of us and we were so happy to see you. Our family does not forget loved ones. You will always remain close in our hearts.

Your loving cousin,

Sandy Kirschenbaum Burkons

Thank you all for your wonderful letters,poems,and fond memories of my sister,Gail.She was my Sister, my Earth Mother , my Best Friend. I will miss introducing my new friends to Gail with such pride and excitement. I cherish the time that I had with her and I truly believe that the compassion and love for people that I feel in my heart and my great love of nature was inspired and nurtured by my sister, Gail.She was someone who I always looked up to. When I would tell her that I wanted to be just like her she would respond by saying" if you try to be like someone else then you're always second best "."Just be the best Jo that you can be". Gail was always there for me and I was privileged when I could be there for her.The last few days before she died were very sad yet beautiful. She continued to ask how others were feeling , joked a bit and most of all, she was totally,completely filled with LOVE. This is how I will always remember her.

GAIL-A WONDERFUL ADMINISTRATOR



Gail was the apple of everyone's eye. Her famly,her friends, her residents and their families, and allwho worked with Gail.



She had many dreams and goals, one of which was to work with the elderly. As an Administrator of Good Samaritan Nursing Home, she did excel. She was a pillar of strength and understanding and was an extremely good listener and was definitely a team player who was always willing to lend a helping hand where ever needed. She was kind, and caring and had great compassion for all. Everyone had great respect for Gail. She was extremely knowledgeable about the elderly and about the operations for running a First Class Nursing Home.



Nothing was spared ffor her residents and their families. They all loved Gail. The most ornery residents would be sweet and nice whenever Gail was around. Gail knew the history, background and condition of every resident and was kept abreast daily on any changes.Gail made sure that all their needs were met. She spent many hours visiting with the residents and doing special things for them.



Gail was always innovative in what ever she did. An example was establishing twelve hour shifts for nurses long before any other nursing home did - Work 12 hours and get paid for 40.



The staff loved Gail. She always took time out to listen to their problems.On their birthdays and anniversaries she took time out to write notes of congratulations and thanks for their hard work and never failed to recognize any little thing they did. Gail had a knack for making staff feel so important. Gail felt that paperwork could always wait as you were her first priority. Because of all these things Gail obtained longevity and continuity of staff.



One of the highlights of Gail's career was in 1996 when she was chosen as National Administrator of the Year and was honored in Florida for this award.



Gail made a difference in the life of everyone whom she touched. She sure made a difference in mine. She was a wonderful mentor who taught me the importance of life, love,and family. Gail, I love you and will miss you.



My heartfeltsympathy is extended to Brian and their children, Mr. and Mrs. K., Amy,Lynn,Jo and Danny.



Lenore Finerman

Gates Mills,Oh

Co-Administrator with Gail 1986-1987

Administrator 1996-2000

August 23.2002

Dear Amanda, Corrine and the rest of the family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman and if you think of her every day, she will be with you forever.

Dear Brian:



May G-d comfort you amoung all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May you never know any more tzaar (troubles).



Love,



Shlomo

Brian and Mr. and Mrs. Kirschenbaum,



My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wife and daughter.

Dear Family

It is with great sadness I write this note..actually for the 2nd time...the 1st one did not get to you for what reason i know not..It was an honor to have known one so endearing and such a joy..she epitomized love..she was a most genuine and caring person..I loved working with and for her..she would love to have "hearty soups" and enjoyed trying new foods..even had me eating "millet" which was birdfood ,but turned out to be very good and a serious food for us humans!!!She always knew exactly what and how to say everything..she was so sincere and loving.

I hope someday to see her again.

Fondly,

Nance Bell

I want to express my sypathy to the family of Gail. I have worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Home for the last 11 years and truly feel blessed to know such a fantastic family. Gail was the most honest and sincere person I have ever known and feel that because of all that she gave to everyone she knew we can all carry of a little piece of her with us. May the days grow stronger for all of you and be proud of all the good that Gail and Susie have done in the life that was given to them.

My Dear Sweet Gail,

It's incomprehensible the sadness that everyone is feeling. How could we lose two beautiful angels, so young and so good? In my heart is stored your smile,your laughter, the memory of your kindness and your gentleness.

Gail, you were without a doubt, the most kind person that I have ever known.Who else could God entrust eight children to, and know full well that you would do such a beautiful job being their mother? He knew because you were the ultimate Nurturer, a person who takes care of everyone. Your support and encouragement was felt by your children and Brian, as well as family and friends. Even strangers, all strangers, who had the pleasure to know you, could feel the compassion that you exuded. Countless elderly people found comfort in your care. How many times has someone appreciatively told me, "Your cousin Gail took such good care of my mother(father)". People felt that if you were there, they knew their ailing parents would be watched over and cared for. What a comfort that was.

I remember how beautiful you were in your cheerleading outfit. I thought you were the coolest cousin! A cheerleader is how you lived your life, always full of encouragement and approval, enthusiastic, restoring hope, joy, gladness,always congratulating a good deed or even an attempt at one. You seemed to find the good in everyone and forgave the bad. I never heard you speak an unkind word about anyone. And I know that no one could have had an unkind word about you.

I confess, I even borrowed some of your mothering techniques. The "Candy bar torture" and the "Subliminal suggestion technique" were two of my favorites.

Honesty. Everyone trusted you to be fair. Even Brian's and your Ex's trusted you to be in charge of your offspring's rotation chart....talk about revolving doors!...how did you keep track? Who else's life was so engrossed taking care of everyone else, that you actually had to put "ME" on your calendar just to make sure that you'd remember to take care of yourself.

Oh Gail, I miss you!

You are forever in my heart!



Cousin Leslie

These last few weeks have been difficult and painful for all of us who know the Kirschenbaum and Bash/Zabell families. We are bewildered--questioning why such a loving, and generous family should suffer such heartbreak as the loss of Gail and Susie.

Both Gail and Susie were so good at seeing the positive side of life and making everyone they met feel important even under the most difficult of times. It didn?t matter what age they were. They were kind and compassionate to the young and old and everyone in between. They truly enjoyed celebrating life and sharing their passions and compassions with anyone that they came into contact with. This was no accident. This was part of the legacy that Doovy and Elise taught them and all their other wonderful children. I've never been around a family that derives so much pleasure from seeing others happy and enjoying themselves.

Thankfully, this is the legacy that Gail has passed on to her children and that Susie has passed on to Ari.

So that is the message that I am taking from this terrible loss. Let?s remember their good VALUES and pass them on to our own families and friends.

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for strength to the families.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

A WAY OF LIFE FOR GAIL BASH





For those in life who never thought it possible to be "touched by an

angel" it became evident once they

met Gail Bash. Gail passed away

Thursday, August 15,2002 and although surrounded by her caring

family, her friends silently mourned

the loss as they closed their eyes

and felt the trickle of tears down

their cheek. Gail left a legacy of

unending memories for everyone that

knew her. She was beyond remarkable.



In 1996 I had the opportunity to

nominate Gail for the National

Association Of Activity Professionals Administrator Of The

Year Award. Gail was Administrator of Good Samaritan. The hardest part

was the nomination form clearly

stated "500" words or less. I can

honestly say it was a difficult task

to stay on track wordwise.





I feel at this time it is worth

printing a copy of the award winning

letter and would be honored to share

it as it speakes volumes about Gail.



There are few Administrators who

willing volunteer to take a turn at

sitting in a dunking machine for the

"Employees Picnic/Bring Your Child

To Work Day" but Gail, Administrator

of Good Samaritan couldn't wait to

be "all wet."



As a professional Gail is very well

liked and respected by her colleagues and the facility employees. I too am a 17 year em-

ployee of Good Samaritan and witness

on a daily basis the enthusiasm and

kind spirit that this mother of eight endlessly brings to the field

of health care. Gail knows all the

residents and their families by name

because she spends part of every

day walking throughout the facility

to visit the residents and their

families and speaks with the em-

ployees. Often she sits with a

resident to watch television, read

to them or view their most recent

photos. Occasionally, Gail stops

at a bakery on her way to work and

brings the residents fresh pastries

and breads--which not only fill their stomachs but warms their hearts.



Gail is also a driver for facility

outings whether we're off to an

amusement park, camp out or apple

picking. It is typical to hear Gail

say, "Just tell me what to do."



Under Gail's leadership, the employees are offered a variety of

"perks" ranging from free turkeys at

Thanksgiving and "Lunch Is On Us

Day" to nursing scholarship awards.

When not involved with Good

Samaritan Gail enjoys her eight

children and her equally busy

attorney husband, Brian.



Gail's greatest assets are her will-

ingness to lend a helping hand and to make time for "everyone." She

continues to raise the quality of

care for the residents and strives

for optimal conditions in the

empoyees' work environment.



As I have shown, Gail Bash richly

deserves the 1996 NAAP Administrator

Of The Year Award. Gail did receive

the National Award in Florida with

her family by her side as she

accepted it.



Barb Bartlome

Former employee (23 years)

Gail has always been the idealized memory of my childhood. She was warmth and goodness and beauty. My condolences to the families.

Brian,



I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. Although I never met her, the way you described Gail and your relationship it sounded as if the two of you really had something special.



I recognize that life from here forward will be difficult for quite some time. You have my prayers and thoughts, and you can always pick up the phone if you feel the need to chat with a friend.



God speed in these most difficult of times.



Jeffrey

Dear Brian,



From all of us here in southern California, you have our deepest sympathies. We recall how fondly you always spoke of your beloved wife, and how you cherished her. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

Dear Gail,

Thank you for taking the time to be our friend. You really did take the time. You gave everyone your undivided attention. You made everyone feel they mattered, that they were special. I remember not too long ago a woman came up to you and said, "I remember that you gave me a quarter at lunch in seventh grade."

And you were sooo dependable. You were consistently there. You said what you did and did what you said.

Mother Earth, I used to call you. By example, you taught us all to be a better parent. You were a mother to us all, bu Jason, Bryan, Parker, Amanda, Corinne, Rachel, Sarah, and Becky, you know how blessed you are to have her as you own. You make her very proud. You have all grown into your own examples of strength, courage and compassion.

Thank you, Doovy and Elise, for sharing your special child. From the start she was so wise. She didn't have to learn lessons. She always remained that sweet, gentle child you brought into this world.

Everyone knows that innocent, childlike way Gail had of seeing the world. No one else called me when I was at Ohio State and she was at the Univ. of Wisconsin and asked me, "Are you going home for Halloween?"

Brian, Thank you for being you. You were consistently there for her. How committed. Words cannot describe the love and devotion you shared, what you gave to each other, what you meant to each other.

Gail, thank you for cutoffs, backpacks (For those of you who don't know, Gail claimed she invented them), braids, saddle shoes, and your unconditional love. I can't wait until I see you again. I love and miss you. For an angel, you really were down to earth.

Let your light shine,

Cathy

We are very good friends of Amy. We send our love and prayers to the family.

Love, Michael, Kim and Rebekah

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Dearest Brian,Elysse,Dovie,Amy,Lynn,Jo,Danny and loving children,

Our hearts are so heavy for your great loss. Your family was always cherished by the "kids" of Rowland School...why...everyone one of us would recite all your names (we could hardly believe there were so many teriffic kids in ONE family)"SusieGailAmyLynnJoDanny" as if it were only one word! Gail's smile was always the SUNSHINE, her laugh sparked everyone who knew her and her love of others was contagious! How blessed we are to have had Gail a part of our lives.

With love and prayers

Leslie Shafran-Topus

I will always have a memory of those two "shining stars",Susie and Gail how wonderful it was to know them both in such happy and carefree times.My thoughts are with their family. Linda Stockfish Fox- (Julie's sister)

It is sad to lose anyone that young, but to lose two women who added so much to the lives of those around them, it is hard to accept. And as I have thought about this the past two weeks, I just have to believe there is a reason that I am just unable to understand for the loss of Gail and Susie. And all I can do is add my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family.

Dear Brian and family,



My twin sister, Joyce and I were lucky to reunite with Gail and Susie in Aspen over the Xmas holiday last December. It had been years since we last saw one another, but we sat for a couple hours reminiscing about our childhood friendship.

Gail was one of my best friends when we were at Rowland elementary.

I have fond memories of playing over at her house on Wrenford and just couldn't believe she had so many siblings. My memories are of just going through room after room and seeing kids everywhere!

Gail was such a kind soul with a wonderful smile and gentle heart.

It seems that as an adult she became even more so. I will always remember her blonde ponytail swaying in back of her and how smart and athletic she was.

Joyce and I feel fortunate that we could spend some time catching up on all our lives with two wonderful sisters who gave so much to this world.

This is such an unbelieveable tragic loss for everyone.

I just finished reading the book, "The Lovely Bones." It does give you faith and hope that there is some kind of "life" up there in heaven. It gives me hope that Susie and Gail are up there together, with their shining spirts making everyone feel good around them.

Gail you touched my life, and for that I am greatful.

My deepest sympathies to Brian, their children and the rest of the Kirschenbaum family.

Fondly,

Janice "Shafran" Roth

As a young child, I lived across the street from Gail on Delaware Drive. Our paths crossed again when I became a teacher at Fairfax. I was saddened by the news of such heartbreak for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

we have been priviledged to to get to know Susie and Gail thru all the truly beautiful memories expressed in these guest books. A hard copy book should be printed with all the love which has been expressed. Add our caring friendship to all those who offer you their condolence,

The last gift Susie gave to me, was being able to say good-bye to you.I will be forever grateful.

a face that radiated sweetness and love...it made me feel good just to look at her. she will always be remembered

DEAREST FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

I WORKED WITH GAIL FOR MANY YEARS AT GOOD SAMARITAN.

WHAT A GOOD PERSON

WHAT A DOLL

WHAT A LOSS



CAROL ZIMMER

We knew Gail from many different organizations. We enjoyed spending time in the schools with her and being able to sing with her. We will surely miss her. Ourr deepest condolences to her family.

The world has lost one of its brightest smiles and happiest souls. The blow is softened by knowing that my children, my wife and I were fortunate enough to experience Gail's smile and her joy.



We pray that the strength and determination she showed may now be passed on to her children and Brian in this time of grief.



God bless Gail and all of her family.

Gail will be remembered by fellow friends and family for her love of life, and her gentle, loving soul. To Brian, beloved children, siblings, and parents, I feel for your tragic loss of both of girls, Gail and Sue. What caring, beautiful adults they both were, who touched the lives of so many poeple. Gail was a classmate of mine at Shaker , and my memories of Gail thoroughout the years were nothing short of an extremely caring, outgoing, intelligent, and loving person. I can see gail now like it was yesterday when she cheered at Shaker football games, and always had that endearing smile and concern for all her classmates. Gail was admired and loved by our classmates from Shaker. Gail always put others before herself, and was truly an angel of love to all the fortunate people who got to know Gail. It is such a tragedy and loss for all her family. I am so sorry for the suffering your family is facing. No one should ever have to experience such a tragedy. My deepest sympathies to all of you during these dark days , full of sadness. It was a blessing for me to have known Susie and Gail. My love and deepest sympathies go out to your family. They will both be missed , but remembered for their love of life and people. May God help guide your family. I am so very sorry. Fondly, Sharon Shafran (Herman) and Sidney Shafran

My heart goes out to the Kirchenbaum family and to Gail's Husband and children. This is just too much for a family to bear. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

My heart goes out to you on the loss of such a special person.

Wendy

Deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Our Gail



On that day in December with

falling snow

I met an Angel

How was I to know



I just know that we clicked right

from the start

And to patients and employees

she gave her heart



She just seemed almost too good

to be real

And she had the gift

to make you feel



So important, so loved, and you

wanted to strive

To make a difference

for being alive



And she thought of our World

as recycling she went

To make such a difference

Yes, she was heaven sent



But her dearest treasures on

earth we recall

Were her husband, her children

her parents, and all



Her sisters and brother, both

real and extended

Her love, her devotion , her

all she expended



She’ll be that bright shining

star in the night

And that pale moon you see

at dawn’s early light



The birds singing at twilight

the kites in the sun

And we know God is saying

Well done, Gail, well done.



With Love, Devotion & Honor

Fay