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Francis Vitale
September 6, 2019
just returned from my walk at lake galina,where upon i rested on the most beautiful bench i have ever seen. I read the plak and looked up who i owed this peacefulness to. I have a tear of sorrow and a heart of love for jocob. May he rest with god. Francis vitale.
Kira KRAIMAN
November 22, 2017
Just want you to know I am thinking of you guys and am so saddened by Jacob's passing. Sending prayers of healing and endless memories your way. You are all amazing! xo
Scott Crane
November 22, 2017
Howard and Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss! I just now read the FB article. He was a sweet kid as I remember him coming to chop. I remember the stuffed "Tigger" that he liked so much.
I will keep you all in my prayers. May God give you the strength to endure! Scott and Maria Crane.
Hannah McGarry
November 22, 2017
I am truly saddened by your loss. I know that Jacob will be missed. May his memory be a blessing. - Hannah
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Amanda Soler
November 17, 2017
All of our love goes out to the strongest family we know. Love, The Solers
November 17, 2017
WELCOME TO HOLLAND
by
Emily Perl Kingsley.
I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability - to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It's like this......
When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting.
After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland."
"Holland?!?" you say. "What do you mean Holland?? I signed up for Italy! I'm supposed to be in Italy. All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy."
But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay.
The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It's just a different place.
So you must go out and buy new guide books. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met.
It's just a different place. It's slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around.... and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills....and Holland has tulips. Holland even has Rembrandts.
But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they're all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say "Yes, that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned."
And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away... because the loss of that dream is a very significant loss.
But... if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things ... about Holland
The Shotz family made Holland a very special place for Jakers. He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He will be missed by his HMS Family
Stefani Califano
November 16, 2017
May you and your family find peace in this time of sorrow. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
November 16, 2017
He was and will always be the heart and soul of your family. No joy was ever greater then him in his home surrounded by his family. The dedication of his family was never a burden.it was second nature...you lived and breathed Jacob...he was blessed with you ..May God wrap you in his arms and guide you to peace....all the clouds gathered ..and then it rained..tears from heaven...and Jacob smiled and found his place in the heavens.
Hugs ... Sheila
November 16, 2017
Our thoughts are with your family. Know that you all will be in my prayers . May God bless you and know that Jacob will always be with you in spirit. Jacob is at peace.Eileen Gallagher Karolitzky .
Elizabeth Previti
November 16, 2017
Your Loved One Was So Special.
November 16, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of Jacob and will keep them with me forever. He was very special. Braccia
November 16, 2017
Joy
Awe
Courage
Optimism
Baby beluga :-)!
I cannot think of Jacob without thinking of these things. I will always be amazed at his strength and resilience. May he now rest in peace. My deepest sympathy and condolence to the family.
AC and UH Hyman
November 16, 2017
When tomorrow starts without Jacob, Don't think you are apart, For every time you think of him, He is right there in your heart
Jacob taught us all to love, and that is what he did. He had he's up's and down's and always came through, but this time he wanted his wings and left a part of him in our hearts.
Love you, Uncle Howie and Aunt Conni.
Jackie Rowland
November 16, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing Jacob with us at HMS! He brought so much joy to everyone he met and shared his love for the simple pleasures in life! Jacob and your family have taught me to appreciate every little blessing and small achievement, no matter how small or brief! I send your family so much love and healing and thank you all for touching my life and sharing Jacob with me! Love, Jackie Rowland
November 15, 2017
Gloria and Family:
Words cannot express the sorrow and pain we feel for the loss of your beloved son Jacob. With our deepest sympathy. Meryl and Justin Livingston.
Carrie Kaiser
November 15, 2017
Your love for Jacob will live on through the lives of everyone he touched. And your friends and family will stand by you in this time of transition and beyond. We were all touched by seeing your family stand strong and we won't let you fall. We are here with hugs, love and understanding.
Jeane Coren
November 15, 2017
RIP Jacob. My condolences to the Shotz and Kramer family
Lori Rosolowsky
November 15, 2017
Such a loving, dedicated family you are. Jacob could not have received more loving kindness. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. May you find solace knowing that gave him your all. Blessings.
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