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for Janet Kemp
Navy Vet Christina
August 2, 2022
You will never be forgotten, thank you for ability to change the lives of veterans. Rest in peace angel
Female Veteran
September 2, 2017
Thank you for caring. Prayers and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ms. Kemp.
christina smith
August 24, 2017
Thank you for your love and service to our great veterans and families. Gone way too soon. I am truly grateful for your legacy in suicide prevention. With love, us navy Iraqi combat veteran c.s
Judy Crowder
August 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jan's passing - she was a giant in VA and her legacy will live on. I so enjoyed working with her. Prayers for her family and loved ones.
Marietta S.
August 16, 2017
Very sorry for the loss of this heroine. Although I only knew her tangentially, I know how much she contributed to the field of Suicide Prevention at VA. Her legacy will continue to grow (exponentially) with the lives saved by the Veterans Crisis Line. May Jan's family and partner find peace.
Sharon Spaulding
August 15, 2017
My condolences to the family of Jan. She will be deeply missed. Jan and I worked together in the Education Dept. at the Denver VA. One of the best bosses I've ever had!!!!
Female Veteran
August 15, 2017
Thank you for your service. Sincere condolences to her friends and loved ones.
Sara Landes
August 14, 2017
Sending my condolences to Jan's family, friends, and dear ones. Jan helped guide me early in my career in suicide prevention research and I will be forever grateful. The VA, veterans, service members, and their families will continue to benefit from Jan's great work in creating the Veterans Crisis Line. We were blessed to have her.
August 13, 2017
You will be greatly missed by many and your life's work will continue on.
Kathy Main
August 11, 2017
Rhonda - So VERY sorry for your loss. Jan was one of a kind woman and leader, with such compassion and so willing to share herself. I always chuckle remembering the story you told about taking away her cell phone for the cruise! Such dedication. May your memories help make this a touch better. God Bless and RIP Jan :)
Wayne Plummer
August 10, 2017
I would like to wish my condolences to the friends, family and loved one of Jan. I have been in the VA many years and am aware of her many professional contributions, but only now realize she also shared my own streets and playgrounds growing up in Carthage NY. Again, offering my sympathy, and hoping her memory becomes a comfort to all those that were guided by her leadership and or her love.
Mary Ann Olsen
August 10, 2017
Sincere condolences to my friend Ronda and to Jan's family. Jan and Ronda were both my Va friends and family.
August 10, 2017
Rhonda,
Tommy and I will always treasure the short time that we had to spend with you and Jan. I myself will always appreciate and honor the privilege I had to work with such a dedicated and committed professional. She was one in a million who touched the lives of so many and helped to save many more. She really was the best choice for "Federal Employee of the Year" and I was glad she was so honored while she was still here to receive it.
Catherine Dischner, Gettysburg PA
Anna
August 10, 2017
It was an honor to know her
Judy O'Brien
August 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Jan's family and friends.
Sharleen Gray
August 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Jan was a wonderful person and mentor. I worked indirectly with Jan as an SPC. The care and dedication she gave to Veterans was admirable. Jan will live on in the hearts of SPC's as we continue to do the work she was so dedicated to.
August 9, 2017
So sad to hear of Dr. Kemp's death. I always admired her leadership of the National Suicide Prevention teams. It was my privilege to attend several national conferences where she spoke. She was always so warm, knowledgeable and approachable.
Sending my deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Ruth Miller-Thomas
Suicide Prevention Team
Salt Lake City VA
August 9, 2017
Dear Rhonda,
So sorry for your loss. I remember fondly all the times walking (and running) our dogs at the VA. My deepest sympathy to you.
Sherry Widmer
August 9, 2017
So sorry to hear this. She was one of my first supervisors when coming to the VA.
Danielle Boulio Cocuzzoli
August 9, 2017
Dear Rhonda and Pam,
I remember meeting Janet in first grade. I always admired how smart she was and genuinely caring. So wonderful to see what a "kid from West Carthage" accomplished with such humility and passion; sad to imagine how much more she would have done for humanity. My deepest condolences to you as you celebrate her short life,cherish your memories, and find peace.
Lori Orme
August 9, 2017
As many have already articulately described, she was a wonderful and talented woman. I worked for her for about 3 years, indirectly as an SPC. She stood out as someone you could count on-she contacted you back immediately. She cared deeply about people and that was very evident. She fought valiantly for suicide prevention. She will always be remembered. Rhonda may you know that we all saw and experienced her light in this world and it is still shinning.
Tom Soli
August 9, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know Dr. Kemp, but I wish I had. My family and I trust you can find comfort in all the good she did in life and the positive impact she had on those she touched. Tom Soli
Lynn Duffy
August 9, 2017
So very sorry for your loss Rhonda and family. We all adored Jan and that beautiful smile and cute laugh she had. She will be forever in our hearts!
Andrew Ruben
August 9, 2017
Sincere condolences to all of the friends and family. Jan was a really kind and helpful woman. She had a positive impact on all she met.
Pete MacMullan
August 9, 2017
It was an honor to work in the area of suicide prevention under Jan's leadership. Her dedication to saving the lives of Veterans was the benchmark for all of us to follow. She will be greatly missed
Karen Blair Gomez
August 8, 2017
I went to school with Janet Ske accomplished a lot in her life.Thoughts and prayers for her friends and family Karen Blair class of 72
Mark Aubin
August 8, 2017
I knew Janet in college. In fact she was my best friend there. She was a gentle soul and will be missed.
Mark Aubin
Mary Lambert
August 8, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Jan was my nurse manger twice, once as an LPN and later as an RN at the Denver VA. She encouraged me to continue my education all the while working full time. She will be greatly missed by many.
Jeff DenHoed
August 8, 2017
I worked with Jan for years in direct patient care. She was fun, with a great laugh, a bright smile, and a sharp sense of humor. Jan was a skillful, compassionate nurse and an inspirational colleague who went far in her profession, helping veterans in need-a proud legacy. Very sorry to hear of her passing. Deepest sympathies to Rhonda and the extended family.
Denise Carey
August 8, 2017
Dr. Kemp was such a wonderful, kind, compassionate woman. She is truly the pioneer of suicide prevention at the VA.
She will never be forgotten, prayers to her family and friends
Lily
Sarah Smith
August 8, 2017
Although I have only known Jan for the last two years, I have come to know her as a loving, caring, bright and smiling light.
I did not know of all of her accomplishments in life but I am not surprised by any of them. What an amazing woman!
I have met her sister and loved her dad. Her family is amazing and I will miss seeing her each week when I come to walk her beloved Lily.
Thinking of the family, Rhonda and Lily. My heart goes out to all of you.
Paula Schnurr
August 8, 2017
I am one of the many people who had the privilege of working with Jan. One way we all can honor her is when in a difficult situation to stop and ask ourselves "What would Jan do?"--and then follow her lead.
Larry Shaner
August 8, 2017
I had the honor and privilege of working with Jan since the start up of the crisis line. What a wonderful and caring person she was. She was my friend, my mentor and in was a privilege to work with her. They could not have selected a more caring and knowledgeable person to develop and oversee the development of the Veterans Crisis Hotline. She has been and will be missed.
Dan O'Brien-Mazza
August 8, 2017
Jan will appropriately be remembered as the engineer of VA's suicide prevention programs and Suicide Prevention Hotline, which have been responsible for saving unknown numbers of Veterans' lives. But she also was a champion for Veteran centered care in VA's Central Office and engineered the first major funding for peer specialists in VA, that led to the hiring and training of over 800 Veterans, who now work along side our other mental health practitioners. May God bless and bring comfort to Jan's family & friends. We have been blessed by a life that was unselfish and lived for others.
Jennifer Legler
August 8, 2017
Sending my condolences as someone who worked with Jan during her tenure at VA Central Office. She was always so personable and took time to answer any and all questions. She was role model to many, as a nurse and as a professional. Her suicide prevention work continues which is a wonderful memorial to her. God bless and may she rest in peace.
Alfrenett Johnson-Orr
August 8, 2017
Thanks Jan for showing us what it meant to really engage and invest in making "Suicide Prevention Everyone's Business". You always let us know you cared about us as we did God's work in keeping Veterans alive.
John Poole
August 8, 2017
RIP Jan thank you for all your hard work and dedication to Americas Veterans.
Myra Brazell
August 8, 2017
Rhonda, Pam, and others who knew and loved Jan... How could one know her and NOT love her? She was kind and helpful and such a role model for so many. I am a better person for having met and known her these past 8 years. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Teresa Gaebel Bach
August 8, 2017
Prayers and condolences to you, Pam, and the rest of your family and friends. My heart goes out to you during this time. Janet left a remarkable footprint on this earth which will help countless people for centuries to come. God bless you all ❤
April Foreman
August 8, 2017
I'm one of hundreds of suicide prevention coordinators who owe their vocation to Dr. Kemp. I've also been lucky to meet and speak with her occasionally over the years. It is impossible really know the impact one person makes on the world, but there are literally thousands of us touched by Jan Kemp, in terms of lives saved, and professions inspired. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones, who we know must miss her deeply.
Faye (Gates) Lamar
August 8, 2017
Pam and family of Janet Kemp:
My deepest condolences. May God give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
You are in my prayers
Bridget Mclane
August 7, 2017
Janet was a life long friend. We went to school at the old West Carthage building, then to Carthage High school. Janet was a caring person who did so much for others. Rest now Janet. God Bless You with pain free days ahead. My Love and respect always. Bridget
Barb Kaminer
August 7, 2017
It was a blessing to meet and work with Jan. She was a bright and committed woman who worked hard for her clients-- whether it was one patient at a time or an entire system like the VA. She will be remembered for her leadership in developing an excellent Suicide Prevention plan. But moreover she will be missed by many as a funny, fair and faithful friend.
Kate Metzger
August 7, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in this difficult time. She was an amazing person and will not be forgotten.
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