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alisea coleman
April 15, 2014
I watch your show and looked up you, Michele. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family will bond closer together and be able to move on while the love for Ian continues to grow within all of you. God bless you all.
Paula Coelho
January 11, 2013
Rest in Peace <3
S Y
October 4, 2012
I just learned that Jonathan Kleier passed away from myocardistis. Although I've never met any of your family, I am all too aware of mycoarditis. My brother passed away at the age of 19 from the same virus in 1987 and it seems more prevelant as the years have passed. Let's do something to combat this disease! Your presence on national television is the perfect place, I'd love to see a benefit earning money to combat this stealth and deadly disease before it strikes other young health adults. Please accept my sympathy and condolences.
Anthony Ferreira
March 31, 2012
I love watching your show (I think its because of the three beautiful women over the homes you sell) I forgot your names and just googled to look for them and found the very sad news of your beloved son and brother. I will remember him in my prayers and pray also that the good Lord bless you with strength and courage.
Christie Williamson
February 19, 2012
Like many others who have posted here I fell upon this horribly sad news when I did a search regarding Selling New York, a show I look forward to every week - my gift to myself at the end of a long work week. I am so sorry for your loss and was very touched by the loving words in Samantha's letter. So tragic that someone with obviously so much to give and so loved was taken so young.
Tiombe Mashama
January 6, 2012
I was extremely touched by Samantha's letter to her brother. I like her keeping the connection to him and keeping his spirit near. I too believe that those that transition to the ancestors community, continue to stay with us and we with them.
I pray that any pain you feel as a result of his physical absence be reduce to a whisper - because he will remain in your hearts forever.
Sandi Viall
December 9, 2011
I never miss your show. Tonite, just curious about Samantha's new baby, I stumbled on Jonathan's obit and the wonderful letters to him. I cannot imagine your loss. I have grown to love you and your family and felt compelled to offer my condolences. I am so sorry for you loss. Happy holidays to you. Thank you for a fabulous show . I cannot wait to visit New York because of your show.
Gary Gostigian
January 29, 2011
Never ever miss your show or even a repeat. I do not know you or your family but I feel as though I do through your show. Love to the pooches which I could see Ian loved. Peace be with you and your family.
P Greenberg
January 15, 2011
Dear Kleier family:
Your show has become my absolute favorite..My dad grew up at 75 Riverside and have always dreamed of living there someday.. have also pleasantly discovered your neighborhood after my daughter and I visited the Jewish and Neue museum last week while she was home from school. I was so saddened to learn of your loss of your very special son and brother Jonathan...I only hope my daughter meets someone as much a young mensch as your son Jonathan was. Keep up the great work and I hope to be fortunate enough to one day run into your family on the AB or LB boardwalk... May your treasured memories of Jonathan be for a blessing and may his soul be wrapped in everlasting peace and love..
December 31, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to your family in the loss of Jonathan, your son and brother. I noted the Memorial after watching Selling New York last evening. I enjoy your family so much on the show and wanted you to know that I am praying for your peace and eventual comfort. Rhonda Hicks-Stone Mountain, GA
cecilia monge
September 23, 2010
to the kleier family I hope you remember me Im cecilia your housekeeper jonathan my litle prince im so sad and miserable knowing that my jonathan is not here no more for many years I was wondering about all of your tonight I was in my computer and I know your are ver popular so i decide look for everyone and at the end I want to know about jonathan and so the news my hearth is with all of you .......love all cecilia
M Bunkley
August 16, 2010
To the Kleiers, I just watch the show on HGTV, on my lap top last night and was sadden to learn about your Son and brother. I know that has been almost a year now, but I would like to express my deepest sympathy. May you receive Gods devine comfort in your time of need. M.Bunkley(Detroit, MI)
leila daniels
July 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Renee C
June 19, 2010
I have LOVED the show selling new york with the kleiers. I like their family, their business sense, and the daughter's sense of style. I just saw the credits and apologize for the passing of your dad. I thought he was a kind and gentle man who really loved your mom - it showed in his eyes. Blessings...
June 18, 2010
To the kleirers family as a mother of two sons, You and your family have my sympathy. May god strengthen your family through this untimely loss. Joyce Thomas (Fresno, Tx)
Julie B
June 14, 2010
To the Kleiers, I am sorry for the loss of your son last year. I also saw your memory dedication on your most recent show and I am a huge fan of your family and your show. My sympathies in your loss.
Scott Brown
June 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss...I can only imagine what pain you are dealing with. Losing a loved one so young is so unfair--may you find peace.
Susan Z
June 11, 2010
To The Kleier Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother, Jonathan. However, I am so happy he convinced you to do the show. May you cherish your memories and enjoy your journey.
Kimberly Jones
June 11, 2010
I saw the note on credits for the HGTV television show Selling New York dedicated to Jonathan Kleier. I have enjoyed seeing your family since viewing every show this season. Your family is such a joy to see. They are so good with people and seem so kind and found it so sad to find that you had passed away. I lost my lovely twin brother several years ago so my thoughts go out to your sisters and parents. Wishing peace to all.
Alayna Kennedy
June 10, 2010
To The Kleier Family, though I did not know your son personally, I feel your loss. You come into my home on a weekly basis and I really feel as if you are a part of mine and my families life. May God be with you at this difficult time.
David Tweedy
October 25, 2009
Jon,
You were a true friend who always insisted i stop at your apartment when i visited Manhattan. You will be forever remembered and missed greatly
Your friend
David Tweedy
October 19, 2009
Jon-
You were a great friend, athlete, and part of many fond memories. You’re greatly missed. My condolences to your family.
-Loewy
October 9, 2009
Jonathan--I am flying Sat. so I hope you will join Meme in watching over me. Aunt Bobbie
October 7, 2009
speaking to so many of your football friends on email - all gathering letters and hopefully will come to homecoming. they all have the most amazing things to say about you cutie -it makes us all so proud, but of course also miss you so much more. still doesnt seem real at all - sometimes try and pretend it isnt. love you love you love you forever. your big sister samantha
October 6, 2009
Jonathan-I love reading about you and Horace Mann. Your family is so proud of you. They all miss you terribly. We are all happy to know that you are safe. We all love and miss you.
'Aunt Bobbie
October 5, 2009
dear jonathan, so many amazing things are going to happen at horace mann for you. already, the whole football team is wearing your number 32 on their helmuts. they hang your jersey on the bench for every game, and they are dedicating teh homecoming day to you! we are working with school and trying to contact any or all of your teammates to write letters about you and they will be read at homecoming. it is october 24 so you better be there. the game is at 3. dont worry, mom sabrina and i will remind you many times before that day to make sure you are there on time. we love you and miss you more and more each day cutie. love you, Samantha ps - i will put the photo of you reading to chase back on the fridge - i only took it off to put in my wallet so i always have it with me, but i will make a copy. love you my angel, samantha - oh, and so much more on Horace Mann but have to run now... love you.
October 3, 2009
Dear Jonathan, so much happened this week i will write about it all separately. Mom, Sabrina and I had lunch with Rachel! She brought the final version of the Promoters script that you had cast her for. She was so sweet, and pretty, and smart and talented - and the weirdest thing - you know how you are so obsessed with the Fair Housing Rules? She is Neil Garfinkel's assistant - the lawyer who came to our office to teach us all the fair housing rules! It was so emotional - we tried not to cry - but were asking her questions about her, and of course about that night. She talked a lot about you - that she got you to go to a Sushi restaurant, but that you wouldnt eat raw (which of course we figured!) and that you had chicken teriyaki (again, we could have guessed). It made me mom and Sabrina very happy to know that your last night here you spent with such a wonderful girl, who it seemed like you were perhaps beginning to date, and that you were working very seriously on your amazing promoters script, and that you knew you were coming to visit your family the next morning at the summer house. it made us feel that you fell asleep very happy that night, with all your favorite things alligned at once - the promise of a girl, your script, and the comfort that you were coming to see the Family the next day. We of course just keep wishing that you had made it out to see us, but at least you left us happy. We love you so much and miss you beyond belief. love you cutie, Samantha
Melissa fISHER
September 28, 2009
Hi, Jonathan
You are in my thoughts. Have you seen Meme yet? I have been trying to send her a message. I love you and miss you....
Melissa
Cheryl Phipps
September 21, 2009
Ian, Michele, Sabrina and Samantha,
Words cannot express the saddness I feel for you all. The way of the world is not supposed to have our children precede us in death.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Phipps (Joe and Bea Kleier's daughter).
September 19, 2009
Dear Jonathan--We are still waiting for more signs from you. It is great to know that you are ok up there. Tell Meme to send us a sign that you have found each other. We all love and miss you.
September 18, 2009
one more thing - sabrina said you had 1120 visitors to your blog yesterday - isnt that just amazing??? love you cutie, good night. samantha
September 18, 2009
Jonathan, dinner was so hard tonight without you. we had one moment of joy - chase called me in to cooper's room and said "mommy - you love this song" - it was jersey boys - so i said chase, go tell mom it's jersey boys and he ran and got everyone in and soon we were all dancing and chase said "monm, dance with me" and he grabbed her hands and danced with her like you did at my sweet 16. it was the first time i'd really seen mom smile. we all felt like you were there. we hope you were, and that you are always with us. love you so much and miss you every second. we hear you are happy where you are. please show us a sign that is true. love you cutie, good night. samantha
Nancy Hood
September 16, 2009
I never really knew Jonathan "the man." I only knew (and will always remember) Jonathan as my pseudo "little brother" with a curly mop of blonde hair. He was naughty and funny and beautiful. He invented the "language ba-danguage" that Saboo and Magoo (two 33 year old moms) still speak. He would karate chop us and try to get sneak peeks of the girls as we got ready for a night out. He would fall asleep at Mother Kelly's on Michelle's lap with a napkin gently draped over his head so not to get baked ziti or gorgonzola salad on his face. He had a husky voice and a slight lisp. He lost a toe in a bicycle wheel on the Atlantic Beach boardwalk. He LOVED his family and worshiped his sisters. He had an unbelievable amount of energy. He was such a gigantic part of my early life and I find myself thinking of him every day. He will be painfully missed.
I am so sorry for your loss Ian, Michelle, Samantha, JP, Chase, Sabrina, Rob and Cooper.
Sending all of my love,
Nan (aka Magoo)
September 16, 2009
Jonathan, Chase started Horace Mann yesterday - such a happy day but so sad as you were missing. In a way, we all felt as though we were getting to start all over with you there. I know you did this from heaven - but he finally got the 2.5 day program we wanted all along, AND he has your teacher, Mrs. Rogers. everyone at Horace Mann loved you so much. We felt you everywhere. Chase asks for you all the time. Did i tell you he saw you sitting on the roof of our building? We all miss and love you so much. Did you take the "J" heart locket JP and Ropb gave to us? It disappeared off my chain but the chain didnt break. i want you to have it. You are forever in my heart baby brother. i love you. Samantha
Nino Esposito
September 15, 2009
To the Kleier Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad moment.
Nino, Gennaro & Oriente
September 15, 2009
Dear Jonathan--We are still waiting for a sign from you. We miss you. Your sisters are devastated. I wish your mom could crite in the guestbook. We all read the things people are saying to you and about you. Please find Meme and give us a sign.
Love,Aunt Bobbie
September 14, 2009
Jonathan, People used to say we were like twins seperated by a few years. You are a part of me, and a part of my heart will be missing forever. I will never forget holding you as a baby (blond cherub), wrestling with you in my room as children and getting bear hugs from you most recently. I miss seeing you at work every day, your middle of the night emails with outbursts of ideas, your excitement and beautiful optimism. Chase starts Horace Mann tomorrow- he has your favorite teacher, and I know you will be with us when we take him. We love your forever. Your Sister, Sabrina
September 14, 2009
The eulogies from Jonathan's funeral and some of Jonathan's writing are on a blog, the url is now www.jonathankleier32.blogspot.com
Please visit and pass it along. Pictures to come.
-rob
Michael Fisher
September 14, 2009
It is always difficult when someone so young leaves us. But his memories will always live on. We remember the good things and the warmth he brought to those he touched. Out thoughts will always be with you and our family
bea kleier
September 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jonathan's memory be a blessing to all of you. I know you will have times when those memories are so strong, and other times when it will be little things that come to mind. May you find comfort in sharing those memories. With love, Aunt Bea Kleier
September 13, 2009
Jonathan--early this morning while I was still not awake, I heard a soft voice call, "Bobbie" It was not a male voice. I did not respond and it only came once, and then it was gone. Was it Meme? Send me a sign.
Rob Morgenstern
September 12, 2009
http://www.jonathaniankleier.blogspot.com/
Please see the blog we've established in Jonathan's memory for all of the beautiful eulogies from his funeral.
September 12, 2009
Good morning Jonathan. Hope you and Meme have met. I have not been able to contac her. I hope that means she is busy helping you learn the ropes She will make sure you adjust. Tell her to give me a sign. Love and xxxxx's
Aunt Bobbie
Cassie
September 11, 2009
Jon,
I am heartbroken to hear about your death. You will always have a place in my heart. I am so lucky to have known you. I am so sorry for everything. I think about you all the time. Thank you for being you and taking a chance on me. I will miss you. My condolences to your family.
Love always,
Cassie
Melissa
September 11, 2009
Hi, Jonathan,
Just thinking of you.
love,
melis
September 11, 2009
Hi Jonathan
I am trying to contact Meme. Usually I have to wait until I am in bed for her to come to me. So far I have not been successful in finding her onmy own. I will keep trying, so if you lfeel someone trying to contact your spirit from up there, it might be Meme. The last time she saw you was the summer before she left us. You were probably about 10 or 11. I will contact you tomorrow. If Meme beats me to it, tell her to let us know. By now. Love and hugs, Aunt Bobbie
Melissa
September 11, 2009
Hey Jonathan,
Just wanted to say hello. Did Meme find you yet?... (She will) and when she does tell her "we love her". She will teach you the ropes. Maybe there is a beach up there. If so, she loved the water. Also,see if she can make you some brisket,no one makes it like Meme. Well thinking of you. Love You and miss you.When you see Meme tell her we miss her and love her too.
Love,
Melissa
Melissa
September 11, 2009
Jonathan, please get some word to the family. They need to know you are with Meme and OK. Please-they miss you so much. Send a sign. Aunt Bobbie
Samantha Kleier Forbes
September 10, 2009
Jonathan i love and miss you more than you can ever imagine. Sabrina and i saw you today at Victoria Gardens when we were there with Chase and Cooper - we know you were there and smiling. Please keep visiting. we love love love love you cutie, our baby boy angel. mom heard you close the door in the apt tonight and she knows you turned on the tv when she was gone. please get back her archive messages - she cant bear to lose you all over again. we know you can do it. i love you, your big sister samantha (ps - when i can add all my last minute notes to our eulogy i am going to post it here. love you cutie pie
September 10, 2009
To the Kleier family,
So sorry and sadden to hear about the loss of Jonathan. Our deepest sympathy go to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Betsy and Scott Kleier
Marion and Owen Schneider
September 10, 2009
To the Kleier family,
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Melissa
September 10, 2009
September 10,2009
Aunt Michelle,Uncle Ian,Samantha and Sabrina,
I am so sorry about Jonathan. My heart is broken and hurts. I wish I could have been there for support. Your are in my prays. I am blessed to have been able to have spent time with him and loved him. I will never forget him. Meme will protect him now and guide him.
I love All of You very much....
Melissa
September 10, 2009
Hi Jon. It's just me again. I haven't heard from Meme these past 2 days. I was kind of hoping I would get a sign that she has found you. I know she loved you the few years she was around when you were little. She's been there about 15 years, so she knows her way around. You never knew Papa, but he is somewhere up there, too.
Love you. Aunt Bopbbie
September 10, 2009
nd then there were the times we were at our house--right next door. Of course there came a time when you had other things to do, and only your parents came with Samantha and Sabrina.
We wil never stop remembering our times together. We will never forget you.
Love, Aunt Bobbie
Alan Rose
September 10, 2009
To the Kleier Family, our hearts go out to you.
alan and pat rose
Karen Merns
September 9, 2009
Dear Michelle, Ian and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn the tragic news about Jonathan. There is now a solemnity that has permeated the halls of our building, where your beloved son and my children grew up together. Jonathan's passing has left a void that will not be filled anytime soon. May you be comforted by the many beautiful memories of his warm and engaging presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Karen, Jillian, Daniel and Olivia Merns
September 9, 2009
Jonathan-Thank you for taking the time to travel from New York, to Atlantic Beach just to have dinner with Aunt bobbie, Uncle Ralph, and Cousin Debbie
Brian Kaviar
September 9, 2009
Jonathan was star of the Horace Mann football team and led by example. My deepest condolences.
Tracy Myer
September 9, 2009
Dear Kleier Family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jonathan. Feels like just yesterday that I was sitting in Sabrina's room talking to Jonathan. He was such a handsome young boy, Filled with life and energy. I will never forget his smile and his golden locks. My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this very painful time. It is a loss for us all.
Wendy Newby
September 8, 2009
Dear Kleier family,
I am terribly sad to hear of your loss. It is a loss for us all. Sweet Jonathan was a wonderful presence in our community and through all of his time at Emory we became close to him, experiencing his delight in his talents in writing and his goal to transition to adulthood to bring pride to his family. He never gave up and our last conversation was fascinating. His question was: Was everything I learned about the economy at Emory wrong! His warm smile, joyous spirit in face of obstacles and his tenacity were lessons for us. Losing Jonathan is a loss for you and for us. We miss him greatly and send our sympathies to you during this most painful time.
Eleanor Streicker
September 8, 2009
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jon. He always had a smile on his face and was nice to everyone. I'll remember his smile.
With deep condolences.
September 8, 2009
Dear Michele and family,
I just heard of the passing of your beloved son,Jonathan. As a mother and sister myself, I cannot imagine the pain that you must be feeling. I am thinking of you and send my heartfelt condolences.Margie Hadar
September 8, 2009
Dear Ian, Michele, Samantha and Sabrina,
Words can’t convey our thoughts and sorrow about your tragic loss. Hope your enduring love and memories of Jonathan comfort you now and forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Beverly Forbes Oak Park, Illinois
Barbara Kniffen
September 8, 2009
Dear Michele, Ian, Samantha and Sabrina,
My thoughts are with you. I am truly at a loss for words.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Josephine Stevenson
September 8, 2009
My deepest sympathies to your family. Jon was a fun loving and genuine person who will always be a part of my childhood memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
Arlyne Myer
September 8, 2009
Dear Kleier family,
I was deeply sadden by the tragic news of Jonathan,s death. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. I remember coming to pick up Tracy when she had a playdate at your home and watching a beautiful little blonde boy run around and around with a huge smile on his face. I know he was a deeply loved child by his two sisters and his parents. May time dull the pain and loss you are feeling.
Thinking of you,
Arlyne Myer
Charles Worrall
September 7, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I taught Jon in high school, and I have never forgotten his smile, goodness and endearing mischievousness. My deepest condolences.
Lyn Familant
September 7, 2009
While I didn't know Jonathan, I met Michelle and her beautiful daughters at several PA meetings over the past couple of years; my son is a junior at HM. I cannot begin to imagine your grief. My deepest sympathies to the entire Kleier family.
September 7, 2009
We are devastated to learn of Jonathan's death. We will always remember that cute, energetic boy with the curly blond hair. Our hearts go out to Michele, Ian, Samantha, and Sabrina. We are so sorry for your loss.
Judy & George Beraka
MICHAEL CLARK
September 7, 2009
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE KLEIER FAMILY.
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Allison Altmann
September 7, 2009
Jon stood out for his warmth, wit, and magnetic personality.
He would always make you smile.
He will be greatly missed.
Barbara Hochberg
September 7, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss
September 7, 2009
We were so saddened to learn of Jonathan's death. Our families all grew up together and while there is little to say that can ease your pain now, please know that the many memories of happier times remain with us. We are thinking of you.
Karen, Stephen and Zack Cooper
Jeffrey Price
September 7, 2009
Jon was a great guy and a great teammate. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to the family.
September 7, 2009
We are overcome with grief and sadness today upon learning of Jon's death. Words cannot express those feelings. Our deepest sympathies to Michelle, Ian, Samantha and Sabrina on their tragic loss.
Carolyn, Steve, Tommy & Bill Kotler
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