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Remembering the Jacobers and Weingeroffs Projo.com invites you to post messages of sympathy in the aftermath of a March 26, 2005, plane crash that killed six members of two Providence families: Jeffrey Jacober, his wife, Karen, and son Eric, 15; and Gregg Weingeroff, his wife, Dawn, and son Leland, 10.

Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 28, 2005.

Memories & Condolences

308 Entries

Tammie Sanchez

September 26, 2011

I just learned of Eric passing away, 6 years later. I just recently lost my father. And through my own struggle with his loss I decided to write in my journal. My journal that Eric gave me the summer of 2000. He told me he wanted to get me something nice for always being so kind to him when he came to get his meals at Camp Takajo. I have written a lot of thoughts in that journal and have always treasured it. I will treasure it even more now. It saddens my heart to learn this news. Many warm thoughts to Eric's family.

Zoe

May 8, 2011

Happy Mothers Day Auntie Dawn. I miss you ever day. I love you

January 20, 2011

Miss you so much Jeff...

MDC

January 20, 2011

Miss you always...

March 31, 2009

I miss you every day.

Avery Bargar

March 31, 2009

It has been four years and I still think about Eric every day, even though I only knew him for one summer at camp. He was the kind of kid whose generosity and genuine sweetness was impossible to forget.

Joanna Lo

March 30, 2009

I miss you so much! We did not spend enough time together. I wish you can be here.

Tonya Jordan

March 5, 2008

I don't know why that after 16 years I was thinking of Jeff Jacober tonight. But, I was so, I googled his name and could NOT believe what I was reading. How I hoped that it was a different family! But, I knew in my mind that it could not be! I worked for Jeff at SGI and was there when he sold the company. He was such a wonderful soul and a very caring man and employer. He also had great patience for a very young girl just entering the business world and learning computers!! He always had the biggest smile for you when he walked in the room even when you knew he probably was having a bad day! My heart is aching right now and I pray that both families have found a healthy way to move on and LIVE their lives the way their loved ones would want them too. God Bless!

ZIW

February 29, 2008

I am thinking of all of you.
I love you and miss you every day.

You are gone, but certainly not forgotten

Kelly Howe

January 21, 2007

I think about the Jacobers all the time. I used to love talking with Karen and telling her any new thing thats going on in my life. It still makes me feel good to know that I was inspired to do well by a wonderful couple. David and Michael I think of you often.

Megan

June 4, 2006

The Weingeroffs have been in my life since I was 2. Even when I had first met Leland at the young age of 2,his smile was lighting up a room.My parents would go out to dinner with the Weingeroffs and my mom would tell me all the funny things Dawn had said. Dawn was one of the nicest person I had ever met. They would always invite us to go to their house or out with them. We will miss you all.

Debbie, Chris, Mathew, Nicole & Marcus White (Morsilli)

January 30, 2006

They say time heals all wounds. But when tragedy such as this occurs it is hard to live life ordinairily again. We take time now to think about those we love, and those we must reach out to love more. Through you, Jeff, Karen, Gregg, Dawn, Leland and Eric, we all are inspired to love more.

Time may heal the wounds in all of our hearts, but never will our memories and love for all of you be scared away.

You all remain, and forever will remain, in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless.

Taylor Santoro

January 13, 2006

Dear Jacober and Weingeroff family,

I was one of Lelands school mates and I have just finshed a story about those six wonderful people. I have known the Jacobers since I was born my older brother Jarod was best friends with Eric. I am deaply sorry for your loses. If I could have just said good bye too all of them I would feel much better. I have so many memories of them all I couldn't even start! They were great people, the story I wrote about them has all the memories I have!

Love,

Taylor Santoro

Gail Doyle

December 31, 2005

My heart aches for your loss. May you have the strength and support to see you through what must be a consistently overwhelming experience. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ari leach

August 2, 2005

I remember the time I was with my friend kelsey and Dawn, we all went to the mall and leland was there too and he was the only boy! So Mrs. Holmes was making fun of him. It was very funny, me and kelsey were laughing so hard. THen we went to the mall, me, Kelsey and Dawn all took a picture. I also remember the time when I was on their plane and Dawn said put on my jewlrey, and I showed Greg and he said Dawn take it off her, and than i screamed I'm bling blinging! We all laughed. And than another day Dawn bought me a shirt that said bling bling. I love and miss the Weingeroffs so much.

Samantha Leach

August 2, 2005

I will never forget the overwhelming feelings that came over me when my father told me of the devastating tragedy that had occured on March 26, 2005. I was schocked and in desbelief, as I still am. Greg, Dawn, and Leland were incredible people that if you met would automatically touch your lives. Leland was probably the funniest kid I will ever meet, he had all these hysterical voices, my sister and would laugh so hard it hurt. Dawn was probably the kindest person I will ever meet. When I went to their house she ammediately took me upstairs and offered me a necklace from a room full of jewelry. Greg was my dads golf partner and one of his closest friends, he was always so nice to me, and he and my dad were always laughing and having a good time. I will never forget when he and my dad won the Carnegie Abbey member guest tournament. They were so excited, especially because the prize was a trip to a golf resort in North Carolina. The Weingeroffs were truly one of a kind, and I miss them so much.

Bob Gowen

June 21, 2005

I knew Jeffrey briefly at Classical High School. He was a couple of years ahead of me. He was very popular and a good athlete and a real good guy. I remember him encouraging me to finish a routine in a gym class that I was having trouble with. I looked up to him. While reading about his many accomplishments in his life, I am awed.

I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of such a unique individual.

Aaron Granoff

May 24, 2005

March 26 2005, by far was one of the most painful days for me and all.I will never forget the times I spent with the Weingroffs and the Jacobers which I will always cherish.Dawn Gregg Leland I will never forget going vacation with you. Those were absolutely great times. Leland i'll never forget playing football games against other kids on vacation. You were always were so outgoing. Also having dinnner with you Gregg,Dawn and Leland was wonderful. I will always remember you and I'am so sorry.

To the Jacobers I will never forget you. Since I was born you were in my life. I remember I was about 6 years old and Jeff you would always let me drive your cars into the garage so I would feel more grown up and important.Karen I can only hope to meet a person as nice as yourself. You were always nice to me and Pam and my Mom and Dad.My Mom always said she was the first person I ever met at camp and we were in a canoe together and she didn't know how to canoe. You surely said don't worry i know how and got back safe.You were always good at making people feel good. You would always go let me go play with dave and have a good time. You are simply a inspiration to me and my entire family.

Eric You were always a awsome kid.I would always see you on my block thinking of some inventionor something smart. You were always smart. To the Jacobers and the Weingroffs I am so sorry

Roberta and Noah Oster Sachs

May 13, 2005

Noah and I send our love and condolences to all of you at this time. I remember Greg fondly from childhood. Our prayers are with you - and we send hugs, too.

tom coghlin

May 4, 2005

dear david and michael

our whole family have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers

our daughter jo-anne was so fond of your mom and dad they will be missed dearly by all of us

we would love some day to see you both again

please know that we are thinking of you

the coghlin family

Anita Dellal

May 2, 2005

Dear Terry,

I am a friend of Niobe and Peter Schabert. I met Dawn and you many years ago at her graduation from Montclair Kimberly Academy.

I admired her strength, her sincerity, her loveliness. I was struct by your warmth and caring.

I am so so sorry to have learned of this terrible tragedy. I hope Dawn and her family will be in peace and I fervently pray you, too, will find some peace.

Sincerely,

Anita Dellal

Niobe and Peter Schabert

April 26, 2005

To Terri:Dear Terri, We are so sad to hear about this incredible and terrible tragedy.If you remember our daughter Christina and Dawn went to Montclair Kimberley Academy as seniors and had become close friends.I still remember Dawn with Christina dancing and doing gymnastics in our house in Llewelyn Park and talking about horse riding which they both loved so much. She was so beautiful and gracious. We will never forget that sunny day when lovely Dawn and Christina graduated; thats when we had the pleasure of meeting you too and together we celebrated and toasted to their future.Christina and Dawn were very close those days and we often thought of her. But somehow due to great distances and circumstances, they lost contact with each other. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you bearing this heavy and tragic loss of beloved Dawn, her young boy Leland and husband Greg. We feel your loss so deeply in our hearts, and you and Greg's family are in our prayers. Christine, Niobe and Peter.

COlin g

April 25, 2005

Dear Jacobers, I heard about your loss and amm very sorry. See i went to camp with Eric on Cape Cod but didnt know him very well. Still i couldnt believe that something so bad could happen to such a nice person. again i am verry sorry for your loss

Adam Gordon

April 19, 2005

I haven't spoken to you Mike since we were 13 years old. I found out about your loss, when I checked to see how your season was going. I remember your mothers soft spoken voice clearly. Wake up Michael she would say. I remember your family vividly. I am deeply disturbed by the news, and having buried my too best friends in the past 2 and a half years, I can only imagine the pain you and your brother are suffering.

I live in Los Angeles,

my cell phone (720)236-6662

email [email protected] or [email protected]

your family was extremely warm to me and you were one of my close childhood friends. I hope you see this message, and if your up to calling an old friend or taking a trip out West give me a call

take care

Gordo

P.S.

I wish you and your brother a peaceful greiving period and lives full of joy

david fellman

April 17, 2005

First met Gregg at St. Dunstan's (1968-70), introducing bell bottoms to the school. Later caught up with him in 1974, at my high school graduation party. We went to a classmate's summer home in Smithfield; and Greg led the way down a pitch black flight of steps to turn on the front lights while also carrying a portable stereo system.

Met Jeff briefly in 1974 while he was serving as an orientation counselor for incoming URI freshmen.

Doreen Boyer

April 10, 2005

I went to school with Karen,she was an exceptional person. Her warmth was felt deeply. I only saw her at our class reunions, but she would embrace me like it was yesterday. I am truly heart broken for our loss of such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go to her sons.

And my promise that I will never forget her.

Abby Mandel

April 9, 2005

It has been two weeks and I have been fairly speechless since I read about this in the New York Times the day of the funeral. I met Karen in Biology class over the summer of 1974 at UVM. Taking biology in summer school, 4 hours a day for 8 weeks was extremely difficult. The only thing that saved me was that Karen and I sat next to each other in class, studied together and became the best of friends. We remained close friends throughout college, even though we travelled in different circles. We lost touch with each other after college and connected 3 years ago at our 25th reunion. We discussed how life was too short to let go of important people and we resumed our friendship through emails. All I can say is that I will never forget her bubbly, upbeat personality,her shining eyes and smile. To know her was to love her and to meet her once was to remember her forever. My heart goes out to all surviving family members. My three sons are between the ages of 15-22 and so I can't stop thinking about David and Michael. Please sons of my dear friend, please take the time now to grieve fully, don't get busy with everything else to hide from the pain. Please use whatever support system works for you to help you through this tragic time. I have had the opportunity to talk to your Aunt Kathy and your grandmother Beverly and I see that they are as strong and as wonderful as I remember your mother to be. You are lucky to have them. Please take care of yourselves.

Helene (Hannah Blasbalg) Liner

April 8, 2005

Dear Carol Weingeroff: How sorry I was to hear about this terrible tragedy! I, along with all of my family, send our deepest and most sincere, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Paul Zucker

April 7, 2005

Dear Skip, Suzie and Family;

I just was told of your horrific loss from Mark Weiner last evening. I can't even begin to tell you the sorrow both Sharon and I feel for you. Greg was a wonderful guy. It's hard to believe that i knew him as long as I have Mark, over 25 years. Though we never spent a great deal of time together, the time I did have with Greg, whether it was business or social, was always filled with happiness and affection. Much like you Skip, he was a caring,loving person. My grandmother would have called him "hamish". I know I can't even begin to comprehend the grief, sorrow and hurt you are feeling. I can only extend my deepest condolences and pray that Greg, Dawn and Leland are at peace. Sharon and I truly mourn your enormous loss. God bless them.

With sincerest condolences,

Paul & Sharon Zucker

Andrew Smith

April 7, 2005

Terri and Joe -

I got word of the tragedy while searching the internet. Though we have not been in touch, I have thought of you and Dawn often. I have many fond memories of the times we shared.

I wanted you to know how very sad I am and that I share your loss.

You have my most profound sympathies and you are in my prayers.

Andrew

Taryn Feingold

April 7, 2005

Jeff, Karen and Eric,

You were my family, taking Ashley and me to Anguilla for your annual vacation will be remembered for the rest of my life. For checking up on us and having us over for weekly dinners.

I can't even begin to explain the impact that you all have made on me. Karen, for your support when I wasn't sure what career I wanted and Eric for digitally fixing my pictures that I didn't like. Jeff, most of all for being like a father to me and supporting my decisions without ever judging. I will love you forever and I will always remember the connection that we have.

xoxoxo

Taryn

Sue (Goldman) Meyerson

April 6, 2005

To the Weingeroff and Jacober Families (especially Lisa),

I did not have a chance to meet you but I am so heartbroken by this terrible news..I think about your families every day and I am so sad...

Lisa, I don't know if you remember me, but we did a lot of MATIV stuff together...Shabbat dinners at your place in E. Prov, wine tastings, etc..I am sorry we have been out of touch...you and your family, and all of the Jacober family are in my thoughts and prayers every day....sue

Indah, Gill, Shireen, Daiquan, Bakari, Kevin Gumbs

April 5, 2005

Jeff and his family stayed at our villa, Jadalia Villa, in Anguilla and our families became very close. I would harass Jeff about investment ideas and Karen would always inquire about everyone and had such a big heart. My littlest brother, Daiquan, and Eric were quite the pair with Daiquan, 6 up and down on Eric's scooter. Jeff always offered to help us out any way he could and we ensured their stay was pleasantly memorable.

To the sons left to mourn, you are always welcome to come and stay at our villa anytime.

The Jacober family will always hold a special place in our hearts

~Indah

Lola (Reid) Furth

April 5, 2005

Deaer Everyone, Mark, Shoshana and I are stunned. We send to all the family members our deepest sympathies. Shoshi and I did not know the family well, having met them on only a few family occasions. However, I was able to learn more about the family through the genealogies that I did of the Jacober family (in cooperation with other members of the Jacober family). Those efforts made me aware of how very special this family was. We send you our love and hopes for recovery from this tragedy.

Lynne (Latson) Fowler

April 5, 2005

David, Mike and Jolie,

I am still in such shock I can hardly believe it. I just got this horrible news yesterday. I am so so saddened by the deaths in your families... I have known and taught all 5 of you kids! (Dave, Mike, Jolie and Leland and... Eric) I loved Eric... my little sidekick. I am just devastated by this news. I loved Karen. She was an awesome person and I missed seeing her so much when I moved away. I am just plain heartbroken and sad. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families always. Lynne

Tracy Heizer

April 4, 2005

Michael and David,

I have never met your family but the story of their deaths touched me deeply. I happened to come across it reading the news on my computer the following day and followed it for several days after. They seemed like wonderful, loving, giving people and my heart just breaks for you. I can't explain why I felt the need to leave you a message other than to tell you there are lots of people out there that you don't even know who are thinking of you and wishing there was something more we could do. I hope with all my heart that you are able to find some peace and solace in each other and your friends and family. My thoughts are with you both.

Susan Datta

April 4, 2005

Michael and David: We were all stunned by this tragedy to your family and the Weingeroff's. Sumon was devastated, he loved your parents and Eric so much. There are no words that will make your pain go away but you will always have so many wonderful loving memories of Mom, Dad and Eric-they are truly remarkable people, each in their own special way and how they each touched so many lives. Your parents have instilled great love of family and God in you both and these values will help in the coming days. We will always remember your parents fondly, the many times you and Sumon played together, here in EG and later in Providence. Our condolences extend to the rest of your family.

Amit, Susan, Sumon and JJ Datta

michael mancino

April 4, 2005

David and Michael-

I am so sorry for your loss. As we all know your parents and brother were very special people and I will miss them very much. Your mothers energy and zest for living seemed to brighten the day of all she touched. Your father had sparkle in his eye that said anything was possible in life and I always admired that. Eric was a special young man who I always enjoyed being around. I never felt like just a worker in your home and that was because your family is so warm and genuine. Please accept my deepest sympathys.

Rachel Handwerger

April 4, 2005

Dave and Mike,

I know there are no words that can make you feel better. I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Rachel

Rebecca McClintic

April 4, 2005

I want to send my sincere condolences to both the Weingeroff and Jacober Families for your tragic losses-and to Mike, you were only in my Speech Com class for a few weeks, and I only know what everyone has shared about your wonderful, caring, & loving family-but those words and your gentle spirit and kind presence remain with me, as has that of your family with those that love them. You are and shall continue to be constantly on my mind and you, your brother David and all your beloved ones will forever be in my prayers and heart.

May you be embraced by those surrounding you, guided by the beautiful memories you hold, and let your grace and strength allow you to carry on as best you can. The Penn State Community is ALL behind you. Call on us in heart, thought, or action whenever you need.

With my love and constant thoughts always,

Rebecca McClintic

~Penn State University~

Sarah Bovie

April 4, 2005

Dave and Mike,

I wish there was a method to transfer the ache from your hearts, yet I know that you need to allow for the hurt- for that is natural. I talked with you earlier this week, and conveyed to you both the great love I have for your mom, but you knew that already. We can all learn so much from your mom's life, the ultimate lesson being to live, and to love. You will both hold dear to you the wonderful memories and teachings of your mom, dad, and certainly of Eric.

You know I am here when you need me.

My thoughts are with you always.

We send our love to you both.

Sarah and Ben

Gail Hanson Pendergast

April 3, 2005

Dear David and Michael, I am very sorry for the loss of your parents and your brother. I went to high school with your mother. She was a very sincere and honest person. my thoughts and prayers are with you both. sincerly Gail Hanson Pendergast

Will Hopkins

April 3, 2005

Dave and Mike-

I am so incredibly sorry for your devastating loss. I am thinking about you both.

Kelly Cleavenger

April 3, 2005

Dearest Dave,

I don't know what to say- I feel I should have some remarkable words or deep insight to make it all better, but I don't. You have been one of the strongest, most trustworthy people I have ever known. When I needed you, you were there- without a doubt or question; I only hope I can be there for you now. I hope you beleive that your mom, dad, and brother are with you always... and I just hope that you will get through this with the strength and courage that you have inside you. I am always here and just a short plane ride away...

With love,

Kelly

Rae Davis

April 3, 2005

Dear Mike & Dave:

We are some of your neighbors on Elmgrove. So close by. We have lots of memories: Our son, Spencer, played lacrosse with Eric and hung out one halloween at your house to munch on their collected candy. I drove you to school once, Mike, when your mom's car broke down. My husband knew your dad through his business associate Woody and described him as a 'good guy'. Your mom, was the sunshine girl in the neighborhood...always waving as she drove by or rolling down her car window to exchange greetings. She helped me find my lost cat. She was a friend. We will miss them. Please know we are nearby if you need anything! Stay strong. All of us around you share in your grief and are here to help you anytime.

Rae & Scott Davis

Andrew Benson

April 2, 2005

I want to express my sincere sympathies and condolences to the Jacober and Weingeroff families. This is a tragic loss extending beyond the Wheeler community. Mike and Dave, your mother was such a caring, vibrant and joyful woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the surviving members of both families.

Heather Firnges

April 2, 2005

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to both families for the great losses you have experienced. Dawn had been to my salon in Providence on a few occasions. Simply a true lady....

Gloria Sherman

April 2, 2005

To the Weingeroff Family:

I worked for the Weingeroff family for many years and wish to extend my sincere condolances to the family.

Rachel Lesco

April 1, 2005

Dearest Dave and Mike,

Although I know my heart is broken, it can't possibly be anywhere near the state that yours are in. As painfull and devistating as this tradgedy, I'm confident that I know that each one of them are all inside you...Not only in terms of memories of three wonderful lives lost, but you guys have always been so multi dimensional; this can only come from the brilliance and drive in your father and the sweet, caring, sensitive, organized, talented and overly excited about absolutely everything traits in you mother. You guys can do anything as long as you stay so strong...Eric wouldn't accept anything else from his wonderful big brothers. I really have beautiful Karen to thank for never letting me fail, being a best friend (just as you had), attending every Chorale Performance we had, and I assure you she was one of the first through the door at my senior art show. She truely cared about everyone in her life and always showed it without even trying. The last seven years I've been college-hopping, I'm sorry I didn't get to see Eric mature into the amazing person he obviously had. I will, however never forget how everywhere I ran into Karen, he was always by her side, especially at eastside market place, and in highschool where the two of them bounced back and forth between Mike's middle school games, and Dave's who you could always find me and a group of girls, no matter what your sport. Please guys just know that you have my heart, it will always be with you along with you mother and father and precious baby brother-we are all routing for you, yelling, screaming and jumping up and down. I will se you in a few days and I'll never stop praying for you. I love you guys,

Rachel Lesco

Kevin Lewis

April 1, 2005

I had the blessed opportunity to know, both Dawn and Leland.

Dawn was the true meaning of a lady. We spent much time together and I will miss her dearly. She had touched my spirit and for that, I have been blessed.

Leland was a special young man. Although just 10 years old, he was "our little man"! I had the opportunity to be lelands haircutter for many years. He was so happy when he got his first crew cut. Dawn told me later, that Leland said it was the best cut ever....Such a simple pleassure, yet so appreciative. I will miss them much.

Terry, I am thinking of you!

Michelle Devey

April 1, 2005

Dear Michael and David,

My boyfriend and I had the opportunity of meeting your parents and brother a few months ago in Rhode Island. They were amazing people as you know. We only had the chance to hang out a few times, but feel we knew them well. They were amazing people who will be deeply missed. Your parents were very proud of you - I remember your mom showing pictures of you before we went out to dinner. I know you don't know who we are, but please know our thoughts are with you and would do anything for you.

Sincerely, Michelle & Bill

Joanne Feldman

April 1, 2005

My sympathies go out to all the relatives and friends of Karen and Jeff. I was in Karen's high school class and attended UVM with her also. Karen, thank you for being such a giving person. Thanks for helping me feel a little more comfortable at Cranston West High School. You have the most beautiful spirit. I see your smile now. I know that you will make heaven even more heavenly. God bless and comfort your sons and other loved ones.

Much love,

Jo

Jenny Toro

April 1, 2005

Lisa Weingeroff and Family

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Emily Nissensohn

April 1, 2005

Dear Eric, my love

You were my best friend. and although i didn't meet you like some did 10 -15 years ago. you and i had a bond that i dont think that coudl be explained in words. you told me t hings t ha you couldn't tell anyone else and i did the same to you. We talked everyday about everything imaginable. and you always could put a smile on my face. You were that person who if we didn't get married by the time we were 30, then we would get married. as best friends. You were the only person who could turn even the worst day into the best by just looking into my eyes or telling me that i was beautiful and to stop obsessing that i was too fat or was having a bad hair day. You were that kind of person who is always positive no matter waht the situation. My dad loved you like a son. and was already planning the wedding that he wanted to happen so badly. We woudl go driving and it would be awsome having you there when my dad would run into another one of those NYC drivers that couldn't controll themselves behind the wheel ( are you sure your not from New York). You could talk to him about things that i couldn't. computeers and technology,which m ade you grow closer to my family. i love you so much and that will never change over time. Some people say that you dont know how much you love someone untill there gone. this is the exact opposite. i always knew how much i loved you. from the first time that we had sunday school together, and you would try to make the teachers mad. or when we would dance at school dances, and you would bring your bottel of cologne around for the guys who needed it the most. You were there to fix my computer and my dads when ever we needed it. and you were always there to be my shopping partner. Even coming into the dressing rooms and getting kicked out by the employees at the store. We could count on you for a ride when we were stuck at night on thayer street with no money. And of course i could count on you to come over until one in the morning cause your mom just didn't want to come pick you up. I coudl see you at takajo socials and you would be my boyfriend for the night and save me from all the other camp boys i didn't want to talk to. You were everyones favorite boy at Mataponi and i know that they all love and miss you very much. Lke i said my love for you cannot be explained in words, so i have to say it in memories. I love you so much and i cant wait to see you again.

Karen ,

you were like a second mother to me. Always giving me advice and cheering me up when i saw you. One look from you in the hallways or on the street could brighten up my day. You touched everyones heart who you met. and they all loved you from first impression. yOu were the shining star, and the most admirable person i could ever know. i love you and miss you so much

Mike and Dave,

words cannot describe how much i am feeling fo you right now, i'm not going to say that i understand how you feel, because i know that you are feeling a great loss, but i want you to know how much your brother loved and loves you. he thought you 2 were the perfect brothers. He was an amazing person. He had so much in life that he coudl be negitive about but someway somehow was always the livelist and most spirited person i could imagine. You have an amazing brother and you both did such a spectacular job raising him into thte best person that he could be... please stay strong and know that i, as well as everybody else is always here for you for what ever you may need. We all lov eyou very much i just wish that i had the oppurtunity to be as close to you as i was with your brother

love always

emily nissensohn

Irving Troob

April 1, 2005

Dear Gladys and Harold and Beverly and Owen'

We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families for this tragic loss you have suffered.

Sheila and Irving Troob

Lori Brodsky (Goldman)

April 1, 2005

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you. Even though I have not been in touch for many years all of you have been in my thoughts at one time or another. You were such a part of my past. Words seem inapproriate at a time like this. I learned early on in life that there is no justification for amloss so deep. Skippy, Susan , Lisa, Carol, and Jackie Greg was such a fine man - growing up with him through my teen years was something I will always cherish. He was such a fun-loving compassionate friend. Bev, Owen Kathy and all yor beautiful family members - I can still see Karens beauutiful smile and abundance of energy. You were all there for me when I lost my mom exactly 26 years ago. Rely on each other for strength - and As Leslie Gutterman said to me at the time "Remember how they all lived and not how they died." Thank you all for being such an important part of my life. My love and prayers are with you.

With my love and deepest sympathy,

Lori (Goldman) Brodsky

BRAD LILIENTHAL

April 1, 2005

To the Weingeroff Families, I share your sorrow by this tragic loss. I only have good memory's of playing golf several times with Gregg. Again, on behalf of my fiance Lisa and myself, our sincerest condolences.

Brad Lilienthal

Mike Docherty & family

April 1, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the Jacober and Weingeroff families. David and Michael, I've known your father for only a year, but I am so thankful for his mentoring, support and friendship. I only met your mother and Eric on one occasion, when they included me in a Chanukah meal and they welcomed me with the same warmth and humanity that your father always displayed. Eric and I talked a lot about cars and computers and it was so apparent what an energetic and curious person he was. I can only imagine your feeling of loss at this time. Jeff meant so much to me and I want you to know that I am one of the countless souls he touched with his wisdom, humor, friendship and humanity. I'll always strive to be carry a little of his goodness with me throughout the rest of my own life and my children's. God bless you.

April 1, 2005

Dear Dave and Mike,

I first met your mother when I was an employee at Wheeler School. She was such a kind person to everyone. She will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly (Blodgett) Howe

April 1, 2005

Dear David and Michael

I have the greatest memeories of the time I spent living with all of you in East Greenwich. Meeting your family in Waterville Valley was a Godsend for me. I was very blessed to have been your weekend babysitter for so many winter seasons and then to be your nanny. I was so Excited when your mom asked me to come stay with you for the two summers.She's the best role model anyone could have. Over the last 15 years I spoke with her often . Your family is always in my thoughts. There was one week about a year ago that I kept telling myself to E-mail or call your mother and I kept putting it off until I recieved this magazine in the mail out of the blue. I had'nt subscribe to it and thought it was just junk mail. I started to flip through it and There was your Dad. It was an interview in Inc. Magazine. I E-mailed Your mom right away. Some one was telling me to Stop putting it off and do it. We then spent about a hour and half on the phone. I could call her up when I was sad and she always made me feel so much better. Your family will Aways be in my thoughts Ilove you all. And I will always cheerish all the wonderful memories. Your mom was like the "Giving Tree" the book by Shel Silverstien. The first time I read that book was to the two of you at your house in East Greenwich. I remember a tear coming to my eyes as I read it. The two of you loved that book.Your Mother was like that, always giving of herself no matter what. I am thankful to have the wonderful memories of that time. I will truly miss our e-mails and phone conversations.

David Michael. Keep strong and Know that my thoughts will always be with you.

I Love you Both

Kelly (Blodgett) Howe

Antonia Quinn

April 1, 2005

Though i didnt know the Jacobers and the Weingeroffs i did see Leland everyday in school just as i did every other fourth grader at Wheeler. I would see him either playing sports or doing something with his friends and the thought of what I would think if he died would never cross my mind in a million years. Then on Saturday March 26 when i got a call that six people had tragicly died in a plane crash i was devistated and shocked even more because it could of happend to anyone and none of them deserved it. I want to say i am sincerly sorry for everyones loss especially if you knew them well.

Beth Edwards-Barry

April 1, 2005

I cannot express how devastating it was to so many people here in Anguilla to hear the news about Jeff, Karen, Eric and the Weingeroff family.

To all the remaining members of both families I send the deep regrets and sincere condolences of a country that thoroughly enjoyed the Jacobers' frequent presence here.

To David and Michael, who we know as members of a beautiful, fun-loving, kind, sincere, gracious and wonderfully close-knit family, please know how much we adored and will miss your parents and brother, and that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Having received news of the accident days after it occurred, and probably also because of our physical remove, many of us here have been having difficulty fully understanding or accepting that Jeff, Karen and Eric are gone. I spoke with Jeff about a month ago and had expected to see him here sometime late last week. When I heard there was news about him I thought it might be the mildly disappointing, but bearable, message that his trip had been delayed. Nothing could have prepared me for the shock of hearing that he, Karen, Eric and the Weingeroffs were gone.

While the sum-total of the time I've physically spent with Jeff and Karen may not amount to more than a week or so over the last three years, they have had a profound effect on me. They were the kind of people whose vitality and attitude towards life began to pervade and enrich one's own from the very first meeting, with whom one became instant, real friends; and there are a large number of people in Anguilla who, having met them only once or twice, are deeply grieving for them now.

I had the pleasure and the grace of God to fall into an immediate friendship with Jeff and Karen, and I have often thought of them over the past few years when I've been faced with important decisions, sometimes prompting a call or email to Jeff, sometimes just making me stop for a minute and consider the advice and incredible amount of support and encouragement I had already received from them. I am undoubtedly a better, happier person for having known them.

Jeff has also been a once-in-a-lifetime friend to my father Johnno Edwards, something for which my entire family is grateful. The love, concern and hospitality Jeff and Karen have shown my father since they met him, along with the love he has always had for them, will not be forgotten.

For us, this friendship stands as a testament to the special talent Jeff and Karen both had for sharing love and igniting optimism at every turn. The heartfelt sentiments expressed throughout this guest book do more than stand as another. It is a clear and immeasurably positive fact that Jeff, Karen, Eric, Greg, Dawn and Leland were, and will always be, extremely well loved. They will be desperately missed and never forgotten, and they will continue the enormous good they brought to the world while living through all of us who carry memories of them.

On behalf of myself, my father, our family, Jeff’s dear friend and local co-pilot Clee, Kevin, Anne and Gillian Gumbs, David Snittlich of Mango’s, the Sandy Ground family and so many others here, I wish these six shining souls Godspeed and everlasting peace. We will be forever grateful for having had the chance to spend some time with you, and for the blessing of being able to keep you always in our hearts.

With deepest love and admiration, Beth

Bob Sirkin

April 1, 2005

Where do u begin to speak about a friend and cousin I have known for all his life??Jeffrey and I are cousins. His grandmother, Bessie Talan, and my grandmother Rose Halpern were sisters. Jeffrey and I lived about 4 blocks fronm each other in Cranston. I am not talking about West Cranston, but we both lived in Edgewood. I lived on Lookoff Road, and Jeff lived on Wheeler Ave. We were so close as kids. We learned to ride bikes together,and we were quite the pair. Next door to Jeffrey was an old man named Mr. Mahr. When I say old, to a kid of 7,50 was ancient.But Mr. Mahr was old. He had an old Dodge pick up and he used to tell Jeffrey and myself story after story after story. Because Jeff lived next door, he had a special bond with the old guy way back then. Jeff had a knack for making people happy. I can recall as kids, riding our bikes through Roger Williams Park to go visit Harold and my Uncle Sydney who worked for Harold at the Gob Shop on Elmwood Ave...The old Gob Shop, not the one that eventually housed Alpine Ski. Harold used to let Jeffrey and I take pellet guns and go in the back and take target practice. Even though Gladys and my mother weren't to thrilled with the idea, but it seems Harold won out. Jeff and I were inseperable for those years. We palled around with Andre Martin and his brother Norman, and Bobby Oulette who lived a few doors down from him. I remember when Jeffrey got into skiing..His mom had a Chevy "Beachwagon" as we called them back then. He always wanted me to go, but I just wasn't a snow person. I remeber when Gladys broke her leg, and Jeffrey did everything he could to help her with Ellen and Alan, who were just little kids at that point. When Gladys got her new car a convertible,I think it was a 64 Cheveelle, Jeffrey thought it was the coolset thing around:} He was always a curious kid. His dad had a friend nammed Gabe, I think his last name was Lorenzo, and he told us how as a kid he made a radio out of salvaged junk he found...Well that's all Jeffrey had to hear. For the next 6 months we walked in the gutters,heads down always looking for some "good" junk, so he could make something from it. He eventually got a HeathKit radio for a birthday or Hannukah, I don't recall, but we spent hours in his cellar building it. We rode bikes together all over town. Up and down the Grand Ave. hill, which we thought was so big.We used to hang out in the Grand Ave "woods" looking for junk also. We had many sleepouts together either in his back yard or mine in tents, and sleeping bags..What a blast for 2 kids.Yes, I remeber Jeffery like no one else..When he moved to Dean Estates it became difficult to see each other on a daily basis, but we always managed to keep each other informed of our happenings.When Jeff moved it was such a void in my life. Besides being such close pals, we were familiy, Meshpuka....Meant to always have mutual admiration and respect for each other. Years crep by and Jeff went to URI. We saw each other at family gatherings and always had something to talk about..We always smiled at each other always knowing we grew up together. There are no closer friends than that. Fast forward to the days at SGI. I was getting ready ready to leave RI and head out to California with my wife and 2 little kids. I quit my job in anticipation of leaving, but got snagged on a legal problem with the title to my house. I called him and asked him if he would hire me in a position with NO responsibility. He looked at me like I was a nut case, but made me the truck driver at SGI, for about 3 months till I could move away. We always kept informed of each others doings thru the family grapevine, and as time marched on we see each other only at weddings, and funerals. When my Dad passed away in 1980, Jefff was there when I flew back to RI to pick me up and help me keep my composure. Same when my mother passed. Fast forward many years..till October 2004. I was sitting here in LA and saw a commercial on TV. I said to my wife how much the guy in the commercial looked like Jeffrey. I thought about him quite often for the next few days, and finally called him. It was pretty funny. I asked to speak to him, and I was kind of given the run around that day. I just told the person who answered to tell him it was me on the phone, even though he was in a meeting. He came right to the phone, and we talked for a good 2 hours, catching up on everything and everone.We made a plan to get together with the wives when I planned to go back to RI this summer.We caught each other up on our lives, kids etc etc etc. I am so glad I least go to speak with him recently..I know this little bit of information may seemed to be fragmented etc, but I am not a writer. But for my cousin Jeff, I would be one. I loved him,in a way only childhood friends and cousins could.. I only hope he is there to meet me when I cross over.Jeff, I will always think of you in my heart. He was a wonderful friend, relative and man.And to Gladys and Harold...what can anyone say or do to take away the pain?? Just remember, I love you also.

Regards,

Bob

(Bobby} Sirkin

David Geisinger

March 31, 2005

To the Weingeroff and Jacober families,

On behalf of the entire Geisinger and Bean family, we would like to extend our deepest condolences. The loss of your loved ones brings us great sadness and they will all be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.

Tom Keays

March 31, 2005

Mike: Words are tough to come by during a time like this, but I will say that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It was fun working with you at the Cooke House in Newport a few summers back. Something like this effects people in so many different ways, that it is almost unfathomable. Stay strong, and I know you will be as successful as your parents were. My best, Mike, take care.

Bill & Bill

March 31, 2005

Dawn has been a very special friend

for 10 years. In those ten years

we had many dinners and laughs. We were fortunate to know Dawn through

her love for horses. Her passion for animals was passed on to Leland, who had many memorable rides on Dawn's horse Tuffy. It was always inspirational to witness the joy between the two of them during those times. Our deepest sympathy goes out to their family. They will always be in our thoughts.

Bill Warren and Bill McMullin

Fran & Jack Walsh

March 31, 2005

To the Jacober and Kwasha Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all!

Karen was a bright light to all who knew her. Jeffrey and her boys were her life.

Zoe Ilana Weiner

March 31, 2005

I cant believe that today was the last day that I will ever see my beloved godparents, auntie dawn and uncle gregg, and my little cousin leland who I loved more than anything in this world. It is incomprehensible that something this horrible could ever happen. Six amazing lives were taken in one moment, leaving an entire community and beyond heartbroken. I dont understand how they can be gone. I sit here, just waiting for them to walk in with smiles on their faces and outstretched arms.

Uncle Gregg, you were and will always be my second father. You once told my mom that your favorite time of the day was when I slept over and kissed you good morning. You were my fathers best friend for forty years, and there is no one who is more a part of my family. On the night before you left for Florida, I left right before I got a chance to see you. I wish more than anything that I could have been there for one last hug, kiss, and goodbye. I love you so much, may you rest in peace.

Auntie, you were the most caring person in the entire world. Any time that I ever needed you, you were there ready and waiting to hely out in every way you could. You loved your family, including your 5 dogs in two cats, and everyone around you. I will always cherish the moments we spent in your closet and bathroom, talking about everything. I love you so much and you will never be forgotten.

Leland Philip, my cousin, my baby, my world, I dont even know how to express what I feel for you. It is impossible that you are gone. You were the strongest kid I know, weighing in at 68 pounds. I don t know what I am going to do without you in my life. People used to laugh because I always said that I would rather spend time with you than anyone else. Whenever I slept over, you and I would sit up until one in the morning talking about everything. You knew everything about me, and even at ten you gave the best advice. You were so mature for your age, and our relationship is truly special. Whenever you smiled you lit up a room, your smile was bigger than you were. You loved to hang out and play basketball with all the eighth graders, and we were all thrilled to have you on the team next year. You never missed a single one of my games, you were always there for me. You were robbed of your life, never eill you get the chance to drive, to graduate, to fall in love. I love you more than words can express, and you are in my heart forever.

I love you my family, my world. May you rest in peace together, for all time, until we are united again.

Dante

March 31, 2005

live life everyday. do more. give more. love more.

great lessons, jeff.

i will miss you.

Michael Dallman

March 31, 2005

David and Michael,

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I will always cherish the memories that I have of your mom, dad, and brother, and what great friends they have been for myself and my family. You are both in my thoughts and prayers...

Barbara Oshry

March 31, 2005

To the Weingeroff and Jacober families...my deepest sympathy and prayers for you in this time of unimaginable loss. May the love you feel in your hearts, help to heal your sorrow.

Ellen Casey

March 31, 2005

Dear Boys,

I met your mom, Karen, through our work with the Mom to Mom mentoring program. Her eyes lit up when she talked about you. We are all so very sorry for your unimaginable loss.

Shalom

Joan

March 31, 2005

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cara Monroe

March 31, 2005

Dear Jolie, Dave and Mike-

My deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Muzeni

March 31, 2005

My deepest sympathy to both families. I had the pleasure to meet Dawn when I worked at the Providence Children's Museum.

Jordan Crystal

March 31, 2005

My greatest sympathy goes to the family and dearest friends of the Weingeroffs and the Jacobers.

Leland- The cutest basketball player I've ever met. Whenever I saw you walk into the room, a smile came to my face. I will miss you three and you wont be forgotten.

Maria Savio

March 31, 2005

It is with much sadness that I post my condolences, and those of my partners at Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, on the tragic loss of Gregg, Dawn, their son and their friends. I am at a loss for words. The news is overwhelming. There is such a fine line between life and death; this loss brings that point home.

Roger Roche

March 31, 2005

Mike and Dave,

I worked with your Dad for the last three years. When the rabbi asked us to think of a memory I thought of a couple lying down on the bow of a boat in New York City looking at the sunset and Statue of Liberty over the Hudson River. They looked like school kids in love for the first time. I then realized it was your Dad and Mom. I never met you or Eric but feel that I have through Jeff.

Keep your head up.

Steve & Joan Levitt

March 31, 2005

To the Weingeroff and Jacober Families.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to both families.

Jean Reuter

March 31, 2005

Jolie, Mike and Dave,

I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. Both of your families have made such an impact on our community and will be missed. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Borger

March 31, 2005

I knew neither the Jacobers nor the Weingeroffs; however, based on this incredible guest book and the sadness that now drapes our community, I sense that was my loss. Lisa, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Tina Mariorenzi - Hinton

March 31, 2005

Mr. & Mrs. Jacober & Alan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Charles & Mona Fathallah

March 31, 2005

To David and Michael-

We are so sorry for all that you have lost and all that you are going through. Your mother was an exceptionally warm, kind, loving and genuine human being. I am so glad to have known her and will always cherish our conversations. I will remember and love her always. God bless you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allan Raskin

March 31, 2005

Dear David and Michael,

We are so heartsick for the loss of your parents and your brother and for what you two are going through. We still have Eric's little 8 year old footprint in our dining room from when he ran out onto a newly polyurethaned floor and some video that we shall now cherish of Roz and him playing together. Our hearts go out to you.

The Raskins

Charles Deutsch

March 31, 2005

Mike and Dave:

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father and mother were truly wonderful people. They were always so kind to me. Eric was a great little brother. Keep memories of them on you at all times by holding them in your heart.

Charlie

Steven Levy

March 31, 2005

Skip:

Greg and I were friends when I was a freshman at the University of Miami. Actually, we were known to be the "two partners in crime." I will always remember driving with him in his Cougar convertible, cruising the streets of Coral Gables, searching for oysters on the half shell. Greg was the king of the dormitory and although we went on our seperate paths, I shall always remember his friendship, kindness, and his raspy voice. Greg was a leader and a fine and caring human being and my memories of him shall always remain with me. I understand that you have developed a friendship with my dad, Allyn Levy. It was my father that informed me of this tragedy and I could tell by his voice that he was holding back tears as he was explaining your pain to me. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

-Steven Levy

Ronald Tennett

March 31, 2005

Harold, I only spoke with Jeff a few times during my career at Graingers, and he was in his fathers image.My sincerest and deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Michael David Smith

March 31, 2005

Dear David and Michael,

I met Jeff in 1974 at University of Rhode Island where I began my first year as political science professor. He was not merely my student, he became my very great friend. We had many conversations and laughs together. Through all these years, I have continued to hold him in my heart as a dear friend. I found him to be mannerable, gracious, charming, and fun-loving. I still have a photograph of him and me taken in August 1977 with our arms around each other's shoulders.

Even knowing how way leads on to way, I always thought that we would meet once more as dear friends. Please accept my condolences. Your loss is also my loss.

[email protected]

mark younes

March 30, 2005

R.I.P

leland- ur the best 4th grader basketball player i ever knew .. we miss you all

James Belluche

March 30, 2005

It is a terrible loss to the world for losing such well known and loved people. They will be sadly missed but, not forgotten. My heart goes out to the family members with sympathy.

Mickey and Betty-Ann Pierce

March 30, 2005

Words can never express our deepest sympathy for the loss that you are all having to endure.

Judith (Howayeck) Maddalena

March 30, 2005

My condolences to the families of this tragedy. Karen and I were classmates at Cranston HS West and and she was in most of my classes for the three years we were together. She was a very witty and intelligent individual and her presence on this earth will be missed.

Sara Grimley

March 30, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to both families. This was an awful tradegy. Mrs. Weingeroff and Leland were customers of mine @ the Ski Market for years. They will be missed.

Amanda Pflug

March 30, 2005

Eric,

Even though we never had the chance to get that close, I will never forget you. You are greatly appreciated for all of the things that you done for the whole entire Saint Andrew's School community. Everytime I would see you walking in the hall you always had a smile on your face. I will miss seeing you rest in peace. I would like to offer my condolences to the Jacober and Weingeroff families.

-Amanda Pflug

Evelyn Seigle

March 30, 2005

Dave, Mike and Jolie

There are no words to express what is in our hearts, The loss we all feel is so great. We will remember the happy times and smile when we think about the years we have spent knowing all of you. Watching Eric playing with his remote control car or truck as we watched Mike and Adam play soccer. Adam, Mike David and Todd going to Chicago to visit Jeff and getting snowed in. Karen who made studying easier for Adam. Karen who called just to say hello, how are you, these are just a few of the good things we remember.

with love Dick, Evelyn, Seth and Adam

Lisa

March 30, 2005

Dave and Mike, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Will Manville Manville

March 30, 2005

My deepest sympathy to all close to these great people.

Family Friend

March 30, 2005

I am at a loss. I cant imagine how the family of the Jacobers and Weingroffs feel. I cant wait to see them in heaven, they will be in my thoughts and prayers forever, I will never forget them. I love them.

Lauren Firestone-Branca

March 30, 2005

Dear Beverly,

I remember you at my house growing up and bumping into your daughter years later on the beach. She remembered me and was so warm and lovely. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Peter Kilmartin

March 30, 2005

Mrs. Jacober was my tutor. She was the best tutor I had ever had. She tutored me in science. I learned so much from her. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family and friends and the Jacobers. You all will truly be missed. Watch over us all.

Sincerely,

Peter John Kilmartin

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