Condolences
Already a year- missed bro, see ya on the other side/ amber streetlights n whisky-((CRo0WD))-
miss the songs man. 1 <3 -park wont ever be same melodics- parkies salut! ^*
I just suddenly had a memory pop up. Years ago I was talking to you and you said to me out of not nowhere absolutely somewhere..."You need a warm old cozy sweater". You were metaphorically speaking of course...and what you said was true. You are surely missed by many. And your insight into me was stark and special and rare. My thoughts to the family and friends aswell. RIPPLE
I just suddenly had a memory pop up. Years ago I was talking to you and you said to me out of not nowhere absolutely somewhere..."You need a warm old cozy sweater". You were metaphorically speaking of course...and what you said was true. You are surely missed by many. And your insight into me was stark and special and rare. My thoughts to the family and friends aswell. RIPPLE
I'm so sad, and so sorry to find this out. I was watching a documentary on the Festival Express and was fondly reminded of my old friend, tried to look him up, and saw this. He was so young. I've thought about Jay a lot since high school. We were such close friends through middle and high school. Bowling every Saturday, in a couple bands together, going to Red Bank, and hanging out every other day it seemed for a while there. He got me started on guitar, bass, drums... Just a natural musician... Actually a natural, it seemed, at anything requiring finesse. He was passionate, a genius, and always a pleasure to spend time with. We disagreed often, always competed, but our rivalries just never lasted long. He was impossible to stay angry with, and I think in the end we just wound up pushing each other to do better. Jay was like a brother, a huge part of my life, and I'll miss him dearly. I can't imagine how hard this is for all of you. I wish I could've been there in person to pay my respects.
Just heard of this last week. "Blondie", "Bear", "Jay", however he was addressed, we all knew at least a part of him. The world is a desperate discouraging place. This is too true too often. To see someone with actual light in their eyes, brightly shining, a true smile, also true sadness and pain we ALL suffer at times, was a delight in the darkness that at times surrounds us all. May you be at peace, return to us again, or meet in another world, I don't know... You are remembered. My honour to have read your writings and listened to your music. You were and remain one of many of us born with the right heart at the wrong time in the world. -RIPPLE-
Jay was a one of a kind person. It had been a long time since we talked, but I never forgot him. He was sweet and caring and could always put a smile on anyones face. The world is a little darker without him.
Man, I had so many good times playing with you rocking out! All those bigfoot pizzas @ my mom's house. I know you will never stop making music up there. It was an honor to make so much of it with you down here. Battle of the Bands @ High Tech High to the Birch Hill....so many good times.
Hey Bear, I'm so sad that you've passed. I truly enjoyed our conversations and your company. You were so nice, happy, and free spirited. You always put a smile on my face and I thank you for that. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace.
For the longest time I only knew Jay as Squishy Bear. He was always kind and never spoke a bad word about someone; there were times that he didn't have much, but would always share what he had. I learned a lot from spending time with Jay and won't forget the sound of his laughter. I am glad I got to meet him all those years ago and although we have not seen each other in a long time, we stayed in touch and I am glad we did. Jay was an awesome person to know.
Jay was a wonderful person at HTHS, I enjoyed interacting with him. He was playful and just plain fun to be around. He made me laugh on a number of occasions, and I still, to this day, tell the story about what he said to his physics teacher one day when she wrote I=FAt on the board (the A was a sloppy delta and the equation is for impulse.) He told her not to be so rough on herself. He was quite witty. My heart goes out to his family. I am sad. B. Holton (the other physics teacher that was at HTHS)
Dear Mrs. Moore and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Jay's passing. May the peace of Christ comfort you. Charlotte Kelly former Spanish teacher HTHS
Diane & family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
I remember his birth and the joy of the whole family, may you all retain those memories forever. Love and prayers from the Segal's.
i feel truly honored that i was able to call Jay my friend for the last 15 years. his smile, laugh, and hugs were one of a kind. anyone who knew him had their lives made instantly better. he loved his family and friends above all else. i wish i had better words to describe how much he truly meant as a friend but anyone who knew him would already know the feelings im trying to express. i only hope that knowing how loved Jay was by everyone he ever met will help his family through this pain.
Jay, I met you officially when we parked across the row from you at GOTV in 2008. I remember giving you guys my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and being our neighbors all weekend and your guitar playing. NJ will miss you tons. Xoxoxo
Diane and family I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace in his memories he's left behind. My thoughts are with all of you in this time of mourning.
Jay changed my life for the better in so many ways. He sneakily introduced me to my soul mate. He single-handedly convinced me life was worth suffering and the world was beautiful, simply by being himself one night many years ago. Something just clicked in my head. Over the years, he and I shared our poetry with each other. By reading his beautiful words and his nurturing encouragement for my earlier, rougher work, he helped me forge my art in to something I never dreamed it could be. Growing up without a strong father figure forced me to compile ones from the most amazing men I I met, and different stages of my life brought different people. I met him at a very dark time. His passion for art and life inspired me. His easygoing, laid back, non-judgmental nature made me feel like I had been accepted in to a family of friends. I cannot thank you enough for allowing the world such an amazing privledge to have had him grace it with his beautiful, inspiring presence. I cannot imagine the pain of your loss, and I am so sorry you had to watch him go so soon. I hope knowing that I am just one of the hundreds, if not thousands of people whose lives changed infinitely for the better just for spending time with him helps dull the edge of the pain in some way. The world has truly lost one of its brightest stars.
To Jay's family: I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Jason was an amazing and talented person. The world just lost a truly one of a kind person and nothing will ever be the same without him. To Jay Bear: I'm going to miss you so much. This hurts so badly. You've been one of my greatest friends since I was a child and I always looked up to you. There's now one less in the Bear Club but I know you're out there some where, playing your guitar and making people smile. Until I see you again, I love you <3
To Jay's family: I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Jason was an amazing and talented person. The world just lost a truly one of a kind person and nothing will ever be the same without him. To Jay Bear: I'm going to miss you so much. This hurts so badly. You've been one of my greatest friends since I was a child and I always looked up to you. There's now one less in the Bear Club but I know you're out there some where, playing your guitar and making people smile. Until I see you again, I love you <3