My heartfelt condolences to Mary, Alex and siblings, family and so many, many warm and wonderful friends of this fine, true and completely unique gentleman. I'm so enriched to have had met Jerry and gained his wise counsel on joint environmental protection work in the Adirondack Park and Tupper Lake region - a wild land and richly watered region of the Earth that he knew deeply and loved with all his heart and his true commitment, intellect and foresight. While we grieve his loss, Jerry's life reminds us that as humans, our time relative to the stars is short in this life and we need to live wisely, love truly, share much, laugh fully and serve our families, communities and Mother Earth bravely. I will miss the light in his face when he smiles; his wise counsel and guidance, but know with a warm heart, just how lucky I have been to know him and call him a friend.