Jerry will be deeply missed by many for the fine person that he was and all that he did in his lifetime. It was with profound sadness that I received the message that Jerry had passed away. When I said goodbye to him in August before I left New York, I realized that I might not see him again on this earth. I knew that he was receiving excellent care from his wife Carol and the many aides and his family loved him, but the future was tenuous. Our families have known each other for longer than I can remember, both down state and in Tupper Lake. I remember Jerry and Carol attending the memorial service for my father in Pleasantville in 1999. These past fifteen years I became much closer to Jerry and Carol. Jerry was a handsome polished gentleman, well-read and knowledgeable in so many areas. It was a pleasure to talk with him. Jerry was active in many organizations, including several dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and sustainability of the natural environment and human communities of the Adirondack Park. As Jerry and I collaborated on projects, I came to appreciate his wisdom and admire his ability to clarify the issues. He was incisive and had a quick mind. His counsel was sought by many. I spent many days on the Tupper Lake porch, writing on my computer (with his electricity!) and collaborating with Jerry. When I visit Carol in the Tupper lake home on Lake Simond that they shared, we will remember Jerry and appreciate his legacy that will endure. In sympathy with his family and friends, Phyllis Boden Thompson