Saturday, January 7, 2017
Jerry was terrific. I enjoyed his positive, friendly energy frequently as I carried my kayak or paddle board to the lake, as he was reading on the porch. I was always a little hesitant about interrupting his involvement in his book, which I then justified by thinking, well, he's outside, I'm walking by, I'm not going to ignore him!
I never got to know Jerry well; we moved into a house near his and Linda's just 3 years ago, but always appreciated his sense of humor and obvious fascination with books. I also appreciated the occasional times when I'd catch Linda outside with him, which expanded conversation further.
My husband was also a big fan of Jerry's for some of the same reason and we both miss him. And his bio adds dimensions to his being vs the casual references he made about his past. And we very happy they created such a loving family, who I've seen visiting regularly since we moved here, from our deck or as I launch one of my boats onto the lake.
Farewell, Jerry! You were a bright point in our our new life in Reston and are missed. And big love to you, Linda.
