tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post4690257490446224054..comments2019-07-23T21:20:36.973-07:00Comments on Jack J. Epstein: Polo playing Printer, April 26, 1948 - January 6, 2010Linda M. Epsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10483121679256889932noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-27518708298542975842019-07-23T21:20:36.973-07:002019-07-23T21:20:36.973-07:00My name is Charles Brann aka chip.I knew Jack when...My name is Charles Brann aka chip.I knew Jack when i was a young pressman at the Falmouth enterprise. I was really having a very difficult time with our boss and on day Jack witnessed my getting chewed out over not being able to run a snall press called a multilith with newsprint chems and newsprint ink. Jack took me aside and told me that what was going on wasnt my fault and why and to hang in there.that was really nice of him. I used to go see them play polo in hatchville every now and then. I ended up buying his guild guitar. I just was thinking of him as i do time to time and much to my dismay found he passed. He was a great guy and as Jack whould say at the end of a hot humid day at the enterprise......mountin time.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413077188040090733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-21751564390158642812017-03-06T08:44:17.679-08:002017-03-06T08:44:17.679-08:00I just bought a saddle from Sheila Everett, with t...I just bought a saddle from Sheila Everett, with the initials JJE stamped on it. I asked her who they belonged to, and she said the saddle once belonged to Jack. I was curious to see who this person was and I found this blog. I must say, I loved the saddle as soon as I rode in it, but now I will cherish it. He sounded like a great man with a wondrous heart. I wish I could have known him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you every time I use the saddle. God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-35780526291832803112010-04-24T03:11:13.681-07:002010-04-24T03:11:13.681-07:00Dear Jack and Linda,
Right now things are pretty m...Dear Jack and Linda,<br />Right now things are pretty much against me – specially the Volcano in Island made it impossible - to join the memorial today.<br />Since it is not possible for me to be there, which makes me very sad, I at least want to write some words to Jack, Linda and family as well as all the friends:<br />Let me start at the beginning in 1995. When I was 16 years old I had the great opportunity to spend an exchange student year in America. It made me very proud to be the exchange student of Jack and Linda Epstein. They immediately gave me the feeling to be their own kid and shaped my development a whole lot. I got lots of rear cover from both of them and they helped me to discover the new world in America and feel comfortable there. The year in America hast past way to fast. And when I came back home to Germany some of my first words were: “I want to go back home to my parents in America – I prefer the living there.” Everything back in Germany was too small.<br />It took me a long time to get settled again in Germany. During this time and also during many difficult situations the learned things from Jack and Linda helped me to get a long and find a good solution for pretty much everything. Since 1996, when I came back to Germany, I had been in constant contact with Jack and Linda. One of the hugh highlights – next to my visits in America – was my Wedding, when Jack and Linda spent time with me and my family in Germany. Linda even became my witness to my marriage and Jack did make a speech being like my real dad. That made me very proud.<br />Looking back onto the years having past, I am very happy, that my family has spent last summer 3 weeks together with Jack and Linda. When I heard that Jack is sick, I was shocked as much as if my father would be sick. I hoped for him to recover fast and get healthy soon again. We had planned to visit Jack and Linda again in 2011, together with our triplets, which were born in November 2009. <br />The death has pulled Jack out of the life of many people, especially of Linda and their family. For me, Jack`s death makes me as sad, as if my father has passed away. Jack will always stay in my heart and all the things, which he has taught me, I remember good and think of how he would have solved problems. I have learned of Jack, to respect people and to take people, like they are – with all their good and bad sides. <br />To come to an end – I want to come back to my entrance sentence. It really makes me sad, not to be able to join Jack`s memorial. <br />And I want to say, that Jack: you will always have a very special place in my heart and thank you for everything you have done for me. <br />To Linda, I want to say again, even though the distance is that far, I still want to let you know, that I will be there anytime you need me and help with anything. Also I want to make sure, that you are alright anytime. I will want to give you as much support, as I could give you and I hope that you will soon feel a little better and start to enjoy life again – because I believe that is what Jack would have wanted, for sure.<br />To Jack once again – I will see you sometime again in your paradise.<br />Love Delia <br />(… and also very many hugs are send from the rest of my family: Daniel, Kimmi, Luca, Kay and Phil!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-54806926775364430852010-02-20T07:26:22.510-08:002010-02-20T07:26:22.510-08:00Joel, you are wonderful. Thanks for sharing the ba...Joel, you are wonderful. Thanks for sharing the background of "Litvak" - I hadn't known this! Thank you for loving Jack as you did, and Linda as you do, and by becoming "family" for us at this time. I'm so profoundly grateful for your comfort to Linda, and to all of us. You are a deep solace to the soul.Cherwynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-5878884706359081632010-01-18T18:59:21.735-08:002010-01-18T18:59:21.735-08:00Jack was my best friend, He was my mentor,critic,a...Jack was my best friend, He was my mentor,critic,a play-mate in polo, shooting and any gag that he need a wing man. Some times the gag was played on me. Either way it was a pleasure to see him enjoying himself.<br />His best joy was Linda, second his friends, third his new found hobby woodworking. For those of you who don't know "Litvak " is A Jewish person from Lithuania. Jack called his woodwork shop "Litvak Wood Working" You do the math. He was a Jewish Carpenter to me.I am missing him but, will be his wing man forever.Joelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-91612347157120458412010-01-18T15:26:26.910-08:002010-01-18T15:26:26.910-08:00Jack was my friend. I loved him. He was true, hone...Jack was my friend. I loved him. He was true, honest, loyal, funny, and generous.<br />He left us too early.<br />He burned out brightly.<br />RicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170793046607278802.post-13702984595097390222010-01-18T15:20:53.633-08:002010-01-18T15:20:53.633-08:00Love you Jack. I still can't believe it. And l...Love you Jack. I still can't believe it. And love you Linda. <br />JayneJayne Stearnsnoreply@blogger.com