MEMORIES OF JERRY
SELF
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Jerry...Billy
Bob's on any night of the week, even if we were the only two there.
Singing as loud as we could to Robert Earl Keen. Putt putt, where even
the girl who never had used a 9-iron could beat him. Running when it was
cold, or hot. Long road trips to New Orleans. Talks about life, love,
and yep, even marriage. Working together as camp
counselors.
Sitting out underneath the stars together. Praying together.
Late night games at I-HOP. Crunchy ice from Sonic. Watching movies.
Playing sand volleyball. Watching STARS games. Eating at Don
Pablo's. The night he got sick. The night I got sick.
When my mom had her first heart spell. Swimming. Hugs that
lasted forever.
Getting kissed after
a touchdown. That funny feeling when we held hands. Calls to
say I love you. Dancing till our faces were blue! Crying due
to sadness. My memories of Jerry don't stop. He was literally
the most awesome guy I have ever met. I love him and will miss him.
I remember
Jerry as a particularly mature young man, from junior high on. He was unusual
in the fact that he spoke candidly and unreservedly with adults, not normally
an adolescent/teenage trait. He was always grateful for any pictures I
might have taken during Optimist baseball days and beyond. When I heard
the news, the only picture I saw in my head was of a sweet, enthusiastic
kid who had a lot of team spirit. I'm sure his loss is devastating
to his family and dear friends, and we all need to remember them in our
prayers and thoughts.
Jerry was a true Aggie
and Lamar Viking. He lit up the halls of Lamar like the bonfire he was
helping to build would have lit up the night sky in Aggieland. He was a
sweet and caring person and a great teammate. He will be missed but never
forgotten. VFND---that includes Jerry. May the road rise to meet you, Jerry.
What a wonderful guy
Jerry was. His smile lit up a room. He was so unique and special
and willing to do anything for anyone. We will truly miss him.
Although I did not know
Jerry, he touched the lives of many of my close friends. My prayers
are with all of his family and friends.
Jerry was a true Aggie
who died doing one of the things he loved most. This past summer
I was able to have the opportunity to work with Jerry and talk with him
as we ran around the Ballpark together. As I and other fellow employees
that would be attending A&M sat
in line with Jerry,
he would tell us how awesome bonfire was and how he loved it. He
was so excited to tell us about all the traditions of A&M and told
us that if we needed anything to just call him. Jerry loved A&M
and I know that God is showing him the most
awesome bonfire he
has ever seen right about now. God Bless Jerry and his family and my prayers
are with yall.
Jerry Self had a wonderful
life. Yes, it was far too short, but I can't imagine anyone enyoying the
life they had any more than Jerry. I had the pleasure of coaching him in
Optimist baseball. I remember that he never complained. He did exactly
what you asked to the best of his ability. Later, when I saw him on the
sidelines at Lamar games, I realized that he had never changed. He was
happy to contribute when called upon, but also was there to cheer on his
teammates when standing on the sidelines. I know that these instances were
not the unusual but the way he went through life. I'm glad I knew Jerry
and I know many others feel the same.
Jerry
was the just the coolest guy I've ever met. Last Feburary he got to lead
his first bible lesson with us at Sky Rance. I just have so many
memories, he was just a great guy. Playing Ultimate Frisbee and talking
after church. He was a great man of God, and I could never thank
him enought for all the good times. I'm gonna miss you.
*Gone*
I never told you how
much I cared
the truth I never
told,
the feeling with
you I shared
meant more to me
than anything else.
On top of the world
the sticks beneath
my feet,
the problems of my
life
unsturdy and about
to fall.
Taken too early
don't know what to
say,
you were my role
model and friend
someone to talk to
you.
Eyes red and blurred
vision diluted and
dark,
never knew the true
opinions
and what we really
thought of you.
How much you meant
how you brightened
my day.
The smile on my face
from cheek to cheek,
the friend you've
been
my brother everyday
of the week.
Sunday morning I talked
to you
you say good day
and I the same,
at noon I say good-bye
not realizing it
will be the last.
Taking life for granted
the gift of friendship,
you're so young
a man of integrity
and faith.
Your walk with the
Lord
an example to us
all.
Problems standing
of a pile of styx
quaking and shaking,
life smashed under
the power
I'm crushed by branches
of despair and pain.
Missing you already
your bright shining
face
gone to a better
place
sitting in this place
looking into our father's beautiful face.
Heaven is place of
happiness
but down on earth
we're stuck with the pain,
one less of those
of could have helped the world
the gift lost forever
never to be found;
gone forever, old
friend, forever
blurred and red eyes
hide the pain
under the logs, the
Self I knew lost forever.
-Me
We'll miss you forever
and never forget the happiness you've brought to all of our lives.
Success born out of tragedy, only God knows the purpose. Only one week
from your boots, lived lift to it's fullest; with no regrets.
We love you allways.
Jerry,
I wish I would have known you better. We played sports together throughout
our lives. We were on student council together at LHS. We shared a great
pride in Lamar High School. But, now that you're gone, I truly wish I would
have made more of an effort to get to know you. I considered you my friend,
and I hope you considered me one of yours, but we never were "close." I
don't know what kept us from being that, but I hate it. You were an incredible
guy. Always full of life. I knew that for a long time, and I guess now
the world does. Its a horrible shame that it had to happen by way of this
tragedy, instead of later down the line when you made your mark.
I had the good fortune
of being able to have Jerry in my outfit
in the Corps at A&M
for a year. When his original unit, Sq. 13
was disbanded at
the end of his freshmen year, he and three of
his buddies moved
over to Sq. 17. I was the commander of the
unit last year and
got to see Jerry work everyday. I was so
impressed with his
desire to make Sq. 17 better. He did what he
believed to be right,
and he earned the respect of those around
him. He was
a very stern sophomore, but very fair.
I remember seeing
him in the hallway of the dorm, and he'd greet
me with a "Howdy,
Evart", then he'd smile like he always does,
as if he had just
done something mischievious. Sometimes he
had, but it was always
in fun. I remember playing basketball
against him and how
he always made me work for every step I took
on the court.
I never told him, but he knocked my shoulder out
of whack real good
one day while playing. Stayed out of whack
for about a month.
I didn't mind, that's just how he was. All
out 100% effort.
I saw him two nights
before the accident. We were cutting each
other down as usual
with a laugh, then he was off to a flag
football game, and
from there to Bonfire. He's gone and I'm
sorry I didn't get
to know him better. It was an honor to have
him in the outfit
and to know him as the God-fearing person he
was. I don't
know what else to say. He was a great young man
with a great heart.
He was a treasure to so many, and I just
miss the guy.
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