MEMORIES OF JERRY
SELF
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I had the pleasure of
knowing Jerry for two and a half of the quickest years of my life. As a
Corps sophomore, he was one of my fish. Our fish became like little brothers
to us, and I was perhaps closest to Jerry. He had a smile that was contagious.
It was heartfelt. Jerry was one of the most genuine, honest people I have
ever met. Even when things didn't
go the way he had
planned them, he knew God would have His Will. I thank God for the time
I got to spend with Jerry Self. It doesn't seem long enough to my finite
mind, but I pray that we can spend eternity together in Heaven.
Knowing Jerry is
a testament of God's Love for me and for many here on Earth.
I did not know Jerry
by name, and I probably would not have recognized him on the street. But
a smile like that you can never forget. He was one of my Boys, and I miss
them all so much.
My Bonfire memorial
page: msnhomepages.talkcity.com/SupportSt/AggieZip/index.html.
I wish I could have met
you Jerry- you are a hero in my eyes and I know that someday I will meet
you. I want you to know that I'll do everything in my power to KEEP THE
FIRE BURNING!
I did not know Jerry
Self as a person, but the stories of him as a Lamar Viking will not die.
I remember very vividly the mood around the football locker room when we
found out one of the family had passed away. Not many of us knew who he
was, but that did not matter. As a Lamar Viking, you are taught to
respect all who have worn the uniform before you, and helped build the
tradition you are apart of. As we went into the SGP playoff game,
the spirit of Jerry Self hung over the Lamar side like an angel.
We
decided before the
game that we would give everything we had and play our hearts out
for Jerry Self.
And though we did not win, we knew Jerry would be proud, because we had
given all we had.
HELLO MY NAME IS JENNIFER
INGRAM. I AM A 10TH GRADER AT EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL. I AM SO
SORRY THAT YOU DIED JERRY. I WISH I COULD OF MET YOU BEFORE YOU DIED.
BUT JERRY YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THEN WE ARE. THE LORD ONLY TOOK
YOU BECAUSE HE WANTED YOU UP IN HEAVEN WITH HIM. WHEN I GET OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL I AM GOING TO GO TO ATM. I AM GOING TO HELP
BUILD THE BONFIRE.
I HAVE ALWAS WANTED TO BE A AGGIE EVER SENT I WAS A LITTLE GIRL.
WELL JERRY I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR HELPING TEXAS A&M. I
LOVE YOU AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Unfortunately, I never
had the opportunity to meet Jerry Self.... But, following the tragedy at
Texas A&M, I quickly learned what a special young man we all had lost....
All too often life simply doesn't seem fair.... Those that seem to shine
so brightly are often the ones whose light is extinguished so prematurely....
Having lost a little sister years ago to cancer is something I've learned
to deal with, but, likely will never fully accept..... I'm certain that
Jerry's family is dealing with a similar grief..... But, at the same time,
I hope that Jerry's family knows the support system that is working on
their behalf.... That those of us, best considered strangers, still share
their grief, keep them in our prayers, but, remain confident that from
every one of life's negative's,
is born a multiple
of positives.... The endless number of e-mails and good wishes on behalf
of Jerry is certainly proof positive of that.....
I did not know Jerry,
or do I even go to A&M, But after reading all the letters that were
sent to you I believe he was a good son and a good friend to a lot of people.
Even though I did not know him I just needed to write something to you
all telling you how sorry I am for what happened. I hope one day to go
to A&M and be an Aggie and be part of the tradition. Jerry and everyone
else is in all of our hearts forever. Again I am truly sorry.
From growing up with
him at Shackelford and Lamar I learned many things about Jerry. From
playing football with him I remember him as a scrapper who played with
a big heart. From growing up around him I remember a guy with a great
sense of humor who always had that huge grin on his face. I never
remember him ever having trouble getting along with anyone. He was
truly a genuine person who I feel fortunate to have known. My heart
and prayers goes out to his family and friends. We will all miss him but
I know he is in Heaven right now.
I read the Dallas newspaper
article this morning about Jerry and stared at his picture for a long while.
I didn't know Jerry or his family, but as a single mom with one very loving
son, the pain hit so close to home for me My son and I watched all
the news about the bonfire collapse, and we remember Jerry from the stories.
We just went to the tribute website and read everything about him.
I wanted to let his family know how much we think and pray for them, and
hope that you can soon find peace and comfort in your lives.
All the best to you.
Mr. and Mrs. Self, I
have kept you in my prayers, this whole time I have wondered if you were
alright, but then I know that you are, as a parent myself I qualify as
knowing what it is like to encounter anything, that will affect, or harm
our children, but as I stated, I know that you will be fine, I will continue
to pray for you to regain your strenght,and I will pray that the
void, will smooth out in time.
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