MEMORIES OF JERRY
SELF
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I didn't know Jerry.
My mom works with his aunt Pam. I have been following this tragedy
online (not much on the news all the way up here in North Dakota).
I have had alot of friends that have gone to A & M and thought it was
just horrible that something like this could possibly happen. All that
I have read about Jerry is just amazing. He must have
been really special
to have such a wide variety of people saying so many good things about
him. He and his family are in my prayers.
.....And if I
should go while you are still here; know that I live on vibrating to a
different measure.
Behind a thin vail
that you can not see through.
You will not see
me, so you must have faith.
I look forward to
the day that we soar together again,
both aware of each
other.
Until then live life
to it's fulliest and when you need me
just whisper my name
in your heart,
and know as that
smile finds it's way across your face,
I will be there.
Always.....
-Unknown-
Jerry, you and your big
smile will be missed.
Jerry was one of my best
friends. He was my small group leader at Mid-Cities Bible Church during
the summer, he always had an insight about our lesson and some of those
I'll never forget. There aren't words to describe how much Jerry meant
to me, he was my hero, he was my leader, but most of all, he was my friend,
and I'll never forget him.
I love you, Jerry,
and I can't wait to see you again.
HE HAD SUCH A BIG HEART.......HE
WAS SO CONSIDERATE!!!!!!!!!!!
I did not know Jerry
for a very long time. He was in my 8am intermediate basketball on Friday
this semester. As one of only two girls in the class of twenty five guys,
I felt a
little bit out of
place at first. Jerry went out of his way to be nice to me and whenever
we divided up into teams to scrimmage, he would play defense against me
so that I
didn't have to play
against some of the rougher guys in class. Every time he guarded me I ended
up laughing almost the entire time at things he said and fogetting about
the
game. He always had
the biggest smile on his face, which at 8am on Friday is very difficult,
and he was the guy in our class who took the time to talk to everyone.
Although I did not have the chance to know Jerry for very long he was one
of the nicest and funniest people I have met at A&M. My thoughts and
prayers go out to his family and
friends. He was an
incredible guy and will be sorely missed.
When most people saw
Jerry walking toward their direction they would think, "Aww, here comes
Jerry." But not me...When I saw Jerry walking toward me, my first
thought was always, "Oh man, here comes trouble with a big, goofy grin
on his face." Jerry was my best friend for six years and I can honestly
say that I will never meet or have a friend that was quite like him.
He has made a permanent
impact on my life that is so hard to explain. Jerry showed me how
to live. He taught me what it is to live as a Christian in a world
that wants you to do otherwise.
He showed me what
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ was and I'm sure he didn't even
know it. Simply by seeing and being with him everyday, and seeing
how he interacted with other people I could see the love of Christ overflowing
in him and that is what allowed him to love so many and so unconditionally.
I am not trying to say that he was perfect, but he was someone who truly
put God first in their life. Like I said, Jerry was my best friend,
and I am an only child so he was like a brother to me. And I have
never felt more alone even though I am surrounded by many. My heart
and prayers go to Jacki, Mike, and Michael,and their family, as well as
my family and the rest of Jerry's friends. But I don't grieve for
Jerry himself. Though Jerry's death is such a loss for us, I can
promise you that for him it was a sweet release. I know that Jerry
believed that this world is where he lived, but it is not his home.
He is home now and he is just waiting for us to get there. I love
Jerry more than anything and I can't wait to see him again. This
tragedy has brought the nation to its knees. And I think Jerry deserves
no less than for everyone to know what an incredible person he was.
When I drive down the street and see a flag at half-staff, I realize that
all the flags across the nation do the same and I know they do this for
my best friend. Then I realize what he meant to the entire nation
and how his death will surely make thousands come to know Jesus Christ
as their Lord and Savior, and I have never been more proud and thankful
to have Jerry Self as such an enormous part of my life. I love you
Jerry, and I miss you, but I will see you soon enough.
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF
MEETING AND GETTING TO KNOW JERRY AT CHURCH CAMP THIS PAST SUMMER.
WE WERE COUNSELORS AT A YOUTH CAMP. I REMEMBER THINKING AT
THE TIME WHAT A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN HE WAS, SO PATIENT AND GIFTED IN WORKING
WITH THE YOUTH . HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY , AND IF YOU WERE AROUND HIM YOU
COULDN'T HELP BUT HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO
MAKE SENSE OUT OF SUCH A LOSS. OUR FAMILY ALSO SUFFERED THE LOSS
OF A NEPHEW AT THIS AGE. HE SHARED MANY OF THE WONDERFUL CHARACTERISTICS
THAT JERRY HAD AND I CAN ONLY CONCLUDE GOD MUST HAVE A LOT OF WORK
IN HEAVEN. . . . . .AND HAS CALLED SOME OF HIS ANGELS HOME. GOD BLESS JERRY
AND ALL THOSE WHOSE LIFE HE TOUCHED.
even though i did not
know him, i've heard he was a special person and loving friend. i know
now that he is one of our aggie angels and will have his bonfire in heaven.
god bless the family and friends touched by this.
My prayers are with Jerry
and his family.
To Jerry's family and
friends:
My condolences go
out the family and friends of Jerry Self. I must truly say he was
a 'one-of-a-kind' individual who will be greatly missed.
Especially by me.
Even though I had
only known Jerry for a short while, it seemed like I had known him forever.
I met him this summer while dancing at Longhorn's in Ft. Worth. It's
so hard to find someone who has about the same dancing ability as you do
and can keep up. You usually don't find this ability in too many
people you ask to dance, so I was pleasantly surprised. We thought
it was so awesome we could dance well together and at the same
time have so much
in common. As the bar had become crowded, we ended up losing each
other and both of us leaving. But remarkably later on, I ran in to
Jerry again at Billy Bob's. I could not believe he still remembered
me or my name. We danced the night a way and promised each other
this time we would not leave without one another's phone numbers.
We hung out a lot together the rest of the summer: hanging out with
his friends-teaching them how to dance, watching scary movies-playing miniature
golf, long/late night talks about life-all the I-HOP activities, and dancing.
It was a lot of fun and I learned so much from him. I transferred to A&M
just this fall semester and Jerry knew how big of an adjustment this was
for me. He always called me to make sure I was OK, and would come
over to spend time with me so I would not be lonely since my roommates
had not moved in yet. During the semester, we would meet for lunch
and try to get together when we could. We decided to take the Aggie
Wranglers jitterbug class together-I had never seen anyone get more excited
about dancing in my life. He absolutely loved it! He usually
knew most of the steps they were teaching us and loved showing off before
class. Whenever they would ask for demonstrators, he would give me
this look-right then and there I knew there was no turning back, we were
going to do it. We wanted to take the second jitterbug class, but
he knew it would be hard doing Bonfire at the same time. He liked
to dance, but he loved Bonfire. So we decided to put-off lessons
for now and the thoughts of trying out for the Aggie Wrangler dance team.
I ran in to him a
few weeks ago at the Underground, we talked for a few minutes and as I
left, we gave each other a hug. We left each other with hugs that
day, but he left me with so much more. I never have learned so much
from one individual-having faith in your beliefs, being true to yourself
as well as a good Christian, living life to the fullest with every given
moment you have and most of all, dance like you've never danced
before. He
was my dancing partner and there will be no other like him. I thank
God for the chance to have gotten to know Jerry and to become his friend,
something I will treasure always and forever.
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