From: Sam Harrison <sdh@mindspring.com>

Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:21:21 -0500

Subject: To Elaine, Gaby, Jessica and David Tilson

Dear Elaine,

Hope and I were so sorry to hear about Jerry’s death.

We were in Highlands over the weekend and everywhere I looked in the cottage I could see Jerry’s craftsmanship. He was a gifted and skilled person, and we so much enjoyed having him involved in various projects at our home over many years — and having him as a friend.

In addition to being an excellent craftsman, he was also a warm, generous and enjoyable person — and a man of the highest integrity. Our lives are better for having known Jerry.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love,

Hope and Sam Harrison

From: "Sue M. Blair" <blair.carpediem@gmail.com>

condolences@bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Subject: Jerry Tilson Family

Dear Elaine, Gaby, Jessica and David,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. There are no words to bring comfort in or through the pain. At some point in our own sadness we realize that missing them though so hard and challenging is better than wishing them back to their place of illness. I know with my own dad, a carpenter and builder, that although he never would have wanted to leave just yet, he couldn't stay. I know that the journey has been difficult and somehow we just have to keep faith in believing that this too is in God's plan for us...perhaps to find that deep well of strength we never knew we had or maybe to just learn how many dear and abiding friends we have who do want to help ease the pain.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know Jerry in his comings and goings with Gaby at Carpe Diem. I remember his quiet spirit and his smile and most of all the love he demonstrated for his family.
May God wrap you in his loving warmth and hold you in the palm of his hands.

With love,
Sue Blair

p.s. I am available to help in any way I can.