Remembering Jason_els

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Right there with you, Nick and BigBull :cool:

We were with the NY crew at the Eagle and got the know Jason.Nick and we got to be with Jason shortly before his death.He was a hell of a good guy and is sorely missed.
 

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A friend and I were discussing how rare it is to encounter an individual whose intellect and actions are guided by compassion and a desire to gain a greater understanding - of everything. Mr. Els was one of those people, and I feel fortunate to have interacted with him on the site - his presence is greatly missed.

Raises glass to the very good man.

I've kept all the messages we shared during his time. And I think I always will.
He once sent me this incredibly long, but beautifully crafted PM about Persian poetry, which I studied formally, but he just blew me away with how much more knowledge he had about the topic. I wish I had kept it.
 

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I was lucky that I got to meet him in person at a NYC meet n greet which he organized. I was also glad I got a chance to speak to him shortly before his passing when he was in the hospital. It reminds you not to take life for granted, but it I still do. Online 2 years feels like a long time, but in the real world his passing doesn't seem that long ago. He is still deeply missed.
 

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I had the pleasure of spending a day with him and while I thought I was not able to be lit that day, he was somehow able to light me with laughter and good-spirited energy. It was a beautiful day at the beach, with his usual witty conversation and story-telling ability. His insight was as genuine and amazing to hear offline as online.
Beautiful man, he really did give himself to LPSG. Probably more than anyone else I can think of.
 

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I met Jason in the early 1990s and we were friends -- in person and online -- for nearly 20 years. We had long and interesting phone calls. I still think of him often and miss his wit, his erudition and his convictions (moral, not judicial). There are many discussions here on LPSG that also miss Jason's style of thoughtful and measured contribution.
 

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Yes another year w/o Jason. I don't even know where to begin. Meeting on LP and having our friendship cross over to real life and him becoming one of my best friends was great. Visits to the city from him, our lunches, meetings at Nick 8's apartment, our phone calls and IM sessions. He was so great. My life definitely is emptier w/him gone. But my life was better having known him in the time he was alive. Even mtg his family was lovely. He will never be replaced and having been at his memorial service and listening to his family friends I know he was greatly loved by a huge number of people for different reasons. Oh I do miss him so much!
He was always a great person to bounce feelings and ideas off of and too and I'm glad he thot the same of me as witnessed by our lengthly talks about problems and things going on around us. He really was a great friend. And to think we met on this site! And that led to other friendships that have turned close.
I just wish he had relized his tea dream! Also his passing punched a big hole in the NYC Mafia!
 
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How could anyone forget Jason? I was so new on this site and he was a gentle, kind, thoughtful person who helped me immeasurably. Our PM's and phone calls were often too short. I still miss hearing his voice and listening to his cogent thoughts. Such a loss for me and those who never knew him. I only regret that I did not call more frequently as he neared the end as I did not want to tire him, but later learned at the memorial that he would have welcomed my calls. We never met in person, Jason, but I still miss you. And, indeed, we all owe Nick8 his steady, caring manner to stay with Jason and the family until the very end. I gained so many friends through knowing Jason.