Hello wonderful Hirsch Family, I’ve been talking about Jax so much lately. I mean I talk about her all the time but lately I’ve been getting to talk about her publicly which has been so great. I was the guest speaker at an assembly at a middle school the other day- they were raising money for ACS and asked me to come in to talk about how cancer has touched my life. It was amazing because they were middle school kids and being completely crazy before I went on. As the teachers were addressing them they were talking, laughing and doing that thing where one will cough and someone else will cough louder etc. I was a little nervous because there were like 300 kids and they were totally not paying attention!!The first thing that I said when I went up to the podium was “my friend Jacquie loved Tinkerbell” I then went in to tell her story and how she inspired so many people and how she was the best teacher I’ve ever known. The kids did not make a peep the entire time I was speaking. They listened so intently to Jacquie’s story and were so clearly inspired – it was touching. Afterwords a few of the kids came up to me to tell me about how cancer had touched their lives. One little girl was excited to tell me that her dad also stayed in the NYC Hope lodge. He had passed away a few days before and she was so glad to tell her story to me. I was so angry that this little girl had to deal with that. It fueled my hatred of cancer even more. CANCER SUCKS!!!!!I just want you to know that Jacquie continues to teach – last week she taught hundreds of middle school kids to believe and she will continue to teach forever. I love you guys and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and think of Jax. Keep believing. <3 SadiePS - Phil proposed to me this weekend! I said yes and am so excited. I just wish I could get a big Jacquie hug because I know she’d be so excited too! Actually I have this feeling that she was there when it happened and laughed because someone actually agreed to marry Phil 😉
I was at a soccer game on Sunday morning and I swear I saw Jacquie out on the field. There was a girl who looked so similar I had to do multiple double takes…she knew I needed a smile and for that I am greatful.
Hi!! I am not sure if you get the Eddie Bauer catalogue…but my boss does (and since I get all of his mail first I got to see it)…well the whole Holiday Catalogue is about believing!!!! I loved it!! Every page is about believing in something. It really reminded me that Jax is with us and in more ways then 1…she is sending out reminders to us all that she is with us!! Jacquie is truly everywhere!! Love you and thank you for all that you do for us! xoxoxo Ashley
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ Congratulations to all of you for the honor you received last evening for your efforts to raise funds and rally such a fantastic team together in Jacquie’s name to support The Ride for Roswell. It was a privilege to be there and share in that time. Jacquie would be so very proud of all of you. My love and God’s Blessings, Jennifer
Just wanted to tell you how I’ve been thinking of you all. Memories flood in of all our times together. I hope these next few months are not too painful. Remember how much Jax loved holidays. She’ll be watching, enjoying them with you from above. I hope you can have moments of happiness. We love you all! Indie
Hi Hirsch Family,I wanted you to know that I think, do, and act for Jax every single day. Over the weekend, I got two friends of mine & Drew to go with me to the Ronald McDonald House in Waikiki. It was an absolutely beautiful house. It had the most amazing view, gorgeous porch, furniture, even the kitchen was spotless. On Saturday night the four of us cooked dinner for 25 people (families of kids getting treatment, staff at the house, and people who have cancer) all staying at the house.We made goolash, had a green salad bar, fruit salad, garlic bread, and brownies. There was so much food…and even so many leftovers. Not everyone was well enough to come down for dinner at the time, but those that did were so grateful and we sat down with them and had an amazing dinner.Those that I met reminded me of your family – they had a feeling of strength and courage about them, like they were appreciative of every moment, every person, and every breath. It made me feel so close to Jax I was moved to tears just being there. I felt like she was all around me….I know you all and Jax had your fair share in different housing settings and lodges. And I wanted to somehow be a part of that and reach out – because if everyone does a little where then can, so many lives can be touched. Jacquie gave me the idea to do this, the strength to do it, and the motivation. She has truly made a difference in lives above and beyond anyone can comprehend.I will send you pictures from the RMH…Love you all and Miss you all the time ~xoxoLove,Nicki
Hi Sharon, Torey and TJ,I got your newsletter yesterday and I was absolutely blown away by the amount of money you have raised. Jacquie would be so proud. I’m so proud. You are making such a huge difference.Liz
Today, Novemeber 2nd, is my birthday but it also marks All Souls Day. Today in school we took a few moments to pray for the people who have passed in our lives, and I immediatly thought of Jacquie. Today is a day for everyone to remember there loved ones who have left this world, and I just thought that I would share with you that Jax has been in my mind all day. I love you all, with my whole heart and I am thinking of you every day. Always Believing, Natalie Maranto
it’s been so long but i’ve been having so much trouble finding the words.. I wish you could have been there for the sun & the rain & the long, hard hills. For the sound of a thousand conversations scattered along the road. For the people laughing & crying & remembering at the end. But, mainly, I wish you could have been there. brian andreas found them for me. i miss you so much it hurts and i wish you could have been here for a thousand different things i did, and will do. stay strong, hirschs<3 -sammie
I’ve heard this Kenny Chesney song a lot recently, it keeps bringing my mind back to Jax. I wish I had the words to take the pain away. Sending love to all those who miss our beautiful angel. Sunny days seem to hurt the most.I wear the pain like a heavy coat.I feel you everywhere I go.I see your smile, I see your face,I hear you laughin’ in the rain.I still can’t believe you’re gone.It ain’t fair: you died too young,Like the story that had just begun,But death tore the pages all away.God knows how I miss you,All the hell that I’ve been through,Just knowin’ no one could take your place.sometimes I wonder,Who’d you be today?Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?Settle down with a family,I wonder what would you name your babies?Some days the sky’s so blue,I feel like I can talk to you,An’ I know it might sound crazy.It ain’t fair: you died too young,Like the story that had just begun,But death tore the pages all away.God knows how I miss you,All the hell that I’ve been through,Just knowin’ no one could take your place.An’ sometimes I wonder,Who you’d be today?Today, today, today.Today, today, today.Sunny days seem to hurt the most.I wear the pain like a heavy coat.The only thing that gives me hope,Is I know I’ll see you again some day.Some day, some day, some day.
Always with you, always remembering the Hirsch family 4, always caring and thinking about your every single step you have to take through this. Love, Sara
Good Morning!! I don’t dream of Jacquie or my Mom often, actually I hate to say it and it makes me really sad, but it is a rare occassion that I dream of them. I guess I could look it at as a good thing…like they only come when I really need them. Anyways…last night I dreamt that Mr. Hirsch let me drive his newest sports car…who knows why he would let me do that but he did. And I was driving it to meet him in a parking lot at UB. Once I got there Jacquie was there too!! And the thing I really remember most was her hair and her smile. Her hair had grown back it was sooo long and shinny. It had blonde with light brown lowlights/highlights. She couldn’t stop touching it!! And she was smiling…and laughing (espcially because I didn’t crash the car)….I believe that this was Jacquie’s way of telling me that she is okay and happy in heaven!! I love you and hope you have a Happy Halloween!! xoxo Ashley
i open this page to leave a comment about twice a day i think, and only occasionally do i actually leave one. The things that people write on here are so eloquent and beautiful, even the short little posts. i try so hard to be like that, to make my words sound so perfectly matched together, but it just ends up sounding choppy and sad. ((but today i’m going to post something regardless of how it sounds. i miss you jax. i know that we were not best friends, and that i didn’t see you every single day like many people who wrote on this site did. but i do miss you. i miss the smile that your parents got on their faces when you were in town, or had simply called to talk that day. i miss reading the updates about your health only to find that you were doing so well! it always made my day brighter. i miss your spirit and your bright shining smile. it’s not whole here without you anymore. ((i am so proud of the way that you fought jax, and i look for strength from you every single day. thank you for looking over me the way that you have been doing…i don’t think i would have made it this far without you. ((i love you, and i miss you every single day. (love, megan <3
Hirsches,I still try to find the time to check in on the website and read your updates a few times a week. Each time, I find myself in tears, sharing in your pain and hoping that you are all finding some way to cope and get through the day ahead of you. While I haven’t had the time (or the words) to write lately, I’m constantly finding reminders of Jacquie everywhere, everyday: not even when I’m especially sad or down about missing her…but she’s always there, when you least expect it, she knows you need her. Whether it’s a Tinkerbell picture, a random memory that pops in my head, or looking down at my bracelet. I think we all need those little reminders that Jax is still here with us, even though it might not seem like it all the time. Please know that you are all constantly on my mind and in my prayers. I keep Jacquie’s “Life” poem on my desk and her belief quote from her senior will taped on my mirror but as my own life has gotten more and more stressful, I find myself taking less time each day to look at these and really read them. And now is the time more than ever when I need them. When I do take the time, like tonight, to slow down and read everything and truly appreciate Jacquie’s words, I break down. So thank you Jax for those little reminders and your words of wisdom. I need them and please keep them coming, to all of us!!! Miss & love you Jax.Always Believing…<3
Hello all, Last week, I received an email at work about a little girl from the Rochester, NY area who was diagnosed with ALL. The email is asking for people to send cards to Anna and her family. I thought everyone who checks this website would help with this. To learn more about Anna, her family, and her fight go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/annamckinney Address to send Anna and her family a card: Anna McKinney Family c/o Joan Thompson 401 Pebbleview Drive Rochester, NY 14612 I don’t know this little girl, but I’m sure she and her family could use all the support they can get. Always believing and missing you Jax!!
Hello Hirsch family, First of all I recall that Sharon wanted me to post the names of everybody who donated to me for the Ride for Roswell, so here is that, and I thank each of those people soo much: Resurrection Youth $311.00…..Esther Clyburn $25.00…..Jeffrey White $20.00…..Susan Browning $200.00…..Falisha Cox $25.00…..Paulette Willett $20.00…..Roger Browning $100.00…..Cheryl Gillen $25.00…..Mike Wrobel $20.00…..Bob Vogul $100.00…..Philip Hojnacki $25.00…..Jennifer Offhaus $15.00…..Anonymous $100.00…..Carlotta Moffatt $25.00…..Robert Reidy $15.00…..Gerard Koenig $62.00…..John Saraka $25.00…..Emily Brown $10.00…..Fay Browning $50.00…..Gail Singer $25.00…..Robin Marinaccio $10.00…..Roger Browning Jr. $50.00…..Bernice Toy $25.00…..Bob Pokrzyk $10.00…..Harold Ferguson $50.00…..Pui Yi Tam $25.00…..Cleve & Mary Daniels $5.00…..Robert Lapolt $50.00…..Charles Biegner $20.00…..Joanne Dickey $5.00…..Sarah Pankow $50.00…..Rachel Browning $20.00…..Linda Irons $5.00…..Wesley Ries $50.00…..Betty Gauthier $20.00…..Lynn Miller $5.00…..Iris Reese $40.00…..
Hi Torey, Sharon, and TJ, Haven’t seen you all in a while. I wanted to tell you that I think about you and include you and Jacquie in my prayers with Jillian every night. You are all in our hearts. Love and Blessings, Jennifer
I have a picture of Jacquie that I see whenever I sit down at my desk. It hangs right behind my computer, and it is impossible to miss. The past few weeks I have been so busy, I have not taken the time to stop and look at it and remember. I finally did that today, and it brought tears to my eyes. As the days pass, I forget to take the time to stop and take everything in, but Jax reminds me to do that. Even after life, she continues to remind us to stop and take time to appreciate all that is good in life. Much love to you Hirsch’s. God bless, Casey
Jax I miss you so very much. We shared such a special relationship that I will never share with anyone else on earth. I am proud to be your Dad and you my only daughter. I will love you forever.
Jax, I know each and every day that you are with me, because when I ask you for help everything becomes easier. I am so grateful for that, and you are so giving and I love you for that. Thankyou Jacquie, thankyou.
just wanted to post and say that i just recieved an email from roswell saying that the JACQUIE HIRSCH FOR ALL TEAM WAS THE 5TH!!! TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM WITH $26,574!!!!!!!!!!! THATS SO AMAZING!!! <3 love you all and thinking about you everyday<3 <3 Whit
I just wanted to send you all a little bit of love. Always remember that my thoughts are with you and that if you need anything, I’m always here. ((<3 Mindy
Tory, Sharon and TJ, Jacquie is still very much in our hearts and our wonderful memories. We spent the evening in Hoboken at the “Light the Night’ walk for Lukemia/Lymphoma research. You are often in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Michele and Raphael Feldman.
thinking how unfair it is. and how much we miss you and how much better off we’d be if you were here, but how blessed we are to just have had you for even a little bit.
Hi Hirsch Family! My name is Kayla and I went to your Clinic this month for gymnastics! I really had fun and learned alot from it and I am so glad that so much money was raised for it! I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss and I bet Jacquie was an amazing person! I just want to wish you all the best with everything!
What a great article on TJ in Business First. It made me cry to know how much more it would mean to you all if Jacquie were here. ((TJ- It is amazing how much you do. You are such a good son and brother. I pray that you continue to be successful in your business ventures.
Hello Hirsch Family, I am so sorry I have not been able to make the many events that have been going on, I have been travling the west coast for work. Please know I am with you everyday! I am not a huge fan of flying so Jax angel medallion has been clinched in my fist alot lately. She has done a great job getting to where i have to go safely. I also wanted to let you know that Billy has started his journey back to Germany from Iraq! Yay! He will be home for the holidays. We miss you all so much! I will be talking to you soon. Always Beleiving!!!!!
Hi Sharon, (I can’t imagine how hard this is for you. I wish I could take some of your pain away. Please let me/any of the girls know if there is anything we can do. ((Still believing, (Brace
Jacquie, As a weekend full of events in honor of your beautiful life is about to begin, I can’t help but feel a little sad. Sad that you aren’t here with us to celebrate your life and your fight, to keep looking for a cure, and just to be here. I’m sure a couple of tears will fall from all of us at the events, but many more smiles will be showing in remembering you and continuing towards your goals. Hirschs, I know there are no words to make it any better. I send you strength everyday. Love you all!
Hey Jax,There have been so many things that have reminded me of you this past month. I was down in Geneseo this past weekend for alumni, and I couldn’t help but get choked up at the I.B. because that place reminds me of you so damn much. I will forever have a picture of you and your beautiful blonde hair serving me and Jen G. big buds in the PIGS corner. I had to snap out of it and dance on the risers to make you proud.This weekend is your first “Jamming for Jax” event and it’s a been hectic week trying to make sure everything’s ready for Saturday. I am soo nervous- I just want it to be perfect, how you would’ve wanted it. But I know the soco shots will be flowing in your memory and that a ton of will people show up– man I really miss you.At Geneseo for your one year anniversary candle pass, the current president read the letter you wrote for the SDTs that was read at a chapter meeting. I finally got my hands on a copy and I think I must have read it over 20 times already. I didn’t know you finally got around to writing a senior will–haha. You just always had so much grace and elegance- I miss that. I just hope you can see how many people still love you and care about you and miss you. I guess I just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you always and there are so many times throughout the school day when a student of mine is just getting on my nerves or I am overwhelmed with all that I have to do, that I just stop and think about how life IS unexpected and we need to appreciate the here and now.My precious little life partner, I love you and miss you and keep your memory so so close always.-MA
Sharon, Torey & TJ,Just stopping by to send you Love, Friendship & Prayers. We had our first meet yesterday and, Sharon I was thinking of you and some of the things you used to tell me the whole time. I miss you!Always BELIEVING in Jacquie & her Beautiful Spirit!Your Friend,Jill
Sharon (& family): I can’t imagine how difficult every day must be for you but I have to believe in my heart that Jacquie is still right here beside us and some days I truly feel that way. Just these past two days I saw tinkerbell looking straight at me on three different vehicles & I smiled for once instead of crying. Always in my thoughts.
Jacquie–I am really doing it!!! I’m going to quit my job and start the business that I want to start!!! It’s a huge risk–and a scary thought that it might fail–but if I don’t go out on a limb, I’ll never know–and life will always be mediocre…second rate…That’s not what you taught us, right? Know that you are the force driving me to take a chance and to make my dreams reality.
Hi! Today’s was my cousin Domenica’s family birthday party…and I wanted to write to you to tell you that my sister and I picked out matching vera patterns when we were celebrating Jacquie’s life on the 6th, that day we also decided to get one for Domenica and save it for her birthday. Today I got to give it to her. As she was opening it I couldn’t help but to cry, and then I explained to her that we picked it out because Jacquie LOVED vera and we wanted to remember her always… Domenica thanked me and then told me that they are having her friends Birthday party at the gym! And my Aunt said they want to put the Jacquie braclets in each goodie bag (of course I cried alittle more). I just wanted to share this with you to let you know how even the littlest kids who only meet Jax a few times still think of her and will always remember her! I love you!! xoxo Ash
& I fogot, I found this quote that I absolutley loved, and here it is “You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,or you can be full of the love you shared.You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.You can remember her only that she is gone,or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.Or you can do what she’d want:smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
Never give up, keep your head high, and know that Jacquie is looking down and is proud to see how an amzing mother you are Sharon. I admire you in so many ways, and I want you to know that you are the strongest person I know, and I know you can keep going. Always Believing, Natalie Maranto
Hi Sharon and Jacquie too,I was planning to walk again in the Albuquerque Light the Night event that takes place tonight. I am sorry, I just could not. I should have been able too, but lately the tears, the sad, the anger, are pouring out and similar to what you wrote, Sharon, in your note…I wish we never had to be doing these things for Jacquie and certainly not without her. Maybe next year. I am at the event in spirit but just could not walk this year. I can’t explain it and have it sound right… Jacquie your foundation is a wonderful resource, I do believe in all it is doing! You are missed.Thinking of the Hirsch 4 and your entire family.
Sadie says:
November 17, 2009 at 6:47 pm -
Hello wonderful Hirsch Family, I’ve been talking about Jax so much lately. I mean I talk about her all the time but lately I’ve been getting to talk about her publicly which has been so great. I was the guest speaker at an assembly at a middle school the other day- they were raising money for ACS and asked me to come in to talk about how cancer has touched my life. It was amazing because they were middle school kids and being completely crazy before I went on. As the teachers were addressing them they were talking, laughing and doing that thing where one will cough and someone else will cough louder etc. I was a little nervous because there were like 300 kids and they were totally not paying attention!!The first thing that I said when I went up to the podium was “my friend Jacquie loved Tinkerbell” I then went in to tell her story and how she inspired so many people and how she was the best teacher I’ve ever known. The kids did not make a peep the entire time I was speaking. They listened so intently to Jacquie’s story and were so clearly inspired – it was touching. Afterwords a few of the kids came up to me to tell me about how cancer had touched their lives. One little girl was excited to tell me that her dad also stayed in the NYC Hope lodge. He had passed away a few days before and she was so glad to tell her story to me. I was so angry that this little girl had to deal with that. It fueled my hatred of cancer even more. CANCER SUCKS!!!!!I just want you to know that Jacquie continues to teach – last week she taught hundreds of middle school kids to believe and she will continue to teach forever. I love you guys and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and think of Jax. Keep believing. <3 SadiePS - Phil proposed to me this weekend! I said yes and am so excited. I just wish I could get a big Jacquie hug because I know she’d be so excited too! Actually I have this feeling that she was there when it happened and laughed because someone actually agreed to marry Phil 😉
Casey Stiokas says:
November 17, 2009 at 1:41 pm -
I was at a soccer game on Sunday morning and I swear I saw Jacquie out on the field. There was a girl who looked so similar I had to do multiple double takes…she knew I needed a smile and for that I am greatful.
Huer says:
November 16, 2009 at 9:08 pm -
Hi!! I am not sure if you get the Eddie Bauer catalogue…but my boss does (and since I get all of his mail first I got to see it)…well the whole Holiday Catalogue is about believing!!!! I loved it!! Every page is about believing in something. It really reminded me that Jax is with us and in more ways then 1…she is sending out reminders to us all that she is with us!! Jacquie is truly everywhere!! Love you and thank you for all that you do for us! xoxoxo Ashley
Jennifer Warnes says:
November 13, 2009 at 9:03 am -
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ Congratulations to all of you for the honor you received last evening for your efforts to raise funds and rally such a fantastic team together in Jacquie’s name to support The Ride for Roswell. It was a privilege to be there and share in that time. Jacquie would be so very proud of all of you. My love and God’s Blessings, Jennifer
Indie says:
November 13, 2009 at 7:17 am -
Just wanted to tell you how I’ve been thinking of you all. Memories flood in of all our times together. I hope these next few months are not too painful. Remember how much Jax loved holidays. She’ll be watching, enjoying them with you from above. I hope you can have moments of happiness. We love you all! Indie
Nicki LaGree says:
November 12, 2009 at 10:11 pm -
Hi Hirsch Family,I wanted you to know that I think, do, and act for Jax every single day. Over the weekend, I got two friends of mine & Drew to go with me to the Ronald McDonald House in Waikiki. It was an absolutely beautiful house. It had the most amazing view, gorgeous porch, furniture, even the kitchen was spotless. On Saturday night the four of us cooked dinner for 25 people (families of kids getting treatment, staff at the house, and people who have cancer) all staying at the house.We made goolash, had a green salad bar, fruit salad, garlic bread, and brownies. There was so much food…and even so many leftovers. Not everyone was well enough to come down for dinner at the time, but those that did were so grateful and we sat down with them and had an amazing dinner.Those that I met reminded me of your family – they had a feeling of strength and courage about them, like they were appreciative of every moment, every person, and every breath. It made me feel so close to Jax I was moved to tears just being there. I felt like she was all around me….I know you all and Jax had your fair share in different housing settings and lodges. And I wanted to somehow be a part of that and reach out – because if everyone does a little where then can, so many lives can be touched. Jacquie gave me the idea to do this, the strength to do it, and the motivation. She has truly made a difference in lives above and beyond anyone can comprehend.I will send you pictures from the RMH…Love you all and Miss you all the time ~xoxoLove,Nicki
Amanda Cavarella says:
November 10, 2009 at 8:45 pm -
Always believing..thinking of you all each and every day. Miss you so much Jax <3
tiffanys says:
November 3, 2009 at 11:38 am -
Liz Fassl says:
November 3, 2009 at 10:09 am -
Hi Sharon, Torey and TJ,I got your newsletter yesterday and I was absolutely blown away by the amount of money you have raised. Jacquie would be so proud. I’m so proud. You are making such a huge difference.Liz
Anonymous says:
November 2, 2009 at 4:53 pm -
Today, Novemeber 2nd, is my birthday but it also marks All Souls Day. Today in school we took a few moments to pray for the people who have passed in our lives, and I immediatly thought of Jacquie. Today is a day for everyone to remember there loved ones who have left this world, and I just thought that I would share with you that Jax has been in my mind all day. I love you all, with my whole heart and I am thinking of you every day. Always Believing, Natalie Maranto
lil sammie says:
November 1, 2009 at 11:21 pm -
it’s been so long but i’ve been having so much trouble finding the words.. I wish you could have been there for the sun & the rain & the long, hard hills. For the sound of a thousand conversations scattered along the road. For the people laughing & crying & remembering at the end. But, mainly, I wish you could have been there. brian andreas found them for me. i miss you so much it hurts and i wish you could have been here for a thousand different things i did, and will do. stay strong, hirschs<3 -sammie
Anonymous says:
October 30, 2009 at 4:25 pm -
I’ve heard this Kenny Chesney song a lot recently, it keeps bringing my mind back to Jax. I wish I had the words to take the pain away. Sending love to all those who miss our beautiful angel. Sunny days seem to hurt the most.I wear the pain like a heavy coat.I feel you everywhere I go.I see your smile, I see your face,I hear you laughin’ in the rain.I still can’t believe you’re gone.It ain’t fair: you died too young,Like the story that had just begun,But death tore the pages all away.God knows how I miss you,All the hell that I’ve been through,Just knowin’ no one could take your place.sometimes I wonder,Who’d you be today?Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?Settle down with a family,I wonder what would you name your babies?Some days the sky’s so blue,I feel like I can talk to you,An’ I know it might sound crazy.It ain’t fair: you died too young,Like the story that had just begun,But death tore the pages all away.God knows how I miss you,All the hell that I’ve been through,Just knowin’ no one could take your place.An’ sometimes I wonder,Who you’d be today?Today, today, today.Today, today, today.Sunny days seem to hurt the most.I wear the pain like a heavy coat.The only thing that gives me hope,Is I know I’ll see you again some day.Some day, some day, some day.
Sara (albuquerque) says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:28 pm -
Always with you, always remembering the Hirsch family 4, always caring and thinking about your every single step you have to take through this. Love, Sara
Huer says:
October 30, 2009 at 8:56 am -
Good Morning!! I don’t dream of Jacquie or my Mom often, actually I hate to say it and it makes me really sad, but it is a rare occassion that I dream of them. I guess I could look it at as a good thing…like they only come when I really need them. Anyways…last night I dreamt that Mr. Hirsch let me drive his newest sports car…who knows why he would let me do that but he did. And I was driving it to meet him in a parking lot at UB. Once I got there Jacquie was there too!! And the thing I really remember most was her hair and her smile. Her hair had grown back it was sooo long and shinny. It had blonde with light brown lowlights/highlights. She couldn’t stop touching it!! And she was smiling…and laughing (espcially because I didn’t crash the car)….I believe that this was Jacquie’s way of telling me that she is okay and happy in heaven!! I love you and hope you have a Happy Halloween!! xoxo Ashley
Anonymous says:
October 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm -
i love you and im always thinking about yous <3
John says:
October 28, 2009 at 7:36 pm -
Anonymous says:
October 27, 2009 at 7:18 am -
i open this page to leave a comment about twice a day i think, and only occasionally do i actually leave one. The things that people write on here are so eloquent and beautiful, even the short little posts. i try so hard to be like that, to make my words sound so perfectly matched together, but it just ends up sounding choppy and sad. ((but today i’m going to post something regardless of how it sounds. i miss you jax. i know that we were not best friends, and that i didn’t see you every single day like many people who wrote on this site did. but i do miss you. i miss the smile that your parents got on their faces when you were in town, or had simply called to talk that day. i miss reading the updates about your health only to find that you were doing so well! it always made my day brighter. i miss your spirit and your bright shining smile. it’s not whole here without you anymore. ((i am so proud of the way that you fought jax, and i look for strength from you every single day. thank you for looking over me the way that you have been doing…i don’t think i would have made it this far without you. ((i love you, and i miss you every single day. (love, megan <3
Anonymous says:
October 26, 2009 at 11:33 pm -
please come back, we miss you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQi0gghkNOM
Anonymous says:
October 27, 2009 at 9:58 pm -
Hirsches,I still try to find the time to check in on the website and read your updates a few times a week. Each time, I find myself in tears, sharing in your pain and hoping that you are all finding some way to cope and get through the day ahead of you. While I haven’t had the time (or the words) to write lately, I’m constantly finding reminders of Jacquie everywhere, everyday: not even when I’m especially sad or down about missing her…but she’s always there, when you least expect it, she knows you need her. Whether it’s a Tinkerbell picture, a random memory that pops in my head, or looking down at my bracelet. I think we all need those little reminders that Jax is still here with us, even though it might not seem like it all the time. Please know that you are all constantly on my mind and in my prayers. I keep Jacquie’s “Life” poem on my desk and her belief quote from her senior will taped on my mirror but as my own life has gotten more and more stressful, I find myself taking less time each day to look at these and really read them. And now is the time more than ever when I need them. When I do take the time, like tonight, to slow down and read everything and truly appreciate Jacquie’s words, I break down. So thank you Jax for those little reminders and your words of wisdom. I need them and please keep them coming, to all of us!!! Miss & love you Jax.Always Believing…<3
Melissa Lewis says:
October 27, 2009 at 8:52 pm -
Hello all, Last week, I received an email at work about a little girl from the Rochester, NY area who was diagnosed with ALL. The email is asking for people to send cards to Anna and her family. I thought everyone who checks this website would help with this. To learn more about Anna, her family, and her fight go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/annamckinney Address to send Anna and her family a card: Anna McKinney Family c/o Joan Thompson 401 Pebbleview Drive Rochester, NY 14612 I don’t know this little girl, but I’m sure she and her family could use all the support they can get. Always believing and missing you Jax!!
Joe Browning says:
October 27, 2009 at 10:05 am -
Hello Hirsch family, First of all I recall that Sharon wanted me to post the names of everybody who donated to me for the Ride for Roswell, so here is that, and I thank each of those people soo much: Resurrection Youth $311.00…..Esther Clyburn $25.00…..Jeffrey White $20.00…..Susan Browning $200.00…..Falisha Cox $25.00…..Paulette Willett $20.00…..Roger Browning $100.00…..Cheryl Gillen $25.00…..Mike Wrobel $20.00…..Bob Vogul $100.00…..Philip Hojnacki $25.00…..Jennifer Offhaus $15.00…..Anonymous $100.00…..Carlotta Moffatt $25.00…..Robert Reidy $15.00…..Gerard Koenig $62.00…..John Saraka $25.00…..Emily Brown $10.00…..Fay Browning $50.00…..Gail Singer $25.00…..Robin Marinaccio $10.00…..Roger Browning Jr. $50.00…..Bernice Toy $25.00…..Bob Pokrzyk $10.00…..Harold Ferguson $50.00…..Pui Yi Tam $25.00…..Cleve & Mary Daniels $5.00…..Robert Lapolt $50.00…..Charles Biegner $20.00…..Joanne Dickey $5.00…..Sarah Pankow $50.00…..Rachel Browning $20.00…..Linda Irons $5.00…..Wesley Ries $50.00…..Betty Gauthier $20.00…..Lynn Miller $5.00…..Iris Reese $40.00…..
Anonymous says:
October 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm -
I can’t help but pass this along, because it reminds me especially of Sharon’s bravery.
Anonymous says:
October 22, 2009 at 1:50 pm -
missing you today more than ever. <3
Jennifer Warnes says:
October 22, 2009 at 11:24 am -
Hi Torey, Sharon, and TJ, Haven’t seen you all in a while. I wanted to tell you that I think about you and include you and Jacquie in my prayers with Jillian every night. You are all in our hearts. Love and Blessings, Jennifer
Casey Stiokas says:
October 20, 2009 at 2:54 pm -
I have a picture of Jacquie that I see whenever I sit down at my desk. It hangs right behind my computer, and it is impossible to miss. The past few weeks I have been so busy, I have not taken the time to stop and look at it and remember. I finally did that today, and it brought tears to my eyes. As the days pass, I forget to take the time to stop and take everything in, but Jax reminds me to do that. Even after life, she continues to remind us to stop and take time to appreciate all that is good in life. Much love to you Hirsch’s. God bless, Casey
Anonymous says:
October 19, 2009 at 12:50 am -
Jax I miss you so very much. We shared such a special relationship that I will never share with anyone else on earth. I am proud to be your Dad and you my only daughter. I will love you forever.
Anonymous says:
October 18, 2009 at 8:27 pm -
Jax, I know each and every day that you are with me, because when I ask you for help everything becomes easier. I am so grateful for that, and you are so giving and I love you for that. Thankyou Jacquie, thankyou.
~Natalie M. says:
October 16, 2009 at 9:01 pm -
just wanted to post and say that i just recieved an email from roswell saying that the JACQUIE HIRSCH FOR ALL TEAM WAS THE 5TH!!! TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM WITH $26,574!!!!!!!!!!! THATS SO AMAZING!!! <3 love you all and thinking about you everyday<3 <3 Whit
missy says:
October 12, 2009 at 8:15 pm -
Dear Sharon,Words will never express how much.But, please know how much you’ve helped. Always clapping,praying,believing,Missy
jean Delamere says:
October 12, 2009 at 6:45 pm -
Mindy says:
October 12, 2009 at 12:33 pm -
I just wanted to send you all a little bit of love. Always remember that my thoughts are with you and that if you need anything, I’m always here. ((<3 Mindy
Anonymous says:
October 11, 2009 at 12:09 am -
Tory, Sharon and TJ, Jacquie is still very much in our hearts and our wonderful memories. We spent the evening in Hoboken at the “Light the Night’ walk for Lukemia/Lymphoma research. You are often in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Michele and Raphael Feldman.
alicia says:
October 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm -
thinking how unfair it is. and how much we miss you and how much better off we’d be if you were here, but how blessed we are to just have had you for even a little bit.
Anonymous says:
October 9, 2009 at 4:20 pm -
Hi Hirsch Family! My name is Kayla and I went to your Clinic this month for gymnastics! I really had fun and learned alot from it and I am so glad that so much money was raised for it! I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss and I bet Jacquie was an amazing person! I just want to wish you all the best with everything!
cmd says:
October 9, 2009 at 1:16 pm -
What a great article on TJ in Business First. It made me cry to know how much more it would mean to you all if Jacquie were here. ((TJ- It is amazing how much you do. You are such a good son and brother. I pray that you continue to be successful in your business ventures.
Kim says:
October 7, 2009 at 1:23 pm -
Hello Hirsch Family, I am so sorry I have not been able to make the many events that have been going on, I have been travling the west coast for work. Please know I am with you everyday! I am not a huge fan of flying so Jax angel medallion has been clinched in my fist alot lately. She has done a great job getting to where i have to go safely. I also wanted to let you know that Billy has started his journey back to Germany from Iraq! Yay! He will be home for the holidays. We miss you all so much! I will be talking to you soon. Always Beleiving!!!!!
Anonymous says:
October 6, 2009 at 8:54 pm -
always believing<3
Liz Fassl says:
October 2, 2009 at 5:49 pm -
Hi Sharon, (I can’t imagine how hard this is for you. I wish I could take some of your pain away. Please let me/any of the girls know if there is anything we can do. ((Still believing, (Brace
Melissa Lewis says:
October 2, 2009 at 12:58 pm -
Jacquie, As a weekend full of events in honor of your beautiful life is about to begin, I can’t help but feel a little sad. Sad that you aren’t here with us to celebrate your life and your fight, to keep looking for a cure, and just to be here. I’m sure a couple of tears will fall from all of us at the events, but many more smiles will be showing in remembering you and continuing towards your goals. Hirschs, I know there are no words to make it any better. I send you strength everyday. Love you all!
aunt val says:
October 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm -
in our own way, everyday. i love you dear girl and i grieve for all your family
Sadie says:
September 30, 2009 at 10:24 pm -
Love you guys <3
Maryanne Heiman says:
September 30, 2009 at 9:27 pm -
Hey Jax,There have been so many things that have reminded me of you this past month. I was down in Geneseo this past weekend for alumni, and I couldn’t help but get choked up at the I.B. because that place reminds me of you so damn much. I will forever have a picture of you and your beautiful blonde hair serving me and Jen G. big buds in the PIGS corner. I had to snap out of it and dance on the risers to make you proud.This weekend is your first “Jamming for Jax” event and it’s a been hectic week trying to make sure everything’s ready for Saturday. I am soo nervous- I just want it to be perfect, how you would’ve wanted it. But I know the soco shots will be flowing in your memory and that a ton of will people show up– man I really miss you.At Geneseo for your one year anniversary candle pass, the current president read the letter you wrote for the SDTs that was read at a chapter meeting. I finally got my hands on a copy and I think I must have read it over 20 times already. I didn’t know you finally got around to writing a senior will–haha. You just always had so much grace and elegance- I miss that. I just hope you can see how many people still love you and care about you and miss you. I guess I just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you always and there are so many times throughout the school day when a student of mine is just getting on my nerves or I am overwhelmed with all that I have to do, that I just stop and think about how life IS unexpected and we need to appreciate the here and now.My precious little life partner, I love you and miss you and keep your memory so so close always.-MA
Anonymous says:
September 30, 2009 at 8:52 am -
Sharon, Torey & TJ,Just stopping by to send you Love, Friendship & Prayers. We had our first meet yesterday and, Sharon I was thinking of you and some of the things you used to tell me the whole time. I miss you!Always BELIEVING in Jacquie & her Beautiful Spirit!Your Friend,Jill
Sue P says:
September 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm -
Sharon (& family): I can’t imagine how difficult every day must be for you but I have to believe in my heart that Jacquie is still right here beside us and some days I truly feel that way. Just these past two days I saw tinkerbell looking straight at me on three different vehicles & I smiled for once instead of crying. Always in my thoughts.
Anonymous says:
September 28, 2009 at 4:10 pm -
Jacquie–I am really doing it!!! I’m going to quit my job and start the business that I want to start!!! It’s a huge risk–and a scary thought that it might fail–but if I don’t go out on a limb, I’ll never know–and life will always be mediocre…second rate…That’s not what you taught us, right? Know that you are the force driving me to take a chance and to make my dreams reality.
Huer says:
September 27, 2009 at 8:35 pm -
Hi! Today’s was my cousin Domenica’s family birthday party…and I wanted to write to you to tell you that my sister and I picked out matching vera patterns when we were celebrating Jacquie’s life on the 6th, that day we also decided to get one for Domenica and save it for her birthday. Today I got to give it to her. As she was opening it I couldn’t help but to cry, and then I explained to her that we picked it out because Jacquie LOVED vera and we wanted to remember her always… Domenica thanked me and then told me that they are having her friends Birthday party at the gym! And my Aunt said they want to put the Jacquie braclets in each goodie bag (of course I cried alittle more). I just wanted to share this with you to let you know how even the littlest kids who only meet Jax a few times still think of her and will always remember her! I love you!! xoxo Ash
Anonymous says:
September 27, 2009 at 3:25 pm -
& I fogot, I found this quote that I absolutley loved, and here it is “You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,or you can be full of the love you shared.You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.You can remember her only that she is gone,or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.Or you can do what she’d want:smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
Anonymous says:
September 27, 2009 at 3:19 pm -
Never give up, keep your head high, and know that Jacquie is looking down and is proud to see how an amzing mother you are Sharon. I admire you in so many ways, and I want you to know that you are the strongest person I know, and I know you can keep going. Always Believing, Natalie Maranto
Sara (albuquerque) says:
September 26, 2009 at 7:53 pm -
Hi Sharon and Jacquie too,I was planning to walk again in the Albuquerque Light the Night event that takes place tonight. I am sorry, I just could not. I should have been able too, but lately the tears, the sad, the anger, are pouring out and similar to what you wrote, Sharon, in your note…I wish we never had to be doing these things for Jacquie and certainly not without her. Maybe next year. I am at the event in spirit but just could not walk this year. I can’t explain it and have it sound right… Jacquie your foundation is a wonderful resource, I do believe in all it is doing! You are missed.Thinking of the Hirsch 4 and your entire family.
Wendy V says:
September 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm -
Beautiful Jacquie – give your Mom a sign. She’s so sad.