tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post5268006035408301403..comments2021-12-05T08:29:19.411-08:00Comments on the write stuff: Farewell to Michael Jurischmarta chauséehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-19058706476451921552021-12-05T08:29:19.411-08:002021-12-05T08:29:19.411-08:00Hi All I am Clint Whitman, Been sober since july 1...Hi All I am Clint Whitman, Been sober since july 1987. I was Michaels sponsor and best friend in AA out in Lancaster Ca, 1989 90,,,, He did a hell of a job working to stay sober.... I found him a Honda 550 night hawk for $650 and he rode with all our Harleys all over the desert to meetings. We had a lot of fun and Mike would remember it with great joy as I do... <br />Michael J, Now you are just ahead on the road waiting for us to catch up! Love BroAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373014489105475101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-14869443335880358242018-02-11T09:03:40.447-08:002018-02-11T09:03:40.447-08:00I was googling my brother Michael and came across ...I was googling my brother Michael and came across your adventure with him. It struck me more seeing this on the web then we had talked about it. But to add to your closing i have to agree a do over would be awesome....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-38206802040869550542014-02-12T10:54:34.787-08:002014-02-12T10:54:34.787-08:00Wow! What loving and warm memories of dear Micha. ...Wow! What loving and warm memories of dear Micha. He was a love, and had no idea about his positive impact on other people. If only we could get a "do over" with him. He is so missed by so many. <br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful and reflective words. I'm so glad you got a chance to reconnect with him when you did.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-42745662843051071582014-02-12T10:51:09.331-08:002014-02-12T10:51:09.331-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-86818379179111614102014-02-12T10:30:31.541-08:002014-02-12T10:30:31.541-08:00Hi Marta; Just a note to say I knew Michael very w...Hi Marta; Just a note to say I knew Michael very well 35 years ago! Our two years together as a young couple hoping to marry was a special and sweet time but alas it was not meant to be. I had a chance meeting fifteen or so years ago with him once in Vegas, and then looked him up a few months before he passed on Facebook. I didn't find him but found Marcus who put me in touch with him. We ended up speaking for hours on the phone; late into the icy cold Berlin pm/am. He was the same sweet, self-deprecating, intelligent, sensitive, reflective young man I had known back when. We laughed and caught up on all the people who we had known together. I am so grateful for that conversation. He then would send me updates and photos about his life and set up his Facebook page. So devastating to lose him so early. My faith gives me a perspective to lessen the burden of loss but yes, he was a kind man, with so much to offer the world. I enjoyed your tribute to him. I am so happy that he had you in his life. cara brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100730921488091458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-52640470064670108672012-09-19T00:31:43.268-07:002012-09-19T00:31:43.268-07:00Yes, please, dear Tanja. I'll email you. My ...Yes, please, dear Tanja. I'll email you. My email is: focusonaction@gmail.commarta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-45118649832167534302012-09-18T15:09:47.257-07:002012-09-18T15:09:47.257-07:00Marta, I found some really nice pictures of Michae...Marta, I found some really nice pictures of Michael. Can I send them to you? You can email me at tanjahelms@mac.comTanja Helmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750664690141130691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-22047928862625233032012-06-25T08:44:32.123-07:002012-06-25T08:44:32.123-07:00Hi Tanja,
Thank you for your thoughtful comments....Hi Tanja,<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful comments. You know firsthand what a special guy Michael was. He often reminisced about those early days in photography and mentioned you, as well. He would be moved by how many lives he touched in a positive way, and how much we all loved him. Please give my kind regards to your mom.<br /><br />Martamarta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-60059136704869611592012-06-24T13:26:59.415-07:002012-06-24T13:26:59.415-07:00Found your blog with a Google search on Michael. ...Found your blog with a Google search on Michael. I graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1982. My first job was with Heinz Jurisch at the photo lab. My Mom worked for Heinz. Michael invited me to work at his photography studio. I did and learned a great deal from him. He photographed my wedding in 1986 as a gift for me and Frank. <br /><br />Haven't seen him in years. My Mom kept up with him and his parents. I just got home from being in Germany and Italy for 3 weeks. We were in Berlin a couple of days after Michael died. I'm very sad by the whole thing and hope and pray for his family. <br /><br />Loved reading your friend tribute. I read it to my Mom who cried. <br /><br />Tanja HelmsTanja Helmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750664690141130691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-1584761901867515222012-06-16T15:10:00.264-07:002012-06-16T15:10:00.264-07:00I love your profile photo, little Buddhamouse!I love your profile photo, little Buddhamouse!marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-48835245417015341772012-06-16T15:09:36.938-07:002012-06-16T15:09:36.938-07:00Sweet Charlotte, thank you. Misery really does lo...Sweet Charlotte, thank you. Misery really does love company, and I feel so much better for having shared my troubled spirit with all of you. To know you sympathize gives me such support and life doesn't seem quite as bleak.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-12862174070977778122012-06-16T15:08:22.346-07:002012-06-16T15:08:22.346-07:00You are so wise and such a comfort, dear Augie. T...You are so wise and such a comfort, dear Augie. Thank you for guiding me to this way of thinking.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-54214705595528884552012-06-15T12:16:32.108-07:002012-06-15T12:16:32.108-07:00BTW - it is me, Charlotte - I didn't know I wo...BTW - it is me, Charlotte - I didn't know I would post as an "unknown"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471813202265505456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-40558718074124609272012-06-15T12:11:29.102-07:002012-06-15T12:11:29.102-07:00Thank you for making me cry in my public venue! it...Thank you for making me cry in my public venue! it's okay though, I am alone and listening to beautiful flute music. It is good for my heart to ache now and again. It helps me to remember to embrace life, love, and friendship. I was right there with you being sheltered from the cold.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471813202265505456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-76703799505731230792012-06-12T17:36:20.825-07:002012-06-12T17:36:20.825-07:00Marta what a beautiful relationship, many of us go...Marta what a beautiful relationship, many of us go through life never knowing such a love of a friend. Always cherish the moments and delight in the remembrance. AugieAugiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848187134055619150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-15524991663877172242012-06-12T15:12:39.952-07:002012-06-12T15:12:39.952-07:00Thank you, Marja. I've just been looking at h...Thank you, Marja. I've just been looking at his FB page. So many kind words and thoughts. He was unaware of how many people loved him.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-89654779162744181592012-06-11T11:28:19.220-07:002012-06-11T11:28:19.220-07:00That's quite a tribute, Marta. I think I would...That's quite a tribute, Marta. I think I would have liked to have known your friend. I'm also very sorry for your loss.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528164359512905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-80550202021733071472012-06-11T09:50:44.278-07:002012-06-11T09:50:44.278-07:00Thank you, John, for your sympathy. He was the gr...Thank you, John, for your sympathy. He was the greatest of guys with the best sense of humor. Hearing from you and my other friends, who have posted on FB or written me notes at my email address, makes me feel less alone and sad.marta chauséehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220377163454979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454863234582828637.post-66373598273564935952012-06-11T09:33:04.145-07:002012-06-11T09:33:04.145-07:00Marta, I'm sorry for your loss. He seems like ...Marta, I'm sorry for your loss. He seems like a great guy.<br /><br />--John BrantinghamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com