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Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Maxine

Maxine — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:09:06 +0000

Jana, I just…hang in there. I didn’t come see you last weekend because I didn’t want to bog you down with catching up, when you were full of remembering. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers these past few weeks.

*hugs*

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Jenny Sharke-Fish

Jenny Sharke-Fish — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:23:09 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing Tom with us…I am one of his Planet Cancer friends….and your words above resonate very much with my own experiences with Tom…he kept me laughing all of the time!…He loved this site http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/, and shared it with me because he figured out I was pretty silly and would love it too….I read it often, and when I need a boost – this is where I go….In Tom’s honor, for those who post here or visit check out the site and I know he will feel your laughter and smiles….Rest peacefully and joyfully my friend….

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Kirk Kosinski

Kirk Kosinski — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:55:47 +0000

Jana, I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Tom online (message boards and IRC), though we met a few times in person to play video games. He was a great person, always nice and willing to help out, give advice, etc.. He will be greatly missed.

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by The Pile I’m Standing In » Blog Archive » Friday

The Pile I’m Standing In » Blog Archive » Friday — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:54:43 +0000

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Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Theresa

Theresa — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:13:59 +0000

Jana…

My heart aches for your loss. And the loss of this planet because of the amazing man your partner obviously was. Never had the good fortune to meet either of you. But… your mom’s stories shine strong, reflecting the good folks you and Tom are. And I say that in the present and future tense deliberately.

We raise a glass to Tom. Also raise a tree on the Swinomish Reservation dedicated to his memory. I will plant it myself and dedicate that tree, and Tom’s philosophy, to present and future generations, before the summer solstice.

Looking forward to meeting you in person one day soon I hope.
Theresa

Peace your way. Thanks to the universe

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Jim and Patti Halbmaier

Jim and Patti Halbmaier — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:40:22 +0000

Dear Jana and the Music Family,

Like Larry and Sandy McManus, we knew Tom since he was born. Our children lived and grew up together on 339th St. in Federal Way. Although, we have not been in contact with Tom in many many years, we still have fond memories of all the good time we all had together. Jim and I and Julia send our deepest sympathies to you and the Music family. Tom will be watching over all of you. He is at peace now and in no more pain.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.

Jim and Patti Halbmaier

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Kimm

Kimm — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:48:57 +0000

You know a person is very special when a single weekend working together can create such an impact with so many people. Those of us who met Tom at the Startup Weekend Seattle event at Google will probably always remember the voice behind The Decider as he described how the group was already making revenue selling racy underwear.

His personality was such a tour de force that many of us felt drawn into his sphere via twitter and blog posts, even when the topic turned to the uncomfortable issue of his illness. The last time I was with him in person, it was part of a small group hoping to keep each other on track with various projects – as we went around the table discussing status, he announced that his new project was fighting cancer and I have to say, it sure seems like he did an amazing job with that one even though the outcome wasn’t the one we all hoped for.

He was a powerful and authentic speaker and writer and I’m glad that his words at least will survive as memory alone can often fade, even with someone as larger-than-life as Tom.

Perhaps if there is more to our existence than what we know, he’s out there somewhere working out what his next new project will be and how to make it as much fun as possible for everyone involved while fitting all that “larger-than-life”-ness into the equation in a more lasting way. I’d like to think so anyway.

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Brent Arnold

Brent Arnold — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:30 +0000

I’m so lucky and honored that I was able to see you guys last summer at my show in Seattle. Tom, what a sweetheart, you are missed a lot.
My love to everyone who has given so much to take care of him.

Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Kuroko Project » Blog Archive » Wax eloquently, wistfully

Kuroko Project » Blog Archive » Wax eloquently, wistfully — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:11:57 +0000

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Comment on I’m so sorry to tell you… by Steve Tivel

Steve Tivel — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:12:18 +0000

Jana (and Family),

Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Although I only met Tom a time or two when he visited the office where your worked, Jana, the smile and sense of humor Tom exuded will always be remembered. As others have said, he was a inspiration to all of us.