I didn’t know Jon real well, and that is my loss. However, there was one memory I have that I think epitomizes the incredible love Jon had for the kids. You may recall a get-together Donna had at the river about 3-4 years ago (if memory serves) during the summer. A lot of us were […]
I knew Jon for only two years, but in that short amount of time I feel like I gained, and now have lost, a brother. I had the office next door to Jon when I worked in PP&C. When I first arrived, I knew I had stumbled into a very special place. Jon, Steve St. […]
Jon: I have spent the last week, day-in & day-out with Lisa……, first at your bedside urging you on, then after your passing preparing for this Celebration. I have had the opportunity to speak with so many of your friends and extended family, and in so doing have seen & felt the wonderful mosaic of […]
On Wednesday, I was asked by Rabbi Madway to tell a story that conveys the essence of Jon. Not an easy task. So many people loved Jon. And, no one loved him more than I did. He was everything to me. When we first met in December 1987, Jon was there for me unlike anyone […]
I knew Jon primarily from working with him at Philip Morris. But I have to begin by saying, that with all of his great accomplishments and devotion at work, I will remember him most for his devotion to his family. He spoke daily about his and Lisa’s life with Sam, Joelle, and Dane. He was […]
One of the things about Jon was his love of entertainment and music. He would light up when talking about any part of the arts. One of his newest loves was “reality television.” We would have many weekly conversations about Survivor. I know we analyzed the last three series, living each of the 39 days […]
Jon Halle was a very special man At home or work, he always had a plan For family and friends alike Jon knew what all would like For the family it’s swimming, music, dance and school For Jon knew these were important tools But most important was the love he shared In the endless ways […]
What a neat man. When I think of Jon, I think of a happy man. Always smiling, always there with a warm hello, a great joke or story but mainly always there. I can not think of any school event when Jon was not present. How he loved his children! He was so proud of […]
Did you know that Jon almost had to call 911 because of a hot pepper? In the old days he used to love to cook using a wok and would prepare it by first cooking and coating the wok with Hunan pepper. On one occasion the phone rang, he answered it, and forgot about the […]
Celebrating Jon 