A Tribute to JeffR in Photos.

[Solly Mack]

1. My tribute to JeffR by Mira

My tribute to JeffR

How can I write a tribute to JeffR on a day when learning he died hit me like a ton of bricks.
How can I explain that when I first came to the photo group he in essence put his arm around me and showed me the way to not feel inferior and therefore able, and that in such a caring way he made sure I kept hanging around and found a family of folks I would never have had in my life if he had not been the one to credibly invite me in.

JeffR had it all. The knowledge to teach, the kindness to love invisible cyber space strangers, the ability to present proof of knowledge, and the warm embrace to make you feel part of something worthwhile.
When Jeff came in and gave his comments they were never abbreviated or superficial. There was substance of observation, teaching, and personal care, and I remember that in the old days of DUs photo group I did not feel I had the final fill of responses to something I tried to show until JeffR had also seen it and given me his feedback. Only then was it done.

When he left us I was in tears as I realized he meant it when he said he was gone. But he was still out there, and I knew it, and he would have been kind and embracing had I needed him. Now I’m in tears because he is gone for real. I will never forget him, and I will always credit him for helping me to personally and photographically grow. He was credible, caring, and yes, loving.

Thank you JeffR - I will see you on the other side.