tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705663758696706919.post739076426145244722..comments2010-08-27T07:30:59.566-07:00Comments on Remembering Gem Wiseman: Our Gem, our treasureRemembering Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352571700338867044noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705663758696706919.post-82952455693523267272010-01-23T21:44:50.779-08:002010-01-23T21:44:50.779-08:00My heart is with Gem's family. I was stunned b...My heart is with Gem's family. I was stunned beyond belief when I saw the flier inviting all to share in his memory posted on the bulletin board in front of Abe's store in Dutch Flat. I have fond childhood memories playing with Gem in the back room of the Dutch Flat post office while our mom's worked. Or playing half taunting half protecting our younger brothers. It saddens me greatly that we had drifted apart in communications as we grew older. Too often we put things off til tomorrow, but tomorrow we are not promised. I miss you my friend and will always cherish the memories that innocence gave us. My heart and Prayers with your family. Theresa LongneckerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705663758696706919.post-16683089115804154782009-07-19T18:50:15.172-07:002009-07-19T18:50:15.172-07:00I had the pleasure of knowing Gem briefly during h...I had the pleasure of knowing Gem briefly during high school - he was a year behind me but we had Spanish together. Even though 12 years have passed since that time, I always remembered Gem as one of the nicest people I ever knew. I remember his quiet demeanor and his eyes lighting up when I cracked jokes. While I was extremely saddened to hear the tragic news, I hope that his family realizes the great person that he was and that he will not be forgotten.Jason Eliasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705663758696706919.post-42924659043403552472009-07-19T11:59:31.123-07:002009-07-19T11:59:31.123-07:00I think this is so beautifully written and shares ...I think this is so beautifully written and shares alot about Gem. I have missed out on being with Gem since high school. We ran cross country and nordic skied together. We were much alike with our quiet demeanors. Though I did not know him at the time, I knew who he was when Alta came to Colfax Elementary to play basketball; he was cute even then. As I have been learning over the last many months and years, as I to struggle with mental illnesses, it is truly a lonely burden, no matter the help we find along the way. Gem was so brave. I honor that. Blessings to his family and friends. Love, LC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705663758696706919.post-41986072077363960532009-07-15T07:14:55.583-07:002009-07-15T07:14:55.583-07:00Debilee, thank you for that; I began sobbing yet a...Debilee, thank you for that; I began sobbing yet again, yet again, yet again, at your concluding paragraphs. Thank you for seeing, for knowing, for blessing Gem. For honoring all of his life. For being my good friend for so long. For being the wordsmith that you are, illuminating some of the hardest parts of life for me with the depth of your sensitivity and compassionate spirit.Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610773593847625987noreply@blogger.com