Yesterday, I lost a dear friend. Jeff and I have worked together for nearly five years. Born in Dover, he spent his last 30 years in Canal Fulton. He was a member of The Chapel in Akron, where he sang in the choir for 20 years. He had a deep love for his family and friends, any and everything Disney, and computers and American History.

He was the bright spot in everyone's day, his deep, booming voice calling out good morning each and every day without fail. Those who were not his friend simply had never met him. Jeff was one of the warmest, most accepting people I have ever met and had a kind word for everyone.

Jeff, I can't even begin to say how much I will miss you. As a dear friend and a important member of the Sterling family, you will most certainly not be forgotten.

My thoughts and love go out to the Schilling family, you've suffered one of the hardest loses a human can imagine. I wish you strength and peace during your time of grief.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran