mark tonin Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very sad news ... my condolences.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very sad news. He will live forever through people's fond memories. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.p. Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Terrible, terrible news..... He was such a great person. I have many amazing memories, mostly of good and confortable feelings while in his presence. Friendly: I wish that I can be there to give you a huge hug! lots of love is coming from the west! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 So sorry to hear this. Stay strong. Much love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Such sad news. My condolences for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 my condolences, rest in peace brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 i didn't know jesse but reading these posts i know he was loved. my most heartfelt condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 So sorry to hear such sad news. Stay strong Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wow. Terrible news. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prost Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wow. I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. My thoughts are with you and your family Eric. What a tragic loss. RIP Jesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Funk Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 very sorry for your loss,my condolences.stay strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Only the best memories of Jesse...so many. As has been said, he was such a kind and generous person. I am shocked and saddened today...you will be dearly missed by a lot of People.Eric, my thoughts are with you, family and friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 all of my heart is with you peterborough crew. i wish i were there to hug you and just be with you now. i love you guys. be strong.jesse has made the world a better place. i'm happy to have some of his glass as daily reminders of his beautiful spirit.all my lovec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 such a great guyRIP Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My god Eric I am so very sorry. The world lost a truly unique and wonderful person today, my heart goes out to you and your family.Jesse was one of those people that could bring a smile to your face at anytime anywhere. So funny and so kind. Take solace in knowing that he is no longer in pain and that his energy will live on in all those who's lives he touched with his undeniable spirit.Rest in peace Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Jesse was one of the most peaceful and beautiful souls you could ever meet. I saw this in how he treated his brother, his family, his true love Amber, and his friends that he kept close. He was generous with his spirit and with all he owned. He truly gave without wanting or asking for anything back... he truly shared purely because he cared.One of my first memories of him is staying at his place in London back in the day. Several of us showed up for a Burt show, knowing him only somewhat through Eric, and his house became ours. Crash space was provided, good times were had and the soundtrack he played was impeccable.He never dominated conversations yet he had an easy way of putting you at ease. He didn't say much, but when he spoke, it was worth hearing. What I admire about him, is his spirit for life. Packing up the station wagon on countless adventures driving across North America to listen to the music that brought him joy. He always knew just what to pack to make sure the journey went smoothly. I remember driving to Vermont with him, Giggles and Amber to see Trey in a gymnasium-- that's the trip I really got to know him. He drove the whole way I recall and I loved getting that closer time with him to know him more. I remember him opening his house in Peterborough to us afterward on the journey home, driving me to the bus station so I could catch my bus back in time to Toronto. He threw parties in Peterborough where the doors were open for celebrating life and making great memories. He loved just chilling too, relaxing and being at ease. He exuded the big brother spirit, but never made you feel immature.He was always learning -- when I first met him, he was studying sound recording in London. I love that he made his dreams come true, building a studio at the house he bought in Peterborough. He built it both for his love of playing music and his love of hearing music from those around him that created it -- never trying to cash in a quick buck from its creation. He was also always exploring the craft of glass blowing. He mastered it, travelling in the summers to craft shows, getting better and better as time went on at his art. I remember casually mentioning once that I liked a pendant he had made. Some time later, on a visit to Toronto he was over at our house and in his sweet as can be way, he presented me with a similar pendant that he had made for me, having remembered me mentioning I liked it. Another time, a piece of glass he had made years before that was passed on to me and meant a lot for my own reasons was broken by a roommate at the time. He heard it was broken, asked to "borrow it" and took it back up to Peterborough and spent time and energy trying to piece it and mold it back together.Jesse always left an impression, delivered so subtely so as not to seek attention - but heartfelt in gentle, meaningful ways.These are just a few brief moments mentioned of how he touched my life. He has amazed me many times over the years through other experiences and through second hand stories I have heard spoken of him by his amazing brother Eric. Their brotherhood and love for each other is inspiring. We all looked up to Jesse -- the calm one in the storm that raged.I believe it is a showing of spirit, his humbleness in not wanting a funeral. Preferring to have friends to get together and gather on another occasion in rememberance is truly the last selfless act of this selfless soul. My heart goes out to the Robertson clan and to all those that are affected by his passing. Friendly, Amber, Julia, Des -- please call on us, your friends when you need us. We're all there for you. He will not be forgotten, we have all learned something from him in our own ways. Sending a smile, a few tears and a favourite song out to you tonight, Jesse. RIP brother. xoxoxoM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay sanislo Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wow very sad news indeed. My heart goes out to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So very, very sad... deepest condolences to you, friends and family alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I must thank you for your words Mary... truly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So very sorry for your great loss, Eric. My thoughts and love are with you, Amber and family. This is such sad news. I will cherish every moment I was fortunate enough to spend in Jesse's presence. What a true and kind soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Jesse was really one of the good ones. He really did touch us all for the better and will be dearly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My heart aches for you Eric, and for Amber and both of your families. Jesse was one of my favourite people I've ever met. I feel blessed to have known him and experienced his positive energy. His kindness (and humour) will never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 "02/17/09 10:21 AM - Post#581117 So I've got some news. I found out on Thursday that I have a temporary case of leukemia. I'm in the hospital now and have started chemo. I'm responding really well and I'm feeling great. Just a temporary imbalance that I'm dealing with and will be back at home within a month.Please don't worry, I feel good and my mind and spirit are in a very positve and healthy place. So heady vibes and happy thoughts are all I need.I've been listening to Mr. Garcia all morning and it has got me thinking about all the wonderful people that I have met and will meet from this commnity. Thank you for being you and always remember to tell the ones you love that you love them. "This was Jesses post after finding out he had cancer.I think it truely is a testament to his incredible spirit. I realy can't say I ever saw it waver either. He was definately golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Awful news, I am very moved by all the out pouring of emotions. Although I didn't know Jesse very well - I sense his spirit and memory will live long. Much love to you and your family Eric.My sister went through a 2 year fight with leukemia and it was a very hard and difficult time for my family. It was the reason I moved back to Toronto in 2004 from a happy life in Nova Scotia. It's a miracle that she is still alive - at the hospital there were very few survivors. Cancer is such an awful disease and I know way too many people who's families have been deeply affected. I'm very sorry to hear your loss, may Jesse live on in the music that made him so happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Condolences to all involved. I never met the man, but based on the tributes pouring out here he was obviously a great guy. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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