Book of Memories for Jay Cohen

Memorial Candle lit by Lorraine { Rainey } Corbett.

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:17:46 EST

Lorraine { Rainey } Corbett.

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Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:39:25 EST

Jay doing what he did best. Making those connected with him want that moment to last forever

Memorial Candle lit by Mary Grant

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:09:11 EST

Mary Grant

Memorial Candle lit by linda winer

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:21:49 EST

linda winer

Story shared: to my beloved hero cuz

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:20:04 EST

I marvel at the vast number of people you have touched and the lives you have changed from what the outside world would see as a tiny bed with a tiny body--a figure you, with youg typical brilliant self-mockery, called a marionette with no srings. I hope many of us can come together in the next few months to celebrate you and share stories about a singular individual and a very great man. (As we used to say to each other at the end of our phone calls I miss so much, "I love you more."

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Sat, 08 Feb 2014 23:31:11 EST

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Sat, 08 Feb 2014 23:31:10 EST

Memorial Candle lit by Marilyn Kier

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 07:03:09 EST

Marilyn Kier

Memorial Candle lit by Cindy Morical, Jay's TA from kindergarten to middle school.

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 05:05:19 EST

Cindy Morical, Jay's TA from kindergarten to middle school.

Condolence From Carrie (Krivitzky) Cohan

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:12:13 EST

Jay was truly an inspiration and taught so many of us from such a young age how to deal with struggles with grace and humor. I was lucky to have Jay as a friend during my years at Wescott, Maple Jr. High and Glenbrook North. I often bring up Jay in conversations and how I felt so blessed to have a friend like him during my elementary years because we were all able to learn first hand, at such an early age, how to help those in need- that someone who looks different from you is a person just like everyone else- someone who could be in class with us and learn like us (and was very smart) - someone who could still have friends and playdates with friends- and such a GREAT sense of humor- and showing us that having a disability does not define you. I remember him embracing his part as the DJ in Jukebox at Wescott and how great he was! We were so lucky to be part of his life- to celebrate his milestones- to see him excel at GBN. And now to have been part of his life through his status updates and FB and know that he was living in Las Vegas enjoying friends and fun meals and a meaningful career- I still felt connected to him. I only hope that we can all take something from the gift of having Jay in our lives- and teach our children the same lessons.

Memorial Candle lit by Grace Tsao

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:06:48 EST

Grace Tsao

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Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:55:40 EST

Memorial Candle lit by Jonathon Levin

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:46:01 EST

Jonathon Levin

Memorial Candle lit by Rosemary Stueland, Teacher Aide at Wescott School

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:39:55 EST

Rosemary Stueland, Teacher Aide at Wescott School

Memorial Candle lit by Sue Kaufmann

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:32:20 EST

Sue Kaufmann

Memorial Candle lit by Jessica Janes-Crowley

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:57:17 EST

Jessica Janes-Crowley

Condolence From Dr Maria Brown

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:37:15 EST

I first met Jay when he was a wee lad at camp, and had the pleasure of watching him become an incredible force of good as a man. Even as a little boy, when we would round at night and reposition people, he always would thank us,even though half asleep. No one else did that at 2am, believe me. When hospitalized myself later in life, no matter how ill or in pain, I have remembered his example and thanked everyone who assisted me especially on the night shift. Through great acts , .both large and small, he inspired many to be better people. He will be missed

Memorial Candle lit by Eugene Melamed

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:34:16 EST

Eugene Melamed

Memorial Candle lit by Mike Torres

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:05:18 EST

Mike Torres

Memorial Candle lit by Sandie Capsuto

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:01:39 EST

Sandie Capsuto

Memorial Candle lit by Chris Lopez Gieck

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:45:39 EST

Chris Lopez Gieck

Memorial Candle lit by Rhoda Z Mahran: Jay's teacher's aide at Maple Jr. H.S. in Northbrook, Ill.

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:51:13 EST

Rhoda Z Mahran: Jay's teacher's aide at Maple Jr. H.S. in Northbrook, Ill.

Memorial Candle lit by Andrew E. Rothbart

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:05:30 EST

Andrew E. Rothbart

Memorial Candle lit by Cashel Gardner

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:30:28 EST

Cashel Gardner

Memorial Candle lit by The John Nyman Family

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:27:24 EST

The John Nyman Family

Condolence From Mona Nyman

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:48:01 EST

Jay was my childhood friend. I met him when I was almost nine and he was six. Even then, he was smart as a whip and charming as could be! His bubbly personality, great sense of humor, and incredible spirit made it impossible not to smile when you were around him. His life was far from easy, but he never let it stop him from living it to the fullest; he met and overcame each challenge with a grace and positiveness that one can only marvel at! Through hard work and determination, he got a degree in internet technology and started Disabled Online, a website designed to give disabled people a place to go to find help and resources to help them in their daily lives. As you can see, his mind wasn't focused on his own difficulties, but on helping others live better, fuller lives. God gave him to us for 37 wonderful years, far longer than anyone ever expected. Still, being human, I can't help but wish we'd gotten many, many more. Although my heart is heavy right now, it's also heartened by the knowledge that Jay is finally free of the struggles he handled with such grace and dignity here on earth. For the rest of my life, as I've done for the past 31 years, I'll follow his example and live every day to the fullest and be a positive force in the lives of everyone around me. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. And to my dear friend, I love you, Jay!

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Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:13:35 EST

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Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:13:12 EST

Memorial Candle lit by Tanya

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:38:19 EST

Tanya

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Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:46:52 EST