Dear Ann and Rud,
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear about Jay T. Kitty called me last night and since that call, that's all I have been thinking about. All the memories I have. His love for James Taylor, working out and going to Muncher's afterwards for two cream cheese donuts, having lunch on Wednesdays, watching Jay dance while Kate, Amy and I put on dance performances for you, my parents, A-Dad when he was in town. Jay T had such a huge role in my life. Teaching me about people, about differences, about dignity. Please know I, as well as mom and dad, am thinking about you and your family. Mom and Dad are in Florida but I will be there Saturday on behalf of the Schwartzburgs. I love you both so much, you are my second family, and I'm saddened because in a way I feel like I have lost a brother, someone so special to my family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love,
Katie S.
P.S. It's hard to collect all the memories of Jay because there are so many. While at KU, every Wednesday, I would have lunch with Jay, either at Wescoe Beach or up at the Beach Center. On Saturday mornings we would go workout and then Jay would celebrate his accomplishment by having two cream cheese donuts at Muncher's Bakery. I loved hearing Jay laugh-it was infectious! Not to mention his love for music, I believe James Taylor was a favorite. I used to see him and he always said, "Friends don't hug, they shake hands" and then we would continue to give each other soft 5s instead of high fives. I remember he also liked being called "T man". Jay had such a wonderful spirit and watching his family support him, it was and is an inspiration. I sent Ann and Rud an email this morning but I realize they are overwhelmed right now. Please send my love to them.
Sincerely,
Katie "cheeseburger" S.
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