Guest Column
The Giver of Gifts
By Sue Wolf
In gathering my thoughts to write my own tribute to Jerry Blue, I was searching for just the right way to describe Jerry. Then I received my Dec. 27 Union Echo Leader, and on the front page, there it was: Remembering Jerry Blue…The Heartbeat of West Union. Perfect!
Mike Van Sickle’s article and personal tribute to Jerry brought tears to my eyes. Having worked for and with Jerry for 19 years myself, I found myself nodding in agreement with so many of Mike’s reflections, which mirrored many of my own experiences with Jerry. Now I’d like to share my additional thoughts.
I believe each of us is blessed with a gift, or some who are especially fortunate are blessed with several. To me, Jerry Blue’s gift was his love of people, and he shared that gift in a multitude of ways, whether that be with friends or strangers.
The Gift of Generosity