I've been going over the correspondence that Jay and I kept for many years. He emailed art pieces that he drew on his ipad, poems, dreams, devotionals. I made the resolution at 150 dpi so they can be printed. I've attached a link to a folder where I've archived his work. Enjoy!
http://www.mediafire.com/download/p10ef5vrf3d96ee/Jay.zip

Hey all, RE: Memorial for Jay: We are thinking a Celebration of J's Life on the 1 year anniversary of his passing, the weekend of May 9-10-11 2014, deets TBA. Please do not wait to gather on your own tho! Tend to your own need, grief, etc in ways that will bring you healing and closer to J's loving spirit, but hope to see you in 2014!

I will fondly remember Jay, he was a kind and gentle spirit who lived with grace despite significant physical disability.
He shared his music his yoga and his humor during our time together. He was one of my favorite patients and I pray his spirit is free and at peace
Bill Sullivan RN, NP

I can imagine you now in complete bliss in your omnipresent weightless freedom that eternity offers and I celebrate your breath within this life that you so skillfully followed and found god within again and again. I celebrate you now as you become whole with that breath again as i can feel your freedom and vitality that is now yours in totality.

It took a great deal of courage to be in your body, i remember you used to tell me it was like being an octopus floating in water. Jay you were an absolute angel in my life, mentor and friend. i learned deeply about myself through the outrageously creative ways you chose to pray every day.

you were a guardian at the door of the divine for me, always straightening out my mind with profound clarity and soulful intelligence.
My heart cries to say goodbye to you in this life and rejoices in the knowing that you are now released back into the warm nurturing palms of the Divine Mother you so effortlessly worshiped every moment of your life.

Its bittersweet to wish you farewell my dear friend Jay. You were a pillar in my life for so many years, helping me to navigate some complex realms of life with such intensely unconditional love. The vast beauty of your spirit was evident to anyone who crossed your path and the depth of prayer within your life was bone shaking and raw and authentic and kind.

Jay,
   Such spontaneous generosity of heart and soul you have shared and continue to share. Thank you. Your luminosity brings great joy and inspiration still.
     Ananda Mayee
         Sara

One week since J's departure and he is everywhere! A Hafiz poem for today:

God
Disguised
As myriad things and
Playing a game
Of tag
Has kissed you and said,
"You're it-
I mean, you're Really IT!"
Now
It does not matter
What you believe or feel
For something wonderful,
Major-league Wonderful
Is someday going
To
Happen.

~Hafiz

Sri Sri Exarji Baba Jay Ki Jai! Your leaving behind that burdensome body of yours left a void in me, I admit. Then I tune into the luminous You that's always been There before, and I find that you're now more Here than ever. Love you, Brother. Aum Abba Hum!

If you have more to say than this space permits, go to "stories" and enter it there. I will upgrade this site to "premium" soon so we can all have the spaciousness we need!

Dear Everyone, The tributes and prayers of joy for J. have been so beautiful, I wanted to create a site for others to share in the generosity.

On behalf of Northwestern High School's Class of 1966, we express sadness for the passing of our classmate, Jay. And those of us in Brentwood Majorettes, who marched to the beat of his different drum, will keep his memory forever in our hearts.

OMABBAHUM
Baba Jay, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for all the joy, laughter, wisdom, love, music, insight and abundant light that you shared, a heart so open and sweetly suffused with Shakti. "Breath and Name, Breath and Name" you encouraged again and again, short and sweet, one breath at a time, in the light of Neem Karoli Baba  RAMRAMRAM

Vast, vast love to Jay, elder brother, soul companion, angel free of the body at last, my divine friend. The tears are for me, missing you so badly, for you there is only freedom and joy. Love forever and ever, cherished friend!

Jay .. I'll miss you my friend, but I know you are with Divine Mother now and you are free ! I'll always remember you, our trips to mount vision,
seeing the great Ma's like Karunamayi Ma and all our times with Bhag.
you are a great teacher who pointed out the path for others and helped them when they stumbled.  Jai Ma Jai Jay

I am taking pause, at this time, to remember my friend Jay. He was one of the most open hearted people I ever had the privilege to know, a saint, who I could always count on for wise counsel. In the last few years, it has been hard for me to make it up to Marin and thus I did not get to see him in person, which was always such a treat. Prayers on your Journey, beloved Jay. Jai Ma!