Tribute to Jeff Zaslow



Many People, and most American men are accused of not being expressive.  Jeffrey Zaslow was not like most men.  He was expressive, in written and verbal word.

The way he captured a concept from someone he was writing about flowed off the page with such description and precision.

He had a way to create in written word a scenario, and he made it look simple to the reader to tell a story, to pinpoint the facts and paint a picture in a complete sentence or paragraph.

In knowing him, I will miss his wit, his humbleness, his humor which was either in your face or laidback and whimsical.

Depending upon the listener, his wit would invoke a five second delay or full throttle laughter.

Surely America, and the world has lost a gem,  a voice of and for the people.  He was a symbol of what it means to be a husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.

What made him successful was his drive and determination to tell the truth, to get the facts right, to write and to edit and rewrite with the acumen of an Olympic athlete.

Although he may have been known to millions as an accomplished , best selling author.  He would say that he was just part of his job but his success was his family and friends.

When you read a good book, enjoy a great phrase or paragraph, tell a whimsical joke, or see a father hold his daughters hand , think about an American great-Jeff Zaslow.  He would tell you after writing a book about a dying professors last lecture, to enjoy each moment with family.

Thanks Jeff-  You spoke volumes in mere words!