Last week, things looked so promising for Jeff Byers. After transferring back to the rehab center, Jeff showed improved signs of consciousness. He made attempts at vocalization, so that many of us began a game to guess what his first words might be: \u201cI love you, Carita\u201d, then \u201cI want a beer\u201d? But early Friday morning things changed. Jeff went into cardiac arrest \u2013 exact cause unknown. He was resuscitated and rushed to an intensive care unit. By Sunday morning his organs began to fail. Around 10pm last night he died quietly, surrounded by family and friends.<\/p>\n
Jeff was an incredible person. He was more thoughtful and compassionate than anyone I know. He could also whip up a bout of righteous indignation when he saw a wrong; he put his philosophies into action. He loved his wife dearly. He was smart \u2013 oh my goodness was he smart. He taught me so many things because he learned so many things \u2013 he was always learning and teaching. Mark Mason, another friend who met Jeff through work, may have said it best: \u201cIt\u2019s hard to describe how much Jeff is liked, admired and respected. He stands out as very special in an industry already full of nice people and mental giants.\u201d<\/p>\n
I have loved Jeff for a long time, and I will continue to love him. Now I will also miss him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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