Donald Jones

It is with such deep admiration and recognition that I discover the remarkable, amazing life Don has lived and didn't know until his death. I shall always remember his warm smile, ready laugh and his calming persona, where whatever the stress or upset, he brought serenity to the scene. He was reassuring when answers couldn't be found. To the man from "Up North" in my life, I'll miss you, Don.

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James

Don - Thank you for all of your support and kindness over the years. Thank you for your untiring curiosity and hope for the world. And thank you for keeping those in your orbit updated on the latest weather forecasts no matter where we might be. You were a legend, it was an honor knowing you. You will be so deeply missed. Much much love. - Polly