We planted trees, we placed rocks, we had moments of silence and moments of laughter. We remember and love Jack every day.
His NOLS trail name was Jackalope!
I placed my Jack rock at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. It’s near my house and I walk around it multiple times a week. I think Jack would have liked having a little bit of nature in the middle of the suburbs. I say ‘hi’ every time I pass him.
— Rosey, Cousin
The Boston College ‘92 crew all knew Jack since he was born!
I carried this stone a long way and the Rocky Mountains felt like the right place. The Wilderness. Majestic mountains, a colorful valley, and a beautiful day. Trey, Friend
Jack's Camp Solitude in the woods of Sunapee NH, dedicated by the friends of the Indian Cave community. Mom & Dad
I placed a rock for Jack today at 6500 ft on Cooper Spur Ridge — the Mt. Hood Ridgeline above the spot where Calder and I were married. The sky was bright blue and the wind was whipping up the hill. Cousin Lilly
We planted a tree at the pond up in Castine for Jack a few weeks ago. It’s doing great and when I got to it three whitetails were feeding only a few yards behind it. Been missing him lots today. Clark, Friend
The rock cairn that I made with Jack’s stones. Inside now because of weather but will spend most of the time on my back porch. Aunt Rita
I placed my Jack rock in the arboretum at Colby in Maine. It is such a beautiful location and I often go there because I feel at peace. It helps me understand how much Jack loved nature and how healing it can be. Pardis, Friend
I decided on “Little” Good Harbor creek. A beautiful little corner of the beach with footbridge. This spot just felt right in the end in order to “keep Jack close” during my many & frequent walks. Uncle Peter
A long 20 mile day up Owls Head Mountain. No views on the approach trail or the ascent climb up a steep slide but hard and peaceful at the same time. Steve, Friend
Up in the hills at Welsh-Dickey trailhead remembering Jack. Clark and Lauren, Friends
Jack rock made it all the way to Oman. Thinking about him on this beautiful beach. Aunt Katie
I keep him close. Peter B. Friend
Early morning hike up the dune in Oman Desert to watch the sunrise. Had to leave the rocks in my pack but Jack would have loved this. Aunt Katie
Hiking in September to the top of Gray's Peak, 14K+ near Breckinridge, CO. Jack loved Breckenridge. Aunt Katie
I placed my Jack rock under a protected tree at the very top of Hancock Hill in the Blue Hills. It is a special spot with views of the ocean, Boston, and even the mountains of southern NH. Jack would have loved that spot. John and Terri, Friends
We climbed the Precipice Trail and summited Champlain Mtn in his memory ❤️ said a little prayer for you all. Hauff Family, Friends
NOLS Rocky Mountain Branch in honor of Jack. Planted a Honey Locust in the front of the lawn of our original NOLS location. Students often issue and de-issue their courses on this lawn, and it is a bit of the centerpiece of our Lander field-based program. Terri, NOLS Friend
Jack rock placed at Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. Dad
Friends helping send love to Jack. Dad
We hiked the Tour de Mont Blanc this past September and placed one of Jack's rock's at the border of France and Switzerland with the mountain behind it, a majestic spot where I really sensed Jack's presence. Chuck & Sue, Friends
Today is the 40 day anniversary from Jack’s death. It’s custom in Greek Orthodox culture to have a memorial on 40 days and prepare a wheat berry dish called Koliva. It’s a symbol of resurrection and rebirth with the wheat berries. I made koliva today and am thinking of Jack and all of you. Georgia, Jack NOLS Instructor
Jack Rock on a hike to glacial lake (Leg Lake) in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Georgia, Jack NOLS Instructor
We just celebrated 50 years of NOLS’ ranch operation in Boulder, WY. We raised a toast in honor of Jack. It travels in my pocket so I think of him and you daily. Terri, NOLS Friend
Jack rock made it down Sugarloaf Trail in the White Mountains near Mt Washington. Paul and Kathy, Friends
We'll sit in the shade of our new Olive tree in our garden and think about Jack, how a nice, handsome young man he was and how proud you must have been of having him as your son. Yasmina & Christian, Friends
The first Jack tattoo ! Jake, Friend
The first tree planted for Jack. In the driveway in Osterville, where we will all see it everyday. Jeff and Ellen, Friends
I went on a hike up Mount Greylock , the highest peak in Mass, and left Jack’s rock up at the peak. It was foggy today but I made sure to put it where he can face towards home. It felt almost natural to place it in the mountains. Cousin Gracie
Marc is very into orchids so our Jack rock is in one of our orchid pots that sits on the window sill in our kitchen. A daily reminder for us. Marc, NOLS Classmate
Our Jack tree, a red oak planted at the corner of Woodland and Pine in our yard. Chris & Oliver, Friends
We placed a rock that we painted in memory of Jack at Echo Lake in Franconia, NH. The lake is in the midst of the White Mountains where you can see both the lake and mountains. We thought this as a fitting place to honor Jack. Lynda, Mark, Colleen, Kevin and Katelyn, Friends
The stone I am placing I found on Nantucket, Galley Beach. I found it on a sunrise walk, by myself, in August, when I couldn't sleep The stone is smooth. Safe travels Jack. Anne K, Friend
County Wedford, Ireland Jack Tree Planted. The Kappa's and McCabe's and their 7 sons!
I went to see the sunrise in Plymouth. There is a beautiful spot where whales and seals have found a spot this summer. I made the trip at 5 am to see a beautiful sunrise and toss the stone in Jack’s honor and his love for nature. It was the most peaceful morning. Hugs to you all. XO Cigdem, Friend
A weeping Alaska cedar and Japanese cedar were lovingly planted for Jack in the Louisville Botanical Gardens, where we can go see them often. We miss him very much.
— PopPop, DeeDee, Aunt Katie, Louisville Murphys
Jack Trees
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