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I don't know what to say. What can I say. I hate the Fall.....always have. In my life, so many bad things have happened in the fall. My mother, father, best friends. I think we are at the equinox ...the end of summer this weekend. Aron was the very definition of summer. His was the best brightest warmest smile among us all. Aron has taken summer with him this year. I am not sure it will ever return, and if it does, it will never be so bright, so warm, so happy as it has been for the last 30 years...years that we all have shared with Aron. On the promenade when Nog looked up with his determined gaze, defiant, sure and challenging...telling me to break up this little Klingon gang or else we would have to deal with....HIM...The Nog, Officer of the Federation. Then as the years moved on, we all spent the end of July and early August, laughing and playing and chasing and laughing some more with Aron...perhaps the most compelling spirit on any panel, certainly the most dedicated and pure fun on any panel or dinner or late night rap sessions that covered everything...DS9, Roddenberry, politics, the state of the world, love, happiness, blogs, kids, you name it. God Damn it!!!!!!!!!! My dear dear friend whom I barely got to see maybe once or twice a year....with the stunning Malissa...the beautiful spiritual woman that loves Aron so....I am crying for Malissa right now....its up to us all to take care of Malissa now...as best we can...because we are her family, we are Aron's family....we are family and never forget that. WE ARE FAMILY! I am so saddened by this horrendous news....I am flailing as are we all. Life is so delicate.

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Thomas Seidel
thank you for this wonderfull words sir
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Brian Holloway
John, my friend, I share your tears and sorrows. In case I have failed to say so...much love to you as a brother and fellow thespian.
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Jim Davis
Thank you, John. Beautifully, if painfully said.
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Sue Rosenthal
I grieve with thee....
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Patricia Bertrand
I believe this statement to be true: "The good die young".
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Sam Uel
Well said, sir. You put it so eloquently.

His character wasn't much older than I was as a kid. I feel like I lost an old friend I grew up with.
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Don Rittner
My talks with him at the shows and FB were always uplifting and fun. What a tragedy.
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Diana Meader
Beautiful words about a beautiful person.
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Lars N. Kießling
I am completely with you on this, J.G....
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Joshua Underwood
Light with him always, and with us.
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Heidi Mello
You said it well..I am so very sorry for your personal loss...we are here for each other..Big Hugs...
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Steven St.clair
Very strong words, I will grieve with you.
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Andre Saxman
Really - really going to miss Aron. He was very special to a lot of us- he did nothing but make me smile seeing him on DS9 and having him grace my home in LA. I will miss him dearly! You hit the nail on the head about keeping Malissa close- my heart is with her and family! Marvelous tribute. 💝
May be an image of 3 people and people smiling
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Joel Wilson
😓💔🙏 right with you John G. Hertzler..right with you..mourn the loss of this beloved person, Aron..bright star in all our skies..we grieve with thee..
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Jason Vivona
I am so sorry JGH. The whole Star Trek community seems to be shattered today. A bright light has gone out... it is our job to keep that alive in all of us... carrying his kindness and love forward so his legacy never dies.
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Cindy Mak Faraone
We grieve with thee, indeed..... 😥😥😥
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Kevin Carroll
I grieve for all who have lost a family member and dear friend. JG memories are the glue that holds you all together.
To everyone affected
BOND stronger than ever .
For the loss of one of us , is a loss for all of us.
Love , Prayers ,and blessings to you all.
Hugs .
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Tom Antonellis
John G. Hertzler — you’re such a deep feeler, brother. I can barely fathom the blow you’re feeling. My deepest condolences on the loss of your (our) friend.
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Mary Jo Fandel
John G. Hertzler I am so very sorry for your loss of a dear friend and coworker. We fans also feel the loss of him as well, for he brought to life a wonderful character.
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Philip Quinn
Well said sir
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Susi Hänsgen
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Barbara Pease
I am so sorry, John. 😢
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Benjamin Chidalek-Starkey
It is a deeply saddening time. He was...simply enlightening, and the world is darker without him.
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Dwight Thompson
Well said John!
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Linda Ingram
What else can I say?
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Mary Mackowiak
😢
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Tim McVey
Well said John G. Hertzler just wish I could have gotten more photo ops with him at past events but my favourite so far was Out of the Ashes 2.0 about 3 years ago in Telford when I met you both. Such an honour, he will be deeply missed but never forgotten
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Alison Platt
I was fortunate that our lives briefly crossed several times....ST conventions in Albany and social events after and other ST cons. I was always impressed by his presence, kindness, beautiful soul and great humor. He always made me smile. I will miss him.
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Tige Gould
JG you put into words what I was trying to say. Thanks. Aaron will truly be missed. But always in our hearts. A big hug to you, Tige
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Frank Tutay
Fall ?? Here in SW FL still in the 90's!! Hope all is well. Sorry to hear about, Aron!! A great actor, and long-time friend!! Miss you & JG!!! Hope to see you soon. Be Safe.
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