“My sympathies and colences to the Wiler family and Johanna. I knew Jack and Mick and Ted through growing up in Wenonah. Jack was also in boyscouts...Read More » ”
1 of 42 | Posted by: Mark Krusch

“I can't recall where I first heard Jack read but I invited him to read for The Writers' Roundtable in Andover, NJ this past August. He came early and...Read More » ”
2 of 42 | Posted by: Jim Berkheiser - Vernon, NJ

“The first poem I published by Jack was in Stiletto2: The Disinherited. I had been reading submissions for many days for the anthology, and was a...Read More » ”
3 of 42 | Posted by: Michael Annis, Howling Dog Press - CO

“I remember meeting Jack first online here at Face Book. He was very kind and cordial. After a while of being friends on Face Book and communications...Read More » ”
4 of 42 | Posted by: DubbleX

“What a cool dude; a heart of gold. I met him on FB and we became friends. He was very snappy - a fast thinker and after we quipped a few times back...Read More » ”
5 of 42 | Posted by: Joy Leftow - New York, NY

“Jack was one of my best friends. I miss him every day. We are holding a Celebration/Memorial for Jack on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. at...Read More » ”
6 of 42 | Posted by: Danny Shot - Hoboken, NJ

“Not a day goes by where I dont want to pick up the phone and call my uncle jack. Whenever I get upset or even when something good happens I just want...Read More » ”
7 of 42 | Posted by: Louise Wiler-Biondi - NJ

“I vividly remember Jack reading his poem "Hunting Blind" as the grand finale at the Participant evening at the Frost Festival. As a memorial to him,...Read More » ”
8 of 42 | Posted by: sherman poultney - wilton, CT

“I will never forget Jack sitting at the bar at J August's, reading Pippi Longstocking. Because Pippi was the coolest, don'tcha know? he asked me, and...Read More » ”
9 of 42 | Posted by: Jef Pimentel Klein - Kendall Park, NJ

“Because of his love of words and writing this quote from Shakespeare seems apropos... “When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little...Read More » ”
10 of 42 | Posted by: Janice Klotz

“First I would like to offer my condolences to Jack, his family, significant others, and friends. I am sorry for your loss. Jack was a hell of guy,...Read More » ”
11 of 42 | Posted by: Bobby Tiedeken - Mantua, NJ

“Jack was the facilitator of my Dodge workshop for 6 weeks and challenged us to break our boundaries and go to new lands of thinking. A great guy and...Read More » ”
12 of 42 | Posted by: Cheryl Soback - Ocean Grove, NJ

“Jack Wiler was one of my favorite Dodge poets to come visit my high school. Yes, East Brunswick High School, the one he wrote the poem about. Every...Read More » ”
13 of 42 | Posted by: Rose Flahive - East Brunswick, NJ

“Jack was always the main attraction each spring at the annual East Brunswick Poetry Festival: kids would flood my room in advance to try and convince...Read More » ”
14 of 42 | Posted by: Ali La Pointe - Hoboken, NJ

“Many fun times in Quad II, Livingston College, Piscataway, NJ, and elsewhere 1970-72. Particularly Grateful Dead concert at MSG's Felt Forum. ...Read More » ”
15 of 42 | Posted by: George Garneau - South Orange, NJ

“My heart goes out to the Wiler family, I feel your loss. Jack was a great guy. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies. Life is remembered by the love it...Read More » ”
16 of 42 | Posted by: Linda Marks Slavek - NJ

“Dear Mick: I am saddened to hear of your loss from Patti Cook. I have many memories of political discussions and generally joking around the Wenonah...Read More » ”
17 of 42 | Posted by: D'Ann Johnson - Austin, TX

“My family and I wanted to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and recollections of my brother. It's a perfect tribute to a man who loved the...Read More » ”
18 of 42 | Posted by: mick wiler - west deptford, NJ

““Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi sums up how I think of Jack. He taught me what...Read More » ”
19 of 42 | Posted by: Pam Cassidy - Freeland, WA

“Mick, I am sorry to hear of your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie Staffieri ”
20 of 42 | Posted by: Stephanie Staffieri - Bridgeton, NJ

“Mick and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your brother Jack, but after...Read More » ”
21 of 42 | Posted by: Eileen Bramble - Glassboro, NJ

“To All the Wilers and extended family: Thank you for the beautiful celebration of Jack's life yesterday. Thank you for bringing him back to Wenonah...Read More » ”
22 of 42 | Posted by: Suzy Parker - Oakland, CA

“Dear Wiler family. I have many fond memories of Jack. We have been friends for over 50 years. He is one of those rare individuals whose total honesty...Read More » ”
23 of 42 | Posted by: Ed Mossop - Gibbstown, NJ

“Jack was one of kind, true humbled spirit and kept you on your toes with a good argument and conversation. Jack considered you as a friend and...Read More » ”
24 of 42 | Posted by: Laura Coccia - Woodbury, NJ

“Although I knew his brother Mick much better from college days, I did have the privledge to get to know the entire Wiler family and I often spent...Read More » ”
25 of 42 | Posted by: Tom Papageorge - Arlington, VA

“Dear Wiler Family, I met Jack my freshman year at Livingston College, House 15. An "upperclassman", he showed me the ropes. Most memorably, he...Read More » ”
26 of 42 | Posted by: Dorian Harris - Manhattan Beach, CA

“Dear Mick and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers are with you. GOD BLESS ”
27 of 42 | Posted by: Bill Carter - Cherry Hill, NJ

“To family and friends: Jack's spirit burned as intensely as any candle flame that could be lit in his memory. He loved the discipline of poetry and...Read More » ”
28 of 42 | Posted by: Carol Anderheggen - Portsmouth , RI

“Jack, Mick, Teddy & Mary Lou, our sincere condolences to you and your families. Yes, we have lots of fond memories of Jack, while growing up in...Read More » ”
29 of 42 | Posted by: The Alfred Mossop Family - NJ

“Dear Mr. Wiler, Mick and family, I have so many fond memories, not only of Jack, but of your whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jack's love...Read More » ”
30 of 42 | Posted by: Patti Moss - Lynchburg, VA

“Jack and I met through the Dodge Foundation many years ago before his illness. We used to talk about the 4th of July celebration in his boyhood and...Read More » ”
31 of 42 | Posted by: Crystal Bacon

“Jack and I met the first day of Gateway Regional High School in 1964. We were friends right from the start. We shared many of the same interests, one...Read More » ”
32 of 42 | Posted by: Jim Maddox - NJ

“I went through the wonder years with Jack in Wenonah. Our paths crossed again with his organizing our High School Union via the Internet. Jack knew...Read More » ”
33 of 42 | Posted by: Steve Smith

“My prayers are with Joanna and Jack's family. He was an inspiration to me as a poet and as a person. Jack showed me that perseverance and a belief in...Read More » ”
34 of 42 | Posted by: Kristin LaTour - Aurora, IL

“To The Wiler Family: I feel as though I have known Jack all my life because I am married to a man who did know Jack his whole life. My husband,...Read More » ”
35 of 42 | Posted by: Stephanie Ruble DeHart

“Jack: for you I will "keep a little nightlight burning in the birdhouse of (my) soul." Joan ”
36 of 42 | Posted by: joan wood - trenton, NJ

“For many years I saw and chatted with Jack at The Frost Place. It's been a number of years since I last saw him. He was just recupperating from a...Read More » ”
37 of 42 | Posted by: June Coleman Magrab - Bethesda, MD

“Mick and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that your family and friends can find some comfort in one another in the difficult days...Read More » ”
38 of 42 | Posted by: Maureen Crossman - Glassboro, NJ

“I light this candle in honor of Jack whose light shines in my poetry. Through the Dodge Poetry Foundation workshops, Jack encouraged and inspired me....Read More » ”
39 of 42 | Posted by: Norma Bernstock

“Mr. Wiler, Mick, Ted, Mary Lou and others, Jack's spirit and poetry were over the top in so many ways. He seemed to be doing so well lately with...Read More » ”
40 of 42 | Posted by: Bob Thomas - NY

“To Joanna and all Jack's family: We are lighting this virtual candle in honor of the great light that was Jack--his brightness brought joy to our...Read More » ”
41 of 42 | Posted by: Resa and John

“We are sorry for your loss. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, loves leaves a memory no one can steal." Your family is in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
42 of 42 | Posted by: Juvenile Unit - Woodbury, NJ