Anna Bellatorre added this message on August 20, 2010:

Tonight, I was watching 20/20 and a story came on about Keith Hunter Jesperson. In Jana's Sociology of Murder class (a class she designed and fought to get on the schedule), she would have her students read a biography about this man, a notorious serial killer and write a report about it. I was her TA during her last semester teaching and graded these essays. Seeing this story is the kind of thing that I would have called/e-mailed her about to compare the TV version to the reports from the biography. This is the first time that I realized that I will never be able to do that again.

I imagine in these last four weeks many of those who read this have experienced something similar to this, Dan especially. It is hard to believe I will never hear her voice again.

I miss Jana. =0(

Vincentia Schroeter added this message on August 20, 2010:

Dear Dan,
I returned recently from a 2 week vacation. As I drove back into town, it hit me anew: Jana is gone. I sink with the heaviness of that truth. How can she be dead? She was so vibrant. We knew for so long she was going. Still it hit as a shock that day you called to tell me. Today I was able to look at the photos on the memorial site, hungry for glimpses into the many aspects of her life. I get teary.

In setting up this memorial, you gave the rest of us a gift of filling in so many pieces. I know you were going to travel for awhile and I hope the beauties of nature have caressed you with some comfort in this sorrowful time. My heart feels sad, grateful to have been a small part of her life, and full of warmth and love for you and Jana's family.

Kelly W/ Wiggin added this message on August 19, 2010:

My name is kelly.. I met Jana at the office..Jana was a beautiful soul.. I'm honored to have been able to meet such a person.. we did many procedures in the office and she always kept that lil twinkle smile.. even though I know in my heart she was in pain..I know Jana is off on a wonderful journey.... she will always b in my thoughts..
sincerely,
Kelly

Bob Emerick added this message on August 17, 2010:

I was terribly saddening to hear of Jana's passing. I
bike by your condo three times a week on my ride to Balboa Park. For the past several years, I have thought of her on every trip. I will continue to do so. She was a good colleague and friend.

Penny King added this message on August 16, 2010:

I met Jana several years ago when she became my client. Over the years she was more like a friend and someone I definitely cared about. My first encounter I knew she was a very intelligent and successful women, but had no idea how much until I read her Eulogy. That was the way she was always showing more interest in others than talking about herself. I will definitely miss her and I hope she has found peace. Dan you have been such a great support and strength for Jana and I hope you find peace and happiness. I am here for you if you ever need anything. Your friend Penny

Jess Fierro added this message on August 14, 2010:

As Dan and Jana's neighbor, I had frequent opportunity to witness the closeness of their relationship. They paid attention to each other, whether taking groceries out of the car or walking in the park - it was evident that they were in love and the most important people in each other's lives. It was inspiring and uplifting to see them together. Like so many others, I will miss Jana, who was beautiful, intelligent, graceful and very kind. But, I am still very happy for both Jana and Dan, who were able to share their lives in love for as long as they could. To Dan, and all of those whose lives Jana touched, I wish you all the very best.

Jess

Glenn R Harshman added this message on August 13, 2010:

I met Jana through her brother Jim, who was my college roommate and continues to be my friend. Jana liked visiting us at the Naval Academy, I imagine. Military ethics and honor codes were research interests of hers, and it was a great place to people-watch. I learned much of what I know about human behavior from Jana, some of it passed to me through Jim. Her parents, James and Patricia, were always so kind and giving to me. My prayer is that God has given Jana peace, and that peace may come someday to those that love her and miss her.

Donna F. Walker, Lisa Vella added this message on August 12, 2010:

Jana's website is a beautiful tribute to her life and to the power of love. Dan we offer you our deepest condolences, and hope that you eventually find peace and healing as you continue through your pain, grief and mourning. You can feel proud of your relationship shared with your beloved Jana. Your passion , love, and creative talents have been so touchingly expressed through the eternal memory capsule you created so intoxicatingly within this site. Jana was an amazing and accomplished woman and her contributions and memory will remain in with and around all those she touched. She will be always be missed, she will always be loved, and she will always be respected. Thinking of you both, sending our love.

Lorraine Florentine added this message on August 12, 2010:

Dan,The time I spent being a fly on the wall of your lives,is a treasure. You and Jana were a great team....and how cool that you have THE....."Rob Halford" as a neighbor.....Jana was a ture Warrior,and you her Night. Hope to cross paths again someday. Respectfully,
Lorraine

Carthell and Peggy Everett added this message on August 12, 2010:

Peggy and I can only express our deepest sympathy to Jim and Patricia as well as to Jimmy and his family. We first met Jana when she was still in high school. We have tracked her great successes over the years. More recently we have known of her illness and always prayed there would be a recovery. We continue to pray that Jim, Patricia and all those that knew Jana will be at peace. God's grace is always sufficient to see us through difficult times.