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Jennifer Goodman Linn
It is with great sadness that we want to inform all of you who have supported and loved Jen throughout the years that she passed away earlier this morning. As tough as a fighter as Jen was, her death was peaceful and she did not seem to be suffering; she was surrounded by loved ones. Obviously this is tragic and heartbreaking for all of us, but we are grateful that she is no longer in pain.
Jen’s funeral will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, located at 180 West 76th Street (near Amsterdam Avenue) at 11:45 a.m., Friday, July 22nd, 2011. In lieu of flowers, Jen preferred that you please consider donations to Cycle for Survival (www.cycleforsurvival.org) to keep alive her determined fight to eradicate rare cancers.
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My deepest sympathy to Jen's
My deepest sympathy to Jen's family and friends. My beloved husband, Neal Zimmerman died of angiosarcoma on June 15th after a two-yr. battle, including 3 months on hospice. Like Jen, he didn't appear to be in pain, and for that we were all relieved and grateful.
I will do what I can to educate the public about this Al Queda of all cancers.
May Jen's memory be of a blessing. z"l
Leann
We are so saddened by this
We are so saddened by this deep loss. I know Jen from high school and had a chance in the last 2 years to reconnect and get to know her better. My wife, Elain, only met her once and felt a bond with her. That's the type of person Jen was, always inclusive and warm to everyone. She will be missed but we are inspired by her approach to life.
Barry and Elain Waldman
Dave, Our thoughts and
Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The deep sadness of Jen's passing is layered with an awe for how she lived her life. Her toughness, effervescence and grace during your battle is an inspiration.
Peter & Hope Cochran
Jen I’m honored and humbled
Jen I’m honored and humbled to have gotten to know you and Dave over the past couple years. Your energy and charisma bonded us instantly. We shared a sort of unusual lineage – from NJ to HBS to MTV Networks to Sloan-Kettering – it seemed like our life paths were destined to cross. I am forever grateful they did. You have been a great friend and mentor and from you I’ve learned what it means to have unrelenting compassion, fearless drive and to live every moment like it where my last. Your smile, thoughtfulness, wit and strength touched me in so many ways and will be with me forever.
David, from you we all learned what it means to love. The delicate care, strength and support you exhibited throughout Jen’s battle has inspired us beyond words. And the work you did to help craft her legacy will live on for years to come. Endless thanks and offering you and your families our prayers and condolences, Shane Rahmani on behalf of the G-RAD Spinners (Jamie & Bryan, Jaclyn & Ken, Amanda & Dave, Amy & me)
Dave, My thoughts and prayers
Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Each year, at Cycle For Survival, it was Jen's spirit and energy that kept us dancing on that small stage. I know you will continue to fight the battle and through events like CFS, I'll be by your side.
Anything you need...you know where to find me.
She will be missed, but not forgotten,
Tim Eyles
Thank you...for living and
Thank you...for living and fighting and loving and sharing and guiding and believing and teaching and dreaming and persevering and trusting and helping and smiling and nurturing and cycling and trying and writing and opening us all up and giving us all the gift of being FEARLESS!
You were and are one of my
You were and are one of my heroes. Thank you for leaving this world less frightening for all of us, teaching us how to cope with humor, laughter, wisdom. You will be so missed but never, ever forgotten.
To the Goodman & Linn
To the Goodman & Linn Families –
In all my life I have never been so saddened to hear of the passing of someone I actually never met in person. My sincere condolences go out to all of Jen’s family, friends and team members/volunteers on Cycle for Survival. I was first “introduced” to Jen and her story through an article in Redbook back in early 2008. She and I exchanged some e-mails in 2008/2009 and were Facebook friends. Like so many, I was continuously inspired over and over again by Jen. Her "You Fearless" philosophy has truly become a part of my life and I know I have grown as a person because of it, and her.
She embraced a cause I too have been passionate about for a long time, but she took things to a whole new level and I will always applaud her efforts and ability to find a way to raise much needed funds for rare cancer research.
The days ahead will be sad and difficult, but please take some comfort in knowing that Jen’s legacy will benefit others for years to come and she created an absolutely amazing gift for so many.
Thank you Jen and Dave
Thank you Jen and Dave
Mark and I are profoundly grateful for having crossed paths with you and Jen. I know I speak for thousands of others living with MFH sarcoma, and other rare cancers, that we are so thankful for Jen's inspiration, for showing us how to face each day, and for her bravely enduring years of treatment and the knowledge that doctors have learned from her experience that we will surely benefit from. I only hope I can continue this fight with half the grace, beauty, courage, strength and spirit of Jen. When you get back to Chicago, please drop us a line. Elizabeth Hosteny and Mark Watka
The world is a sad, sad place
The world is a sad, sad place today with this unbelievably devastating news. At the same time, this world is a better place because you were in it. Jen - you truly made a mark on this world and on millions of people in it. Your legacy will live on forever. My heart goes out to the Goodmans and Linns and to everyone and anyone who was touched by this amazing, life-changing woman.
To Dave, his family, and to
To Dave, his family, and to Jen's family,
My sincerest sympathies. It was so obvious how much Jen loved you all, and how Jen adored being Dave's wife, had such great love for him, and felt so very fortunate to have him by her side as she struggled with this merciless disease.
I've posted on Facebook and Cycle for Survival Site as well about how inspirational Jen was to me, but realized while I praised Jen for her innumerable good qualities and strengths, I never acknowledged how much you all meant and will continue to mean to her, and how you are all heroes too for all you did to make her life so wonderful and meaningful and support her beloved Cycle for Survival and its mission to raise funds for much needed research for rare cancers. I hope you will get to see her mission achieved of more and more individuals living longer with as well as surviving these very rare, powerful cancers. You know you will have the support of all of her friends in seeing this mission achieved. Her spirit will live on for ever in all of us who knew her and all who are impacted by the good work done by Cycle for Survival.
I have the greatest admiration for you all!
I never met you Jen but you
I never met you Jen but you were a true inspiration. Your dream and fight will live on.
Thank you
Jen was a lovely, brave young
Jen was a lovely, brave young woman. Dave, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fran and Steve Grodzinsky
Our hearts are breaking!!
Our hearts are breaking!! Jen was the most beautiful inspiratinal, most loving person who touched a mulitude of lives. What a way to live a life. Our prayers and love our with you Dave and to the Goodman and Linn family's We will be there tomorrow to celebrate Jen. She will never be far from our hearts and we will continue to carry her torch and work toward finding a cure for these terrible diseases via Jen's Cycle for Survival foundation
A very sad day. Such a
A very sad day. Such a beautiful spirit.
So grateful to have known you. So hard to say goodbye.
With deepest sympathy to Dave, the Goodman and Linn families.
With much love, and great sorrow.
Nancy and Mark
Jennifer you are an
Jennifer you are an inspiration to everyone to make the most of every moment and try to make the world a better place. Thank you for all that you did and Cycle for Survival will continue to live on in your memory.
Brian
I will always remember how
I will always remember how Jen's spirit soared above all of her concerns. Love to you both.
Rest in peace Jen knowing
Rest in peace Jen knowing that all of your hard work and struggle will continue to inspire and thrive. You have touched so many.
Rest in peace Jen knowing
Rest in peace Jen knowing that all of your hard work and struggle will continue to inspire and thrive. You have touched so many.
There are very few people who
There are very few people who create a life for themselves that influences so many people, so deeply, in ways that will go on throughout our lifetimes. Jen is that person for me and hundreds and hundreds of others. She is alive through the lessons she taught us all, through her strength and inspiration. I mourn her loss, I pray for Dave and Jen's parents and all those whose lives were intertwined with hers. And I am so grateful I was one of the lucky ones who knew her.
Dearest Jennifer, I promise
Dearest Jennifer,
I promise you that your legacy will continue to live strong for many years to come. We thank you for being such an incredible role model and inspiration to all us "Survivors". You will be missed terribly, but have successfully passed the torch. My deepest sympathy to David and family members.
Sincerely,
Hope
Cycle For Survival Member
Jen, today, we all feel
Jen, today, we all feel diminished by your loss. And you have taught so many of us that tomorrow, we must stand again and continue your fight. You were and are an inspiration. You will be missed.
I hope you know that your inspiration will help others carry on the fight against rare cancers, and other battles that need waging, if never with the grace and dignity that you lead it. May you know the peace you deserve.
Jen, you will forever be in
Jen, you will forever be in our hearts. To the Goodman and Linn families, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
My deepest sympathy and love
My deepest sympathy and love to the Goodmans and the Linns. Sleep well, sweet girl. Susan
Dearest Jen, You are always
Dearest Jen,
You are always with me. We are always talking and laughing. I will be swimming in my pool at the beach doing our exercises and wearing old lady caps just like we planned. I love you.
Dear Dave,
My sincerest condolences. As you know we talked about so many things. I know what her book meant to her. She wanted me to help if I could and of course that wish still holds. Under jen's authorship, can we try?
Monaackerman@aol.com
Hi Mona. Dave and I and some
Hi Mona. Dave and I and some of Jen's other friends were talking about her book yesterday and we are definitely still interested in seeing it published. Perhaps we can chat more when things calm down a bit. You can reach me at aliciaksands@gmail.com.
Warmly,
Alicia
Jen, you were truly an
Jen, you were truly an inspiration to say many of us. You were a remarkable woman, wife, mother, friend and champion for your cause. You left a permanent mark on this world. My deepest sympathy to your parents, your husband, and your children. I know you are off fighting battles elsewhere. Rest in peace xoxoxo
Thinking of Jen and the
Thinking of Jen and the amazing life she led...making lemonade out of lemons every day. She fought the battle with determination, strength, poise and grace. 'I may have Cancer, but Cancer doesn't have me!!' Our thoughts and prayers are abundant for the Goodman and Linn Families and all who Jen touched during her too short days in this world.
You are an inspiration to
You are an inspiration to all. You will never be forgotten.
Words cannot begin to express
Words cannot begin to express our sadness. Jen was such an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Our heart felt condolances go out to the Goodman & Linn families. RIP Jen!
The grace, courage, and
The grace, courage, and spirit with which this extraordinary young woman lived her too short life was mirrored every day of her ordeal in her equally extraordinary parents, husband,and brother, each of whom faced the unthinkable with truly remarkable dignity and bravery. May she rest in peace.
Words cannot express how
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Jen's passing. May your wonderful memories of beautiful Jen help to get you through this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Jen your spirit will live on
Jen your spirit will live on through the countless lives you have touched and transformed. You will be missed but never forgotten. We love you!
Lisa & David
Jen, I told my girls stories
Jen,
I told my girls stories about you tonight and ended up laughing and crying at the same time. I guess that's how it will be from now on. There will be joy at having been your friend; and there will be sorrow at having lost you. I will miss you terribly. Be at peace, dear friend.
xoxo,
Courtney
I saw a shooting star last
I saw a shooting star last night for the first time and am now convinced it was beautiful Jen lighting up the sky. I am so sorry for your loss, Jen was an amazing individual and I will be forever inspired after following her story and spirit.
What an awe inspiring life.
What an awe inspiring life.
I am so very sorry to hear
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Although I never met Jen in person, she was kind and generous enough to give me advice and support as I took over the foundation started by my husband to fund rare cancer research. I was, as I am now, so impressed and inspired by her and grateful for her guidance.
I lost my 39 year-old husband to a rare cancer two years ago and am so sorry to know another family is feeling this pain and loss. Jen's life and work, like my husband Paul's, motivate me every day to work to stop this vicious disease. Please know so many stand with you during this very sad and difficult time.
Kristen Palma
Although I never knew Jen,
Although I never knew Jen, she was an inspiration to all! What an amazing spirit...
She will always be
She will always be remembered.
A cherished friend passed
A cherished friend passed today, Fearlessly.
We are left to celebrate her extraordinary life.
And so, we shall honor her spirit, her courage and her resolve by living each day, fearlessly.
Dear Dave, Words cannot
Dear Dave,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family. I knew Jen from the Duke Alumni Board and she was such had such a great spirit. I remember how excited she was to leave NYC and go to HBS and I knew she was off on an excellent adventure. And sure enough, what a journey. Her legacy is enormous and will grow for years to come. Her Duke friends are so proud of her! With love, Amy Reydel Fuchs, Class of '91, Duke
I found out about Jennifer
I found out about Jennifer late, but avidly read her blogs on WebMD. I will never forget her and I will try to become a "Christopher" and help others out.
I can't even imagine how much you must miss her. My condolences.
Mare
Jenn from the moment I met u
Jenn from the moment I met u and Dave at megs wedding I new how special and brave that you both were. You reminded what true love is really about and enjoyed each other company like no one of our generation. It was a privilege to vacation with you in Mexico and you changed my outlook on life that day. You're an inspiration and a fighter and your spirit and strength will be your legacy. You had the eye of the tiger and will to live against all odds with your smile, heart and humor that wad so powerful. My heart goes out to her husband Dave and family...be at peace, my friend. Love, Jodi
With tears in my eyes and for
With tears in my eyes and for days and weeks and months to come, I will keep looking up at night to find the brightest star in the sky. I'm sure the longer I look, the brighter it will get, the same up there that it's been down here being around Jen. Turns out even the invincible need a change in venue every now and then.
Jen your fight inspired me
Jen your fight inspired me and your smile warmed my heart.
Rest in Peace. Jen was
Rest in Peace. Jen was inspiration to all and will be missed dearly. She fought a brave and valiant fight. To her families - the Goodmans and the Linn's we are so sorry for your loss, it is a loss to all of us. I'll remember her courage and love for all people, and carry that forward. I'm so glad to have known her. Anjali, Vinay, Pallavi and Arjun.
Though I only met with you a
Though I only met with you a couple times, you touched my life in so many ways!! You were amazing-- words can't express how much I wanted you to beat the odds. Wish you rest and peace.
I will miss that giga-watt
I will miss that giga-watt smile, feisty spirit and inspiration to go forward against the odds. Though the pain is great now for those who loved her, I hope you will find comfort in knowing that no one ever lived MORE than she did. And to Dave, her brave warrior husband, I wish you the peace of knowing that few of among us ever experience that depth of love and devotion that she did. It must have made all the difference to her.
I was blessed for meeting Jen
I was blessed for meeting Jen Dave and her family...she and Dave taught me about courage and unconditional love. The world will miss you Jen.
My prayers are with everyone.
My thoughts are with the
My thoughts are with the Goodman and Lin families. I am sorry for your loss. We all have so much to learn from the way Jen lived her life. The world is a bit darker today.