NYC DIS Friends: A Sad Update

[ILuvDVC2]

It is with tremendous grief and sorrow that I must share that my partner of 12 years and nine months, Page Hearn, died of a heart attack on May 17th, 2008, in Jersey City, NJ. Several of you met Page at the last NYC meet we had at the Duplex this spring, where we had a great time getting to know more DIS friends.

Disney brought us so much joy together, and we really loved meeting other GLBT Disney lovers like us thanks to the DIS. We had planned to attend Gay Days next week with friends from New York and Chicago, and had made plans to connect with some of you while we were there.

Thanks to everyone here for your kindness and support during this difficult time for me and my family. If you want more details or have any questions, please PM me.

Take care,

Steve Gutierrez

[Nicholfamily5]

I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you and my family in my prayers.

[rpmdfw]

Steve,

I've never met you or Page, but I wanted to send you my deepest condolences.

I can't imagine what you must be going through.

Please take heart in knowing that we'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

Rob

[Saxton]

Steve,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have no words of wisdom but please know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[OrlandoMike]

Steve,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and both of your families.

Mike

[Mackey Mouse]

Hi Steve,

I am so sorry to read here about Page, please accept my condolences and an offer if you need to talk or vent, we also have the Coping and Compassion Board on the Dis where people share their feelings, ask for prayers for the sick, or just ask for a hug. Please feel free to come over there if you need us..

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Marsha

[RickinNYC]

Steve, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Page was a great guy and I consider myself so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have met him. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[ChrizJen]

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. :( :sad1:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[DVC~OKW~96]

I am so very sorry. Please know that you are in our hearts and thoughts. I hope that can bring you some small measure of comfort. {{{{{hug}}}}}

[JerJan]

Sorry to hear of your loss.....my deepest sympathies....

[hematite153]

Steve--I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[nordkin]

Steve - Sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna

[AmandaSparks730]

I'm terribly sorry to hear that!!

Hugs for you and your family :)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts. :hug:

[OH 6]

We too send our sympathies. We will keep you in our thoughts. :grouphug:

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Echoing others here -- you, your partner, your friends,and family will be in my prayers.

[DVCajun]

Steve, my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your love. I am so sorry.

[tiggr33]

Steve, If there is anything us Jersey gals can do please let Cayla (Padalyn) or I know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacey

[Rustysmom]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[rosiep]

Steve :hug:

I am truly sorry for your loss. We are like family here, so your loss is our loss.

[SteveInBrooklyn]

Steve,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[PennyW]

I'm so sorry about your loss. Please accept my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Penny

[Wendy*Darling]

I am so sorry for your loss, Steve. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[wallyb]

Sorry to hear of your family's loss.
My sincere condolences.
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[Tony-NJ]

Steve - I'm SO sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

[GurGie]

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts for healing.

[Viki]

Oh, Steve, I am so very sorry and can't even imagine your grief mixed with the shock of a sudden passing. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

[Tigger&Belle]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. :hug:

[WE♥WDW]

Steve

We never met you guys.. actually this is my first time on this board. Your post struck me and I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss.

I can from the things people have been posting that Page must have been a wonderful guy.

All my best
Joe

[Strikan]

Steve,

I am truly sorry for your loss and you will be in my thoughts.

[ILuvDVC2]

I wanted to share Page's obituary, which ran in the Chicago Tribune, where he lived for 26 years (and I for 13) before we moved to New York. It's a great article.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/reviews/critics/chi-hed-hearn-20-may20,0,2328536.story

I also found out that he was honored at the Joseph Jefferson Awards, which is Chicago's version of the Tony Awards for theater. He won a Jeff Award a few years ago, and they showed his photo while they read the following press release from City Lit Theater Company, where he worked for many years.

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2008/05/page-hearn-1959.html

I am so proud of the impact Page had on his fellow actors, family and friends. The legacy he's leaving in how he lived his life shows how his passion, dedication, and loyalty to his friends did matter. The comments left with both of the linked articles really speak to that aspect of his life.

The outpouring of love and support I've received from people has been tremendous. I can't thank you enough for expressing your condolences here, because it means so much to me that you care enough about a fellow DIS member to share your sympathies.

I am holding up pretty well. Now I'm dealing with settling his affairs, so am seeking the help of an attorney so I can focus on moving ahead. No one prepares you for how much work it takes to bring closure to the business affairs of another person, and that's why I'm getting help to do that part of the process.

I am fortunate that I have good friends around me in my new neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. We had moved here a week before Page passed, so at least I'm coming home to a place where we hadn't built many memories together yet. It does help to be able to get settled into the new place, and I count myself as lucky for that.

Thank you again, and I'll keep you posted on how I'm doing.

Love to all,

Steve

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[OrlandoMike]

Steve, how ya holding up?

Sounds like Page was an incredible guy!

We're still here for ya bud!

[rpmdfw]

What beautiful tributes those are.

And more importantly, look at all the people who have come forward to say how Page touched their lives in a positive way. What more can any of us ask than to be remembered fondly by those who know us?

Hope you're doing well, Steve. We're here when you need to talk.

[MainStMandy]

I came across this post by accident and it brough tears to my eyes. My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.:hug:

[Saxton]

Steve,

Those tributes to Page show what a wonderful person he was. I hope you're doing well and remember that we're always here for support and a laugh.

[RickinNYC]

I am so, so sorry Steve. Page was clearly a great guy and I count myself fortunate for having had the opportunity to meet him.

If you need a shoulder, let me know. Now that you're in Brooklyn, we're practically neighbors.

[Mackey Mouse]

I am so sorry.....Sounds like he was one terrific guy and what a beautiful tribute..

We care so come and talk when you need a shoulder..

[StormTigger]

:grouphug:

[safetymom]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please take comfort in your memories. I will keep you in my prayers.