Below are tributes from some of Jerry's friends. To read the eulogy given by Jerry's friend Adam please click here.

"Jeremiah loved learning, yet lived very much in the present, sampling the various flavours of life. What I admired the most about Jeremiah was his need to question things. He never accepted anything he didn't understand or agree with. He was never afraid to ask questions or to voice his own opinion. Loosing someone as unique as Jeremiah has left a dent in the hearts of everyone who knew him in Paris, but it is a space overflowing with fond memories."

With love Sarah.

To Jeremiah's family,

Jerry always made me smile. I remember one day I sneezed in class and held my nose tightly as I didn't want to make a loud noise. Jerry then lent over me and wrote on my book how I really shouldn't sneeze this way as the build up of pressure was not good for me - he even drew a wee diagram, which set us both off in fits of giggles for the rest of the class. Jeremiah was always enthusiastic in everything we did, whether it was searching fro a crepe that tasted better than those he got from a little man in London, or going on an "adventure" to Monet's Garden. I will always cherish the last day that Jeremiah and I spent together. We went shopping for a birthday present for Maya. He knew exactly what he wanted to get her - a necklace - but I guided him to the best shops and let him borrow my neck for the day. After choosing the perfect necklace we gave up on shopping and went to play with puppies in the pet shop. Jeremiah was one of my best friends and I miss him so much. I am so lucky, and so proud to have had your son as a friend.

My heart is with you.
Jenny.

I only knew Jeremiah for about two years, the time that we studied together in the British Institute in Paris, but in him I discovered a real soul mate, and we ended up being really close friends. Before I got know him I didn't know what it's like to be completely on the same wavelength with someone. Actually in the first year I was very intimidated by him because he always corrected me when I was speaking English and used to torture me with loads of difficult and "posh" words in his speech that I couldn't understand, English being only my second language after Finnish. But towards the end, we hardly needed any language to communicate; there was a total mutual understanding without words between us.

Jeremiah always wanted to find answers even to questions that don't have answers,

With love
Anna

Jeremiah was a great guy who had friends no matter where he went. We always had a laugh together. He used to put on an Irish accent and said typically Irish phrases (especially from Father Ted) to make me laugh. He will be dearly missed and you are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Bronagh.

Jeremiah was a kind, intelligent person who was liked by all at the Institute. We would like you to know that he will be sorely missed by our little community here in Paris and that we will remember him throughout our time here, and especially at the graduation ceremony that we would have shared with him.

Kerry

Jeremiah was one of those characters who always had something interesting to say. Cool and calm, he always sparked a conversation, whether with a hilarious story, or in a conversation about something very deep and meaningful. His passion for the arts was obvious to all that knew him, and I believe I'm not the only one in thinking he made the perfect choice in coming to Paris, It's a city he loved, and in which he was loved by many of us. My deepest condolences go out to you, the rest of the family and everyone else who knew and loved him in London.

God Bless
Daniel.

Jerry was passionate about so many things: music, art, literature, film, politics.you name it, Jerry had something to say about it. Whenever I saw Jerry he was talking about something new he was doing or a new idea he had. What I really admired about him was his readiness to give things a try. Even if he ended up realising he wasn't any good at something, he'd have a damn good shot at it before he gave up. He was never afraid to speak up in class, and would come out with some pretty intelligent stuff while we all kept our heads down, hoping not to be asked any questions. At the same time, Jerry had an outstanding ability to talk utter rubbish and crack everyone up, but his abstract way of thinking made him different and we all loved him for it.

K.

My strongest memories of jerry are going to concerts with him, and hanging out at his place listening to him play Hebrew songs on the guitar. He was lively spirited and liked by everyone, which is why his death has come as such a terrible shock to all of us.

A.

By talking about Jerry and what he loved, we will continue to keep these memories of our smiley curly haired friend very much alive. We wont forget him. Our thoughts are with his family now, and I cannot stress to them enough how much we are going to miss him.

C.

Friends from his Boarding School.

We spent many afternoons and evenings discussing literature and ideas together. I was always impressed with how broad his range of interests were and mostly found myself learning something new whenever I talked to him.

After we both left School we remained in touch and spoke to each other regularly on the telephone, meeting up when we could in London or at home, Jerry was always good company and never judgmental. I found it easy to share my thoughts and my faith with him.

I want you to know if you ever would like to meet or talk then I am available to you. Additionally , if I can helping any way, please be in touch.

J.

Dear Erica and family,

I am heartbroken to have to write this letter. Jerry and I spent many summers with Adam's parents passing as their extra children. I don't have the words to expess these feelings but I do have a poem which Jerry wrote to me one Summer in France.

I send my love, I send my tears, I send my strength.

Love Kate.

Jerry's Poem. aged 11 years.

You're like the eyes
On an elephant
Always staying in balance
With the Peace and Harmony
Of it's surroundings
Gentle
1992.

More of Jerry's Friends:

I came to know Jerry at Christ Hospital School. We bonded through our mutual love of Bob Dylon, Leonard Chen and poetry. We spent Millennium Eve together. I visited him in Seaford. Whenever I met up with Jerry I knew him to be inquisitive, funny and hopeful. The last time I saw him was in Paris in January this year. It seemed well at ease and assured in himself. Everything seemed to be going well, and he was enjoying Paris. I know he had made lots of friends. I was hoping to see him again and catch up. I cant believe we have lost such a special person. I will always remember him as a happy hopeful person, with a free and poetic spirit.

I send you all my love and support. I'm thinking of you and of Jerry.

Sophie.

Till the day I too depart this world, Jerry shall always live on in my heart through the memory of a beautiful childhood of youth and innocence. I don't believe it would have been possible to have found a young man with a more angelic spirit and we shall dearly miss him.

Rollin.

Jerry was such an enchantment - growing up to be so tall and handsome - witty and dear - oh Erica - Remember the good times - Keep a good heart.

Donna.

Dear Erica and Hugo,

We send you so much love and our thoughts are constantly with you. Jerry's loss is a tragedy for all of us - he was so special, so full of life and spirit, it is hard to believe that he is gone ahead of us - I like to think he is lighting the way, and will be there with a joke and the usual banter when the time comes for us to follow him. We will miss him terribly, but will always remember him with abiding love.

Katherine and Michael.

A thousand words wouldn't be enough. Your lovely son - it seems completely impossible to understand.

Diana and Brian.

Try to remember in the moments of despair which will come, how much Jerry was loved by you, and how much love he felt for you. I thought hard before buying you this little "angel" - because of the tale that goes with it, but Jeremiah still needs your love now, as much as ever. Never, for one minute think you could have done more to "protect" him, or watch over him. He will be thanking you for enabling him to be who he was - and is still.

Sionad.