Jaime Whelan Obituary

I might not always sign in on Legacy but I hope you know how much you are thought of with love and missed very much! I know too that you are looking down on your wonderful family and watching over them giving them comfort! They have a special guardian angel in you! And I know I do too! Love you my friend! Xoxo, Susan

Merry Christmas in Heaven, Jaime. It is still hard to imagine that you are no longer here with us. I miss you more then is possible. My heart is so broken. I love you so much. Love always, Mom.

Thinking about you. Love, Lori

To the parents of Jaime,
I am so sorry for your loss its so hard to overcome. There has been great loss with the class of 94 and recently other girls that attended the highschool. I attended sacred heart and was in another grade. I lost so many coworkers on 9/11 and its 10 years later I am still in pain. I met so many families the months following that day. May your know others are thinking of you over the years....

I'm thinking of you today. I love you and miss you so much.

-Katie

Dear Jaimela,
I thought of you yesterday on your special day. I know your family and friends too were sharing in the celebration of you. I miss you but keep you close in my heart. You will always remain as someone special who touched my life. Sending lots of love and hugs. XOXOX Susan

Jaime, today we will be surrounded with family and loved ones, as we bless your bench and wish you a Happy Birthday. Love, Mom

Happy Birthday Jaime. I miss you so much.
Love you,
Tara

Jaime,

I think of you very often and miss you. I was so fortunate to have worked and become friends with such a great person. You are always in my thoughts.

Love you
Stephanie

Dear Jaimela,

I think of you so often and remember the sparkle in your eyes and that beautiful smile. You touched my life and I miss you.

Love & hugs,
Susan "Bormo"

Thinking of you always... but especially today... Miss you much! love you

Thinking of you tonight....and many hours throughout the days. We all miss you.

j – I’m full of sadness for various reasons today, but you were always my first call, email or text on this day, every year since we were both so lucky that our dads were safe. And, we’d always connect again at the end of this day and have a cry over nanny. it was always my comfort. the strange thing today is that as I was thinking of you when I woke up this morning and thinking about all the sadness of 9/11 and also missing you beyond anything, I was also grateful and thankful for so many things. and, at that moment, james reached out to me and I saw a message from him in response to something I randomly posted. And, of course, it wound up being my first message on this day just like always w/ you. and as emotional as I was, it was my comfort thinking that in some strange way you had to have a hand in it. I love you. And, I miss you more than any words can explain.

"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)
i am never without it..."

Didn't know you but through your brother I have gotten a glimpse of a taste of greatness that you brought to your family and others. I pray that you continue to guide them & bring them peace. May God bless your family.

Princess:

You continue to be and will always be my "Special Angel".

I miss you soooo much.

1-4-3

Dad

Jaime, can't really believe you are not here with me...i miss you so much. i love you, dee

Jaime,It is a New Year, but another one without you. I miss you. Love, forever and ever. Mom

Jaime, Happy Birthday in Heaven... Princess. I will always cherish "The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face...." and all my memories of you since. Love Always, Mom.

Happy Birthday Jaime! You have been on my mind all day. Love you!

Jaime,

I miss you so much. The impression you left on everyone here has been an inspiration to me and so many others. I'm trying to live my life a little more like you would have. I just wish you didn't have to go so soon. I still had so much to learn from you.

Jaime, just wanted to let you know that you and your family are truly an inspiration to us all. The way that they have come together to celebrate your life is truly inspiring. From our family to yours, we truly miss you and we can only hope that we are as loved by family and friends as you are. To this day you continue to make everyone around you a better person. We all miss you and God bless.

The Allard Family.

Miss you Ham. You are never far from my thoughts.

JAIME, a YEAR!!! My heart still hurts and the saddness and tears continue.Each new day is another day without you. It does not get easier. You give me the strength to breathe each day. For that I am grateful. I love You and miss You. Mom

Jaime, you are all around us...in our thoughts and in our prayers and in our hearts. We visit you on the boardwalk in Long beach, in the memorial garden in Westhampton Beach, in "Cape Cod" ( the Family Conference Room named in your memory at NS-LIJ. But, even with all that, the unbelievable reality is you are still not here with us. I think of you so often every day and miss you more than words can say. Nothing fills the void!
I love you. xoxo Aunt Dor

Jaime,
Saturday was not exactly an easy day. I can't believe it has been a whole year since I've seen you or talked to you. I miss you more than you could possibly know. I would give anything to give you one last hug. I love you!

jaime,
it is exactly one year since i have heard your raspy voice and i will never forget it. it's harder today than it was... there is not a day that i do not look at my phone expecting you to call. i miss you so much. i look forward to the day we can catch up.
all my love,
dee
(i would not normally sign "dee" but that's how you wrote my name and i now find a strange sense of peace writing it & hearing it)

p.s. you would LOVE your bench =) it's perfectly lined up with lbcs. i find comfort sitting there thinking about you and all of the wonderful memories...

Hey J, I miss you more than you can imagine. You have no idea how hard it was for me to walk through the airport in Vegas this past weekend. The last time I was there, it was the absolute worst day of my life. I have so much going on that I want to share with you. I miss making those phone calls and telling you everything exciting that is going on in my life. You were always there for me, no matter what....I miss that. The next couple weeks are going to be real tough and I just hope you can give us the strength to get through it. I miss you and love you!!!!

Dear Jaime,
We too ,were so touched by your life and the wonderful bench in your honor on the boardwalk. You are so missed...Susan and Bill Jones

Dear Jaime,
Yesterday was the Michelle O'Neill Volleyball Tournament, one of our favorite days in Long Beach. It was a beautiful day! I know you were there with us, sharing in the wonderful day. I love you and miss you very much!
XOXO
Tara

Yesterday was the Michelle O'Neill Volleyball tournament, it wasn't the same without you. It felt like something was missing, it wasn't something it was someone. I love you and I'm so sad you're not with us here on earth. I can hear your voice so clearly in my head, I hope that never changes.

Jaime, I cannot stop thinking of you lately. Your beautiful smiled is etched in my memory. Please watch over your loved ones.

Just heard a song that reminded me of us dancing at The Inn and how excited you were to hear the song..
Miss you and think about you often..

To my beautiful Princess, Jaime. I miss you so much. It hurts so bad. The bench is such a generous, thoughtful gift . I know that I and many will receive much comfort when we sit there and think of you. Loving you and thinking of you always.Mom

I sometimes find myself staring at your name in my phone and I wonder what would happen if I press send. I try to imagine your voice on the other end, greeting me and calling me a loser. I wish we hadn't lost touch those last couple of years because you really were my best friend. I know you had many of those and I don't think anyone had a problem sharing you because you had so much to give. Everyone was on your "A" list. That can't be said for many of us. Miss you and love you. PS...I'm having a baby so when you get a chance, check with the man upstairs and make sure he gives me a healthy one. Love you always-Dickie

Dear Jamie,
Tonight, Uncle Pat and I sat on your memorial bench overlooking the ocean and the beach where we spent 30 happy summers together. The sky at twilight was a beautiful shade of sapphire blue, as we said a silent prayer, and thought of how much we miss you. Please continue to give your parents and brothers the strength to cope with your sudden passing. You are, and always will be, in our thoughts every day. We love you.

miss you so much. i hope to make sense of this someday. love you

I heard you gave everyone a beautiful sunday this weekend...

Dear Jaime,
I know you will be my guardian angel. I love you and miss your beautiful smile that always warmed my heart.

Jaime-
It is so hard to believe that the last time I saw you was the day after you graduated from UMass in 1998.
My thoughts are with your family, I am sorry that we never had the chance to talk since then, I want you to know that you are an amazing girl and I will never forget you!!
Kerri

Think of you all of the time....saw the most amazing sunset in San Diego last week. Love knowing you are my angel watching down on me.

To Jim and Whelan Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. I never knew Jaime but having worked with you during this case and talking to you almost everyday, I quickly realized the world lost a real gem. I have kids of my own (Josh 9 and Matt 17) and we all cherish our children so much. I know my words will never lessen your sadness but for all it's worth, it was an honor to be of service to you and Jaime at that time. God Bless you all.

Jaime...jaime.. you're half the reason i am where i am today. there's so much to say, but i don't even know where to start. you always lived life to it's fullest and that's what i loved most about you. you always brought a smile to everyone's face. you are a true person and i will always remember you for that.. there's so much more i can say, but you know.it's between me and you...i will never forget you.

Jaime and I met our freshmen year at UMass. Thanks to her I was introduced to some of the most wonderful and caring friends I have ever met. Jaime was always there for me and she was always willing to have a good time and enjoy life. I think of Jaime every day especially when I hear certain songs. I just heard "Shadow of a Day", did a search online and found this guestbook. She was a beautiful person and an incredible friend and I am sorry that we let trivial arguments get in the way of our friendship. I hope she forgives me and knows that I always loved her and thought of her. I pray daily for her family. I am happy that I will always think of Jaime when I think of the happiest times in my life.

I still think of you everyday...and your family and friends

jaime,
there is not a day that goes by that i do not think about you and all of the wonderful memories you have given me. i hope to pick up where we left off...al lmy love

Dear Whelans,
Deirdre just showed me this guest book and I sat and read every entry. I am not surprised at how many people had such wonderful things to say and great memories of Jaime. I think of you all every day.
Jaim - You keep showing up in my dreams now, I miss you terribly.

Love,
Anna

Dear Jaime,
The news of this tragedy has made me ill this evening. I am so sorry to your family and friends. For those who have met you, it is an honor and pleasure knowing you. The memory of your smiling face and love of life will forever be imprinted in my mind.
I'm truly sorry we have lost touch lately. Earlier this evening I was asking someone how you are and learned this terrible news.
You were so dearly loved. The videos with your friends and family are so lovely and show the world your zest and your glory with that intangible that drew so many to you.
To the Whelan family-Jaime is so lovely and one of the most sincere and beautiful people I have met. Words cannot explain the sorrow I wish to express.
May God Bless you, your family, friends and all you loved.

Merry Christmas baby! I love you and miss you so much!

Finding the right words to explain how beautiful a person Jamie was and how she was always so kind and caring still escapes me. I now realize, however, that no words will ever be able to capture her beauty, kindness, and compassion. As such, I write this message to Jamie's family and friends hoping to let them know that so many of us from Sacred Heart will always have warm and wonderful feelings when we remember Jamie.

To the Whelan Family,
I work at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and wanted to tell you all how sorry I am at the loss of Jamie. I didn't know her, but the outpouring of love from so many who did, has been very heart warming. Wishing you all the best during this most difficult time.

I just found out about this awful tragedy and I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of this news. Jaime was a beautiful person inside and out; after I left New York I would always try to visit her at her far-corner office at Telerep just because I loved seeing her and saying hello. I remember running into her unexpectedly one night about a year ago and it was the highlight of my trip. She really was one of my favorite people in New York and I am just devastated by the loss of her. My sincerest sympathies to her family and other friends as we have lost a wonderful person, whom I will always miss.

Jaime and I went to high school together. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of such a tragedy. Jaime was truly a wonderful person, my heart goes out to her friends and family.

My deepest sympathy…

Dear Jaimela,
You were heavy on my mind yesterday especially since it was your birthday. I wished you a glorious day and knew you would be celebrating your eternal life. I just wasn't sure I could put it down in words. Now that I see Archie and a few others did I felt I should also send my birthday wishes to you. You should know how much you are loved and missed and how much you will remain a part of all of us. Happy Birthday Dear Jaimela, Happy Birthday to you!Love & hugs your friend, Susan "Bormo"

Happy Birthday J
I love you SO much and miss you every day.

Happy Birthday Jaime

we miss you

Dear Jim,Sue,James,and Joe Please accept our most sincere condolences.We were so sad to hear about the passing of Jaime.I attended the celebration and memorial mass for your most truly beautiful daughter and sister.I was so touched by the tribute given by her loving wonderful family and friends.Jaime was such a very special person and truly loved by everyone who met her.I will always remember her for the beautiful person she was.Rest in peace and God Bless the entire Whelan Family. Tommy,Kerri,Kara&T.J. Gumiela (Long Beach)

To the Whelan family and friends. My deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. I worked with Jamie a while back when she first came to tele-rep. She was a wonderful person and its clear with all of the support in this guestbook, she will be be missed by all.

Dear Jim, Susan, James, and Joseph:
I never had the pleasure of meeting your daughter/sister Jaimie but I wish I did. However, after attending the Celebration of Life mass, the video review of Jaimie at the Beach House, the lovely pray card with her beautiful face offsetting a gorgeous sunset, and experiencing the eloquent tribute by her loving family, I felt I knew her all my life. Her wonderful image and her spirit is now ingraved in my mind and heart. Everytime I see a sunset like that I will always see Jaimie's beautiful face. She has made me a better person and I never had the privlege of a conversation. I pray to God that this time of mourning passes quickly for you and your family. May God rest her soul.

Dear Sue, Jim, James & Joe

Our hearts have been broken ever since we were told of Jaime's death. Though we were not at your side during these hellish days, all of you and Jaime have been in the forefront of our thoughts every day. Our dreams have been haunted by this terrible accident along with the question that`will never be answered...'why THIS sweet person who was part of our family'. No matter what our pain and sadness is during the days and nights to come, they are of little consequence compared to what all of you are going through. Please accept our deeply felt sympathy and our fervent wishes that all of your lives will be filled with an abundance of healing as you dwell on the beauty and goodness of Jaime's life.

Jamie i love you so muchhh! why did u have to go?you were the best cousin ever i love you

To th entire Whelan family,
My prayers are with you daily. I knew Jamie from SHA and remember what a beautiful and talented girl she was. I also know the Forte family very well. My heart goes out to you all. Please accept my sincere condolences.

When I think of Jaime, I remember her smile, her voice, her laughter, her beauty and her grace. She was a kind, caring, and fun-loving person.

I met Jaime my freshman year at UMASS, back when we both lived on-campus in Moore dorm. She was a sophomore who took me under her wing and we became good friends. Jaime would often speak of back home with great pride and love in her heart. I had the pleasure of meeting the Whelan Family years ago; where they welcomed me into their home in Long Island with great kindness.

Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Jaime. She was a beautiful person; whose beauty resonated from within and warmed us with her smile and generosity.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jaime's family and friends. I was a roommate of Jaime's at UMASS and we enjoyed many great times together that I will never forget. Jaime was a great person who was full of life and love. I will hold my memories of her and times shared close to my heart. God Bless.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE WHELAN FAMILY. I ONLY KNEW JAIME FOR A SHORT TIME BUT REMEMBER HER AS A FUN, SMART AND BEAUTIFUL GIRL. SHE WAS SO FULL OF LIFE AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

Dear Whelan Family,
I worked with Jaime for only a short time, but in that time I got to know what a truly amazing person was. She always greeted everyone with her big, beautiful smile! She had such a friendly personality. You could talk to her about anything. I recently lost my younger brother to Muscular Dystrophy and I know how very difficult it to lose someone that means so much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have know doubt that Jaime is in a place of eternal peace and happiness. She will forever and always be watching over you. May god bless you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie's family & friends. I went to SHA with Jamie and will always remember her smile and energetic attitude towards life.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Whelan family. I was a classmate of Jaime's at SHA..and I am a close friend of the Forte family. My heart goes out to you all, Jaime's smile was infectious!

I shared the bus with Jaime while I attended Chaminade. I will always remember Jaime as a beautiful girl with a spirit to match. Rest peacefully and share in God's glory for all eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with the Whelan family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jaime was my best fan. I am going to miss her.

My Dearest Whelan Family:
For some reason I have only ever had 1 picture on my desk. I have taken this picture with me from job to job. Its of Jaime, me, Ashlea, Crystal and Andrea. It was taken at a birthday party a few years ago. As usual she had the most gorgeous smile and her eyes are shining, as they always did. I love this picture because we are smiling and happy and full of life. This picture will carry on to the strength of Jaime's memory and shows the legacy of the bond she had with her friends. Her love was her family, her job, her friends. I think about her every day and cherish this picture. Love very much, Deb

I am so sorry to hear about Jaime. I went to SHA with Jaime and although I have not seen her in a few years I always remember her laugh, her energy and her friendship. The Whelan family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I had never met Jamie but worked with her on the phone while I was at WVEC-TV in Norfolk, Va. She was a delight and I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Whelan family. Jamie was a great girl. One thing I will never forget about Jamie was watching a baseball game with her one day. She out of no where told me that she thought the space on the wall behind home plate was sacred, should never be used for advertisement. At the time it didn’t seem like a big deal to me. From that point on, there wasn’t a baseball game I watched where I didn’t think about Jamie’s view on the back wall. God be with Jamie, and her Family.

Dear Sue, Jim, James and Joey--
You are in our prayers.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Lori Bartels, Nick Pizzone
Nicholas, Thomas, Luc and Jude

Driving yesterday, an Eagles song came on the radio.. The lyrics made me think of Jamie because they sang of a girl who could open doors with just a smile.
Several years ago, Jaime entered my office with a smile and pitched the TeleRep training program. She was a strong, young woman with ambition, willing to roll up her sleeves and work hard to achieve her goals.
On a visit back to Jaguar sales, I ran into Jaime. She greeted me with that smile. We chatted and laughed in the hallway. Not for long though - because Jaime had work to do.. and I could see she had her game face on as she talked with her assistant about orders that needed to be input. I remember feeling proud of her..thinking good for you Jaime. You did it. She had gone from rookie to pro in such a short time. I send my deepest sympathies to the entire Whelan family. As a parent, I can only hope to raise my children to be so well loved and regarded as your daughter.. You are a very special family to have created a girl like Jaime.. I am so sorry for your loss.

Please accept my most sincere condolence on the loss of Jaime. I was friends with Jaime at Sacred Heart and while I have not been in touch with her in some time, my memories of her will be cherished. Her infectious smile and vivacious spirit will never be forgotten. I feel blessed for having known her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this most difficult time.

I went to SHA with Jaime and have so many great memories with her... If we could all have her enthusiasm and zest for the life, the world would be a much happier place. Although I didn't see Jaime that much in past years, she was always the type of person that you could bump into on the street and feel like no time had passed at all. Jaime, I love you, and rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to all Jaime's family and friends.

Dear Sue, Jimmy, James & Joey,
Our beautiful Jaime will remain in our hearts forever. It is because of the love and devotion of your wonderful family that she was the outgoing, dynamic young woman we all loved.
Love Tink, John and Alana

My deepest sympathy for your sudden and tragic loss. Jaime's family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers!

I am saddened and heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Jaime. Jaime was my guest on this trip that we hoped would be an incredible experience. We met professionally, but she was the little sister I never had. We fought like sisters, laughed together and cried together. As the trip approached and on the trip we became even closer. She was a beautiful person inside and out. The world will not be the same without her. I will hold on to the memories we had together. My heartfelt condolences to The Whelans.

I had the great pleasure of getting to know Jaime through our mutual friend Archie. Already friends, it was an even greater pleasure to work with her at TeleRep. I know she made a profound impact on me and all those she met. She always had a huge smile for me when I needed it most. She always supported me for daring to wear seersucker pants on casual Fridays. But most of all, it was her ability to instantly make those in her company feel at ease in her presence, not an easy task for many, that I will always remember.
I believe Jaime is in a place of eternal peace and happiness and her energy and spirit will live on in all those fortunate to have known her.

Jaime, you will forever missed and never forgotten. I am so sad that you are no longer with us but will cherish every memory that I have of you. I will hold them near and dear to my heart and be forever grateful that thoughts of you will always put a smile on my face. I love you!

Jaime's incredible smile and love for life drew so many of us to her at Sacred Heart. Whether she was running laps on the soccer field, celebrating someone's birthday in the cafeteria or listening to one of our boy heart break stories, she was an incredible friend. I know we will all be touched by her spirit forever.

I attended the memorial for Jaime yesterday. It was a beautiful day and I know Jaime was loving that all her personal friends, work friends and family were all together in Long Beach. She was with us yesterday, as she will always be, and I hope that thought brings warmth and comfort to every heart she touched. Jaime sparkled, and that beautiful smile is something I know I will never forget. Jaime, I'll miss you always.

Jaime and I became best of friends after she broke my heart at Adventure Land approx. 2o years ago. I think it was because rumors began to circulate about the possibility of a first kiss on the roller coaster. From that moment on, I always knew that I could call on Jaime, any time, whenever, and she would be there for me, without judgement, full of support and perspective to rescue me from whatever foil I had gotten myself in to. Although Jaime is no longer with us, I know that each of us will carry a piece of Jaime for she was generous of heart, generous of spirit, generous of the time she spent with us and the relationships she built. She will be forever missed, but as members of this community, as family, we know that Jaime will never be further than our own hearts. Long Beach is a unique community. Whether it is triumph or tragedy, we all rally together to support and guide one another. The gathering at St. Ignatius is proof that we are amongst the most fortunate people in the world. Jaime may have been a citizen of the world but she was truly a daughter of the City by the Sea.

To the Whalen Family,
Today's memorial service was one of the most emotional and beautiful things I have ever witnessed. It is obvious how much love you all shared. Jaime and I "cut our teeth" in the trenches at T-Rep and she was always there to keep me sane and build me back up when I was down. I will miss her.

My deepest sympathies,
Doug Barker

Dear Whelan Family,
I was Jaime's school bus driver to Long Beach Catholic and Sacred Heart. She was a beautiful girl always smiling. I will miss her terribly. GOD Bless and keep you Jaimie in His tender Loving care.
Love you forever.

Though I had not seen Jaime for many years, I remember her as a beautiful, sweet, friendly soul. My condolences to the Whelan Family.

Dear Jim and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on your tragic loss. We were all devastated at the Power Memorial reunion last night, when we heard the news. Jaime was, and will be, in our thoughts and prayers.

I knew Jaime personally and professionally and she was truly a great friend and listener. She would always call me to see if i was okay when i was pregnant of my 2nd daughter who she helped name....Kayla. I will never forget her vibrant smile and her genuwine friendship. She will forever live in our Hearts. My Thoughts and prayers to the Whelan Family.
Pamela

Words cannot express the loss of such a beautiful soul. Jamie will be missed by everyone she knew. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Jaime will always be remembered as a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her...

Whelan Family

This is Cathy Keihm. I know your daughter from Long Beach Catholic School. She was a great girl and will dearly missed. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we understand what you are going through. We just lost my younger brother Kevin Keihm on August 11, 2007 he was only 25 and died tragically in a car accident. It has been a difficult time for me and my family. My parents are Bill and Dorothy Keihm. If you ever need to talk. I am here to talk and understand what you are going through and it is not easy.
Don't hesitate to email or call 443-309-4511.

Cathy Keihm
[email protected]

Love you Jamie... I will miss you dearly.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jaime's family and friends. I have been a many business trips with Jaime over the years. She was a special person who enjoyed her life to the fullest. She will live on through the many people who she joyfully touched during her short time with us. I hope that you may find some comfort in knowing that thoughts of Jaime will always bring smiles to the faces of everyone who was lucky enough to know her.

Chris and I (dina) both knew jamie both personally and professionally. We are so truly sorry for your loss. What an amazing girl! Her smile and laughter could lightup any room. Her warmth and sincerity made you feel like you were her friend for 20 years. We are just so shocked and saddened by this accident. We'll never be able to look at a whale without thinking Jamie. We will miss her dearly and she will forever reamin in our hearts, An angel to watch over us.

Dear Jimmy, Sue, and family,

I was so sorry to learn of this heartbreaking tragedy. I remember Jaime's christening.
It was just over a week ago when I last spoke with Aunt Marge, who has been so nice to my mom (Aunt Pat).
You will all be in my thougts and I can only hope that you are comforted by the memories of the three decades you shared with your special daughter.

(cousin) Joan Mullany Ellis