Thomas Loades
I, too, never met Jeff, yet this news still came as a shock — something you never really expect, or would want to. My condolences to his family and friends, from a land of upside-down tornadoes.
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
**JEFF WEAR**
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Anthony Petito
EF4
I was holding off on putting a reply here becuase I personally didn't know Jeff. However, after reading through all 9 pages of this thread and the outpour of support from the community, I feel comfortable enough to post in this thread.
I wish to offer my deepest sympothies and condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He will be in all of our prayers.
I wish to offer my deepest sympothies and condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He will be in all of our prayers.
Tony Laubach
EF5
I met Jeff at a couple conferences and enjoyed my conversations with him. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in the field. This is a sad day for the chase community and my sincerest condolences go out to his friends and family...
Patrick Ware
EF4
Wow, I just saw this today. Another tragic loss of a young and talented life. I never met Jeff, but we did communicate through email.
Jeff, may you always have blue skies ahead and a tailwind at your back.
Farewell, my prayers are with your family.
Jeff, may you always have blue skies ahead and a tailwind at your back.
Farewell, my prayers are with your family.
Craig Maire II
Jeff
I never met Jeff but he was a fellow chaser, may you rest in peace Jeff, my condolences to him and his family/friends.
I never met Jeff but he was a fellow chaser, may you rest in peace Jeff, my condolences to him and his family/friends.
Carrie Halliday
EF5
I am so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I only knew him via this forum but did enjoy his posts. My condolences to the Wear family.
Perry Williams
EF1
I express my most humble condolences to Jeff's family and friends....
May God bless each of you,
Perry
May God bless each of you,
Perry
Mike Parker
What a horrible tragedy. I pray for serenity for his family and friends. The chasing family has truly lost a great member.
Owen Shieh
EF2
I have never met Jeff, or communicated directly with him, since this is my first year on this board. However, even then, his name has stuck in my mind, and I have enjoyed reading his posts and greatly appreciated all of his thoughts, photos, and discussions. I give my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this trying time, and Jeff, may you rest in peace.
David Draun
EF5
Well, this certainly is a shock. I only knew Jeff Wear from the text he typed, and that crazy upside down tornado avatar. I've seen his website, and he was a great chaser, he died doing what he loved best. May his heaven be infinite CAPE and shear, with just the right amount of cap, and mothership mesos that always generate tornadoes, dancing through open fields.
A salute to you, Jeff Wear!
Rest in Peace. I will dedicate the first thunderstorm I see in Iraq to you!
Dave
A salute to you, Jeff Wear!
Rest in Peace. I will dedicate the first thunderstorm I see in Iraq to you!
Dave
J.B. Dixon
EF2
Very sad news, indeed. I hope I'm not too late to pass along thoughts and condolences. It's a sobering feeling knowing that one of us in here is no longer with us, taken so swiftly, so tragically. Thanks for the picture and post, Mike Deason.
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I similarly express my condolences to friends and family directly affected by this tragic and great loss. When I saw Jeff's posts on Stormtrack, I made sure to read them, because they were interesting and often contained quite a unique sense of humor and perspective on chasing and life. Although I never formally met him, I knew if I did meet him, he'd be a great guy I'd like to know. My prayers are with Jeff's family and friends.
Warmest Regards,
Chris
Warmest Regards,
Chris
Chris Lott
EF4
I myself did not know Jeff personally, but like other chasers I was interested in posts he made on ST because you could learn so much from him. My regards go out to Jeff's family, he will be missed.
Geoff Boyle
I offer my deepest condolences to the Wear family. This is indeed a real tragedy, and I pray that God would comfort them during this very difficult time.
Richard Halter
EF3
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My Condolences to Jeff's family and friends
Having never met Jeff that I know of (though it was possible over the trips I made to the midwest to chase), I still feel horribly for his family, friends, and the obvious loss to the chaser community. Hopefully he won't have to give up what he loved the most, and blazes a trail for the rest of us whatever the future holds.
Having never met Jeff that I know of (though it was possible over the trips I made to the midwest to chase), I still feel horribly for his family, friends, and the obvious loss to the chaser community. Hopefully he won't have to give up what he loved the most, and blazes a trail for the rest of us whatever the future holds.
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