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JOEL AND ADAM AND SETH HERZOG obituary

JOEL HERZOG Memoriam

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Family

On September 24, 1995, Adam and Seth Herzog were aboard a small plane with their father, Joel, returning from watching the Davis Cup tennis tournament in Las Vegas when it crashed in bad weather near Westcliffe, CO. Although it has been 20 years since the plane crash it is still hard to believe that these precious individuals are not playing tennis and laughing somewhere in Colorado Springs.

Adam's friends remember him for his deep compassion for others and his desire to enjoy life. He was a truly gifted athlete who excelled in hockey, tennis and track. Like his father, Adam was a true friend with a huge heart.

Seth had an infectious laugh and a big tooth smile. He was quick to give hugs and was a sensitive, thoughtful boy whose eyes brought people into his caring and warm world. The boys were good friends who truly loved each other.

Joel is remembered as an avid tennis player, a great joke teller and a true friend to all he met. He set the standard for excellence when it came to being a husband and father. He truly made a difference in the lives of those he knew by living life to its fullest.

"You may be gone from my sight But you are never gone from my heart." (Winnie the Pooh)

Missing you still, Nancy Saltzman, wife and mother

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Sep. 20 to Sep. 24, 2015.

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Susan Johnson

September 30, 2015

What an amazing woman and survivor you are! Awe inspiring! Those boys were absolutely adorable!

Randy Meeks

September 25, 2015

It's courageous and amazing that you have carried on always making your life and the lives of those around you better I'm proud to say that I was one of your first students

Susie Cogswell

September 24, 2015

The memory of the days following will always be vivid and with us, remembering every moment with such sadness. But the memories of your beautiful family bring a smile to my face. Never forgetting the early mornings when Joel drove to hockey practice and treated Ben to McDonalds- something they did not get when Bill drove-:)

Raquel (Rachel) von Koontz

September 24, 2015

I send my love, my thoughts, my prayers to you, Nancy. I will always remember you and your husband as the most loving and caring adults, when way back when, I was blessed to experience your influence. I will always remember the vibrant smiles and energy of both Adam and Seth, as well as the heartbreak when we all as friends learned of their passing. My heart is with your heart. May you find them all close to you in spirit now, and always. I extend a thousand embraces to you. And I hope this message finds you well, and in joyful pursuit of life.

Doug Roman

September 24, 2015

Lotsa love and hugs from Kipper and Dougy.

Carolyn Thomas

September 24, 2015

Nancy, I feel very blessed that I was able to meet you last summer at Camp Widow. Your love story and your "continue living" story has inspired me to live and continue loving. Thank you so much for sitting down next to me at that little cafe table and striking up a conversation. You made a difference. Thinking of you now today with lots of love on this remembrance day for you.

Michael Grage

September 24, 2015

Nancy,

Thinking of you today. Thank you for sharing your story, your grief, and life with so many. And I'm grateful for the life you have continued to live that influences and changes us for good.
Michael Grage and family

Kath McCormack

September 24, 2015

Nancy. I am sending so much love to you and your beautiful family. You are amazing and I am honored to know and work with you. The other side is filled with some amazing souls!

September 24, 2015

Danielle had just started her kindergarten year when this tragedy happened. You have been her role model ever since. Sending our love, the Fosses.

September 24, 2015

Danielle had just started her kindergarten year at Broadmoor when this tragedy happened. You have been her role model ever since. Sending our love, the Fosses.

Rob

September 24, 2015

Nancy - thoughts to you and your family now and forever.

Winifred Neisser

September 24, 2015

Nancy--
We all think of Adam, Seth, and Joel at this time. The memory reminds us of the importance of living each day. And you constantly remind us to be grateful. So grateful that you have been a part of our lives. Hope we will see you soon. Ken and Win

Sarah Press

September 24, 2015

Celebrating the good memories and sending lots of love.

Rhonda Reddekopp

September 24, 2015

Love Lives On Forever

September 24, 2015

Hey Nancy, I have at long last picked up your book and have enjoyed meeting your guys... MUCH too late... I offer my condolences. In college, you were always such a fun light in my world. It seems you have managed retain that quality. Hugs, Tita

Terri Meyer

September 24, 2015

Nancy, it has been inspirational to learn your story and meet you this past July. My warmest regards to you now and in the future and heartfelt thanks for your support of Beth in her time of loss.

September 23, 2015

Dear Nancy, as I too will always remember this Tragic event. I had a baby girl 6 days prior . My father and Mother in law lived next door to the Pilot of this huge tragedy. You Have always been in our thoughts and prayer's as everyone perished on that horrible day.I can't even imagine what you went through, going through now and what the future holds.But I do know that you have been an AMAZING PERSON in my life, even though we haven't met.You are such a Wonderful person, Great Mom, and someone I have always look at as a role model. God Bless you Heart and Bless you and your family from the Past and Now and The Future..Thank You so much for being YOU

Loretta Martin

September 21, 2015

I will never forget this tragic event. I didn't know them but every year I am reminded of what a strong woman you are when I see this memorial.

Marjie Symmes

September 20, 2015

We will never forget.

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