Jae Sampilo

“What about Gerry’s last placement? Is that situation under control?”
“Yes, the pastor has been briefed, and the victims well paid for their silence. The criminal file has been sealed, and we were able to persuade authorities over there to seal criminal results. Except for the pastor, the victims, and the cops, nobody over there knows about Gerry.”
― Mark M. Bello, Betrayal of Faith

“So," he said, "we ourselves will be the candle flames." He put his hands on his chest. "Feel your hearts, how warm they are.”
― Jerry Spinelli, Milkweed

“People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.”
― Judith Guest, Ordinary People

“She’s gone,” he answered.”
― Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting