My deepest condolences to Mike's family and loved ones. Unfortunately Mike and I fell out of touch in recent years, but in the mid to late 2000's we were classmates at Drexel U and worked together for a spell as well. In our friendship forged through the fires of demanding architecture studio piled on top of professional life, the memory that stands out the most is when he learned that I was struggling with my job and looking for a change. Encouraging as always and with no hesitation, Mike became instrumental in facilitating THE job change which established a career trajectory that I still enjoy. I will always appreciate having known you Mike. God bless and protect the life of your son, Joseph Avery. May he learn all about the great person you were through the many people you touched. Rest in peace my friend.
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Dear Maureen (and chi, you know this story)
My wife had a serious medical condition and he was there to help me through it, he suggested a fantastic surfing film based on the same struggle my wife was going through and it really did help. So thanks Kramer.
I honestly don’t think I could have got through it while staying at work without him and the team chi and Kramer built, as my boss at the time he allowed me to leave and visit at 4pm everyday and if I needed the day off to spend time with my wife he didn’t once question it.
He was a special person that managed to empower you in a way that is rare today.
I don’t want to ever paint the picture that I knew him deeply, because honestly I didn’t, he was layered and complex, but what I do know and what I think we may have connected on, is the fact we both wanted Wework to succeed and we both loved our families.
I missed him when he left Wework, I’m going to miss him now that he has gone up to heaven.
Lots of love Edoardo
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Maureen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Â
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Maureen, I am so, so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending much love. Sharon (ex-Caliper) x
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I'll always remember that lanky eight year old who fetched me a cold beer in Bordentown! I can't believe he's gone. Our hearts are broken.....
Pete, Deb, Erik & Diana
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I just don't have any words that are adequate.
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It didn't take long for me to understand two things about Kramer: 1 - his presence was formidable and 2 - he was well loved by the whole office. I have blurry memories of those two things in action. I remember how little tolerance he had for bullshit, and when he was processing said bullshit, you knew it. I also remember how people came to him for heart to hearts, often at the end of the day, like was a secret office therapist. People enjoyed connecting with him on a deep level.
We didn't work on the same projects all that much, but the DOD was a tight group back in 2014/2015. I have many memories with Kramer in them, but the one that bubbles right to the top are a few small spontaneous moments in the office when he'd call me over to ask me "you ever heard this song before?" Sure enough, I never did, because my punk lexicon was no where near as deep and wide as his. But I adored the feeling of connection that came from it...here was the BS-Fighting Quasi-Office Therapist, sharing a little piece of his soul with me. Connecting with Kramer had a unique color to it...I still don't quite know what it is. But reflecting on those memories and that color of connection brings me a feeling of warmth, comfort, and camaraderie.Â
Thanks Kramer, from #5Â
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