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Extraordinary Gaithersburg: Jenifer Miller

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Extraordinary Gaithersburg: Jenifer Miller

 

In December, Jenifer Miller provided a platform for an entire community to offer support for Ken Gemmell and his daughter, Arabelle, who endured the unthinkable when wife Marie and two young sons, Devin and Cole, perished after a small plane crashed into their home near the Montgomery County Airpark. Knowing the family from serving them at a local restaurant, Jenifer quickly established a GoFundMe account, to which more than 10,400 people have made heartfelt contributions.

 

Jenifer's act of kindness to help this family through a most difficult time was recognized with a proclamation at the January 5 Mayor and City Council meeting. It is just one example of the extraordinary things taking place in this community each and every day. Let us know of others by e-mailing cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov. Use "Extraordinary Gaithersburg" in the subject line.

 

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Photograph by Roy Kelley

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  Jennifer is a special human being.

Jan 26, 2015 07:12 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the information, Roy.  She deserves this award for helping this family in such a horrible circumstance.

Jan 26, 2015 08:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Jan 26, 2015 09:00 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Hope you are weathering this horrible storm well and that you retain power.

Jan 26, 2015 09:45 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

What a day brightener that was, Roy and Dolores....and hope you are well and safe!

Jan 26, 2015 10:47 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, nice to see funds are set up for families left behind when disaster happens!  

Jan 26, 2015 10:50 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments.

Take care if you have bad weather in your area. I have shoveled snow this morning in Maryland.

Jan 26, 2015 11:24 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I hope my comment works, today I am having issues with Active Rain!  Thanks!

Jan 26, 2015 11:57 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

What a great outreach Roy. It is heartwarming to see people helping others in need.

Jan 27, 2015 02:35 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Being a pilot I'm somewhat more sad to hear this, knowing several thing that should have been done to avoid hitting a house. I'm so sorry to hear about this tragedy, but it is good to know that people can still care and go out of their way to do good for others! Thank you for sharing this.

Jan 27, 2015 04:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for stopping by. It is always good to receive your feedback.

Apr 01, 2015 02:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful day in Maryland. Enjoy the holiday weekend.

Feb 18, 2017 06:23 AM