שנה למותו של דוד אשר. שצייר את התמונה הזאת. 

שנה לנסיעה אליו. לפרידה ממנו. למותו.

התאספנו מסביב לקבר. מספר מילים. אמא הקריאה. אבא גם.

 ואני חשבתי לעצמי שבשנים האחרונות הגענו הרבה לבית הקברות הזה. שמשקיף אל הים. משקיף אל העבר. משקיף אל העתיד.

הנה מה שתרזה כתבה:

 Hello Iris, Aaron and everyone,

  I would like to send a few words for Asher's yar zeit this week. 

 Please use whatever is appropriate, and know that I would love to be there. 

 One year Asher was visiting us for Christmas.  My boys were about 8 and 10, and we exchanged some funny gifts with them  - but Asher gave me a card that year on which he had written only,  "Remember the real gifts".     That is how I remember Asher, as giving me, my children, his family, friends and students  the "real gifts" of his creativity and caring.  Beneath the often stubborn and difficult exterior, Asher's heart was fiercely loving and I am very fortunate to have seen that side of him. 

 He was also very creative in his humor, and I recall many times having to stop and catch my breath in the middle of a busy New York street because we were laughing so hard.   

 Most of all, Asher was an "enabler" and loved nothing more than to encourage people to go with their ideas and instincts, and get to the next level.  I cannot tell you how much his students - and me - benefited from his concern, teaching, and support.    

 The times spent with family in Israel were the most dear to Asher, and I am happy that he is resting among you. May his spirit, creativity, kindness, and tenacity always stay with you, as it will with me.  

 Much love, 

Theresa