Mrs Halsey and family,

My prayers for peace and comfort are with you.

We’ve never met; I read your article on Syracuse.com and was so touched. What a beautiful marriage and friendship you had. Mr Halsey sounds like he was a great guy, and I know he’s watching over you now from above.

May he Rest In Peace, and God Bless you and your family.

To the Jensen/Halsey families,
We were shocked, dismayed and deeply saddened at the news of the loss of Ira. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Ira, my brother, my friend and constant wing man on many trips and journeys. The hours lead into days, of misfit, bonding, just all around enjoying each other friendship. Even though we've traveled different paths, we always manage to hook up and reminisces as we watch our children play together and grown-up. Unfortunately my friend, I've failed to reconnect these past several years. Sorry buddy, some health issues have preoccupied my attention. My heavy heart is sicken that your departure was unforeseeable and compromise by events beyond your control. Well buddy, keep a chair near-by and plate of wings ready and a cold Canadian brewski handy. We will join again and chew some fat while we feast on wings & brews! RIP my friend, you shall be missed.

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace in this time of sadness.

The Pacyons

To the Halsey/Davenport Family,

There is no way to adequately express how sorry Terri & I are for your loss - and that of everyone who ever met Ira!

He was a rare person in this world. Not many people possess his combination of humor, empathy, and sincere ability to express his love for the people in his life. He appreciated his friends, and treated us like gold. He had no guile or ulterior motives. He was a pure, simple and good man through and through.The world is far less without him.

Terri & I will cherish the fine memories we have of the big laughs, cold beers, lawn games and warm summer nights we shared with him and your wonderful family. We are blessed to be your friends. We love you and are here for you always.

See you in heaven, old friend - I know you'll keep a cold one stashed for me when I do!

Dear Tracy, While we can not be with you physically, we are with you with love, prayers, and memories of the good times we had so long ago. May the memories you have with Ira sustain you until your souls are together again. With sincere sympathy and love to you and your family, Bill and Carol Stearns

Rest in peace my friend. I will miss our rounds of golf at greenview and all our laughs we had. God bless you and your family 🙏.

My heartfelt sympathy to Ira's family and friends. I have worked with Ira as long as I can remember. Knowing that I'm also a musician, he would always tell me when his favorite local band, The Todd Hobin band, was playing around town. He was extremely proud of his children and in particular he would share with me the accomplishments of his music student son. You always knew when Ira was in the room. He loved to joke around and the world is a darker place without him in it. You will be missed Ira. Rest in peace.