Hi Jason, I remember you as a wonderful, caring person who we always would have fun with. I remember the shirt you made me for Christmas with my name on it designed so artistically. I would always look forward to talking to you at the Surbecks and you made things so enjoyable. You are such an amazing man and you will be missed greatly.
Hi Julia! I miss you so much as well. Remember running down sand dunes with Annie and Johnny and digging up sand crabs with Aunt Kristi? I remember those times often and miss you all so very much. Its been so long since I've seen you! You're a teenager now! Hope you're keeping up your soccer skills because from what I remember the J team always won.
Hi uncle Jason:-) I just wanted to say I miss you lots!:-) and that I made you a great uncle....again She was born on May 31st. Wish you could see your great niece and nephew you would love them. And my birthday is tomorrow. I wish I were expecting a birthday call from you. But I know you're watching over me and everyone else I love you so so much and I miss you
It has taking me a long time to write on here. My brother what ever you where going through, I am thankful for our last conversation on January 27th. I just feel like you left this world to soon. We have gone through so much and I was just getting to now my brother again. I should have been there for you. I love you brother and you are truly missed.
To my Niece Julia, Your father and my brother was a great man. He loved you dearly. When we talked you were always in the conversation. You are my niece and I would really love to keep in touch with you. Hopefully you and your mom can go camping with us this year.
To Julia and all those who loved and cared for and prayed for Jason. Nothing can prepare or justify the loss of a young life with so much potential and talent. My son! My father! My ex husband! My friend! Ripped away from our arms too soon. There are no words to soothe the pain you are all experiencing...nothing that can bring him back. BUT nothing, not even death, can erase the warmth of his hug, the sound of his laughter, his art, his stuggle, and ALLL the many good moments you've shared. And darling Julia, you are wrapped in God's love with His strong right arm, God's other arm surrounds your own Daddy and someday you will laugh again together forever. Carry on now with all that was best in your father. Comfort, love and healing to you all.
I just want to let you know that I check this site everyday and encourage Julia to read messages when there is a new post. Thank you to those who have posted, the messages always bring a smile to her face. Julia is a courageous and insightful young lady who seems to truly embrace the idea that her father is in a better place and at peace (her words). I encourage those who haven't written to her to do so when you are ready, they are cherished by her and she will always have access to this site. Warmly, Erin (Julia's mom)
Dear Julia, I am a friend of your dads. I met him in a place that was helping us to live a better life. During this short time we leaned on each other to get through that challenging time. During our visit He was strong and always there for others around him. He helped us to continue forward with encouragement and friendship. While visiting with him, he kept on talking about you, that he wanted to get better so her could be a better dad. He loved you so very much. And I know at his moments of grief and dis-spare he took a picture of you out and look at it to get himself through. I haven't seen him in over seven years, but we kept up on facebook. I hope that this helps. I know that he is watching over you.
Dearest Julia, It has taken me some time to visit your Daddy's memorial page. Whenever I think about this tragic loss you are going thru, I'm overwhelmed with thoughts of your Dad, of you, of your Mom. I love you all so much. I miss you and wish I was there to give you a great big hug. Your Dad was a funny guy, he was witty, sarcastic, intense, hard headed, handsome, loyal, talented, artistic and most of all madly in love with you. I know that every milestone you experience in life, your Dad will be right along with you. He loves you so much Julia and I'm sure he will be opening doors and protecting you from wherever his place in the universe is. Hold tight to your Mom right now, she needs you just as much as you need her!! Thank you for sharing this page with us and for all the fun pictures. You are growing into such a lovely young lady. Love you. Misty
Dear Julia, I spent my years in junior high and high school being friends with your father. Early on his talent shined through. I remember him teaching me basic drawing techniques and how to Tag my name which always brought a smile to my face. He was so supportive of my dreams and goals and I in his. He would always give me a lending hand with anything I needed help with. He was good like that. Generous and kind hearted, funny to the core. I cherished knowing him because he taught me so much. He always had my back no matter what. He was amazing like that. And I truly believe he is an Angel on the other side who still has the "backs "of all of the ones he loved. His love surrounds you always . He is watching and protecting you and when you need him the most there will be a sign. I am truly sorry for your loss and hope the comfort from those who cherished your father will help you through this time
Dear son- Today is your birthday. I can still remember the day you were born. You have grown up to be a wonderful caring father, brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend to so many people. You have left your legacy to so many people, from your precious daughter, various artists and musicians, and to all who knew you. You left this world too soon and I hope and pray everyone will somehow find Peace within to stay strong. I have to believe he is smiling down on everyone. My girlfriend gave me this poem and I keep it next to my bed all the time. I wanted to share to with you my dear granddaughter. I read it every night to try and it keeps me close to him. Last night while I was trying to sleep, My son's voice I did hear, I opened my eyes and looked around, But he did not appear. He said, "Mom, you've got to listen, You've got to understand, God didn't take me from you, mom, He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that day, The moment that I died, He reached down and took my hand, And pulled me to His side.
He pulled me up and saved me From the misery and pain. My body was hurt so badly, I could never be the same.
My search is really over now, I've found happiness within, All the answers to my empty dreams And all that might have been.
I love you all and miss you so, And I'll always be nearby. My body's gone forever, But my spirit will never die.
And so, you must all go on now, And live, and understand... God did not take me from you, He only took my hand."
Julia- Know your father loved you deeply and will live within you forever. We love you too and hope somehow you will find that with the sharing of all of these memories, you will be able to look up into the heavens and see you Dad smiling down on you.
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I remember you as a wonderful, caring person who we always would have fun with. I remember the shirt you made me for Christmas with my name on it designed so artistically. I would always look forward to talking to you at the Surbecks and you made things so enjoyable. You are such an amazing man and you will be missed greatly.
Hi Julia!
I miss you so much as well. Remember running down sand dunes with Annie and Johnny and digging up sand crabs with Aunt Kristi? I remember those times often and miss you all so very much. Its been so long since I've seen you! You're a teenager now! Hope you're keeping up your soccer skills because from what I remember the J team always won.
Love you both,
Sarah
To my Niece Julia,
Your father and my brother was a great man. He loved you dearly. When we talked you were always in the conversation. You are my niece and I would really love to keep in touch with you. Hopefully you and your mom can go camping with us this year.
Love Always,
Aunt Linda
I just want to let you know that I check this site everyday and encourage Julia to read messages when there is a new post. Thank you to those who have posted, the messages always bring a smile to her face. Julia is a courageous and insightful young lady who seems to truly embrace the idea that her father is in a better place and at peace (her words). I encourage those who haven't written to her to do so when you are ready, they are cherished by her and she will always have access to this site.
Warmly, Erin (Julia's mom)
I am a friend of your dads. I met him in a place that was helping us to live a better life. During this short time we leaned on each other to get through that challenging time. During our visit He was strong and always there for others around him. He helped us to continue forward with encouragement and friendship. While visiting with him, he kept on talking about you, that he wanted to get better so her could be a better dad. He loved you so very much. And I know at his moments of grief and dis-spare he took a picture of you out and look at it to get himself through. I haven't seen him in over seven years, but we kept up on facebook. I hope that this helps. I know that he is watching over you.
Diana Ash
It has taken me some time to visit your Daddy's memorial page. Whenever I think about this tragic loss you are going thru, I'm overwhelmed with thoughts of your Dad, of you, of your Mom. I love you all so much. I miss you and wish I was there to give you a great big hug.
Your Dad was a funny guy, he was witty, sarcastic, intense, hard headed, handsome, loyal, talented, artistic and most of all madly in love with you.
I know that every milestone you experience in life, your Dad will be right along with you. He loves you so much Julia and I'm sure he will be opening doors and protecting you from wherever his place in the universe is.
Hold tight to your Mom right now, she needs you just as much as you need her!!
Thank you for sharing this page with us and for all the fun pictures. You are growing into such a lovely young lady.
Love you. Misty
I spent my years in junior high and high school being friends with your father. Early on his talent shined through. I remember him teaching me basic drawing techniques and how to Tag my name which always brought a smile to my face. He was so supportive of my dreams and goals and I in his. He would always give me a lending hand with anything I needed help with. He was good like that. Generous and kind hearted, funny to the core. I cherished knowing him because he taught me so much.
He always had my back no matter what. He was amazing like that. And I truly believe he is an Angel on the other side who still has the "backs "of all of the ones he loved.
His love surrounds you always . He is watching and protecting you and when you need him the most there will be a sign.
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope the comfort from those who cherished your father will help you through this time
Today is your birthday.
I can still remember the day you were born.
You have grown up to be a wonderful caring father, brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend to so many people.
You have left your legacy to so many people, from your precious daughter, various artists and musicians, and to all who knew you.
You left this world too soon and I hope and pray everyone will somehow find Peace within to stay strong.
I have to believe he is smiling down on everyone.
My girlfriend gave me this poem and I keep it next to my bed all the time.
I wanted to share to with you my dear granddaughter.
I read it every night to try and it keeps me close to him.
Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear,
I opened my eyes and looked around,
But he did not appear.
He said, "Mom, you've got to listen,
You've got to understand,
God didn't take me from you, mom,
He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that day,
The moment that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to His side.
He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain.
My body was hurt so badly,
I could never be the same.
My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my empty dreams
And all that might have been.
I love you all and miss you so,
And I'll always be nearby.
My body's gone forever,
But my spirit will never die.
And so, you must all go on now,
And live, and understand...
God did not take me from you,
He only took my hand."
Julia-
Know your father loved you deeply and will live within you forever.
We love you too and hope somehow you will find that with the sharing of all of these memories, you will be able to look up into the heavens and see you Dad smiling down on you.
All our love,
Papa Don and Grandma Carol