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Paolo
June 11, 2023
the deepest Condoleances to the family, for the tragic unbridgeable loss of this brilliant young hockey player
Sue Russell
April 12, 2019
It is hard to believe it has been a yr already, my deepest love, and prayers to your family. I did not know Jacob, but just by hearing stories of him, and looking at pictures, I feel like I've known him for so long. I will never know what you are going through as I have not been through it myself. I almost lost my Son 20 yrs ago and that was bad enough for me, my heart goes out to you and Humboldt will forever be on my mind as all 3 of my Sons live in Saskatchewan. We have hockey sticks still standing at the doors in some Toronto residences. God Bless you and your family and know he is always watching over you.
Gail (Allen) Blain
April 12, 2019
Dear Jacob's family We will forever remember the HST, it is like the 9/11, JFK, day remembering where and what we were doing on that tragic day; may JACOB's shining, bright star shine on you each and every day; may you feel my caring, kind thoughts, and love across the miles; JACOB's life should be celebrated, for his presence always to be felt, especially, thru hockey, birds singing, sunsets, and his star; sharing with the world is amazing of you and the whole team, how you have shared your son, JACOB, your address at the anniversary was truly moving, the parent's of these young men are an example of true functioning families, it speaks volumes of how you care; we will never forget the huge loss of such amazing young people, even the coaches, whose lives were lost, carry a big impact on all hockey players, and their families in the world; JACOB is caring for you, all; his life's job is done; his heavenly one has just started; he will be playing a heavenly hockey game with those strong teammates up there; hockey
hugs to you and yours, Gail (Allen) Blain
Kristin Darragh
April 11, 2019
Dear Leicht family,
It's been a little over a year since your sweet boy Jacob died. Please know that I think of your Jacob, his teammates, & their families every day. I cannot imagine how this year has been for you all. Jacob sounded like a real sweetheart!
I ran several Half Marathons wearing my Humboldt Broncos shirt to honour all involved. The first one - the Winnipeg Police Half Marathon - was the hardest. I was bawling when I crossed the finish line. Looked at the sky and sent all Broncos some love. Each time.
I send you all love and wishes of healing and peace. I know things will never be the same, but I hope things get better for you in time.
Please know I will never forget your son, Jacob, nor his fellow teammates.
Take good care
PS - I wore #11 as a kid, too!
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Jalen Smith
July 12, 2018
I loved watching Jacob play hockey over the years. He was the smallest player on the ice, but boy he could skate faster and harder than anyone else on the ice. I'm so lucky to have met him and to have graduated with such an amazing guy. I'll miss our constant humorous bickering with each other over anything and everything. We miss you so much #11.
June 7, 2018
Leicht Family,
I am sending my deepest condolences, love, and prayers to your family. I did not know Jacob, but just by hearing stories of him, and looking at pictures, I feel like I've known him for so long. However I do know some people who did. And he truly was a light in their lives. he has touched so many people. Saskatchewan is such a tight community, and we will be here for you. He will be remembered for as long as we live. He will live on in the hearts of so many people. My thoughts are with you. I will not stop praying for you. I will love you forever.
Gary Miles
May 8, 2018
I'm certain I haven't signed your condolence book so I apologize if i signed it twice. So many.
I was deeply moved by your story in hockey news, I also believe that some kind of movement will come of all of this. Thank you for being open at a time of private grief. I'm so glad you can feel Jacob around you.
To your family I offer my sincerest condolences. My brother played hockey and I've been on a bus many times. May a warm blanket of human kindness always comfort you with Jacob always at your side.
Condolences from Victoria, B.C.
Robert Thompson
April 25, 2018
Elaine Arthur
April 24, 2018
I am a stranger but I am sorry for your loss.
Regards, Elaine Arthur
Jackie Robinson
April 24, 2018
My thoughts are with you all. I have not stopped thinking about your son, all his team mates and families who are suffering from such a tragic loss. In time may you find some peace and may the smiles return to replace the sadness in all of your hearts. The hockey community is tight and I know they will help you through this horrible time. Jason sounded like a terrific young man. He will live on in your hearts and memories that no one can take away. He will be remembered , always, by me and many, many people across this country and across the globe, as one of those Humboldt Broncos boys. He left this world too soon but he will always be somewhere around you, forever, until you meet again. You will meet again.
anonymous H
April 19, 2018
"I can only Imagine" what Jacob is doing in heaven right now. One thing for sure he was chanting along at his funeral... which was a beautiful tribute, and is cheering you guys on to finish the race strong. He loves you and is watching over you every minute, I know that full well. Know you are being prayed for daily because the pain will be there daily. It sounds like you raised an amazing young man, and his mission even before he was born was to change the world. Sending much love your way from Edmonton, AB.
Laurie King
April 17, 2018
I am a hockey grandma from Chatham ON and they call me G-Ma. My grandson who just turned 16 last week has played travel hockey since he was six and he personally scored the goal for the win of the OMHA trophy a couple of years ago, so I understand definitely what a hockey family is all about. I just wanted to give you my condolences and to let you know we in Chatham also have our hockey sticks at our doors as this tragedy has hit all of our hockey families here also. Derek Whitson who is on the Paralympic sled hockey team is one of ours. May you know that so many of our hockey hearts are with you also your loss is the hockey world's loss. May you find peace and serenity soon. Just know Jacob is in a better place.
Laurie (G-Ma) in Chatham, ON
Sarah Lane
April 16, 2018
Our thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Nicole
April 15, 2018
Celeste and Kurt, my condolences on the loss of your son in such a tragic accident. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you in this dark time. And know that Jacob is always with you and watching over you.
Robert Thompson
April 15, 2018
I did not know Jacob or his family but as a former minor hockey coach in Victoria, B.C. & travelled on many buses, the tragedy that took the young life of Jacob & his teammates, hits home. My sincere condolences to the family and know that Jacob is at peace and pain free. Treasure, always, the memories that allowed Jacob's family, friends and teammates to have him in their lives. They are the better for knowing him. Jacob, always a BRONCO!! RIP
Deb Cramer
April 15, 2018
Our hearts are aching for your unimaginable loss! Thoughts & prayers to continue! Jacob Leicht is playing in the big league with his mates!
Anita Kruppi
April 15, 2018
Deepest sympathies to the Leicht family.
Anita Kruppi (nee Oster) and Family in Alberta
The Richardson family
April 15, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Our children are our most precious gifts and our hearts go out to you. Jacob sounds like a remarkable and very loved young man. May you find joy and healing through all of the memories and with the love and support of family and friends and so many others who hurt with you.
The Lower Family
April 14, 2018
So sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Charlene Kaartinen
April 14, 2018
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, grandson, family member and friend. May your memories and love shared, give you the strength to face each difficult day ahead."Grief is in two parts. The first is loss, the second is the remaking of life."
Ron and Tina Shipman
April 14, 2018
Deepest Sympathies to the family and friends of Jacob, may he Rest In Peace and Fly with the Angels!
Anonymous H
April 14, 2018
May his bright and contagious light never fade away in our hearts. May it shine until we see this angel again forever
Nicole Rustad
April 13, 2018
So very, very, sorry for the tragic loss of Jacob! Our hearts are with you. xo
Janis Zimmer
April 13, 2018
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon.
Losing Jacob who has left us at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses for which there is so painful a reminder of what might have been.
I offer my sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
I will ask God's blessings on you and your wonderful family.
Avelina Sagmaquen
April 13, 2018
Jacob you're an angel now. You will be the guardian of your family. Rest in peace my son.
Tim and Lynda Sinclair
April 13, 2018
Skate with the angels Jacob , may your light always shine down on the world. We have a stick on the porch, still has a few goals left in it.
April 13, 2018
Rest in peace lovely boy.
Margaret Gallais
April 13, 2018
My sympathiy to all the Liecht Family on the loss of their son chtJacob
My sympathy to all the Liecht Family on the loss of their son Jacob who was a hockey player for the Broncos from Humboldt.My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.Rest in peace!!
Jen Isherwod
April 13, 2018
I am a hockey mom from Ontario, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bea Gomez
April 13, 2018
Just a Mom from California that is keeping you in her heart. He was a gift. Bless you.
Mike & Doris Foster
April 13, 2018
There is no greater sorrow in life than to lose your child. Our hearts grieve with you today and we will be thinking of your family. Jacob will be in your hearts forever.
Ursula Scott
April 13, 2018
My sympathies to the Leicht family. God bless you in these times of sorrow. May you find healing and strength. Years ago my mother babysat another generation of Leichts at Spalding.
Shelly (Brenna) Lowe and family
April 13, 2018
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss, and wish you peace and comfort through loving memories you can hold in your hearts.
Sue Russell-Perna
April 13, 2018
My deepest Condolences to the family of a Young Man who was taken too early. My God comfort you and support you during this tragic time. God Bless, RIP
Stephanie Gill
April 13, 2018
God bless all of you the world has noticed- I'm praying for all of you
Annette McCallum
April 13, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Bronco family!
Kendra Nowosad
April 13, 2018
I'm deeply sorry for your loss
Tamie, Shaun, Noah and Kailee-Ann Pilling
April 13, 2018
Our Deepest Sympathies to the family and friends of Jacob Leicht. We mourn with you and pray for strength for you in this most difficult time.
R. Bacalso
April 13, 2018
Taken too young, may you rest in peace. We know you are looking after your family in heaven. Condolence to Mr. and Mrs Leicht
Denis and Val Masse
April 13, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to your family
April 13, 2018
Rest in Peace Jacob knowing your family has an army behind them. They are not alone. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Celina Quewezance
April 13, 2018
My prayers, love and strength are sent for all your family and friends. I don't know you but, have been compelled to send our sincerity in condolences. May Creator bless all of you. Jacob will send signs that he has made a safe journey. He is in great company.
Gail Blain
April 13, 2018
Dear Jacob's family I want to add my sympathy to the worldly list of people who care; I will be one of angels on your shoulder, today, during his funeral service; I know he is with his other teammates who lost their much too young lives in this accident; please know the whole world cares; hockey is a big part of small town families, way back when that was the only thing to do on Saturday nights; may you keep his spirit alive by sharing his memories with us in the whole world pic, it is therapeutic for you and us keeping Jacob's spirit alive, forever. RIP, Jacob.....sending hockey hugs across the miles.....Gail Blain
Douglas Smith
April 13, 2018
Sending love and prayers to the family and friends of Jacob.
Alice Goffredo
April 13, 2018
It is impossible to know what you are going through at this difficult time but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss.
April 13, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 13, 2018
Rest in peace Jacob, your family and friends are in my thoughts.
Claudette
April 13, 2018
Even though I don't know your son personally my condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to your family on your loss. I wore my sports jersey & a green ribbon yesterday in honor of the team & your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers>
Laura Hoess
April 13, 2018
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Carline
April 13, 2018
Skate with the angels Jacob. My thoughts and prayers stay with your family and friends! Your light will continue to shine.
Katie
April 12, 2018
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
April 12, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Leray and Leicht families at your tragic loss. Lorraine Zimmer Drake
Charlotte (Yeager) Colliou and family
April 12, 2018
No words can express how incredibly sorry we are for your loss. The heart remembers most what it has loved best.
Wendy & Allan Blott
April 12, 2018
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts break for you. We hope your faith will keep continue to keep you strong
Ron and Dee New
April 12, 2018
Caring and sending our support to the family.
Our grandchildren's school in Toronto are also displaying their support:
"Subject: Jersey Day - Thursday, April 12
Dear SCELS Families,
We are all saddened by the recent and heartbreaking tragedy in Saskatchewan. One of our Grade One students, Luke, has brought forward a way for the SCELS community to help support the families affected. On Thursday April 12th we will be participating in Jersey Day' which is a campaign that will take place across Canada, the US and even around the world. Thursday will be a non-uniform day - students can wear their favourite team jersey or wear green and gold in support of the Humboldt Broncos. We are asking each student to please bring in a toonie (or more) for the GoFundMe campaign so we can help support these devastated families in any way that we can. With the children, we will be discussing how SCELS can help show our caring spirit and support of a team in need of some help.
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members- Coretta Scott King
With thanks for your participation and support,
St. Clement's Early Learning School
Allan, Jolene and Kelsey Briens
April 12, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap His love around you and your family always.
Rosanne Griffin
April 12, 2018
Our deepest condolences to your family. The sun will shine again tomorrow.
Moto Medic
April 12, 2018
I send my heartfelt condolences, and wish you peace in your time of grief, from Winnipeg, MB
April 12, 2018
Our very deepest sympathy and condolences to all your beautiful family. Words just cannot describe the sorrow we all feel. With Love and we care.
Doug and Marlene Pearman Sherwood Park Alberta.
D'arci Lawrence
April 12, 2018
Lots of love during this time. Hugs always.
Cathy Tocker
April 12, 2018
May the stars carry your sadness away,
May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,
May hope forever wipe away your tears
And, above all, may silence make you strong.
Many tears shed over the loss of this beautiful boy.
Ida Reeves
April 12, 2018
RIP Darling Jacob. My thoughts and prayers to your dear family. I have grandchildren Jacobs age and I can't imagine the heart ache they must be going through.
Aaron G
April 12, 2018
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Doug Stuewe
April 12, 2018
Our deepest condolence to Jacob's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Stuewe family Ottawa
Doris
April 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. Skate with the Angels Jacob.
Shannon Gyles
April 12, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss.What a horrible tragedy for everyone in your community,I hope and pray that God gives you the strength and comfort to carry on.Canada is grieving with you,God bless you all.RIP Jacob,young sweet angel!
Kathy Beaudoin
April 12, 2018
You don't know me, but my heart and prayers are with you at this terrible time. May Jesus wrap His arms around you; hang in there.
The Scheible Family in Alberta
April 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Brittney B
April 12, 2018
I can't imagine what you guys are feeling atm. I am praying for all of you and for your family. Jacob Leicht is still and always will be in our hearts.
Randy Spinks
April 12, 2018
Our hearts are with you and your loved ones at this saddist of times. GOD be with you
Lorne, Camille & Sappho Jensen
April 12, 2018
Kurt, Celeste and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and in prayers.
Ken and Shelly Mcketsy
April 12, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Elaine and John Cales
April 12, 2018
Dear Kurt, Celeste, Isaac, Kiana and Karysa, Our very sincere sympathy to all of you. How tragic. sending Prayers to console you at this very sad time.
Karen
April 12, 2018
Hugs, love and prayers to all the family. RIP Jacob
Stapert Family
April 12, 2018
Our dearest and deepest condolences to the Liecht family..You are in our prayers
Ralph Wallaker
April 12, 2018
Sending the whole family of Jacob my deepest sympathy over your loss. May God be with you in your sorrow.
Brenda Kruppi
April 12, 2018
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. We pray the love for the lost is forever carried in your memory.
M Clark
April 12, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Joe and Ev Draude
April 12, 2018
Our sympathies to you and your family. God be with you.
April 12, 2018
Deepest sympathy-Helen Beasley.
Sara R
April 12, 2018
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Son. I havent stopped thinking about them since the 6th. May he RIP
Kristin Reid
April 12, 2018
My deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son. The world is grieving with you. May you find solace in the many happy memories that you have of Jacob. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Mina
April 12, 2018
Millions of Canadians are united in sharing your grief and mourning the loss of your son.
Deb Cramer
April 12, 2018
Our hearts are aching for you all! Thoughts & prayers to continue. I'll honk my horn Friday!
Ruth Munro
April 11, 2018
I am so very sorry. I have wept many tears for you and send your family my love.
Carl & Shelley Peterson
April 11, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to the family.
Betty and Brent Aasen
April 11, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Leicht Family at this sad time.
Andrea Gladue
April 11, 2018
FLY HIGH ANGEL
Andrea Gladue
April 11, 2018
FLY HIGH ANGEL
April 11, 2018
Sending love and prayers . Our sticks are out.
Grant Aseltine
April 11, 2018
I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. Sending my condolences! Thinking of you and your family!
Lee Elliott
April 11, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear son, Jacob. I send you prayers of comfort and peace.
Catherine and Gary Brown
April 11, 2018
We cannot begin to imagine the pain your family must be in, but please know we, a well as others in Canada and the world, are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Brenda Tallon
April 11, 2018
May you RIP Jacob you will be forever in our hearts and thoughts prayers to family and friends
Monika McDonough
April 11, 2018
My deepest condolences over the loss of your son. Such a tragic loss of someone so young. I am so sorry
Pamela and Michael Vandermey
April 11, 2018
To the parents, siblings, grandparents, family, friends and fellow teammates of Jacob...words cannot express the sorrow that is felt for Jacob's passing...may you find comfort in eachother and the memories that you will hold close to your hearts...thoughts are with you all and please know that Canada is standing behind you all during this extremely difficult time.
Rev. and Mrs. Don Oldford
April 11, 2018
May God sustain and keep you strong. As a pastor, I understand, I feel and I mourn along with you in your loss. The God of peace be with you.
April 11, 2018
To the family and friends of Jacob. Sending sympathy and prayers. RIP JAcob
Paulette Pearson, Regina, Sask
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