Jalen Samuel Melessa

Dear Malessas, we are so incredibly saddened to hear about Jalen. We all have such wonderful memories of all of you, the kids playing together and Jalens extra large smile and caring nature. We all want you to know that Jalen and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will always remember Jalen and all of the kids sledding and playing in the woods. All our love to you.

Melessa Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Much love, Mrs./Coach Pete

Sam, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of dear Jalen. My heart breaks for you, and you and your family are in my prayers.

Melessa family, my heart breaks for you. Sam, I don´t think I have seen you since high school and I don´t know your family, but reading about your son he is an amazing young man. So handsome and so many talents. My love and prayers are with you. Much love, Natalie Hepworth Barnes

We are shocked and heartbroken. We will keep you in our prayers. As you said, "His mission has begun."Much love to all of you

Just an amazing young man, gone way too soon. Lots of great memories, including some of the best basketball trash talking. It truly breaks my heart that he's no longer with us.

Dear Melessa Family, How shocking! I am so terribly sorry and I am praying for your entire family. Sending you much love from Cedar Springs, Maria

I remember doing preschool with Jalen and our daughter Isabel. Jalen was full of energy, excited to be there, and DARLING! Please know we are praying for your family and morning with you.