Jason W. Cope

Well little brother, another year has passed and now it’s been 20 long years since I heard your voice, your laughter or seen that smile. Your nieces and nephews are adults with kids of their own. You would be so proud of them and would get such a kick out of your great nieces and nephew. They know all about you and the wonderful man you were. I love you and miss you so much! And no, it doesn’t get easier

Jason, it's hard for me to even express, the still, sorrow of having you gone. I think of you every day and the trouble we always cause. We will be honoring you once again in a few weeks for this, your 20th anniversary. Miss you my friend.

Well, Jay, it has been another fast year and it is hard to believe you have been gone from our lives for 19 of them. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of or talked about in some fashion. We are all about to once again gather together at Talons for a Viking gathering for Halloween and will honor you again. We hope you will be there once again in spirit to enjoy us going over old times and singing your songs. I Love and miss you brother.

My coworker just sent me some alternative 90's music to listen to during the work day and I instantly thought of how sometimes you would let us watch the alternative music countdown on MTV...when they played music videos. I recounted to her what a great teacher and person you were to us students that were so young and filled with angst. You were a safe space. I send you and your family much love and peace.

Well Jay, yet its another year and you are still at the forefront in my mind during this time. As we once again get ready to celebrate you at the Viking gathering, I never want you to forget how much of a legacy you have left us all in our hearts and minds. Just know that you are always loved, Brother. I look at your picture every day and wish you were still here, but I know you are always with us in spirit. We have all seen it. We hope to see your presence once again. 17 years is a long time...

Mr. Cope, It seems like a very long time since I sat in your class and found solace from the outside world. Your lessons on English and medieval culture larger shaped my prospective on the world, but your spirit and passion for your work had a stronger, lasting impact on me. I wish I could´ve told you the importance you played in my life while you were still with us. I hope that where ever you are now, you´re able to enjoy the things you gravitated towards in life: Chaucer, Beowulf, and mead....

Today I have once again shed tears since it marks 16 years since one of my best friends passed away. He was like a brother to me and many others and a really great human being. His laughter, pranks we did together and witty humor is something I always remember. But his loyalty and honesty as a friend, loving nature and always giving of himself are the qualities that made him who he was. It still hurts deep from his loss. Something I will never forget. Loosing a friend so close to you as he...

Today I have once again shed tears since it marks 15 years since one of my best friends passed away. He was like a brother to many and a really great human being. His laughter, pranks we did together and witty humor is something I always remember. But his loyalty and honesty as a friend, loving nature and always giving of himself are the qualities that made him who he was. It still hurts deep from his loss. Something I will never forget. Loosing a friend so close like you were hurts beyond...