Jason Robert Long

Brother and Sister Long and Paige,

We just learned of the passing of your son and fiancee Jason, and want to send to you our heart-felt condolences. Our sons, Elders Rick and James Shoff, send their love and express sorrow at your beloved son's passing. We are sure he is truely a valiant and beloved son and his service as a missionary for the Lord's army must have been needed in heaven. Our sons have expressed their gratitude for Elder Jason's example and friendship. ...

your son has always been a pleasure to be around..we feel blessed that we were able to spend some great moments with JASON...WE WILL SURELY MISS HIM AND HIS GREAT SMILE..WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...HE WILL SURELY BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS

Dear Long Family,

On behalf of our son Reiley Hooper, my husband and myself, we want to send your family and Paige our deepest sympathy. What a great young man you raised. We are so sorry that we were unable to attend Jason's funeral, we were out of town at the time visiting our daughter. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you daily.

Sincerely,

Dave & Shauna Hooper
& Elder Reiley Hooper

Dear Long Family,
You probably don't know me I went to school with Jason and found out about his passing from my mom. I am out on a mission right now and was sad to find it out. I played football with him for one year and never wanted to go up against him because he hit so hard. I can also remember playing a church basketball game against him and me and him going head to head during the game shooting 3 pointers. He would make one and then I would make one. Your son was a great...

I am a friend of Jason's Grandma Bonnie. I want you to know that in Bonnie's eyes, Jason was so very special. After reading the words from his friends, I can see that she was not exaggerating. You were blessed to have your Jason in your life. I know that he will always be with you, and his love for you will give you strength when you need it the most. My heart aches for you.And my prayers and thoughts are with you.

I send my love and prayers to all who knew and are familiar with Jason Long. He was a great friend to all and had a wonderful sense of humor that will be missed immensely. He will always be remembered and I know that his great love and strength is only a great reflection of his family.

To The Long Family,
I want to let you know what an honor it was to know your son and work with him on and off the football field.
After attending the funeral I find there is a lot about Jason that I did not know. I know he was always so positive and friendly to everyone and I cannot remember ever seeing him without a smile on his face. Jason will be missed by many but his influence will last forever.

Everyone that knew Jason loved him. I can't tell you how many people I have talked to that are just heartbroken for your family, and Paige. Know our prayers are with you. Jason was an extremely funny, amazing person.

I got to know Jason fairly well in the middle of Pennsylvania just the last three months before he left. I was saddened then and even more now to learn of his passing. He was one of my favorite friends in the mission. Just a good guy all around. I was looking forward to seeing him on my return to BYU. Now I will have to wait. But I know I will see him again, someday. The last thing I remember doing with him, was wading through shin deep water filled streets in Sunbury during a severe storm....