Jay Alexander Meraz

Jay, I should have told you how much you meant to me and how much I cared about you while you were still here. It´s a regret and a heaviness I will carry with me always. Thank you for letting me in and being able to see/know the real you. The you not everyone gets to see. I will you miss your little smirk and getting the most random texts. I told you once a few years back that you had to be careful if something happened to you I´d never be the same. Still true. To your family, know that Jay...

Jay was my first friend, freshmen year at CHS. As high school went on we grew distant. But each time we passed each other in the hallways he would always give me his signature smile. Rest in Heaven brother, you were such a nice human being!

He taught me how to drive. We would blast music in his car and sing together miss you so much

It´s crazy to think that you´re no longer here with us. I am still expecting you to walk into work and say "Sup". I really do think it´s true that many people failed to appreciate and value you and when you´re gone it´s when people realize their mistake of doing so. I always told you that you were a great supervisor and I looked up to you. It was truly an honor when I heard you gave me a compliment on my work ethic here and there even if I heard it through somebody else. Therefore I will...

Too young to be gone already. Rest in paradise. Biggest condolences to all your loved ones. Sorry for your loss Teddy

Jay stayed with me and the castillos for a bit and we decided to have a get together with some friends while the parents (castillo parents) were away. We got in trouble of course and we were punished with chores. He did put on the tough guy persona but had the biggest heart. Although we didn't stay in tough in his latest days he will always be remembered.

Jay will be missed very much; I hope he is in a better place right now. He was a great and helpful Supervisor here at Jamison, He always gave me pointers and I loved that about him. He also knew when I was having a bad day because he would ask me, "Is something wrong? " And I responded, "No why?" He said, "Because you're always upbeat and happy." I giggled a little because I didn't think he'd notice. Made me happy he cared because I wasn't myself that day. He had a big heart and cared for the...

Jay was a great guy to work with and to be around. He would help me out whenever I needed it. Jay will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and fellow coworkers during this difficult time.

I worked with Jay at Jamison´s Children´s Center. As a supervisor he was as solid as they come. One of my favorites. He was great at his job and was always there for the kiddos and his crew. A memory I have is of him sewing up a hole from a kiddos sweater and me making comments like "what can´t you do!" And he slightly smiled and said "you can´t sew?". The kiddo went to him and thanked him and Jay acted like it wasn´t a big deal. But we were all impressed. He would make me laugh with his...