Melissa Lee Alger-Yakura

Dear Jay, So very sorry to hear about Melissa. I was looking forward to seeing her, and the rest of the Dayton SCA crew that I grew up with, next year. I never saw her or you, Jay, without a smile - and that's the way I see you still. Know that both you and Melissa are still thought of warmly, and shall always be. My sincere condolences to you and the family.

I am so saddened by the news of Melissas passing. I went to Jr. High through High School with her. We were in Band and Chorus together also. She was a very nice person and a good friend. I am glad I got to meet up with her again in 2009 at our reunion. My thoughts and deepest Sympathy are with her family.

Dear Jay, I so sorry to hear about your loss, My name is Jana , I went to school with melissa and we both was in band together, I just saw her and your son Ben last yr at the class party.I will Miss her alot My prayers are with you and your family.
Jana Shaw/ Witt

Dear Jay, I am so sorry to hear about Melissa, Melissa and I went to school together, and we both was very active in the band, I just saw her and your sone Ben when they came in for the class party. Melissa is a very special person, in my life as we grow up together. And again i am very sorry to hear this, My prayers are with you and her family Jana Shaw-Witt

Dear Jay -
I remember you and Melissa so well from the days in the G.G.Q. And I will never forget your kindness in bringing me a papyrus plant all the way from Colorado to Fairborn! I am so sorry to hear of Melissa's passing. My thoughts are with you and your families.

Ann Bain

My sincere condolences to Melissa's family,I will always remember her smile and kind words after I survived my own heart attack. It was great to reconnect with her again on FB and at the last FE1979 reunion.We will miss her!

I was shocked to see the obituary for Melissa.
I am so sorry for Jay and the boys.
Melissa was always entertaining to be around.
Connie Plisek

My prayers to Jay and the Yakura family on this loss.

My wife, Leonor, and I were deeply saddened to learn of Melissa's death. I recall her as a kind, gentle undergraduate student at Wright State University, and an avid SCA member. Her untimely death came as a shock. Although we'll be out of town on the day of the Memorial Service, please be assured that Jay and the two boys have our prayers, thoughts, and sympathy in this tragic time.