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for Jacob Gaines
Vicki Fesler
October 27, 2008
Bobby,
I can not think of anything worse than the death of a child, no matter what the age. Dave and I just heard and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Erica Alajarin
October 24, 2008
I met Jake about two years ago when I first moved to Bakersfield. We quickly became close friends… who wasn’t good friends with Jake? I remember at El Patio Jake drank a beer in two seconds (using a straw). Jake would do the funniest things. My time with Jake was great. His life was a great gift from God.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ross Long
October 22, 2008
Jacob and I first met at Heritage in the 7th grade. One of my fondest memories of Jacob is attending Cotillion in our white-T's for the 50's dance. You will be missed Jacob. My condolences to the Gains family.
Keith Reddig
October 20, 2008
I am so saddened by the loss of Jake this year. Cindy my heart goes out to you, Jake's Father, and the rest of your family. While i only knew Jake well enough for that year our families were involved, Jake always made me feel so welcome as friend and as a little brother when he would let me tag along with him when i would visit. Him and I talked and visited on a few occasions over the years and now i only wish we would have talked so much more. Once again I am so sorry for your loss Cindy and my father Karl and my brothers Ross and Matthew Reddig want you to know that we are far better off in life knowing your wonderful son Jake.
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Cindy Conte
October 20, 2008
I just wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been here for our families. You have all been so wonderful. I want to apologize for not being able to speak to each and every one of you that attended his services. Father Craig said that he had never performed a service for someone so young with as many people in attendance....about 650 of you! I appreciate that fact that every single one of you came, it meant the world to me, and was just the truest expression of how much my beautiful son Jake was loved...and loved you all.
Karl Reddig
October 20, 2008
Cindy though the time I knew Jake and you was short , Myself Keith ,Ross and Matt always felt you and Jake were always part of our family ,I am heart broken to hear this news ,Keith and Jake did keep in contact over the years and considered themselves as friends ,Ross and Matt always looked up to Jake as a Big brother .My Heart goes out to you and your family .Sincerly Karl and Family
Doris Roderick
October 17, 2008
So sorry for the loss of Jacob. We have a Compassionate Friends chapter in town to help parents, siblings grieve after the loss of a child. If you would like to receive newsletters, please call our message phone 589-3512.
Amanda Barnes
October 14, 2008
Jake, staying irritated at you was impossible :) and I think you knew that. I may not have known you as long as i would have liked to, but i sure have some amazing memories of you, as well as of your family. I will forever cherish the friendship i had with you and i know someday in the future we will meet again. I miss you, and you as well as your family are in my prayers everyday.
chad gillies
October 13, 2008
jake- you were a great friend and i will miss you dearly. Last few years didnt get to hang out alot but the times we did we had a blast. Will see you again soon buddy.
Paul Wilson
October 11, 2008
Jake, you will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Jim Clark
October 11, 2008
Bobby, when we worked together you were buying your son his first car. You spoke of him often. There is no question as to your love for and the pride you had for him.
Know that you are in my prayers.
Michele Borcky
October 11, 2008
Words can not ever express how special of a person you were Jake!! You had a smile that brightened every room and that laugh was so contagious! I miss you so much and am grateful for the special times I got the chance to spend with you!! YOUR one in a million brother and I will keep your memories in my heart until we meet again!!! I Love you Jake!!
Bobby Gaines
October 10, 2008
Thanks to all of you that have taken the time to write about my precious Son. I want to express my thanks to all of you that have been there for our family. I am very sorry for those of you that never had the opportunity to meet Jake. He was an inspiration to all of us. We will miss you Son, Love Dad.
Dan Barton
October 10, 2008
I first met Jake at Liberty High School working out in the weight room. I'd have to say he taught me a thing or two about lifting weights! Jake was the kind of guy who was always fun to hang out with and always positive about life. My prayers go out to all of his family and friends who are affected by this.
Kristina Williams
October 10, 2008
From Permits & Shaggy Hair to cruising around in your S10 (we where so cool), all the way to adults with our own babies you have been one of my best friends!!! The last conversation we had you said I would always be there for you and you where so right Jake, but I knew and know you will always be here for me too! Jake you had the best smile and such a great personality anytime you walked in the room it was filled with joy. I love all the memories we share from high school, parties, camping, the lake, and so on..... You will be missed & loved forever.
ENRIQUE (RICKY) GONZALEZ
October 10, 2008
I got to know Jacob when we worked at the Kern County Sheriff's Department pre-trail facility,he was my partner in the infirmary. For those of you not familiar with what an infirmary is, it's like a hospital ward for inmates. There are sick inmates, suicide watches and inmates with mental health issues. Working in the infirmary for 12 hours a day can become pretty depressing. When Jacob became my partner, I always looked forward to coming to work. We joked and laughed all night long. Jacob, being so young, always had so many good and funny stories to tell. I enjoyed the time I got to hang out with Jacob and I was saddened to hear of his untimely passing. I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mark Nelson
October 9, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. I was truly heartbroken to hear about this. Jake truly was an incredible person. I got to know Jake in High School, we would lift weights together after school in my garage. Sadly i didn't see you much after High School however you did have an impact on my life. I will never forget you and the great times we shared hittin the weights and just chattin. You had a great nature about you and I will always remember that. Thanks for the memories Jake.
Amber Hayslett
October 9, 2008
Jake, You were such a sweet heart and you had the kindest smile I have ever seen! You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. The lives your touched were so many...Look forward to seeing you one day again soon and getting the chance to see that big smile! God bless you and your family..keep a good eye on us down here..Rest in Peace..Amber and Carson Hayslett
Rachelle Ferris
October 9, 2008
Jake--- You have been such a good friend to Michael and I for years that this hits us so hard its unexplainable. You were and always will be a best friend. We owe our relationship to you introducing us. You always liked bringing our random groups of friends together. There's so many stories that I wish i could tell. Some of those stories wouldnt be appropriate right now but they are still fun and funny to think about. Jake i love you. I will never be able to listen to "hey there delilah" the same. You will always be in our hearts. Even though you cant be a groomsmen in the wedding you will be there in spirit, im sure of it. Life will never be the same without you. Rest in peace =(
Jerry Klarcyk
October 9, 2008
With love and prayers,
The Klarcyk Family
Beth Ewens
October 9, 2008
Jake's laugh and smile could brighten a room. He was easy going and charismatic. Jake was the type of friend everyone should have; a good listener, forgiving, an all around great guy. It is not fair that such an amazing person has been taken so soon. Jake was loved by all and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with Jake's family.
Sarah Schultz
October 9, 2008
Jake-
I had so much fun with you from Bakersfield to Sacramento. From being young to almost grown. From shoes to shandles (thank god you lost those).
:) I will never forget you. I think about you all the time.
Allison Aguilera
October 9, 2008
I wanted to say Jake was so much fun to be around. I thought of him like a son. In the past three years Jake would come over and bbq,swim, hit golf balls at the golfers ha-ha or we would just sit in his dads back yard and talk for hours about everything and everyone and the one thing about Jake was he never had a bad thing to say about anyone, He always talked about his trips with his mom and stepdad and how much fun he had. I would always tell Jake that his parents did a great job raising him. He had such a big heart and if you needed help he would be there! Bobby and Jake were not only father and son they were best friends. You will alway have Jake in Ella she looks just like her daddy. Jake loved life but his love for his family showed in the way he would talk about them. When he would go to his grandparents Bud and Joann you could see how much love was in that family. Cody, your big brother you will always have be strong. I have so many storys of Jake it would take forever to tell all the of all the good times I had with Jake. God Bless and I will never go a day with out Jake in my thoughts.
Ray Crosby
October 8, 2008
I got to know Jacob in Jr. High School at Heritage Academy and was always impressed by his calm attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine compassion for others. I will never forget playing flag football on the line with him and regret that we didn't stay in touch over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Jenny Grayson
October 8, 2008
Jake--you leave your footprints within us all. I think back to the memories I have of you and all I think about is how caring and easy going you always were. Our time with you has been cut far too short--but your time is just beginning. The solace we all have is in knowing we'll see that smiling face again someday.
To Jake's family- I didn't get the chance to meet you all, just know that you should be so proud of the son, brother, cousin, friend that Jake was. You created an amazing person and he was what he was because of you. You are in my prayers.
Jeanie Nugent
October 8, 2008
Bob, Cindy and Cody,
I was Jacob's Grandma Jeanie for 12 years. I watched him grow from a shy little boy to a confident young man. His loss is incomprehensible. Bob and Cindy, I pray that your grief will lessen in time and you will be comforted by the memory of Jake's smile and his loving nature. Cody, you have lost your only brother. My heart aches for you. I remember the day your were born and Grandma Jo brought Jake to the hospital wearing a "I am a big brother" tee shirt. I know Jake was always proud of you as you were of him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jason Morse
October 8, 2008
I am truly blessed to have grown up and spent some of the most memorable times of my life with Jake. Jake was a true and loyal friend. He had a laugh that could fill a room with joy, and a spirit for life that you knew was never ending. Jake and I shared many fun times together. Some of Jakes favorite activities: Wakeboarding, Camping, and Fishing. I will cherrish these memories forever.
To Joe and Bud Wilson, I can't express the love and appreciation Jake had for you.
My most sincere condolences to all of Jakes family and loved ones. He is blessed to have had such a great family who loved and supported him.
Kerry Gaines-Shackelford
October 8, 2008
Bob, Cindy, and Tony:
My heart breaks for you. Jake was such a sweet, handsome young man. I couldn't believe, when I saw him at Thanksgiving, how grown up and buff he was. Dave and I will be praying for you--for that peace that surpasses all understanding.
Haley Ottaway
October 8, 2008
My condolences go out to Jake's family and friends. He was my Junior Formal Date at Garces, and we had a blast. Unfortunately, that is one of my only memories of Jake as I did not get to know him too well in our adult lives after moving on to college. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Be comforted that he is certainly in a better place.
Allison Matthews
October 8, 2008
Jake I miss you so much already. I think about you every minute of every day. There was something special about you that cannot be explained but everyone that knew you knows what that was. I will never forget the many memories that we shared together and all the trips that we went on. I will forever miss everything about you. Even though you may be gone you will live on forever in my heart. I love you so much. Cindy, Tony and Bob you know that I love you guys so much and you are in my thoughts and prayers every minute.
Jarrod Massey
October 8, 2008
There's a uniqueness embodied in certain people that can not be explained. Jake held that character. You may be gone, but your friendship, memories, and laughter will forever remain a part of me. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your life.
Kim Travis
October 8, 2008
Jake, I miss you so much already. I am so glad to have known you.
Jani Champlin
October 8, 2008
To the Gaines family:
I have never met any of you personally, but feel I know you through my son Jason Morse, who loved your son very much and all of you. My heart is extremely sad for all of you and for Jason. This is a loss that is so hard to understand. I will always remember the happiness and friendship that our two boys had. Even though their lives became separated due to them becoming responsible young men they still kept in touch. It was always nice to hear Jason say, "mom, I talked to Jake today". He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Will, Janelle, Ally & Kameron King
October 8, 2008
Jake, you will be missed dearly and thought of daily. Rest in peace little cousin. We love you!
Ken and Jeanne Berkshire
October 8, 2008
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Debbie Baysinger
October 8, 2008
Jacob will be so sadly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have been touched by him. He had grown into a wonderful man and I personally find comfort in knowing that he was met by so many loved ones. I know they all welcomed him and are wrapping their love around him.
Rob and Cindy, please know that my thoughts are with you as you travel through this tragedy. I pray that you know that Jacob was so lucky to have been given two great and supportive parents. He will be missed but always remembered.
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