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Jacob Drake Obituary
Petty Officer Jacob Daniel Drake, age 21, of Cable, OH, passed away in the line of duty aboard the U.S.S. John S. McCain on August 21, 2017. Born September 21, 1995 in Columbus, OH to Suzanna and Ronald Drake. He is a graduate of Triad High School in North Lewisburg, OH. He began his service in the U.S. Navy right out of High School. He has served aboard the U.S.S. John S. McCain (DDG-56) for nearly 2 years. Jacob was posthumously promoted to an Electronics Technician - Petty Officer Second Class. He enjoyed his time serving to the fullest, and traveled the globe representing the best the United States and Ohio has to offer. Jake was a well known cat enthusiast, and enjoyed visiting Japan's "Cat Cafes" when in port. He will be fondly remembered as a funny guy who loved life and he never had a problem making friends wherever he went. Jake is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ronald and Bonnie Drake and uncles Steve Drake and Danny Kelly. He is survived by parents, Suzanna and Ronald Drake; sister, Veronica Drake; fiance, Megan Partlow; grandmother, Teresa McGhee; great grandmother, Bonnie Riebel; aunts and uncles, Rob (Tammy) Drake, Lori Drake, Lisa Boyer, and Shelly Kelly; close cousins, Brandie (Gary), Erin, Trevor, Nick, Melody (Devon), Tyler and Trystyn; numerous other family members and countless friends. Public visitation will be Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service and military honors at 2 p.m. at the RADER-McDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St. in West Jefferson, OH. In order to honor Jake's love of animals, his family encourages in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution be made to a local animal shelter or rescue of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch.
Charlie Gili
September 18, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Drake Family know that we have made a small donation to the Day's End Horse Farm to honor Jacob Daniel Drake US Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Carol Suderow
September 16, 2017
God bless you soldier. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country.
Jill Myers
September 15, 2017
So sorry for your unbelievable loss.
September 14, 2017
God Speed Jacob. Bless you and your family and friends. Gone too soon.....
Air Force Mom
September 14, 2017
My sympathies to loved ones mourning you. I can tell from the photos posted you were a fun-loving young man and liked by all you met along your journey. You were a part of the 1%, the best of the best, serving your country. Thank you and rest easy, son.
Amber Duffield
September 14, 2017
We have never met but I want you too know that your family is in our thoughts and we are sending you all that can be given this way. As a momma I express my sorrow for the burden shared on lives taken too soon and a club now joined with only what we believe as our true comfort to help. I hope you find your new enough .
Amber Duffield
Columbus Ohio
September 14, 2017
Thank you for your service. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. What a great man. Godspeed Jacob...
Jim Culp
September 14, 2017
My one regret is not taking the time to get to know Jake well. What I did know was that he was a very intelligent, good hearted young man. I always enjoyed my brief encounters with him.
Suzie, Dave and Ronnie, you are in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers.
Rest in peace Jake. I hope to see you someday on the other side.
Cheryl Webb
September 13, 2017
Never new you young man, but I'm soul in giving great honor to all military. May God embrace you as he has greater plans for you! Thank you for your service we salute you. R.I.P Petty Officer Jacob Daniel Drake!
Cara Fidnarick
September 13, 2017
You do not know me I am a veteran and a navy mom and words can not even express how sorry I am for your lose. I pray for strength in the coming days for all your family You are in my heart ❤
charles canterbury
September 13, 2017
God Bless You and thank you for your service. R.I.P.
Judy Cradle
September 13, 2017
Sorry for your lost. I will be keeping your family in prayer.
Trudy
September 13, 2017
I didn't know you personally Jacob, but I'm a resident of North Lewisburg. Thank you for serving and protecting our country, may you rest in peace. Sending healing prayers and love to the family and friends.
Bonnie Kempf
September 13, 2017
I did not know this fine young man but I want to say Thank you to his family for raising him with such wonderful standards. Another 21 yrs old came home yesterday to Killeen, TX that served with Petty Officer Drake and his name is Petty Officer 2nd Class John Henry Hoagland III from Killeen, TX and both died together on the U.S.S. John S. McCain . May God's grace and peace be with both of these young men.
Bonnie Kempf, Waco, TX
Rose ellen Forsythe
September 13, 2017
There should be magic words
That soothe and heal wounds
That run as deep as yours
There should be a salve
TO calm the nerves
And take away some of the pain
There should be arms
TO wrap around you and
And shield the aching
There should be friends
Who gather around to comfort you
Without saying a word
There should be strangers
Who send cards,letters and flowers
TO show their support
There should be a flag
Flying brave. And free
TO remind us of all you lost
There should be people holding
Tight to your hand
To help you through this.
And we are
In memory of Jacob Daniel Dtake
Carmen Wallar
September 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Thanks to him for his dedication and service to this country.
Carmen, Army grandma
Charity ward
September 12, 2017
I personally don't know this family and never met this young man but i pray God gives you all peace and comfort in this your time of sorrow. I thank you young Jacob for your service and may you rest in peace
Bert Carter
September 12, 2017
Jacob, although I never knew you in this life....we were Brothers! Every person who serves their country has a special bond that cannot be explained. You volunteeringly laid down your life for all of America, and I am sure you will be sorely missed. Thank You for all you did for me, my family and my country.....RIP Brother
Carolyn Loomis
September 12, 2017
Our condolences to you. We are praying for you and your family.
Vickie Johnson
September 12, 2017
Stood in the rain with my granddaughters ages 2 and 4 as they drove an American hero, your son home to Rest In Peace.
Navy Mom
Julia
September 12, 2017
My condolences. My son is aboard the USS Shiloh out of Japan. Thank you for his service.
The Compassionate Friends
September 12, 2017
Dear Drake Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Navy MOM
September 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Navy mom
September 12, 2017
So sorry about Jacob. Thinking of you all every day.
Lori Kendrick
September 12, 2017
Thank you for your service.
renee miller
September 12, 2017
so sorry for your lost hugs and prayer for your family
"Sailor rest your oar"
Herb USMCR
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God Bless and RIP
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While in Japan,Loved to visit Cat Cafes
Herb USMCR
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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMCR
September 12, 2017
God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU, PO 2nd.Class Jacob Drake for your service in The United States Navy. And Semper Fi.
September 12, 2017
My sincerest condolences for Jacob's family and friends. May you receive peace and comfort. Thank you for your son's service. Love Japan Navy Mom
Annabelle Atilano
September 12, 2017
My most sincere condolences.May God carry him in his glory. God bless you all. You are in my prayers.
Navy Mom- El Paso, TX
Carol Larrick
September 12, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Megan and family and all of Jacob's family. Jacob - "fair winds and following sea"
Donna Derr
September 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May Jake RIP!!
ROBIN chapman
September 12, 2017
MAY GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN FAMILY .THANK YOU FOR YOUR SON SERVICE.MAY GOD COMFORT YOU. LOVE NAVY MOM
September 12, 2017
Dearest Family of Beloved Jacob,
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to your family for your sacrifice. God bless Jacob and your entire family
The Ruiz Family <3
Lisa Bryant
September 12, 2017
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Jacob! RIP Jacob! Thank you for your service for our country
Chibugo Uwazie
September 12, 2017
May your gentle soul rest in peace. Fair winds Hero!!
Elaine Calzia
September 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I am a Navy mom from CA and want you to know how much I appreciate Jake's service to our country. I pray that you will be able to find peace. God bless you all.
Robin Long Japan Navy Mom
September 11, 2017
I am heart broken for your family and Jacob's fiancé. My prayers are with all of you.
Christine's gain
September 11, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of Jake. What a horric event. My heart broke hearing of it and I have been praying for all of you. Our son is also a Sailor. God Bless all of you. May Jake Rest In Peace. With Heartfelt Condolences, The Gain Family, Philadelphia,Pa
Jackie Wheeler (Josh Watson's mom)
September 11, 2017
We are proud of Jacob and thank him for his service. I will always remember him on the soccer field, laughing and having a great time with his teammates. May God wrap his arms around your family so that you find peace and feel the love our community has for Jacob. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa anders
September 11, 2017
Sorry for your loss.You're in my thoughts and prayers Megan and Jacobs family stay strong. Theresa anders thank you for your service Jacob
Navy Family
September 11, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful for his service.
Cecily Sandoval
September 11, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of Jacob drake. My thoughts and prayers are with you. From a Navy Mom.
Japan Navy Mom
September 11, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and shipmates for your tremendous loss of such a fine young man! Thank you for your services Sailor! Fair winds and following seas!
Donna Hearn
September 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and lots of love for the family.
Kim Miller
September 11, 2017
May god bless u in yr time of need. My heart goes out to u. My nephew was Kevin Bushell that passed on the uss mclain too yr family is in my prayers
Emily Crawford
September 11, 2017
Thank you for serving your country. May you fly high with the Angels. I'm sure Granddad was waiting there to welcome you in. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Kathy Palmer
September 11, 2017
I'm sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Beth Adams
September 11, 2017
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thank you for raising one of this nation's finest. My son had the honor of serving with Jacob. Rest assured our family will never forget him, his service or sacrifice. You will always be in our prayers. Much love in Louisiana.
Patti Prickett
September 11, 2017
Thank you for proudly serving our country. Fair winds and following seas sailor.
My deepest condolences and prayers going out to your family.
Patti Prickett (Ohio Navy Mom).
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Rest easy Jacob! Thank you for your service
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Thank you for your service to our country. God speed.
Luann McCauley
September 11, 2017
Thank you for your service and for honoring your family and your country!! God Bless You, and your family!!
September 11, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for raising a son that wanted to honor the USA even to death. My prayers are with you.
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