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Bodie
November 17, 2024
Wow..... can´t believe it´s been that long...... He was a fun and interesting guy, and a dedicated friend.
He´s missed.
Blackhawk Walters
April 30, 2015
Jake as I find myself thinking of you tonight.. I am surprised not to see where I had written anything before? I think about you often, every time I go to town I see the park we did our Boxing and Kickboxing workouts at and I think of you. We had such fun making the movie together. Now that I embark on another one, you are sorely missed to help me again. I loved reading all the wonderful things people said about you. And all so true, I never meet anyone so full of life and always smiling. You were such a character and such fun to be around. It goes without saying that we were brothers and friends that cared for each other and shared so many events together. I will miss you until the day I die and can't wait to see you again in the Spirit World. I know You and Red Hawk are planning something big from the other side. I sent your mother a copy of the movie, I know you would have wanted me to do that. I really miss you my friend and sidekick. Life is just not the same without you here. Thanks for being my friend and always being there. They threw the book & mold away when they made you. Until we meet again... keep the chin down and your hands up. Your Friend In This Life and The Next. Blackhawk Walters
Rick Piskorz
February 10, 2011
First and foremost, to Jake's Mom and family, I am so sorry. It has taken me a long time to post here because I am still trying to accept this as being real. Jake was my friend. From the day we graduated high school, no person was as significant and cherished in my life as Jake. My greatest memories from my youth were shared with Jake, and it continued as we grew into men. My parents loved Jake as much as anybody, because they also knew who he really was; a gentle, funny, giving, insecure grown up kid who wanted to do nothing but make the people around him smile. And he always did. After years and thousands of miles apart, when I called him to stand next to me as I married, Jake (and Peggy) was there. On one of the most important days of my life, it could only have been complete with Jake. And he was there, as he always was when I needed him.
Jake was an unconditional friend. He had a gift of making everyone around him feel alive. I know it sounds cliché, but if there ever was a man who was “larger than life”, it was Jake.
Sharon, thank you so much for our talk. Your strength is incredible and you and your family will always be in my prayers. I loved Jake as a brother. And I am blessed and thankful to have him as one of my greatest friends. Rest easy Jake. Until we all see you again….....
January 30, 2011
I'm a bit late here but to nobodies fault since Jake was the only one who had my number, so I found out about this a few days ago. I new Jake since the 3rd grade. We were best friends and I became a fixture in there house hold... So I got spend time with his little brother and his grand parents as well and feel very blessed for that. Jake is not just my friend but my brother too. I think all the entries here before me sum it all up....This is big loss for us all and I'm honored, blessed, and lucky to have Jake and his family part my life!
I miss ya and love ya man!!! God bless
~ Paul Higgins
Sean Churchill
December 12, 2010
Jake was one of my best friends. I loved Jake like he was my brother. We met in St George, Utah back in 2001 and became close friends. After the first time I met Jake, we talked for 8 hours straight. Ha Ha I know a lot of people are laughing at the (8-Hours) Jake loved to talk! We were both from California, and we both missed a lot of friends and family from California. We found a lot of humor in the Utah life style as we did in every single subject we ever talked about. We would laugh so hard sometimes we could not breath...as I'm writing this I'm getting choked up but I also have a smile on my face... I miss Jake.
Yes, Jake would wear a marathon runner out, but you always loved him for the person he was inside. I honestly can say Jake had the biggest heart of any person I have ever met - he would give you his last penny if you needed it. Jake's loss of his brother and Grandfather weighed very heavy on his heart. He talked of the loss of these two very important people in his life more than any other events in his short life. Jake loved his faith and cherished the calm it brought to him. I feel Jake is in heaven with his brother and Grandfather looking down on all of us thinking WOW they really loved me look how many people loved me!
Jake touched our life's in a great positive way and has left all five of my children and my wife and I nothing but happy memories.
God Speed my brother, I love you.
Sean Churchill
Darren Hamblen
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Jake. His passing is a terrible tragedy and I am certain a huge loss for his family. I went to high school with Jake and while we were not super close during those years, I always had an admiration and respect for Jake. He seemed to be always smiling and laughing and well he was pretty tough kid back in those days. I have a few special memories of our post graduation trip to Hawaii. Jake was generous and actually helped to feed and support me on that trip because I had spent all of my money on last minute airfare. I know he will live in all of our memories from now on.
Rich & Susan Belser
November 24, 2010
Dear Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Jake was a close friend of our niece, Mendi, and her 2 boys. We always enjoyed spending time with Jake as part of the family and will truly miss his easy going personality and kind and giving nature.
Melanie Roach-Jurries
November 15, 2010
Thank you so much to all that have sent their prayers for Jake and our family. Words cannot describe the pain and grief we are going through, however, your lovely thoughts and stories bring us great joy. Please keep them coming. We love to hear about how Jake touched so many lives in so many ways. We have a tough road ahead, but reading your entries really does help to ease the pain. Godspeed from Jake's big sister.
Mendi Komaromi
November 9, 2010
Jake was a big part of me and my sons life for many years. He will trully be missed. I will always remember his kind and giving heart. We love you Jake Love.............Mendi , Ray and Jesse Lee (Henderson, NV)
Bodie Frates
November 5, 2010
Jake, you were truly a one of a kind person. I cherish the time we hung out while you were here in Las Vegas, and later our phone converations. I still remember you jack hammering concrete with a broken collarbone from that dirtbike wreck about a week before ! You were tough as nails ! No matter how your day was going you would always ask how someone else was doing. God Bless you and all of the loved ones you have left behind.
Doug Cary
November 5, 2010
Jake... My heart is broken over your passing. I will always remember the night we camped in Kanab on the eve of filming Blackhawk's movie. We talked all night. You are and always will be my brother and I miss all the fun we had. I love you man...
Jenness Johnston
November 4, 2010
Jake was an amazing person and friend. I met him at CWI in our Oral Comm class. He was funny and intersting fun and very very sweet. During a group project he met my daughter and fell in love with her and she fell for him too. He was so good and sweet to her. I appreciate it so much. Jake Lily and I miss you like crazy.
Jenness Johnston
November 4, 2010
Jake was an amazing person we met at CWI in our Oral Comm class. He was sweet and good. When he met my daughter he fell in love with her and she with him. He was so good to her and I appreciate that so much. I loved and appreciate him very much. I will miss you very much.
Julie York
November 2, 2010
I met Jake while attending school in Apple Valley, he was a very nice person who went out of his way to make you feel confortable. I will miss his easy going personality. Julie York
Leo miller
November 1, 2010
IT breaks my heart to hear of Jake's passing.I remember when we became friends back in Apple Valley. Jake came to me and asked me to teach him how to box. Jake became a great boxing student and a very good friend. I will always remember him and the fun times we had together. Rest in peace my good buddy.My condolences to Jake's family.
October 30, 2010
Jake... I was very surprised to hear you left us so quickly! You will be missed but You left behind many gifts and memories for many people. I thank you for that...To family I wish you peace and comfort... Richard Miller St George Ut
casey croel-porter
October 29, 2010
My Jake. I keep calling your voicemail to hear your lovely voice. Thankyou for all the special memories. You had the biggest heart. When we talked a few months ago I ended the conversation with a big smile. I always did because after I heard your voice I couldn't help but smile. I love you Jake. Love, Casey
Rachel Churchill
October 29, 2010
Jake was one of a kind. No matter what the task in front of him was...he was going to complete it & eventually be the best at it. Jake touched many people's lifes including mine, my husbands and our children's. He was more than our friend - he was family. Please accept our condolences & stay strong. Jake is above with all his loved ones, singing them a song or acting out a scene from "this great movie he saw" :)
...........Godspeed Jake...........
Nick & Coy Seamons
October 29, 2010
Jake we will miss you. Thank you for being such a great friend.
Robert Long
October 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Jake. My prayers are with you all.
Rob (roo roo)
Rachael silvaz
October 28, 2010
Jake you are going to be missed so much. That smile!!! Danielle is going to miss the looong talks of how Ali fought and she should watch and learn. You really touched her life in many ways. You have forever left your print on her heart. She is going to miss you dearly. Mabe from above, you could whisper in her ear from time to time Run Danielle Run. :}
Rachael Silvaz
October 28, 2010
Jake you have been such a wonderful man to my daughter. You took her under your wing and trained her to be a boxer.You became great friends. She looked up to you and you left a lasting imprint in her heart. She is missing you so much. Go in peace and smile upon her. Were going to miss that smile of yours.
Tonii Ventimiglia
October 28, 2010
Sharon, Dave, Melanie & Darlene-
It's been so many years in between, however it is with great sadness that we reach out to your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family & always know that even with great distance & time in between you've always been in our hearts. There were a lot of great memories over the years that we all shared.
Love & prayers to y'all,
Diane & Tonii Ventimiglia
marie abdu
October 28, 2010
Sharon, Mel, and Darlene, Our families have been out of touch for so many years but none of you have ever been forgotten. I am so sorry that it has to be tragedy that brings us back together. Jake was always such a sweet and caring young man. I am just sorry I never got the chance to know him as an adult. My prayers are with each and every one of you. I know that only God can give the comfort that you need right now. Marie (ree ree)
Norman Hester
October 28, 2010
Your many friends since High School Norman, Lori, Dave, George and Norma have come together today to say prayers and share good time memories of you. God bless and keep you.
Peggy and KIds Davis/harris
October 28, 2010
To Jakes family,Sharon,Jimmy,Dick,Jane,Melanie,Darlene and kids, we are so sorry for your loss ..all of our loss....no mother or father should ever have to bury their child...we know he's happy where he is now and is surrounded by his loved ones up there. Thank- you for all the love you gave my children and i...we miss those days! We love you always and are with you in heart....god bless you all!!!! Love always,Peggy,Tyrico,Lanesha,Andrae,Isaiah,and Jolan
Peggy Davis
October 28, 2010
Jakey, soo many memories.....like the way you laughed and the zany things you said..tehe..you would give the shirt off your back to anyone in need.And i remember how much you loved your dog Jana..so many things i remember...You have such a wonderful family!!! How blessed you were!! and are!!! with love..
Peggy Davis
October 28, 2010
Jake we will miss your smile!!! I know you are happy where you are.....with your brother and grandparents.We were a big part of your life at one time..and will always remember your gentle ways..and for sharing your wonderful family with us!!! Thank you Jakey...God Bless you!!!
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