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JaiRam Glynn Breisch
JaiRam Glynn Breisch
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JaiRam Breisch Obituary
Jai was a poet. His heartfelt lyrics and accompanying guitar and piano riffs touched many of our hearts. He was headed towards a promising music career until his life was redirected by injury and natural disaster. He never lost his love of music but his rock and roll star dream to follow in the footsteps of "JC-DC"/Angus Young and David Gilmore was simply not meant to be.
Jai was a creative genius. In addition to his music, he was an inventor, a skilled carpenter and jerry rigger who could fix anything using whatever materials were handy in the moment. He was always tinkering and looking for "treasures" that others had discarded. He transformed "free" materials into works of art and personalized gifts for others. He regularly made something out of nothing. He had an uncanny knack for knowing just what others needed and making it happen without being asked. He recently started his own handyman business "JB FIXIN IT," and his client reviews lauded the quality of his work, as well as his outgoing, witty presence in their homes.
Jai dearly loved his bull terriers, fast cars, friends and family. At death, he was welcomed by his mother, Karen, his best friend and sister, Kali, his surrogate mother, Charlene, his beloved dog, Waldo, and other departed family and friends.
Our hearts are filled with deep love for Jai and overwhelming sadness for the loss of his presence in our lives. We also mourn the loss of Jai's boundless potential that he was unable to realize. We will be forever grateful for the gift of his endless love and generosity and his incredible musical and creative talents. Jai was a composer and dreamer, and perhaps too sensitive for this world.
A memorial "Celebration of Jai" will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2 to 5 pm at The Sharing Place, 1695 East, 3300 South, SLC, UT 84106. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the grief support programs at The Sharing Place that have been vital in our family's healing.
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Joanie Madsen
July 30, 2025
Dr. B. I was drawn here today. Your dear Jai. We spoke often at Jordan Valley where I was a chaplain working with Antoinette. Your understanding, and never looking away, yet moving towards healing and well-being I will forever remember. I know it is never too late to offer our condolences, and perhaps when you see this, it might be on one of those tender days. Gentle care to each of you.
Nicole Anderson
April 15, 2025
Jai, and Family.
I recently went to Thailand by myself. I am divorced now Jai. Can you believe it? But I think you already know. I always get signs from you, and I take them seriously. Or I am comforted that you are near when I am having a difficult time.
I prayed, talked to, and meditated with Jai about my journey. I was there for 3 weeks, including a little skip to Cambodia.
Jai, once I gathered that I was halfway across the planet from my family, I saw you everywhere in Thailand. I took triple looks! Riding a bike, taking a taxi, or walking. I know you were there keeping me safe. Telling me it is ok to feed my soul with culture and alone time that was so healing. Going to Thailand alone was the best gift I have ever given myself. Thank you for joining!
Nathanael Mulligan
April 14, 2025
You know I love you, Jai. Your departure hurts a lot. I´ll always remember how generous you are and our very fast car rides. Rest in power, brother.
Niamh O'Connor DUBLIN IRELAND
January 4, 2025
so sorry
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Anony Mous
September 23, 2024
Hi jai im just a stranger but i came across ur story on youtube from watching the tsunami documentary and im just wishing u peace and i hope u and ur sister are together again
Holly Mullen
September 18, 2024
Jai: Still your neighbor, still miss seeing you tinkering with your cars and loving your dogs. I hope you are at peace.
Hallie Taylor
April 8, 2024
Jai,
You and your family popped into my mind this morning after nearly two decades since I´ve seen any of you. I remember standing behind you in line at a lunch place shortly after Kali´s passing, and you looked so normal. It was a moment when I realized you just never know what people are going through, and it´s important to be kind to everyone. I used to go to your Under The Garage Band shows, and even had a little crush on you. I was on the dance team with your sister Shanti and I always admired your family. I´m so sad to hear that you were feeling such total despair. I´ve come to know that feeling myself throughout the years and I can see the path that you followed clearly. I understand it. But I mourn for you. So much love to your family, and I hope you found peace.
Hallie Rose
Clarissa Lion
January 6, 2024
Dear Jai,
Your story and willingness to share your journey inspired me to be strong. I'm so glad, even as a stranger, I'm able to learn about your life. I will always pray for you and your family. You've left a lasting impact on me and I'm very grateful. You were SO STRONG throughout this thing we call life :) and so is your family. We love you forever. This is a picture of my mother and i. I've been her caregiver 13 years still going. I won't stop
I'm a musician too and you were really good. You'll never be forgotten.
Clarissa
Holly Mullen
September 18, 2023
We miss Jai. Love to the Bresich family as you go forward.
Deborah Carson
August 27, 2023
Prayers for the family of Jai! I didn't know him but I watched the tsunami Documentary. Prayers for the family and departed loved ones!
Leanne
August 12, 2023
So sad to hear about his passing. He seemed to have such a fighting spirit. I pray he is at peace now.
Holly Mullen
October 1, 2022
Oh Jai. We bonded as neighbors, then as friends, beginning with meeting on a dog walk. How you loved your little bull terriers! I miss you. I miss just seeing you--from our window that looks down to your yard. You were (and are) a life force. We are grateful to have known you for just two years. Fly safe and free from care and pain now.
I send love and comfort to your dad, sister Shonti, and the many friends and fans who will cherish your memory.
Polina
September 30, 2022
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Polina
September 30, 2022
<3
Raven McMurrin Yeltatzie
September 28, 2022
I have many memories of being with Jai when he was very young, 4 to 6 years of age. The most dear memory I have of him is when I asked him if he would play music at Kathy Atkinson´s memorial. He couldn´t say yes fast enough. He said he would love to. He generously provided a beautiful music background with his cousin Jaia for that event. I can´t express how sad I am that Jai had such devastation and I don´t understand why he had to have the pain and losses in his life, it wasn´t an easy life. I can hold memories of him in my heart along with memories of Karen and Kali and picture them in the most bounteous place of love and light. I am sending my ambassador to be with those who are holding him dear at his memorial on Saturday. Special love to Stu and Shonti. I am so sorry. Just Raven ( and George).
Aurelia Langford
September 27, 2022
Jai, it´s still so hard to believe that you are gone. From the moment I met you at Seth Riggs Summer Vocal Program, you were an inspiration to me as a person and as a creative soul. You were always so kind and giving. Even after everything you'd been through, you always went above and beyond to help others. As a kid, you inspired me and are the reason that I have always treated everyone with kindness and have tried to go above and beyond to help others. I remember watching you perform "The Way We Are" and knowing in that moment that you were going to make a beautiful impact on this world. I will always be grateful for when you played guitar for me when I performed "Tomorrow". You are someone I will always look up to and that I will hold dearly in my heart. I would not be the person I am today if it weren't for you and the pieces of advice you gave me along the way as I grew older. There will never be another one like you. You will be deeply missed. I will be there in spirit on Saturday honoring your memory. Sending my deepest condolences and love
Sue and Rick Cote. Hallowell ME
September 27, 2022
Sending the Glynn Breisch families our deeper condolences
Edmunds - Loder
September 26, 2022
- [ ] Thirty some years ago, Charlene, friends with Stu and Karen, was asked by Karen that if anything happened to her, would she help watch out for her children, Shonti, JaiRam and Kali. That was no problem for her as she already loved them. As a result it created what I will call a non (DNA sharing,) merged family. Charlene´s gone now but those of us in the, Edmunds/Loder half, (Jim, Amy, Darin, Emily, Christian, Lauren, and Landon) open our hearts and arms to the, Breisch/Glynn,family. We morn and cry with you. We miss Jai so much. Everyone was always excited to see him. He was always, what I´ll call a "Whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm." He brightened up every occasion and put a smile on everyone´s face. My 10yr old grandson thought he was the only "Grown Up" in the world he would call his friend. Jai was a loving and caring man, open and friendly to all. We will all carry Jai in our hearts and memories. In years to come, we will tell stories of Jai, smile and laugh and be great full for the happy memories he left us. When Jai met up with his Mother, Kali and Charlene. I´m Sure overwhelming love flowed and Charlene put her wings around him and said, " Jai Honey, it´s OK, everything´s going to be alright." Words she would say to all. The Edmunds/ Loder´s.
Karen
September 26, 2022
I am a stranger who was so moved by Jai´s story that I´ve followed him on social media for many years. I am so heartbroken to hear this news. This was a truly special person. Sending my love to his family and friends.
Ted Remington
September 26, 2022
My heart is filled with gratitude for having known JaiRam, the richness of his sharing and contribution to our Siddha Meditation and Chanting Circle, as well as the privilege of knowing him since childhood. I, along with many others, are so blessed for having spent time and experiences with him and his remarkable family.
Sue and Gary Buehner
September 25, 2022
Sending love and prayers to your family! Jai was filled with kindness, love, sensitivity, love of family, creativity, talent and athleticism. Gary was invited by Jai to try his skateboard when we were neighbors...not sure that was a good idea! We love Jai and his kindness and always were amazed by his creations! May the peace of heaven surround your family, (Dad and Shonti) and may you feel Jai´s arms wrapped around you!
Colleen Walker [email protected]
September 25, 2022
Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Rebecca Barnes
September 25, 2022
I am deeply saddened to hear this news . Ive known Jai since he was 13 & was tooken by hos amazing talent to play the guitar,his warm heart and charm. Im shocked and praying he finds peace . May you be with God and he bless you Always Jai .we will miss your contagious smile and you will never be forgotten . We love you Jai always & are praying for your family that has been through so much suffering already . Love always , Rebecca & Cassie Barnes
Roberta McCaslin
September 25, 2022
I am grateful for the time Jai survived the tsunami and made beautiful music we got to hear online. He inspired me and my friends who became aware of him through tv and interviews. I am sorry he needed to go home early but I understand a sensitive soul living with pain and think he will now be comforted in Paradise where we will see him some day.
Marian Haws
September 25, 2022
I was blessed to have Jai and his family a neighbor of mine in the early years of his life. The death of his mom and the tsunami changed much in their lives and consequently I lost track of them with the exception of updates from Aunt Joni. One thing I know is she adored and loved Jai and was always their to praise him through all his journeys. Rest In Peace beautiful Soul knowing you added so much to others lives that had the gift of knowing you.
Ted Wilson
September 25, 2022
Holly and I met Jai when we first moved into to the condo complex next to him. He was always working on improving the property so we developed an over the fence friendship. We also enjoyed his collection of vintage cars.
We invited him over one evening and were amazed to learn his background and his many amazing life experiences. We began to have many over the fence conversations that led to our admiration about him and his life. The story of the tsunami was amazing.
He also knew friendship and welcomed us to the neighborhood. I was mayor of Salt Lake City for ten years and suburban living was new to us. Jai helped with adjusting.
Holly and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. We are very thankful for your son Jai.
Ted Wilson
Steph
September 25, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this. I met Jai in hospital in Thailand after the Boxing Day tsunami we were both in. We always kept in touch there after. I am so sad to hear this tragic news and send condolences and love to his family and friends x
Nicole Anderson
September 25, 2022
Jai was such a special soul. I knew that the minute I met him. Much love to his family.
Tina Monnett
September 25, 2022
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Tina Monnett
September 25, 2022
Jai will be missed in this world! My daughter and I loved him dearly. Jai was a CREATOR! A creator of music, art, chairs, tables, fountains, birdhouses, intricate puzzles, anything you could imagine, he could build it and had the scars to prove it! The gifts he built and gave were made with love and thought behind them. I have never met anyone who loved Math & Science the way he did. Jai could come up with a mathematical equation for damn near anything!! Jai was a friend to everyone and everyone was FAMILY! Jai had a loving heart and good intentions. Seahawks fan all the way! You will be missed Jai, but I'm happy to know that your mom, sister and Mr. Waldo Pants are keeping you company!! It was an honor to have been a part of your life, if only for a short while. An artist of life, you were. You know that, right?
Josh Chapman
September 24, 2022
I was lucky to meet Jai when seeking a guitar teacher around my age. Needless to say, guitar was not for me, but Jai´s friendship definitely was. This was back in high school when so much in our life is superficial, but Jai was anything but. Even though we grew apart over the years, I often looked back fondly on the experiences we shared and just the unique soul that he is. You´ll be missed, Jai. This world needed more people like you in it, not less.
Kellie Jo
September 24, 2022
So many fond memories growing up with Jai, Kali, and Shonti. Sending all the love from the Bateman Family!
Greg Enriquez
September 24, 2022
a beautiful soul
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