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Jody Saylor
March 19, 2025
I often think of Jason, he was a friend of my son, Glenn Saylor, who lost his battle with cancer Jan. 8, 2011, right before Jason. I hope you and Jason's entire family are doing well. I know such a loss as a precious son is never gotten over, we just somehow have to find a way to live without them. Best wishes to you, esp. this time of the year when memories are so fresh.
Jody Saylor
March 18, 2019
I will always remember Jason and feel a connection to his family. He and my son Glenn were battling cancer at the same time, and passed away within a few months of each other. I am so sorry for the pain the family feels, a pain that never completely goes away. He is in a much better place now and forever disease free.
March 21, 2018
Jason Gay 1982-2011
Seven years ago, because someone we love is in heaven, there is a little bit of HEAVEN in our home.
We Love You. Mom & Dad
Those we LOVE dont go away, they walk beside us everyday.
March 21, 2017
Jason it's been six years and you are always in our thoughts and hearts everyday. Our thoughts are always with you. The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand, The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers in the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. We Love You Always and Forever Until We Meet Again. Mom and Dad
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Dave Winterling
December 8, 2015
Your Hawkeyes had an amazing year this year. They have some unbelievable talent, but you already know that. Happy belated birthday and I hope you know that you will always be with me. Love ya man and tell dust I said to keep you in line.
Mom
February 5, 2014
Jason I think of you everyday. Watch over us and guide us. We'll all be together again one day. Life isn't fair!
November 19, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON
You would be so proud of your little brother getting married this weekend to a very nice girl. I know that you and the rest of the gang up there will be there in spirit. You and Dustin are having a good ole time celebrating your birthday. Don't forget about Grandma it is her birthday to. We think about and miss you everyday. So keep watching over us.
Love Mom Dad,Brian and William
~Willie Gay
Mom
April 26, 2013
I Love You Buddy. I think about you everyday. Watch over us.
February 17, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I can relate, our precious Glenn has been gone 2 years & we miss him everyday. He is up in heaven with Jason, where they will never feel pain again.
The Saylor Family
February 16, 2013
Wow Jason Mom can't believe Dustin came to be with you. Both you boys are way to young to leave us here without you. A day does not pass that I do not think about you. You two stay out of trouble and we will all be together again. We love you so much and miss you! Mom, Dad, Brian and Willie
Debbie Gay
November 13, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
We miss you and love you
Never to be forgotten
Mom, Dad, Brian & William
Dave Winterling
October 30, 2011
I think about you often, reminiscing on all the great times we had together. You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten.
Jody Saylor
October 2, 2011
Hi, how are you all doing? I am having a very hard time dealng with our precious Glenn's death. I don't know if it will ever get better, but people say it will. I just want to see him again & that will be in heaven. I really feel sadness for you & your family & I understand what you are going through. I wish I had met Jason, Glenn thought highly of him & always commented about how well he looked & seemed to be doing every time he saw him at the doctors office.
Mom
September 30, 2011
God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best. I think of you everyday. You realize everyday I live only brings us closer to being together. I Love You so very much and always will. Is it that you are that lonely that you are looking for company?
Patty and Dan Bass
April 30, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Dave Dacey
April 26, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you in one way or another. I love you like a brother and always will. We'll be together again one day, picking up where we left off.
Mom, Dad, Brian and William
April 23, 2011
Jason
We love you with all our hearts and miss you more each day. We will all meet again and know that you have paved the path for us. Until then be good and watch down over us.
All our Love
Nicole Burns
April 21, 2011
I was deeply saddened when I learned about Jason's passing. I have been friends with him since our first job together and throughout high school.
From one cancer patient to another, I know what he went through was a battle and I admire his strength and courage throughout his fight. He will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Theresa Burgos
April 1, 2011
Still praying for the Gay family. May God give you the strenghth and peace in this moment.
Ed & Debbee Congo
April 1, 2011
For Jason
(& his family)
God saw that he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around him,
And whispered "Come with Me"
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts
to prove to us
He only takes the best.
(adapted from original)
With love in our hearts and tears in our eyes,
We pray that God will give you all comfort, until you see him again.
Ed & Debbee
Arlyn Rivera
March 27, 2011
My sincerest sympathy to the entire family. I was blessed to have met Jason briefly. Im so sorry for your loss. -Arlyn Rivera, R.N. Visiting Nurse Association
March 26, 2011
our deepest sympathy's for all of you . dave and ruth cameron
George, Georgeann and Andrew Gioe
March 25, 2011
Our prayers are for Jason and his family. The world is missing a very special person who was loved by his family and friends.
Rest in Peace Jason. Our thoughts are with you Will, Debbie, Willy and Brian. Stay strong and draw comfort in each other.
Linda Forker
March 25, 2011
Jason was brought to our hearts here in Tennessee. Our church was blessed with lifting him to Our Lord. What a handsome young man. Our hearts and prayers will focus on the family .
J. Resko
March 25, 2011
How sad that our "family" has lost another soul. He will be received by those officers that have gone before him.
Jonathan Wade
March 25, 2011
The brightest stars are among the fist to burn out, but hey; on to bigger and better things!
We'll miss you down here brother!
Wendy Nash
March 25, 2011
Dear Gay Family,
Our condolences to you all for the loss of Jason. You are all in our prayers. May God grand you His peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Crystal Wilkes
March 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
RITA MEYER
March 25, 2011
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family
Christine/Steve Winterling
March 25, 2011
What I remember most about Jason was that he was one of the most polite young men that I ever met. He shared a few Italian dinners at our home during his high school years and truly made an impact. My husband and I are sincerely sorry for his family's loss and our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Christine/Steve Winterling
March 25, 2011
Jason was one of the most polite young men that I can remember. He enjoyed a few Italian dinners at our home during his high school years and always had a genuine kindness about him. My husband and I are truly sorry for his family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Christine and Steve Winterling
ray rutherford
March 25, 2011
Peace to you and your family
Linda Nguyen
March 24, 2011
To Big Willy, Debbie, Brian & Lil Willy,
I am truly sorry for your lost today from the bottom of my heart. As soon as I heard about the devastating news, I didn't believe what I was hearing. It brought back many memories of our short time together. Please accept my condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
To Jay, I will never forget your smile, and your gracious “Gingerbread Man” expressions. I cannot begin to feel the pain that your family and friends are going through. May God look over you and bless your family during this difficult time. Fly like the angel you are...
Chastity Stobaugh
March 24, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends...
Bob and Yolanda Amburgey
March 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ECSO
March 24, 2011
RIP Brother!
Pam Geer
March 24, 2011
Though I never knew you, you were my brother! RIP Jason Gay. Sgt. Pam Geer
Gadsden Police Department,Gadsden,Alabama.
March 24, 2011
I was not a personal friend of Jasons, I have only met him a couple of times. On a cruise ship was one of those times. He was the entertaiment for us all, he stole the show making us laugh, from karaoking to just simply being Jason... he just had a look about him! What can I say big smile, big heart! He touched the lives of others and that is an amazing gift! Thank you Jason!
Christopher Denton
March 24, 2011
May you rest in peace Jason, I'm a better person for knowing you. You were a great deputy and you will be missed.
Garry and Jenn Carbonnell
March 24, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. A Brother, Son and Friend was lost from our world but not from our spirit.
To the Gay family our hearts are with you during this dark hour. May you find the strength and guidance in Family and Friends to pull you through this emotional time.
Rich Stackon
March 24, 2011
Although I only knew Jason a short time, he touched my life. With his sense of humor, kindness and his strength in his final days, he made me proud to have known him. My sincere condolences to his family and all his friends whose lives he also touched.
March 24, 2011
May you rest in peace and may God keep you close to himself.
Our deepest sympathies,
The Csercsics Family
Lydia Brassard
March 24, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss ,My son was the same age when we lost him so we really know your lost ,
Our Prays are with you & your Family
Our senior prom, almost 10 year ago
David Winterling
March 24, 2011
Jason, we had a lot of great times together growing up. I'm honored to have had the oppurtunity to become very good friends with such a great person. You will always be remembered by many of us.
joey v
March 24, 2011
I have only known Jason a short time through our Hockey Team on Sunday nights. He was one of the most laid back guys I ever met and a damn good Hockey Player. I would apologize to him on the bench for a horrible pass or for hitting him with the puck and he would say, no problem, don't worry about it. Brian on the other hand would kill ya and Willie would just ask for some of your water.
I know you are in a better place, but I will miss seeing you at Hockey on Sunday nights. My thoughts and prayers are with Willie, Brian, and your Family.
Rest in Peace Brother.
Glenn Sr. & Jody Saylor
March 24, 2011
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gay & Family, you do not know me but I just had to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Jasons passing. Our family is going through the same thing right now & it hit us hard to know that Jason lost his battle with cancer. Our son, Glenn Saylor, knew Jason, I think they had chemo together a few times. Glenn graduated from the police academy March 2010 but never got to realize his dream of being a policeman. Glenn was diagnosed the middle of Feb. 2010, right before Jason, and Jason began his chemo treatments before Glenn. Glenn passed away Jan. 8, 2011. He had lung, liver & bone cancer. His colon had been removed in 2005 due to colitis & we think that is where the cancer started from. We followed Jasons progress as best we could through our son in law, Steve, and was so sad to hear that he had taken a turn for the worse. We were praying for him, and will continue to pray for your family that somehow through this grief that God will bring you comfort and peace. We know how hard it is to deal with such a great loss, no parent should ever have to bury their child.
Jeff and Janet Maynard
March 24, 2011
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are by the news of Jason's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Bob Morrison
March 24, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. May their memories give strength to those who loved you.
Andrea Burke
March 24, 2011
I was so saddened when my daughter told me about Jason. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I was one of his bowling coaches when he first began bowling. God bless you all and may he give you all the strength and love to get through this.
Jim Grassini
March 24, 2011
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Jason. This is a young man I practically watched grow up and become a great athlete as well as a great man. Jason took his job with the Sheriff's Dept. seriously and did his best to serve the citizens of Pasco County. I will always remember his great sense of humor also.It will truly be an empty feeling when I don't see that #20 out there playing hockey. Jason we all love you.Rest in peace my dear friend.
J. Morelli
March 24, 2011
I am truly sorry to see you gone.This world is an emptier place without you in it. My prayers are with you and your family
Denise Lannon
March 24, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. May God help you through this very hard time. I didn't know Jason personally, but he went to school with my daughter. He was obviously very loved by his co workers and friends and will be remembered as an officer with a BIG heart.
Racheal Densmore
March 24, 2011
My prayers are with you.
Carrie Haney-Schweikert
March 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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