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for Jacob Phillips
Kathy Belcher
March 18, 2005
March 18, 2005
Jacob,
I just wanted to say that there is not a day that goes by that Yogi, Kate, Jordan and I think of you. We all miss you very much. I can't believe that it has been a year now. Jordan continues to get cuter and smarter every day. I guess I'm just a proud grandma. You would be proud of her too as she names everyone from the Christmas pictures taken at your mom's house. We all love you and want you to keep us in your prayers everyday as we will always keep you in our prayers, thoughts and memories.
Love,
Kathy
Kathy Belcher
February 24, 2005
Hi Jacob,
It's been so long since I've written. Jordan will be 20 months on Saturday. She is the most wonderful little girl in the world and I have to give you half of the credit! I wish you were here with us to see her grow. She's amazing and very smart. I thank you for her. Please keep watching over us.
Love,Kathy
Nathalie Mondon
February 12, 2005
Jacob,
Hey baby, Today is our son's special day, WE REALLY MISS YOU. Your in my thoughts everyday. I'm doing my best to be a good mother and father to our boys. Trevors turns 4yrs old and we are celebrating with all of our loves one, The only person missing physically, is you baby, Trevor misses you alot. I know that you are with us, especially today. It's hard to believe that our handsome little boy is growing up. He is getting so big everyday, I see his images of you everytime I look at him, His "BIG SMILE", the way he looks at me sometimes just bring back alot of memories. He has a mind of his own. I can remember when he was just a little baby, and we were holding him, telling him how much we love him. These are the memories that I will never forget. I always tell him what a wonderful father you are and how much you love him. Trevor sees your pictures and he knows that daddy loves him dearly. He knows daddy is in heaven with Jesus, and I tell him that you couldn't be in a better place. It's us that misses you alot and wish that we could see you and give you a big hug. My friends ask me how I do it, "losing someone you love," I tell them that I pray to the lord everyday, and ask him to give me strength and guidance. There are many times that I'm very weak, and I breakdown and just cry... But the lord helps me up. I see you everywhere I go. Our memories lives on forever and I share them with our boys every second I can. I know your proud of our son. I always see your BIG SMILE and I know thats what you would want me see. I will give our son a big hug and kiss and tell him its from "Daddy". Well baby, say some prayers for all of us. We love you forever.
Love always,
Nathalie, Christian, Trevor(Trev-man)
Jerry Halstead
December 16, 2004
Well this Christmas just won't be quite full for all of us missing Jacob. There is a huge hole there that cannot be filled. I thought of him the other day as for the first time in 33 years (3/4 of my life) I don't have him to get a gift for. He appreciated any gift, he just cherished the attention and the love. We all know how much Jake enjoyed the holidays and yes, oh yes, the food and fellowship. I want to tell you all that, while I am sure we will all shed a few more tears and we will miss his loving presence, think this season of what he would say or do if it were one of us that was gone. He would throw his big arm around you grip your shoulder real tight. He would shed a tear with you then, just when sadness was getting almost overwhelming, he would ask you to remember something unique or even funny. He would be encouraging each of us to remember and even mourn but also celebrate and enjoy for there is a lot to be thankful for. Try to think of the blessings we had with our beloved and the time we had and look at what we still have here and what will be some day when we all meet again.
Love,
Jerry
Kathy Belcher
December 14, 2004
Hi Jacob,
We think about you every day and miss you! Jordan is an exceptional child and very much like you. We will miss you at Christmas and every other day. Thanks for being in our lives.
Love,
Kathy
Young Bum Kim
November 18, 2004
Dear Jac,
I forgot to tell you one thing. You treated me nice all the time in Woodson High. I am treating patients now in Illinois as a physician. I promise that I will think of you after every physical exam, every colpo, every colorec, every P.H. Prob, and look after the patients as if they were you.
I am so saddened that you left as an angel so early in this life. See you in the next.
Sincerely,
Young Bum Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
Young Kim
November 18, 2004
Dear Jacob,
I did not really know you except for showing you some magic tricks. I hope you are at peace. I hope Conard is well and he will see you in the afterlife.
God Bless, Young
Kate Belcher
September 15, 2004
Jacob-
Hi baby! It has now been 6 months without you. I miss your face. I have managed to make it through, just keeping you alive, and keeping up with Jordan. Wow! She's unbelievable now. I can't believe it. She's running around and talking - absolutely amazing.
Despite the obvious saddness of what today marks, I just want to share something you. Since, your passing, I've found very few things that comfort me. Today, I just want to tell you about all of the love I feel inside for you, myself, our daughter, families, friends and especially for God. Since your passing I've come to see the many ways that He has helped me get through your death. I am so thankful for that. There is this song that just really sums up my feelings. I would like for you, and anyone, to read these beautiful lyrics if you don't already know them.
Just a little while longer I want to pray
Can't get You off of my mind so I came to say Thank You Lord, just for loving me.
Many times I do forget every need that You have met
Oh, Thank You Lord, I know You're showing me.
You are there when I am down and out
You're holding me, your love is so amazing, oh, it changed me
Here I am with all I am, raise my hands to worship You
I wanna say Thank You, oh, Thank You
For everything, for who You are, You cover me, You touch my heart
I wanna say Thank You
I could have died in my sin but You saved me, didn't have any hope at all
You gave me peace divine, strength to carry on
I should've been the one to pay, but instead You took my place
My Jesus, words cannot explain
Even though I don't deserve Your love for me
You look beyond my fault and You show me mercy
I wanna say Thank You for the sun
I wanna say Thank You for the rain
Everything is so beautiful
I'm so greatful for Your love
I've probably heard this song 100 times, and still get choked up sometimes. I just wanted to share this with you, and please, tell God I said Thank You! I love you and miss you so much.
Love,
Kate and Jordan
Kathy Belcher
August 25, 2004
Hi Jacob,
I can't believe Jordan will be 14 months old tomorrow! She's not a baby, but a toddler! Wow! The past year has really flown by and you have been missed so much these past 5 months. I know you were really looking out for us and praying as we all made it safely through Hurricane Charley. I never thought a hurricane could cause so much damage in Orlando, but it did. Jordan is talking all the time (I'm not always sure what she is saying, but she does and that's what counts.} We all continue to miss you and think about you often. Heaven has been blessed with you there.
Love,
Kathy
Joshua Phillips
July 25, 2004
To my loving family,
Today seems completely unreal to me. I'll be honest that I haven't allowed myself to feel the depth of Jacob's loss over the last few months. I experienced the pain of that memorial week in Florida and then I packed it away. I moved on as I thought Jacob would have wanted. I poured my heart and soul into a new direction and to new pursuits. I have thought of him often with joy and sadness. But my eyes have been dry.
Today the tears flow again. The sobering reality is now apparent as his day passes and he is not present to share it. The pain and anguish that you all feel is so evident that I can not deny his death. I knew this day would have to come. I knew I would wake up one day and realize that it really happened that he really is gone and it would hit me. Through my pain there is joy because I want to remember. I want to feel his arms around me, I want to see his big smile, I want to hear him call out"Smosh" as he liked to do.
I feel him today. His imprint is everywhere. His legacy is apparent. We all do have a Jacob shaped hole inside of us that can never be filled by anything or anyone else. Well, I don't want it to be. He owns that part of me and always will. I proudly carry that into the next day and the months and years ahead. Jacob is an instrumental part of who I am. And I'm damn proud to say that. He made me tough, he made me smile, he made me cry, his humor flows in me, his heart has touched me and his voice still whispers to me.
I love him with every fiber of my being. Celebrate that love today, as he would want us to. Cherish the memories. And carry his essence with you always.
With him on my mind and in my heart,
Joshua Phillips
Nathalie Mondon
July 22, 2004
Jacob
Hey Babe, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Our boys and I missed you so much. Your birthday was a very difficult, emotional day for me. I wished that you were here. NOBODY CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE OR YOUR FUTURE, the fact that you are gone is very tragic. I know that you are in a better place. You are a very special, caring, loving person in our lives. I see visions of you everywhere I go. The pain of your absence doesn't go away. I'm facing it everyday. It hurts so much. I pray and I pray that the lords guides and gives me strengh everyday, for our boys and your family. I miss you soo much. I think about all the good special memories that we shared together. Our love for one another was strong, I will tell Trevor that when he gets older. We were a good family. I remember when you told me that. Our little boy is getting soo big. His baby face is almost gone. He is developing into a little big boy, looking more and more like Daddy. I KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE OUR LITTLE BABY BOY. Mamaw and Papaw can tell you that he is a good little boy, spoiled rotted, but a good little boy. He pushes my buttons at time, but he very loving just like daddy. Our innocent, handsome,little Trev-man running around. I can bearly keep up at time, He's full of energy. I see a big smile on your face, your proud of your son. Christian will be 7 years old in two days. Big boy that he is. His second season of football began. He'll make you proud too. He's memories of "DADDY JACOB" will always be in his heart, so many times he tell me, over and over. You have touched his little heart. He knows you love him like a real daddy could ever love a son. You have accepted him a your own. Well baby I'm thinking of you. We love and miss you. Only you and the Lord knows how much.
Love alway,
Nathalie, Christian, and Trever (Trev-man)
erica bryan
July 21, 2004
BIG JAKE,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I DON'T REALY KNOW WHAT TO SAY. I'M AT A BIG LOSS OF WORDS. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. I DON'T EVEN THINK I CAN PUT INTO WORDS HOW I FEEL RIGHT NOW. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE THE DAY YOU CAME INTO THE WORLD WITH US. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A GOOD PLACE NOW, AND HAVING THE BEST CELEBRATION EVER. WE CAN ALL CELEBRATE YOUR MOM AND DAD FOR GIVING US THE JAKE WE ALL HAD FOR THE YEARS WE HAD WITH YOU. THANK YOU JERRY, AND JUDY. WE LOVE YOU.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
LOVE,
ERICA
Kate Belcher
July 21, 2004
Jacob and Family-
As I read the thoughts of the family on Jacob's "Special Day", my heart ached deeply for Jacob, but also for the family. I know how deep my own pain is for losing Jacob, who I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with. I can truly relate to how the family feels, but know that my pain is not as great as the family's, especially Jerry's and Judy's. I knew his heart and soul, his desires, his struggles, for I shared 4.5 years of wonderful, fun, and loving memories with Jacob, but I did not spend 32+ years. I just wanted to let the entire family know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you, and will continue to be with you.
With deep sympathy and love,
Kate
Kathy Belcher
July 20, 2004
July 20, 2004
Happy Birthday, Jacob!
We all miss you so much! I thought about making a cheese cake today and then I thought about the variety cheese cakes they sell at Sam's, but needless to say I didn't do either. If you had been here, I certainly would have. Jordan wasn't really fond of her first birthday cake. (Of course it wasn't a cheese cake.} The party and excitement was what she liked. In that respect she may be just like you. Yogi and I think about you often. I know you are at Peace now with the Lord, but you will always be in our hearts forever.
Love,
Kathy
Jay Halstead
July 20, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB
I wish you were here to ceibrate your birth with us, because all that knew you thank GOD for the time he gave us with you. Brother I will miss you as long as I remain on this earth. When I do come to be with the lord, I know you will meet me at the Pearly Gates. Then you can show me around that magnificant splender of Heaven.The last four months have been so painful for all of us who miss you. As much as we know your in a far better place, we are selfish and want you here with us, as I do little brother. I will however always remember the great times we had together & thank GOD for those great memorys. I will always cherish the thirty two years I had with you. Your smiles &loving kind and generous heart will always give me comfort. One of your huge bear huges would do me good right now. Im sure all our loved ones that went befor you have shown you around those streets of Gold by now, my love to them all. Mamaw Pauline most recentley joined you& Im sure as usuall you gave her a big kiss and hug, give her one for me. Love you Mamaw. Jacob some of my prayers have been answered latley, Im sure you had something to do with it. Christian and Trevor& Jordan have meet. Brother I will always do all I can to incourage that, and suport your kids in any way I can. BROTHER, I will go for now,but will continue to talk to you dayly in my prayers and thoughts. Send Peace Through Jesus Christ Our Lord To Mom&Dad and all of us who Miss You So Much. With All The Love Anyone Could Have I Love And Miss You Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jay
Kate Belcher
July 20, 2004
Jacob-
Happy Birthday Baby! Sorry that I haven't written in a while. I started to write on Jordan's birthday, but I guess my emotions got the best of me. She had the best first birthday that I could give, (without you). But I know you were there, beaming down with pride. She's something else, isn't she? She's growing so fast, walking and talking a little - I can hardly keep up with her. She sure has a personality of her own now. I'm sure you're saying, "That's Daddy's Girl", as you always said when you were with us. It's still just unbearable at times to comprehend that you are really gone. Most of the time it's like I'm in this "numb state", which makes it easier to get through the day. Besides that, Jordan keeps me very busy. However, there are those moments when the numbness goes away and reality sets in. There isn't much that eases the pain from one of these moments, except all of the great things that I can tell Jordan about you in the years to come. I will be sure to always tell her how much you loved and adored her, and how much we loved eachother. She will know that we were not only a couple; we were best friends. Our relationship strengthened even more when she was born and remained strong and true until the day you joined God in Heaven. All of this will forever remain in my heart and kept alive for Jordan. I miss and love you!
Love,
Kate and Jordan
Jerry Halstead
July 20, 2004
To My Baby Brother, Family and Friends,
This is a hard day for us all. I always looked forward to Jacobs’s birthday. You could count on him being ready to celebrate! I now, like all of you, only feel sadness and pain. I still ask why and what might have been. I still feel anger and bitterness even toward God. I can't understand the loss of such a good heart. I still see Jacob smiling and laughing the last night he walked out my door. Today I recall so many good memories of 32+ years. I guess like you all I will tightly hold to those until we once again embrace.
For now my brother I tell you that you are missed dearly. Your light still shines in the smiles and eyes of your children. I will pray for them and always be here to support and love them as you would want. They will hear the stories and know the love we shared for their Daddy rest assured.
Jacob I know that it is we who suffer and I am, in fact, happy you have no pain and I know you are safe and happy walking the streets of heaven. Knowing how even such small things here on earth made you happy I can only imagine the joy you must be experiencing in the presence of God. So today I remember you, cry a little for me and pray for all of us left behind for now.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Bub
Carmen Edson
July 3, 2004
I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME JACOB. I HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOU. DOING SPINNING HEADSTANDS ON CRAIGS AND ERICS 2ND FLOOR APTS, THE WHOLE BUILDING USED TO SHAKE WHEN YOUD LAND OR YOU AND BRIAN WATCHING FOOTBALL AND TACKLEING (?) AND BREAKING JONS COUCH I STILL LAUGH. YOU WHERE MY BIG BROTHER AND I WAS SURE YOUD ALWAYS BE AROUND TO PROTECT ME. I REGRET EVERY DAY THAT I DIDNT GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN. YOUR CAREFREE ATTITUDE,HUGE SMILE AND WONDERFUL BACK CRACKING ABBILITES WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. I LOVE AND MISS TOU AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Nathalie Mondon
June 23, 2004
Jacob,
Hey babe, HAPPY FATHERS DAY! The boys and I miss you so much, it's unexplainable at times. Your in my thoughts every single day. Trevor made a special father's day card at his daycare, I will save it. He sees your pictures, and has some good memories with his Daddy. Our handsome little boy is growing up. I'm sure your looking down at us with a BIG smile. Our special memories will always be cherish in my heart forever. Sometimes its extremely harder than others for me to except that your gone. I have dreams that seems so real, then I wake up. I know your always next to us, though. My faith in the Lord and our memories keep me going day by day. I have to be strong for Trevor and Christian. Christian misses you very much. I don't know if he quiet understands that your gone. He has alot of special memories of "Daddy Jacob", He tell me sometimes and I just turn my head away with tears in my eyes. It's sooo painful, the memories we all had together. I can't tell you how much our boys are growing up everyday. I can't keep up with them sometimes. Our little boy is almost potty trained, I'm working on it. I know he misses the wrestling that you "father son" always did. He loves to wrestle, I guess he learned it from his daddy. It's in his genes. Thank you for our beautiful son. I glad you got know and spend the first three years of his life with him. He loves and adores his daddy. I will say it over and over that I am blessed and our special memories will be kept in my heart FOREVER. We love you and We miss you very, very much.
P.S. Trevor and Jordan are slowly getting to know each other. I know its something you would want. He will always look after her, if she needs a big brother.
Love Always
Nathalie, Christian and Trevor(Trev-man)
Kate Belcher
June 21, 2004
Jacob-
Yesterday was Father's Day, a very difficult day without you, but something good came out of it in your absence. Nathalie and I had gotten together and had Jordan and Trevors' pictures made and presented it to your parents' for Father's Day. It felt so good to give this to them. When I was pregnant with Jordan is when I had the first thoughts of giving you a picture of them for Father's Day. It was a good day, but yet bittersweet. I still miss you very much. I find myself saying quite often that I still can't believe you're gone. But you are still with me; you're EVERYWHERE. I can go almost anywhere in Orlando and find a memory of us together. I see you in my dreams, I can still hear your voice, and I can picture you cooking me dinner, or out back talking to my dad, staying up late with my mom, and playing with Jordan. You should see her now. She's been walking for almost a month. She's just so amazing! Can you believe our baby girl is going to be 1 year old this coming Saturday? I am so blessed that I have her - a part of you. Jordan and I love and miss you baby.
Love, Kate and Jordan
Kathy Belcher
June 20, 2004
Happy Father's Day, Jacob!
I wish you were here with us. Jordan is walking all over the place. I can hardly keep up with her. Grandpa and Pawpaw have been very blessed as we all are. Jordan made your day special to them in your absence. We love you and will always miss you. Love, Kathy
Wayne Gerichten
June 16, 2004
Jacob is missed by all he came in contact with and shall never be forgot. Shine on.
ERICA BRYAN
June 8, 2004
JERRY,JUDY, AND FAMILY
PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. WE ALL MISS JACOB, I WANT THE KIDS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT A BIG HEART JACOB HAD. HE GOT THAT FROM YOU. YOU ARE A FAMILY WITH A BIG HEART. THANK YOU FOR PUTTING JACOB IN OURS.
LOVE ALWAYS,
THE BRYAN FAMILY
SCOTT & ERICA BRYAN
June 8, 2004
OUR BEST FRIEND BIG JAKE, WE MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY. EVERY TIME I SAY MY SON'S NAME I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF YOU. I'M VERY PROUD TO HAVE NAMED HIM AFTER YOU, AND SO IS HE. THE BOYS ASK ABOUT BIG JAKE ALL THE TIME. THEY KNOW YOU ARE IN A HAPPY PLACE WITH GOD, WATCHING OVER US ALL THE TIME. YOU ARE STILL WITH US IN OUR HEARTS. WE STILL CHERISH ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES OUR FAMILY HAD WITH
YOU. WE LOVE YOU JACOB.
SCOTT, ERICA, DYLAN, JACOB,& GRACE
Kathy Belcher
June 4, 2004
June 3, 2004
Jacob, Judy, and Jerry,
I know it's not father's day or even grandparents' day, but it is another day for me to just continue to celebrate having Jordan, my first grandchild! She has been a blessing to our family. Jacob, she has grown so much and we are blessed that she has the very sweet disposition that you have.Yogi and I will always cherish the memories we have of you and Jordan and keep them alive for her. Kate's wonderful pictures will keep you in our hearts forever. We all miss you! Love, Kathy
Jerry Phillips
May 30, 2004
I cry almost every day, sometimes
more. I remember and remember and remember, oh such sweet pain. I was
told by a friend when I said healing
comes when we weep in the presence of others,"oh you will cry alone",
and she was right.One difference Ive
noticed however is when I cry in the presence of others I dont have
to deal with the silence. Words well
spoken have tremendous power, even
when they are few.Also I have gained
some perspective as time passes that
although does not eliminate the pain
nevertheless gives understanding that iniatially wasnt possible.In time I believe we will as it says in I Thess 5:18, give thanks in all
things, for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus. For the moment we
would still have great difficulty in our grief stricken condition in
obeying this command in letter or in spirit, but I can see a day in the not to distant future that promises us our faith will conquer all our fears and the hope within us will rise up and give us strength to give thanks, yes in all things.Jacobs gift of being in the
moment, is more precious to me each day as I think about it and attempt
to duplicate it in my own life as I remember him and how being with you was more important to him than anything he had planned to do.Jacob
had no hidden agendas, and what you saw was what you got. That big smile was as genuine as it gets and his heart always had room for one more person.Judy and I, and his brothers all miss him so terribly and we are still trying to adjust to a life, here on this earth, without him and
to one degree or another each of us
stuggles at times with acceptance of this final decree from our Lord.
But as "Paul Harvey" says, There's
the rest of the story!You simply could not believe some of the wonderful things that has happened in our family and in the lives of some of Jacobs friends as a result of his life and influence, Fantastic! That will come later so stay tuned in and visit this web site every now and then for further updates.Until then God bless,and God speed. Would love to hear from any of you out there who are listening OK...
Paul Labazzetta
April 15, 2004
Jerry, Judy and Family -
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and our prayers as we reflect on the lose of Jacob.
Jacob always had a warm smile, and a big heart. As a wrestler, he always gave it his all. In his junior and senior years, he was a leader on our team.
I will never forget all the great times that we had together. Not only as his coach, and teacher, but also as his friend. He was like a son who I will always remember.
Jacob and I didn't always agree on things, but he always came around when we needed him.
Jerry, I too remember how much Jacob loved to eat, because I had to check his weight everyday. Jacob had those midnight raids of the refrigerator for food at home. The next day, I would ask what he ate, and the answer was always, "Nothing." Judy and I both knew differently!!!
I am thankful that Jacob and all of your family have been a part of my life here on earth. And we will all reunite someday in Heaven with Jacob.
Coach Labazzetta and Family
Kate Belcher
April 15, 2004
Well baby, today marks 1 month sice your passing. It has been the most difficult month I've ever had. Thinking back to Krissy's wedding when I caught the bouqet and you caught the garter, WOW, what a fun night. We were gonna be the next ones to get married, but at least we got to dance to the wedding song we had picked out. Those memories and all of our other memories will remain in my heart forever. Everything about you was just perfect. So loving, caring, funny, and gentle. Everytime we were in the car together, you would just put your hand on my arm and rub it gently and just smile that beautiful smile that told me "I love you", without even saying the words. Not just in the car but you always had a gentle way about you that just made be feel so lucky to be yours. There is not a moment that goes by I don't think about you, but I am staying as strong as I can for Jordan. Its been easier, but its still so hard. I am at peace that you are with God now and all your struggles are behind you. Like Jerry Michael said, "The angels are lucky to have you up there with them." Jordan and I love and miss you.
Love, Your Babydoll and Jordan
Alyssa Finocchiaro
April 14, 2004
My prayers are with Jacobs' family. He will be dearly missed!!
Jerry Halstead
April 14, 2004
Jacob,
Oh my baby brother! Not a day has gone by since your passing that I don't recall your smiling face. Not a day that I don’t remember your big loving heart or your desire to have a good laugh almost as much as your desire for a good meal. Jacob looking through the years of pictures has brought back so many wonderful memories. From the day Mom first brought my chubby little buddy home. My side kick through his toddler years, boys club and right into high school. Your love and devotion for our family and me was always your number one priority. You know I can’t ever remember you and I having a cross word, pretty rare for brothers! More recent memories are the joy and fun you brought to Cortney, Haley and Tyler when uncle Jacob was around. Most recently was the love and pride you showed with your children Jordan, Trevor and Christen. None of us will ever fully recover or fill the void left by your passing. However, it is these things I will recall until I get that” big bear hug” once again.
Heaven is even a brighter place with you there and I know you will put in a good word for me. I am sure you have the angels laughing and are enjoying the buffet. Although I bet you told them it was not quite as good as your Mom’s but it will do since you also appreciate quantity. Jacob we will press on although it will be difficult without you here. My peace only comes knowing your earthly pain and struggles are over and you are safe in the arms of God. If there is such a thing as a guardian angel or the power to help watch over loved one’s from above then those of us still here are in luck with you up there.
I love and miss you!
Bub
Jason Spezzano
April 12, 2004
My deepest sympathies. I have had Jacob and your family in my thoughts since I heard.
I owe Jacob more then I think anyone realizes. From wrestling, to introducing me to Young Life, to just being goof offs and friends - whether Jacob realized it or not his involvement in my life led to changes that will have eternal significance. For that I will never forget Jacob and your family and will always hold a special place in my heart for him. I talked this over with my wife Michelle in great length when I heard the news.
My prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Nathalie Mondon
April 7, 2004
The Phillips: (Mr. Jerry & Miss Judy)
I am sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers always. Our faith in God will help us heal day by day. I loved and cherished every moment that the boys and I have spent with your beloved son Jacob. He was truly a good-hearted and loving person. I know Jacob always knew he had the BEST parents in the world. You've always shown him unconditional love and support. We are all blessed by that. What a great example you have shown for us to follow. "Love." Trevor has such wonderful grandparents. I am glad to be part of your family, and the bond will be forever.
I love you. God Bless you and ease your pain.
Nathalie
Nathalie Mondon
April 7, 2004
I miss you sooo much! I know your in heaven with God and the Angels looking down on us. I think of all the wonderful good times that we spent together. I will always cherish them in my heart. Thank you for our precious son Trevor. When I look at Trevor, I see your face, your smile, your dimples. I will always have a part of you... and I am blessed. I will tell Trevor what a wonderful Father you are, and how much you loved and adored him. I think of your gorgeous smile and the big heart that inspired everyone around you. The boys and I love and miss you. I will be waiting till the day we meet again in Heaven. I love you Jacob. You are always in my heart.
Nathalie, Trevor and Christian
Kate Belcher
April 6, 2004
Jerry and Judy I just wanted to let you know how much I am thinking about you each day, as I am thinking of Jacob and how much we all loved him. I'm so thankful to have met him because now I know such a wonderful family; ALL OF YOU. I loved him so much and we had so many plans on starting a life together, but now that he is gone, I am greatful that I still have you all, and I love you all dearly. I'll always be here for you and Jordan will always be a special part of our lives because she is Jacob's daughter. I love you!
Jerry Phillips
April 1, 2004
It's been two weeks of the most agonizing pain I've ever known son.I
look up on the roof where you cleaned the gutters for me on friday
when you got home for work. Every time I walk through the house I see you everywhere. Wrestling the kids on the carpet,filling your plate in the kitchen, with your usual enthusiasm for moms cooking.I clean
ed the pool today, one of your favorite spots on a hot summer day.
We found your wrestling album today
we had been frantically searching for it everywhere. We are still looking at pictures, reading your
journals and the autobiography you
wrote a couple of years ago.In every picture,group or individual,
your smile lights up the room and
your zeal for life comes through,
even to the casual observer,wow, what a son.People just keep calling and sending cards or e-mails.The
outpouring of love for you Jacob has been overwhelming.You can tell
by their words son that your friends hearts were touched by your life and they loved you terribly.I
hope someday in the not to distant
future everyone will be reading
about your son Trevor and his exploits on the wrestling mat.Jacob,mom and I miss you and wish we could hug your neck or have you give me that big"Bear Hug"of
yours one more time.The bible says
a thousand years to God is as a day,so I'll be seeing you in a few
hours OK. Get that dinner bell of
yours ready and until then we send
you all our love son,mom and dad.
Brian Johnson
April 1, 2004
I am a good friend of Josh's and had the opportunity to hang out with Jacob a couple times. He was such a cool guy to hang out with, although he did need to work on his bowling game more. My prayers are with the Phillips family through this tragedy.
Todd Salter
April 1, 2004
Jacob touched my life & others who never had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. What an amazing family and I am truly blessed to know them. Christ's love was overflowing in Jacob's reunion with his brother Josh during his last weekend with us. It was for such a purpose greater than we can comprehend. It has reinforced and strengthened my relationship with my brother, Blake. Thanks Jacob, and I look forward to FINALLY meeting you in Heaven!
Ryan Vance
April 1, 2004
I am a good friend of Josh's from Lake Highland. I only really got to know Jacob once when a group of us spent a day at Cocoa Beach. I remember that Jacob made the day really fun with his energy and sense of humor. I remember laughing constantly from Jacob's jokes and antics. He was great guy and may God Bless him and the Phillips family.
Stefane Sydnor
March 30, 2004
I went to highschool with Jacob and I can still remember a certain time that he made me laugh so hard that my stomach hurt for two days. To hear that his life ended too soon saddens me deeply. He was a good person who impacted so many lifes. Jacob will be missed but never forgotten.
Stacey Herrington Ferris
March 29, 2004
I also went to high school with Jacob, and was so sorry to hear about his death. He will surely be missed.
Erin Frey Stewart, MD
March 29, 2004
I was so saddened to hear about Jacob's tragic death. Growing up around the corner from him, I have many fond memories of Jacob and the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips family.
Kiki Steinberg
March 29, 2004
To Jacob's Family and Friends-
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jacob from probably 2nd grade through high school. He was always such a charismatic and warm person. My thoughts are with you.
Joanne Koch
March 29, 2004
To Jacob's entire family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I went to high school with Jacob as well and although I had not seen him for some time I will always remember him. He was warm and happy and made all of us smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Joanne Koch
Marrit Zoll
March 28, 2004
To Jacob's family and friends,
I am so very sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew Jacob in junior high and high school and my fond memories of him will always be how friendly and warm he was, and much fun he was to be around. My sympathies to all of you. Marrit Zoll
Vashti Curtis
March 27, 2004
To the Philips family and Jacobs Children,
I went to high school with Jacob and have great memories of him. He always had a big smile on his face that would warm your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Vashti
Mark Hannah
March 26, 2004
Jacob: The wonderful man who brightened the life of those who were blessed to know him. The little boy that stole the heart of anyone who ever met him. The son, the husband, the father, the brother, and the friend we will never forget.
Shannon Culbertson
March 25, 2004
To the Phillips Family~ I am so sorry for your loss. Jacob was a great person. It has been many years since we last spoke however, he has been thought of often. We had a lot of great times together. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Margie Roth
March 24, 2004
The Phillips Family - Its been a very long time since Jacob and I were close, but I have very fond memories of him. I cant begin to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Margie Roth
Bob Scherrer
March 24, 2004
To the Phillips family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jacob and I were friends as children. He will be greatly missed.
Bob Scherrer
Samantha Dickinson
March 23, 2004
To Jacob's entire family~ I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I grew up with Jacob from kindergarten through high school and have wonderful memories of him in my life. May God bless you all, and keep his spirit with you always.
Peggy Rhoden
March 22, 2004
To Jacob's family, and to Kate Belcher:
I am so sorry for your loss. I hadn't gotten to meet Jacob, but I feel I know him through the wonderful things Kate always said about him. I am so sorry for your loss, and assume heaven gained an angel.
Deep sympathy,
Josh Phillips
March 20, 2004
He filled the lives of everyone he met with immeasurable joy. His life can not be defined by his occupation or by worldly success. He made his mark on this earth through the people he touched. Every memory of my brother will bring a gigantic smile to my face and a rush of warmth and love. Jacob’s heart was almost too big for the 6’2’’ 205 pound frame that contained it. He was so considerate and he genuinely empathized with the hardships of others. No one I have ever known has ever been able to connect with people like Jacob. He made people feel better about themselves just by being around him. I think he engaged people in a way no one else had before or will after him. What we all remember best is his smile. He had this big grin that seemed to stretch all the way from one ear to the other. When Jacob smiled he absolutely lit up a room. You couldn’t spend more than a few minutes with my brother without smiling yourself because Jacob was simply hilarious. His sense of humor was effortless. He wore no armor and completely opened himself up to the world around him. He often poked fun at himself. He never cared what the world thought about him. In fact, most of his thoughts focused on others and their needs and desires. He never demanded anything for himself out of life. In the latter days of Jacob’s life his thoughts focused exclusively on his close friends and his family, especially his two children. The one thing I know Jacob was truly passionate about was being a great father. He loved Trevor Logan and Jordan Kathleen with all the love that he possessed. That love drove him to aspire for more in life. His dreams were cut short but will not be forgotten. His heart, his love and his laughter will carry on in each one of us who’s lives he touched. And his legacy will live on in those two beautiful children. We were abundantly blessed by the thirty two years he spent on this earth. And we all anxiously await the day when we can again see his gorgeous smile at the gates of heaven.
Patrick Smith
March 18, 2004
To all of Jacob's family and friends, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Patrick Smith and Family
Kate Belcher
March 18, 2004
Jacob,
My love, I'm so sorry that you were taken out of my life, Jordan's, and all of your loved ones. I don't think anyone will ever be able to understand why it had to be now, but "I Can Only Imagine" being with the Lord, meeting Him. I miss you so much. I thank you for our beautiful daughter, Jordan Kathleen, and the time you were able to spend with her before you went to be with God. I will always cherish all of our memories together. We went through so much, and you brought so much happiness to everyone. I will always tell Jordan how wonderful you were and how much you loved her. You were the greatest father! I miss your face and that beautiful smile. Our song "By Your Side" now brings on a different meaning. Now I interpret it as you being an Angel looking down on us saying you will always be "By Your Side". I love you dearly and miss you. Someday we will meet again.
I love you baby! Kate
Kathy Belcher
March 18, 2004
Jacob will always be a part of our lives. I loved him as a son. He was a wonderful father to my first grand-child, Jordan. He will truly be missed. I'm so fortunate to have known him and he will be in my heart forever. Kathy
Brooke Mosley
March 18, 2004
I met Jacob 5 years ago thru Kate and am going to miss his great big smile along with his big hugs evertime I saw him. My warmest condolences go out to his entire family. His huge heart will be missed by us all. We all have Jordan's eyes to look into whenever feeling weak.
megan paras
March 18, 2004
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