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Jacob Matthew Owens

Jacob Owens Obituary

OWENS, JACOB MATTHEW
Of Carmichael, in a tragic accident August 25, 2002 at the age of 21. Beloved son of Dr. Leon and Lydia Owens. Treasured brother of Abigail, Amelia, Elizabeth and Madeline. Loving grandson of Lillian Owens and Irene Polacek. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be held 3 PM Tuesday (today) at Home of Peace Cemetery Chapel, 6200 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jacob's name to the Mercy San Juan Trauma Center-Administration, 6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 27, 2002.

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81 Entries

Rianna Rivera

March 22, 2024

I just told my girls about you, & I´m thinking of you! I still miss & love you, kid.

A K

November 6, 2013

I found some old pictures of you the other day. Cant seem to get you out of my mind. I love and miss you everyday and I always will.

August 25, 2010

The past 8 years have been a roller coaster of emotions without seeing you or hearing your voice everyday. Sometimes I don't know how I get through without you. But I know you are in a better place and you are always with me. I still love you Jake and no matter what happens throughout my life I always will!!

August 25, 2009

"To live in the hearts you leave behind, is not to die." 7 years to the day...you are still here. You'll always live on...miss you jake

You're still with us...!

nezymob

February 26, 2008

You know who

June 29, 2007

I don't know why, but you have been on my mind so much lately. Thank you for visiting me in my dreams. They felt so real. I think of you so very often, miss you more than words could ever describe, and love you the mostest.

A K

June 20, 2007

2007 Already. I cant count the number of times in any given month that im out front of your house looking at your old window or drinking beers at sarah court. Im still here. I still miss you.

March 1, 2006

JJ- Still missing you like crazy! Life is hard without you to talk to and to cheer me on. So many things remind me of you everyday. I even find myself staring at random people who show a hint of what you look like. A few weeks ago grandma passed away. I know you probably already are aware, since she probably gave you a good lecture when you saw her. I went to her funeral. It's sad to think about how many funerals I've gone to at my age. Everyone makes me relive the horrific day I had to watch you be put into the ground. I'll never get those visions or sounds out of my head. They haunt me. Anyways, you know I love you. I would do anything for you, just like you would for me. Look out for me will ya? It is because of you I am who I am today. It is because of you I am succeeding like I am. You are my drive. You mean everything to me.....you always will. They say pain subsides with time.....thats completely false. If anything it strengthens. I know I will see you again. I can't wait till I do. I love you Big brother! I always will...forever and ever!

ARO

September 6, 2005

I can not believe it has been 3 years and it seems like yesterday I just saw you, your face will never disapear from my mind, i miss you so much and will always love you!!

rianna

August 27, 2005

miss you jmo.....always

nicole

August 25, 2005

its been 3 years today but you are still on my mind...and forever will be

i love u. . .

bobby castillo

May 11, 2005

man i dont realy know what to say !!but its been awhille n its so crazy that your not here but i know your in a better place than here it seems like yesterday we were all out havin fun n now i wake up n everyones growing up i will always remember you man you are in everyones hearts n thoughts

miss you bro !!!

May 6, 2005

I'll love you forever

December 22, 2004

I miss you so much!!

December 21, 2004

It's mom and dad's anniversary... we're missing you...

Lynsey Corbett

August 19, 2004

Hey Jake,

My God has it really been so long since you left us? I just found out that I could write to you here and I find it somewhat comforting. Perhaps you've been invading my thoughts the past few weeks due to another untimely death by one of our Country Day alum, Andrew Cochrane. I am so sad to be so young and to have grieved for so many young friends. I miss you terribly. I have pictures of you in my room and they make me feel as if you're still here. Sometimes I have dreams where I have flashbacks to our crazy times together. There is one in particular, where we were driving late at night in you car with 2pac blaring out the windows. I remember the base was so loud that i could feel it in my heart beat and I remember feeling like we were flying. That memory sticks with me for some reason, I guess i felt really comfortable in that one moment of time. There are thousands of fun times we've had together. Remember when your dog jumped in the pool and I wanted to save it because i thought he would drown? Remember when you had a cast on your leg but refused to stay in bed or on the couch...you hobbled around and no on stopped you? God, I could go on forever...you make up most of the hilarious times I had at Country Day. No one has ever made me laugh like you did, even at things I never knew i could laugh about. From you making up fake stories about fighting in vietnam to your hilarious impressions of friends, family, and teachers. You are missed Jake. You always said you would die young, but we never intended to let you. Save a place for me where ever you are, we have a lot of catching up to do. Much love

--Lynsey Corbett

Amelia Owens

August 16, 2004

Hey there Big Brother!

I know it hasn't been long since I've expressed my weakened heart because of your absence in my life. After all, I write to you everyday in a journal, and speak to you outloud even if people do look at me kind of funny :) I guess I came on this site today because of what seems to be the recent increase in young peoples lives being taken, from acts of stupidity or just unfortune. As you know, I am now a part time EMT as I finish up college, so I guess death and illness have really begun to fill my life. The weird thing is, that I am getting numb to it all. I think deep down I believe that every time I will be called to an accident, I will have some chance at saving you, as if you were the one in need. I guess it is safe to say that I am haunted by your absence in my life. No one knows what it is like to have had someone in your life, with you every second of everyday since you were born, growing up with them, having them include you, have them look out for you, and to honestly love you, be completely taken from you with one turn of the key, and a foot on the gas. Jake, when you left me, all of the anger I had because of some of the stupid choices you made vanished. All I could think of is the thought that you left me without me telling you how much you truly did mean to me, always have meant to me, and always will. I will live everyday of the rest of my life wondering if you knew, and wondering if you were mad at me. Our family never thought something like this could happen.....well, we are not untouchable......nobody is. It's tough not to think of the absence of you in my future and to only think of your attendance in my life. But you know what? Through these rough times I've had, you have been the reason I've fought for strength and courage to hang in there and succeed whether its been in life or school, because that is what you taught me growing up. I hope I make you proud J. I miss you more and more everyday. I am not quite sure how I am going to survive in the future without you, but I need to......for both of us. You were and always will be my best friend and the number 1 guy in my heart. Life is tough without you.....for the whole family. Lucy, our cute dog, even misses you. She sits at the window sill every night waiting for you to come home. Our little cousins that are 4-7 keep asking me when they come over where you are. Then the youngest looked up at me and said "in heaven". Mom and Dad have many moments where they sob, and I am the one trying to comfort them, so I must stay strong, when in truth I am so weak and heartbroken deep inside. If you can give comfort to them both.......they lost their ONLY son. Forever I love you, and forever you will be a part of me!

Love,

EmMy

PS "I always did have the better jumpshot, so work on it, because when it is my time to join you, I'll be ready to beat you in HORSE!"

Matthew Reece

June 5, 2004

Dr. Leon Owens is my mentor, i worked with him at Mercy and he always told me how much he loved his kids, he told me when his youngest daughter got her license, and constantly talked about how proud he was of jake, i hope that all the children of dr. leon know that they are loved, i only wish i could still be mentored by dr. leon, when i had to leave mercy, and he asked me if it was time to go home, i had to hold back the tears, so he would think that everything was okay,but it wasnt, i no longer have him as a mentor, but i have him and his whole family in my heart.

p.s.keep jakes spirit alive

matthew reece

DCHS

Alexandra Tollette

September 24, 2003

I don't know why I didn't write an entry here over a year ago when we lost Jake. As I walked into my apartment tonight something (a sound, a smell, a taste) triggered his memory and suddenly I missed him very, very much. Jake and I didn't talk much in the last few years, but I truly always adored him and appreciated his friendship when we went to school together. No one made me laugh in the same way that Jake did, even now. I miss you, Jake.

~Alex

P.S. I hope where you are there are no "clowns" to get all tangled up in :)

vanessa and victoria

August 25, 2003

Jake~

Can't believe it has been a year since the last time I saw you. Jake you were such an amazing person and you are missed so deeply by so many people. Their will never be anyone like you. You have so many qualities that so many people wish they could have. I know you are up their looking down on all of us keeping us safe and helping us to be strong and move on to the next day. You always had a way with making people feel better when they needed it. You have made me a stronger person and i feel privilaged to know you. I miss you more than words can say. Thinking about you always and forever. I luv you!!

R.I.P. jake

luv, vanesssa

I close my eyes and can still picture your face,

your crazy sense of humor no one could ever replace,

loved by so many and missed even more,

from our lives one day you were tore,

you were takin so fast at the blink of an eye,

it was a year ago we were forced to say good bye,

although we are now so very far apart ,

you will always be with us here at heart.

-victoria hoyt

We Luv You always and forever!!

Marcella Clement

August 25, 2003

Jake,

It is hard to believe a year has gone by without you in my life. You were such an amazing person, beautiful inside, and out. I miss your smile, and your laugh, and so much more. I take comfort in knowing that I will see you again one day, and we will smile, and laugh together. Until then, I will recall our many memories, and see you in my dreams. Forever in my heart...

I love you,

Marcella Clement

nicole smith

July 22, 2003

Jake~

Happy birthday Jake! I know it has taken me a year to write you. I guess I just dont know where to start with everything. Your birthday was a year ago today and as I type this all i can think about is how perfect everything was in those days, then all of a sudden how all that was taken away from me with just one phone call. Till this day all the memories I have of you are still fresh in my mind, your voice, your smile, your laugh, your overall presence that brought me so much happiness, is what I have thought about everyday this past year. You meant the world to a lot of people Jake and that will never change. As time goes on and the days pass we make decisions in our lives that alter out futures. I can only pray that we all make the right choices but I know you are watching over us making sure we do. Your life was cut way to short but I can tell you right now that your sacrifice has saved many lives. I just wish it wasnt your that had to go. You were a beautiful person inside and out. Everything about you showed what an unbelievable man you really were and I thank you for every memory you have given me. They will be charished in my heart always.

I loved you then, I love you now, and when i see you in the end...

You are in my heart always and forever

~nicole

Rianna Elrod

July 9, 2003

It's almost a year since I saw you. I think about you all the time. You were something special Jake, and I haven't and never will forget you. Last Sunday I lost a friend from high school, like you he was 21. It's such familiar scene, and all I can think about is what it was like for your family to go through this, what is was like for your friends, Jordan, Nicole--me. Now there are hundreds of people going through the same thing, some of them, again. You had your whole life ahead of you, and I wish every day that you still did. That I could pick up your cell phone, and I could hear you, or Alize voice mail. I wish I could have you make fun of my acura, or have you call me on my birthday this August like you have the past 4 years. I wish that I could see you again, laugh at "Oh really Shaina", have you light my street on fire, taking midnight drives. I wish on all of it, I had a chance to say good bye. I miss you, so much, even more so with Peter gone, I wish that everyone would learn, to drive safe. You taught me to be responsible when I am driving, and that has impacted all of my friends, I just wish it had Peter, who passed away on the 7th. I know you are up there watching over us, and I hope you know that you are loved as much as you were before you left. And that I think about you everyday, and always will. You meant a lot to me, and you will always have a place in my heart. May you rest in peace, and I will see you again.

I Love and Miss you Jacob Matthew...

Scott Borgen

April 25, 2003

It's been over eight months since the last day that we kicked it and I still can't get over the fact that you are gone for good. Nothing is as fun anymore. We did everything together, you had my back, and I had yours. There wasn't anything I wouldn't have done for you. There hasn't been one day thats gone by where I haven't thought about you and how much fun we had together. L.A. , Santa Barbra, April Fool's by the river, your 21st b-day. The list could go on and on. I miss you O-Dog. I'm glad I had the opportunity and privilege to be your friend.

One love

Orgen

March 12, 2003

I love you and miss you and think about you everyday and every hour. You once were the light of my life and that light will always shine in my heart. You will be remembered forever and that lets me sleep at night. I hope that everyone has learned something through your tragedy. ILY JMO. IWSYS. <3 you.

March 3, 2003

JJ-

why did god have to take you at such a young age?? we had so many memories still to come. i miss you every second of every day. please know that i love you with all of my heart, and that what i did was an attempt at preventing what has occured. i love you big bro. i always will! i will never let you go!

your cool lil sis,

em

February 25, 2003

I really cannot believe that it has already been a half of a year without you in my everyday life. I miss you more than words can say and I love you as much as I always have. I know that you are watching over me and giving me signs that you are okay and at peace. I love you and I cannot not wait to be next to you for eternity. Hold my spot next to you, because you promised me that we would be together forever!!

Love you Chucky!!!

Amelia Owens

February 16, 2003

JJ- Everything is different now that you are gone. I will NEVER forget you and our wonderful times. I miss you more than anyone could imagine. I love you big brother, and thank you for always looking after me!

Much Love,

Em

Joey

February 15, 2003

Jacob,

I just spent my first holiday season without you. For the past three years we have spent every Christmas, New Years, and Valentines Day together. This was definitly the hardest few months of my life. I miss you more and more each day and I have found my self not knowing how to move on to the next day. You were my life and now that you are watching over me I dont know what to do. You were my everything and now I am left with a big hole in my heart. I love you more than words can say and I will see you in my dreams.

Love,

Your baby girl

February 12, 2003

I want to thank every body for being so supportive to the Owens family, it just shows how much Jake was loved, all of these entries in this guest book are keeping his spirit alive.

JMO RIP 8/25/02

Rianna Elrod

February 11, 2003

Jake--

Not a day goes by that I'm not thinking about you, I keep kicking myself for not visiting you more often when I was back home and the reason why I was so afraid was because I never let myself realize that this was real. I remember exactly where I was and what I thought when I first heard what happened and my only words were no, for reassurement. You caught me at a bad time in my life, there were many things I was ready to leave behind in Sacramento as I headed for San Diego, one thing I was sure of was I never wanted to leave you. The more time that went on, the more time I looked back on those times we spent together and then it hits me that this is real. I have some friends down here that lost two friends in a car accident a year ago to date and I started to cry, for the first time since your funeral realizing I felt thier pain, and when I see movies or television and someone dies, I cry that much harder knowing what that feels like. I think about you all the time, about the last times we saw eachother and the first times we met, and all I can assure myself is that you are in a better place, happy, looking over all of us. I can't help but laugh thinking about your green explorer and scraping the side of it every time you pulled in your garage, or us smoking honey bee's in that park, freezing in the middle of the night, or how I will always know that you truly liked Mariah Carey as much as Brotha Lynch. What keeps me smiling through any of this, is that I love you and as I read all of the other entries I'm not the only one. I saw the hundreads at your funeral, and I see what you do to all of my friends, you will never be forgotten jacob matthew, and I'm always thinking about you...always..I miss you so much..

February 3, 2003

I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU!!

January 13, 2003

Well, where do I start? I miss you so much and think about you every single day. I am sorry it has taken me so long to write in this book but I guess I just never knew what to say and never wanted to truly believe that you were gone. I now know I cannot stand in denial any longer and I need to face the facts and just keep all of our memories we once shared as close to my heart as I can. You will always hold a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. I have taken my favorite quality about you (the way that you could always take any situation and laugh about it), and I am trying to incorporate it in my life everyday. You were a special person to not only me but so many others and will always be. Watch out over everyone as I know you are now. RIP. I love you Jake.

December 27, 2002

I miss you

Vanessa Griffin

December 3, 2002

JaKe~

Of the Chaos that clutters my mind

You could nail to my soul every reason to go

But the reason to stay I would find

'Cause there's no resolution or clear cut conclusion

As I am caught between the ebb and flow

But for you I'll discover the will to recover

But for you I'll be the first to let go

I'm not his I'm not yours I'm not mine anymore

Somehow the silver lining was torn

And we won't get too far with the door just ajar

Only whispers keeping us warm

I'll send you a lullaby across the burnt orange sky

So looking to heaven you'll know

A piece of you will live in me forever

I'll smile and watch you fly

And say one greatful prayer for the angel who's there

And cry for the one left behind**~

143 Jacob Matthew Owens

One day I will see you their,823

Marcella Clement

November 14, 2002

Dear Jake,

I don't know why it has taken me so long to write in this book, I just don't want to believe that you are really gone. I find myself still looking into the cars next to me hoping to see your face. That sweet wonderful face that brought so many smiles to my own. I feel truly blessed to have known you and to have shared part of my life with you. I am so lucky to have the memories that I do and I recall them with so much happiness and love. Your spirit will live on forever in those memories and in my heart. I take comfort in knowing that you are now and forever in a better place and watching over everyone who loves you. You were an angel to me on earth and now you are my angel in heaven.

I love you the mostest (even though that's not a word) always and forever and I will see you when I get there! MVP

Marcella Clement

Amelia Owens

November 1, 2002

Dear Big Brother,

My first Halloween without your opinion on my nasty decorations. Except this year, in addition to you not being there, I had no decorations. Everynight, just like last night, I have a ritual of crying myself to sleep, going over conversations I have had in the past with you. I even catch myself talking to you as if you are physically in my room, yet I know that you can't speak back. It is impossible for me to drive down Fair Oaks without thinking that a certain spot on the side of the road was possibly your last vision. I keep on thinking that maybe I'll see you in the car next to me, or whenever I see a metallic blue integra, that it will possible be you behind the wheel. I picture you on the basketball court, in your room, leaving our bathroom, in our family room playing playstation 2, or even softly petting Lucy ,our dog, like you always would. I picture you everywhere, except in my future. To not be able to see you at my college graduation, wedding, or even be able to see you being the funny uncle to my future children, is something that I can't bare! I love you Cupcake, many people do. You would never believe how many people have contributed to your memory. Always I know you will stay in our hearts. You will always be in mine. You will always be my best friend and my older brother I always wanted to be like. Please continue to watch over me like you have in the past, because I am scared and feel alone, without you.

I love you J.J.

You'll never know how much!

Best Friends For Eternity,

Amelia

AKA (Emmy, Em, Chucky, kid, buckwheat)

PS. Don't worry about Chucky the beaver, or Pooh. They are in my care now, and they will come with me everywhere I go!

Eliot Kerner

October 29, 2002

What's up Jake?

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to write to you, I guess I just never wanted to believe that you were gone. It's so hard to say good-bye to someone that you not only looked up to, but that you looked up to as a big brother. I'm going to miss going over to the Owens house and not being greeted by an outstretched hand and a simple, "Wassup Eliot?" I'll always rememer the advice you gave me before I left with Emmy for the Grad Night Party, because it was then that I looked to you not only as a friend, but as a family member. This past month has been tough knowing that I never got to say good-bye, but I know that you'll always be looking down on me. I'll remember how protective you were of your little sister Emmy, and how intimidated I was to be her boyfriend. But I'll never forget how no matter what, you always made me feel welcome whenever I was in your presence. Thank you, Jake, for being the person that you were; you will always live through the legacy that you left behind.

Eliot Kerner

Jordan

October 28, 2002

It has now been two months since the hardest loss of my life. Everyday I feel more and more like my heart is emptying. I am lonely without the presence of my one and only love. He was the light of my life for a long time and he continues to shine. There are times when I question whether or not he truly loved me. A wise man told me that Jacob had always told him that no matter what he did I was always his heart, and he knew once he got out of his stage and got on with life that we would be together forever. Well now we are, we are together for eternity. There are little things that happen throughout the day that I know Jacob was the cause of. I am lucky to have the love of this wonderful man, who is watching over me everyday. Jake had touched a lot of peoples lives but there were only a few people in his life who touched him in a certain way. He really respected the opinions of these people and I know he is watching over all the people he truly loved and respected. I feel so grateful to have been one of the people that he cared for. The good times that we shared in Sacramento, Tucson and Los Angeles will live on forever in my heart and his soul. I will never let our love die. Jakey is my heart and he always will be. All of our friends keep telling me that he is watching over me and now I know that he is. I had two scary events happen and I know he was the one to get me out of them. Jake and I had many great throughout our wonderful life together. Even though there were a lot of problems it never affected the love that him and I shared. With a little time I would have been his wife, but time was not on our side. I thank him everyday for the gift that he gave me in loving him and his family. They have and always will be my family, and I can’t thank them enough for the love that they give me everyday. Jacob I love you with all my heart and soul and I will see you soon.

Sara Judson

October 27, 2002

To Where You Are

Who can say for certain

Maybe you're still here

I feel you all around me

Your memories so clear

Deep in the stillness

I can hear you speak

You're still an inspiration

Can it be (?)

That you are mine

Forever love

And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are

Beyond the distant star

I wish upon tonight

To see you smile

If only for awhile to know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are

Are you gently sleeping

Here inside my dream

And isn't faith believing

All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you

Just one beat away

I cherish all you gave me everyday

'Cause you are mine

Forever love

Watching me from up above

And I believe

That angels breathe

And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up

To where you are

Beyond the distant star

I wish upon tonight

To see you smile

If only for awhile

To know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are

I know you're there

A breath away's not far

To where you are

Josh Groban lyrics

Sara Judson

October 24, 2002

Jake, my angel,

Every morning I wake up to the thought of you, and every night I go to bed wishing I could pick up the phone to hear your voice and have our usual talks. Everything is a reminder of you and my life without you in it...your baby blue eyes, your favorite things, your care-free laugh, your mannerisms, the way you would joke with your friends and family, your glowing smile. Although I cannot contain my sorrow, I sense you around me, and I imagine you watching over all of us as we gain the courage to be strong and remember all the good things you brought into our lives. I know you would ask me to smile, think of all the great times we have had together, and of course keep my head up. Day by day it is a struggle, but I know you are at peace and that our memories will still live on.

We go back a long way Jake, and I thank God everyday that I had the opportunity to know that amazing side of you, the private, tender side and the opportunity to be apart of your incredible family who loved you with every fiber of their being and every part of their soul. The love we have for you is immense because that is the impact you had on people.

The minute I met you, I knew you were amazingly unique. I opened myself up to you and the results were incredible. I was one of the lucky ones. My longing to see you again is unfathomable, but I'll see you when I get there 'cause heaven ain't hard to find right? You are timeless Jake and so is my love for you.

Suzie Loscotoff

October 21, 2002

Jake,

When I think back on all the times we had shared it brings a smile to my face. Your smile is everlasting in my mind. Your crazy humor and sweetest heart is what I remember most, and will never forget. I can't wait to see you again, but for now watch down on all of us, and know we love you. Miss you, love you, see you later.

Anthony Karnezis

October 15, 2002

Well Jake,

It's 3 in the morning and I am visiting the fam back east. You already know this. They are all in bed and I have know one to talk too. I would call you but I forgot the number to heaven and if I asked god to give you a message he wouldn't tell me if he gave it to you or not so here I am at my big brothers computer talking to you one on one. You know, outside of family, the only friend I had ever lost was Ashley. Ive told you about her plenty. When she went I was only like 17 and not the most mature of 17 year olds. I blaimed me, god, her moms, who and what ever. Eric too. He was actually worse than me. But then I moved Back to Cali and met you. Something about you instantly grabbed my soul by the neck and demanded my attention. Well, thats what you got to the fullest. You remember those 4am pages too reassure ourselves how much we needed eachother. I needed your laughs and tenderness, you needed my advice and street wisdom. I cant help but realize how much we helped eachother grow, I only wish that my words would of sunk in as much as your words did to me. Who knows, you might be here today. Thats selfish I know, here you are free, walking streets of gold and I wish that you here in this pit we call life. I am actually to the point where I now smile at the thought of you up there. You have all the answers now baby boy, I just can't wait till we meet again homie, and untill we do, as Pac says, Life goes on. It has too. No more tears from me dog. I am just glad we could touch eachother the way we did. Joy fills my heart when I think of you in your heavenly form up there. I will no longer mourn your death but instead, celebrate your passage to the next step in our journey, and thank God for allowing me the privilege of knowing such an amazing person. Jake, I love you. Don't you ever forget that. I'll see you at the gates. neese

Antony Pizarro

October 14, 2002

Jake-

I don't think a day goes by that I don't stop and recall a memory of you and our friendship. You were one of the closest friends I have, and now you're gone. I miss you so much. I can muster no words to describe the pain and empty feeling I have in my heart. I finally got a tattoe. I was waiting to get the most perfect one, one I'd always love; so I got your name, to honor you, to remember you. You're no longer in the physical form, but live in my heart and soul. Sometimes I say things that you would have said, one of those funny little phrases that everyone keeps talking about. I say them because they remind me of you, and how much you used to make me laugh. But there was more to you than just laughter. You had a serious side; a personal side you only revealed to those closest to you. I was fortunate enough to be one of those people. You were more than a friend, you were a brother. They say in death one is taught life's biggest, deepest, and most serious lesson. I now know not to take anything in my life for granted. One day you were here, and I was enjoying the pleasure of your company. In a flash you were taken away. It still brings tears to my eyes, but I know one day we'll be kickin' it again, doing what we do best. You will live forever in my mind, and everything I accomplish in my lifetime will be a tribute to your memory. ONE-LUV O-Dissel.....rep' the spot and keep it locked; I'll see ya when i get there!

Jordan

October 10, 2002

For all those times you stood by me,

For all the truth that you made me see.

For all the joy you brought to my life,

For all the wrong that you made right.

For every dream you made come true,

For all the love I found in you.

I’ll be forever thankful baby,

You’re the one that helped me up, never let me fall.

You’re the one who saw me through, through it all.

You were my strength when I was weak,

You were my voice when I couldn’t speak,

You were my eyes when I couldn’t see,

You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach.

You gave me faith caused you believed.

I’m everything I am because you loved me.

You gave me wings and made me fly.

You touched my hand I could touch the sky.

I lost my faith, you gave it back to me.

You said no star was out of reach.

You stood by me and I stood tall.

I had your love, I had it all.

I am grateful for each day you gave me.

Maybe I don’t know that much,

But I know this much is true.

I was blessed because I was loved by you.

You were my strength when I was weak,

You were my voice when I couldn’t speak,

You were my eyes when I couldn’t see,

You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach.

You gave me faith caused you believed.

I’m everything I am because you loved me.

Oh, you were always there for me,

The tender wind that carried me.

A light in the dark,

Shining your love into my life.

You’ve been my inspiration,

Through the lies you were the truth.

My world is a better place because of you.

You were my strength when I was weak,

You were my voice when I couldn’t speak,

You were my eyes when I couldn’t see,

You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach.

You gave me faith caused you believed.

I’m everything I am because you loved me.

Oh, I’m everything I am because you loved me.

-Celine Dion

Amelia Owens

September 27, 2002

Not a day goes by that I don't sit here and cry thinking about my big brother, and everything he has taught me and done for me. He has protected me since I was a baby, and although he is no longer with me physically, I can feel him around me. Yesterday was my 19th birthday, and the 1st one, of many, without my brother. And today, for the 1st time in awhile, I picked up a basketball, and shot around in our yard, just like Jake and I did since we were children. He has protected me from the unthinkable, and has saved me from others. I miss him so much! I miss everything he did. I miss his phrases he'd say like, "I don't know about that, Emmy." , or "huh", or the best being "I love you Em.". I also miss the movements he would make on and off the court, like his gentile hands petting our dogs and cat, and how softly he would cut his steaks. I'll really miss the tall handsome brother I had. He always asked me in the mornings if his clothing matched perfectly with his shoes and hat, and always made me keep his hair a certain length.(wait I don't recall him having hair :) Although I would never tell him, he really was good looking. Jake may have been a "tough guy" on the outside, but inside he was the most gentile, sensitive, and caring person. I only wish that everyone could have had the pleasure of knowing the true Jake, as I did. Although thoughts of him in that car waiting for the ambulance, and the sound of the first shovel of dirt hitting his coffin haunt me, and will continue to, I'll miss him greatly, and forever will our memories last, and our love be strong. I know he is now in a better place. I know he is happier. I also know that he loves me, and watches over me like when I was the little tomboy he created.

One day we will step foot on the same basketball court together. Till then, with all my heart and soul, I will love you for eternity and beyond!

Your lil' Sis,

Em

Jake Owens

September 25, 2002

When I die,

give whats left of me to children

and to old men who wait to die.

And if you need to cry,

cry for your brother walking the street beside you.

When you need me,

put your arms around anyone

and give them what you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,

something better than words or sounds:

look for me in people I've known or loved.

And if you cannot give me away,

at least let me live in your eyes

and not on your mind.

You can love me most

by letting hands touch hands,

by letting bodies touch bodies,

and by letting go of children that need to be free.

Love doesn't die; people do.

So that when all that's left of me is love,

give me away.

I'll see you at home in the earth.

Anthony Karnezis

September 20, 2002

Owens, whats up baby boy. all i can say is i love you man, i always have and i always will. you already know that though. you meant the world to me Jake. i am know longer scared of death now, Im anxious to see you again man and im not as patient as i once was. E-neazy once told me "Whats a lifetime compared to eternity" We will be together soon enough brother and it will be forever. You just get heaven ready for me alright. and dont worry about your sisters, i know how protective you were of them. That will be my job now. your family is my family. i love you so much. thanks for giving me such great memories. you will always be in my heart. Forever, Neesis

Justin Diener

September 17, 2002

Jake,

A month hasn't even gone by. I still think of you and how important you are to me. The times we shared together are priceless and will never be forgotten. I pray that one day, we will be able to play Basketball again, BBQ, or least talk about South Park. Until that day all I can do is remember you and how close of a friend you always were to me. You will be remembered by all of us in the highest regard. Thank You for all the great times. I love you.

Vanessa Griffin

September 17, 2002

JACOB MATTHEW OWENS

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much. Jake was such a unique person,one of a kind. He always brightened up a room, and would find someway to make you happy if you were down. Jake you were my best friend and so much more. We had so many special memories together that I will never forget. I know that you are in a better place now and happy, rollin around in your ESCALADE singing with 2 pac. I now that you are up their watching down on us and keeping us safe. Jake you will be with me and in my heart forever. One day I will see you again.My deepest sympathy to his family.

Jake Owens I love you always and forever!!!!

Vanessa Griffin

Amelia Owens

September 16, 2002

JJ-

You were, and always will be my inspiration. You are my best friend, and I will miss you very much. Your presence will be greatly missed, yet you will always be with me. I love you big brother, and no one can ever touch me like you did, and ever mean so much to me like you. No one will ever take your place in my heart!

Love you!!!!

Your "cool" little Sister,

Emmy

VICTORIA HOYT

September 16, 2002

JAKE,

I CAN PICTURE YOUR SMILE AND YOUR LAUGH SO CLEARLY.....EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT ALL THE TIMES WE HUNG OUT IT PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE BECAUSE I REMEMBER ALL THE FUNNY THINGS YOU USE TO DO AND SAY.I WILL CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES FOREVER!!!! YOU ARE TRULY ONE OF A KIND AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE OWENS FAMILY!!

Eric Karnezis

September 12, 2002

Owens, what's up baby? I know you're here with us all, and that gives me strength. It's not in your nature to abandon the ones who love you. You taught me a lot, both in life, and after. I am extremely happy for you, heaven is a beutiful place, i just need to keep the patience untill we meet again. You were a young heart with an old soul, constantly yearning to be accepted, and from all recieve respect, never compromising but somtimes risky, and that is the only regret. stay humorous, and don't worry about us, we'll be together in due time. With all my heart, 1 love to you and all who loved you.

Shenell Slayton

September 10, 2002

Jake, you were loved by everyone and you will be forever remembered through our thoughts and hearts. I will always remember and miss your witty humor and kind heart. My prayers are with your family and the ones who loved you the most. I know you will watch over all of us until we all meet again. I love and miss you Owens....

Courtney Starr

September 8, 2002

Jake will be missed by many.I went to high school with Jake, He was a great guy. I am truely sorry for your loss.

Diane Templeton Mansolillo

September 6, 2002

Dr. Owen and family....I was so extremely saddened to hear of your loss. My family just met you a few weeks ago for my mom's medical problem and we immediately loved your caring and concerned manner. Know that today our family cares and that our prayers are with you and yours...Diane Templeton Mansoliillo

Jenny Seley

September 2, 2002

Jake,

You were the first boy to ever have my heart and you will forever have a piece of it. You are going to be missed but I know you are in a better place. Watch over your family and friends and know how much we all loved you.

always and forever, Jen

Michael Miyao

September 2, 2002

Hey Jake!!

It is so hard losing one of your closest friends. I remember when we used to live together and we shared so many fun times together. I pray that you are in a better place. You will always stay with me in my heart and my memories!!!

Jordan Cohan

September 1, 2002

Jacob was the love of my life and he will never be far away from me. He is in my heart and the hearts of so many people and will be forever. The support and love of so many people is so appreciated by the family and I know that Jacob is watching over us all and appreciates it too. I love you Jakey and the entire family as well. We will get through this together.

Elisha Counts

September 1, 2002

I've never known anybody my age that has died before and it really sucks that you had to be the first one, Jake. You always put a smile on my face and it breaks my heart that you're not here anymore. I know you are in a better place now and I can't wait to see you again some day. I love you and will never forget you.

The Turner Family

August 31, 2002

Dear Carol Owens-Rosenberg and Family,

We are all so saddened by Jake's untimely passing. We will remember how he made us smile and the happiness he spread when he was with us. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We send you our love.

Morgan Ramos

August 30, 2002

Jake you were one of the best people I have ever known and I would never trade any minute that I knew you. There was something about you. Everyone was drawn to you Jake. There was a light inside you which no one else will ever have. What it was we will never know. Maybe it was your fun loving attitude or the love you had for your family and friends. It was probably every quality a human being could have. I feel bad for the people who never got to meet you and see how wonderful you were. But everyone who knew you loved you. And everyone always will. We miss you Jake and we will always miss you. Thanks for being the closest thing to a big brother I will ever have. Because I truly thought of you as my big brother. And we will see you again someday. WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER JAKE!

Zig & Vickie Pikul

August 30, 2002

Leon, Lydia and kids....our hearts ache for your loss. Jacob was loved by many. May time pass quickly and you find some peace from this tragedy. You are in our thoughts daily.

Leon and Sandy Biren

August 29, 2002

We are the neighbors on Shelfield and know Mark. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Lizzie Owens

August 29, 2002

Jake was my only brother. He was such a wonderful person, who cared about his family so much. I knew that if I was ever in trouble, I could always turn to Jake. He is going to be so missed by me and the rest of his family. I love you so much. Rest in Peace.

Madeline Owens

August 29, 2002

Jacob Mathew was such a good guy. He loved all of his friends and all of his family even if he didnt show it enough. It would have meant so much to him that all of these people would have written in this book. Thank you all so much. I miss you Jake! You will be gratly missed and never forgoten.

Matthew Reece

August 29, 2002

Dr. Owens and family, there is nothing I or anybody else can say to make you happy in this time of sadness, but all of my prayers are with you and your whole family.

Much Love

Matthew Reece

Junior Volunteer

Mercy San Juan Trauma

Connie Gonder

August 28, 2002

Dr. & Mrs. Owens:

There is not much any one can say at a time like this except how sorry I am for you and your family. The only thing I can share with you is a saying that helped me get through some tough times for me when loved ones pasted away.

When I die I hope to go to heaven,

And leave behind everything I was given.

I will leave this would of troubles and woes,

And go to the land of ribbons and bows.

It will be white, cloudy and clear,

And there will be no wars, famines, or fears.

For indeed this is a land of grace,

That I now have the pleasure to face.

It isn't much, but I hope it gives you some comfort.

God Bless you and your family.

Connie L. Gonder

Mercy San Juan/ER.

Kathy and Paul Mayer

August 28, 2002

Dr. Leon and Lydia Owens and Family, Please accept our condolences and know you are in our hearts and prayers. Kathy and Paul Mayer

The Jenkins Family

August 28, 2002

My in laws lived on the corner near your home for almost 25 years.. and we all remember seeing Jake come and go, always a smile for everyone. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family. We too lost a family member in an accident at a young age....our heart felt condolences and prayers for peace in the time to come.

Amy Saunders

August 27, 2002

My family and I are are terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Love,

Shirley, Tory, Amy, and Robert

Carrie Fleig

August 27, 2002

My condolences go out to family & friends. Sorry for your loss.

Susan Prince-Morelli

August 27, 2002

Dr.Owens & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mercy San Juan Respiratory Therapists.

matt wright

August 27, 2002

Jake was an awesome guy. He always made me laugh. We will all miss you.

linda kurtz craven

August 27, 2002

Dear Carol Owens Rosenberg, My heart goes out to you and your wonderful family, what sadness you must be feeling for your brother and his family. I am so glad I met Jake at your birthday party, what a handsome, charming young man. Please know your amy is being looked after here in michigan, and my thoughts are with all of you. love linda kurtz craven

Jesse Crowder

August 27, 2002

Jake was an amazing guy. He'll be terribly missed.

erin & georgette

August 27, 2002

jake was a funny,smart,all around great guy and will never be forgotten by any of his friends.He was always there making people laugh and always had a smile on his face.you are in our hearts jake and we will miss you dearly ! xoxo

Marcus Lewis

August 27, 2002

Jake was a great person with a smile always on his face and positive attitude towards life. You will be missed.

Rianna Elrod

August 27, 2002

Jacob Matthew Owens..I remember those times in DPH..Your green Explorer, going to AH, you consoling me about every guy, talking to you about everything. I remember you from the first time I met you when I was only 14 to the last time I saw you a couple days ago, you had your whole life ahead of you and I wish so hard that you still do..I know you are in a better place where your life is perfect..I hope to see you again, you meant a lot to me, and I know you are in a better place...I miss you, maaannn.....*:·...

Arvin Arthur

August 27, 2002

Our family is so saddened with your loss. May your grief know limits and in the days ahead may you find peace.

Arvin Arthur, M.D.

Susan, Phillip and Eric

HEATHER DAUM

August 27, 2002

JAKE WAS A CLOSE FRIEND, AND WILL BE REMEBERED FOR HIS SARCASTIC HUMOR AND HIS ONGOING SMILE. JAKE WILL STAY IN MY HEART FOREVER.

BEST REGARDS,

HEATHER DAUM

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