Jason Paul Messick

July 14, 1976 - April 7, 1997

This page is a memorial to a friend I only knew on the net. He was a kind person who always tried to help others even though he was going through problems of his own. He tried to use his own experiences, good and bad, to help others. I will never forget his kindness and compassion for others. Jason was not normally a happy person. He went through bouts of depression and sometimes self-pity, but it always amazed me how he would come out of it when there was someone else who needed his compassion. It was nice to know that he would be there to lend an ear, a few words of advice or show his concern.

Jason, you will be missed!! You are in God's hands now...rest in peace.

- Jodi -

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Jason was known fairly well by all those who knew him at all....those who didn't know him....I am sorry for the missed oppurtunity. I have talked to him at length both on-line and on the phone and the two words that come to mind when I think of him are, loving, and depressed...at least for the majority of the all too short time I knew him. He was a great friend...willing to listen to my gripes of the day whatever they may be. He was a man who had had some tough breaks in the arena of love...yet despite thoughts to the contrary...went on. He offered advice on my troubles when I discussed them with him, it may not have been necessarily what I wanted to hear, but it was what he honestly felt was best for me at that time. He unlike many took the time to talk to his friends which I am proud to call myself one of, and listen. I loved panama. I still do. Jas is a name that will long be known and felt for in my heart and home...many were annoyed by his session setting and impatience, but once you got thru that, no one could ask for a better friend. One of the greatest tragedies of this is the fact that at long last he was happy, and he deserved all the happiness in the world...and yet it was taken from him, as he was taken from us. Please don't forget Jason, as he would never forget any of us, I know won't ever be able to.

Jason...I'll love and remember you for all eternity...

Beth

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To Jason, my net.brother, and dearest friend:
I guess this is farewell.I never even got to say hello irl, but at least i get to say farewell, here. I remember the day you and me met. I remember how much you cared about me and loved me, from Day One. Lil ol' me. You found the nice things to say to me. You still found ways to make me smile, on the gloomest day, even if you weren't happy with yourself.

When I had problems in my relationship, you were there, and MADE me talk about it. You wanted my relationships to thrive. You never gave up hope. Thank you, THANK YOU, for just being you. Thank you.

I can learn from you, Jason, about my own depression. I'm going to try to keep helping others, even when I don't know how to help myself. You taught me that.And I learned from you, to remember the good times. To cherish the memories in my mind, soul, and heart. Thank you. Jason, I loved you dearly, even a bit more than a sister should. I cared about you, and wish that I could have done more for you. I love you Jason. I will never forget the wonderful person you were, and the love that you always had to give.

All of my love to you, and my peace on your life.
Your sister.....
I love you,
--Rachel
aka
--Stripes

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It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream......

-Benjamin Mays-
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For those who don't know me, I'm a very close friend of JP's. I received word of his passing on April 11th at 3:30am in a news posted on foothills. I just wanted you all to know what a warm, loving, caring, and understanding heart Jason had and still has in my eyes. His passing has not changed the person he was to me, I will always love him for who he was and who he dreamyt of being. I loved him dearly and can never replace the feelings he gave me in our 4 yr friendship. It's hard to explain how we got so close, but it went as simple as this, he listened and I listened, he talked and I talked... he understood and I understood....

Our friendship will last forever and always in my heart and memories strong. I love you JP.. please know that.... I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye. Sweet Dreams my cherished friend... may you rest in the loving peace you so deserve... Your dreams were not unheard, I will hold them for you and cherish the love you had for me and our time together.

Rain King - Counting Crows

                    "When I think of heaven 
                    (Deliver me in a black-winged bird)
                    I think of flying down into a sea of pens
and                         feathers
                    and all other instruments of faith and sex and God
                    In the belly of a black-winged bird
                    Don't try to feed me
                    I've been here before and I deserve a little more

                    I belong in the service of the Queen         
                    I belong anywhere but in between
                    She's been crying         
                    I've been thinking 
                    And I am the Rain King

                    Mama, why am I so alone?
                    I can't go outside
                    I'm scared I might not make it home
                    I'm alive, but I'm sinking in
                    If there's anyone at home at your place
                    Why don't you invite me in
                    Don't try to bleed me
                    I've been there before and I deserve a little more

                    I belong in the service of the Queen
                    I belong anywhere but in between
                    She's been lying
                    I've been sinking
                    And I am the Rain King

                    Hey, I only want the same as anyone
                    Henderson is waiting for the sun
                    Oh, it seems night endlessly begins and ends
                    After all the dreaming I come home again..."
Love always and forever,

Candace N. Kehl (Candi)

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My name is Jenn, my net name is Tashianna. I knew Jas. I dated Jason at one time in my life, even after we broke up, we still remained close friends. Jason was a person who would always be there for you and remind you of how precious life was. He would talk to me when he was depressed and let me help him in return, I felt priveledged to know that he trusted in me. I was shocked, and suicidal when I heard of Jason's death the night he died. I couldn't believe he was gone, I had just talked to him a week earlier on the phone, I had just written an 8 page letter to him in plans to send it out the next day. Yet after the haze had cleared, I had to accept I would never see Jas again, never feel his arms around me in a hug. I had talked to Jas on the phone like I said, the only thing that kept me going, and wouldn't let me kill myself after his death were three words that he had said to me, I love you. Jas really did love me and I loved him. I still feel his spirit around me, guiding me and helping me through tough times. Please if anyone wishes to talk about Jas, come to me, I want to help keep his memory alive.

Jenn

This page is open to anyone who would like to eulogize Jason. If you would like your words of remembrance on this page, please email me and I'll put them here.

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Jodi Nerney (canefan@thevineyard.org)

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