I was lucky enough to be a coworker and friend of Jason’s. I loved him like a brother. He was my hunting partner. One time we were on are way to draw in for a hunting spot. We always listen to music in the truck on the way. That morning a song came on and we got a great hunting spot that day. Every time after that he had to play that song on are way to hunting. The song was rocket man by Elton John! I heard that song on the radio the other day reminded me of all the great times. You are truly missed brother.

Tonight Indio and I made tacos for dinner and talked about some of our favorite memories of Uncle Jason (aka my favorite brother-in-law), in honor of his 50th birthday.  One of Indio’s favorites is when we all went to Indiana Beach. Indio was 7. Grilled hotdogs for dinner and .. the way Indio remembers it, Uncle Jason says he’d pay Indio $30 for eating 4 big hotdogs.. buns included. He ate 3… was really struggling… and Uncle Jason finally said ‘I’ll give you $20 if you can’t finish’. I personally was getting sick watching thiskid try to eat all of this lol and I was like.. please just stop. Jason… I just remember him laughing that wonderful laugh and Indio says I’m going to finish. He ate all 4 and got his money. Maybe we should have had hot dogs tonight lol  Anyways just wanted to say.. we miss you Jason and we are grateful for the times we shared. Happy birthday.. I just know you’re feeling all of the love being sent from so many - today and always. 

I remember many years ago how lucky we were when we needed a toolmaker at Valpo, and I heard the #1 toolmaker from PF, Jason was coming. Jason was the kind of man who was always there for you to talk to.... stories about the past, listen to you bitch about everything, cars, music, life, family, home projects, just about everything really. My heart goes out to you and the girls, he always talked about you. I will never forget Jason, and the impact he made on my life. Thanks for posting all the wonderful pictures Heidi, he was a great man.