| LETTERS FROM FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES |
| A loving thought for you Jesse, Sometimes our lives are blessed by people who are so special, that we are happier just because we know them...We just want to tell you that you were, and still are, one of those special people in our lives. All of our memories of you will last so long, of your loving and caring nature. We love you.... Mariner High School Classes 2000 |
| Rest in peace Jesse. You always was my truest homeboy! Meet you in crossroads. Your homie for life....Alex Tanberg |
| Just Not Fair I know it sounds selfish, But maybe it is, All of us (I'm sure), Don't think it's fair that the "Main Man" up there gets to hear you rap and see you smile. But all we have down here are good memories and pictures to remember you. R.I.P Jesse we all miss you and hope you'll watch over us and just keep that smile!... Staci |
| Jesse, my sweet Nephew. You will always be in our hearts. May God watch over and protect you as you enter your new journey. We will always love you... Aunt Dot, Uncle Steve, Ginny & Charlie |
| Kenny, you will always be my brother. Donna, you will always be my sister. I thank you for letting me know you and most of all, Jesse. That big footed, big hearted, big legged, huge kid. He will always be my Nephew and I thank you for letting me be his Uncle. He will always be my Eric Lindrose, Mario Lemeoux and Wayne Gretsky. Most definitely he would have been my gentle man of hockey and I will always love him in my own way.... Max J Smith |
| Jesse and Jason, It was a blessing for the world, just to have someone like you. We'll never understand why it had to be you, but we'll all keep you in our hearts. God bless you both......Rachel |
| Jesse, Well even though we weren't the best of friends or anything, you are still a good person and you know how to make a person feel good. I just remember on the bus, you rapping. I will never forget you. You are in God's arms now. He will take good care of you...Kari |
| Goodbye Jesse...I will always remember your smile and the way you cheered me up in class. I love you always. I'll never be able to watch Gilbert Grape W/O you...Danielle |
| Jesse, Thank you for always being there and standing by me. I miss you and love you. RIP...Tiffany |
| Jesse, Hey boy, you know you were the world to people. You cheered them up when they were down. I'll miss you. See you in Heaven. Save the last dance for me. I love you....Jamie Curnew |
| Jesse, It was nice, the good times and bad. You will never be forgotten and you'll be loved always. We all love you. See you down the road. PS- Otie says RIP and he loves you, too. To his family, Your son, brother and relative will never be forgotten and will be loved always. Take care and never forget, too......Amy B. |
| Jesse and Jason, We love you guys. I looked up to both of you. You always had a smile on your faces. God will take care of you....Stacey Anderson |
| Jesse, Thank you for being there when I needed to smile :) I can still see you on the leadership bus, sitting in the back, just rapping away. And don't forget that many people loved you and will never forget you. RIP...Staci |
| Jesse, You shouldn't have gone the way you did. I hope God is with you. Everybody misses you. Don't forget us...Patricia Browder |
| Jesse, I love you so much! We shared so many good times together. I'm sorry you never got to fulfill your dreams. I still think that I will see you tomorrow but deep down inside, I know I won't. I can't wait to be up there with you. Always....Steph Kelman |
| To the parents of Jesse, Your son was the best. He always knew how to make people smile and feel good. He could cheer anyone up. I will never forget him. He will always be in my heart. He didn't deserve this, but now he's in God's hands and he will be taken good care of. He had a good impact on everyone, and he will never be forgotten...Kari Anderson |
| Ken and Donna, I'm one of Jesse's friends. I just got done looking at your web page you set up for him. I must say it was very special and relaxing. I met you at the memorial they had for Jesse and Jason, at Mariner. I hope you don't mind me emailing you but I feel that when I want to talk to Jesse, who else better to talk to than his mother. Jesse and I were good friends. We met each other at Mariner in one of our classes we had together. I was glad when we became so close because he was such a wonderful person to be around. Your son was and still is a special person who had a lot of charm and good quailities about himself. I don't really know if this is too much of a sensitive subject for you or not and if it is I'm sorry. It's just that he really touched me as a person and I don't know any other way to let him know than to share my memories with you. I have almost every single newspaper article on my wall. I feel that's some way of a closure for me in a sense. As I was looking at the pictures you posted of him, I couldn't help but cry to myself thinking, Why? You and your husband should know that you really did a good job raising him and I also wanted to say that I know he knows and appreciates that too. You don't have to write me back if you don't like, but I at least wanted to share my feelings with you and your husband. Again, I am sorry if I caused you any pain. Thank you....Nicole Whitehead |
| Jesse, I haven't known you for that long, but still, I feel like I have known you my whole life. You are not here anymore for me to talk to or to laugh with. But I will never forget you. So don't worry, your legacy will remain strong in the hearts of all the people you have touched with your kindness. You're in God's hands now and I know you will be watching over us from time to time. I don't know how to express my sorrow or my grief. All I can do is be strong for those who need me the most....T J Stevens |
| Jesse and Jason, Well in a way I grew up with you great boys. I could always rely on you both to put a big, big smile on my face, whenever I was sad or just not smiling. It was guaranteed that you two could make me smile. Jesse with "Gilbert Grape" and the Dinosaur, and Jason when he talked funny and pushed me all the way across the hall. RIP and I love you both....Jamie Strand |
| Jesse and Jason, None of us thought it could be so hard to say goodbye. We'll always remember you in our hearts. We all cared about you two and we always will. You two are in a place now where you can watch over us all! We'll never forget all the good times we had. You'll both be in our hearts and prayers, always and forever. We love you both. In Loving Memory Of Jesse and Jason. We'll never forget. Always....Graham Hitch |
| Jesse and Jason, We all love you both. Jesse, you're my cousin and we go back. I miss you so much! I love you! Jason, I didn't really know you, except I met you a few times. You're a sweet and funny guy. I'll never forget either of you. You're in my heart.Love forever...Wonder Stoner Smith |
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| Jesse, Hey-well right now I'm so confused and upset. I really don't know how to handle things at the moment. I hope you're in Heaven, in the hands of God, watching over all of your close friends and family right now. I know that you and I were never really close, but through Brandon, you became a good friend to me. You always seemed to make me laugh and we always used to talk about our problems with you and Dallas - and me and Brandon.Thanks for the advice. It actually helped. I've always had good times with you and Brandon, even though we were high half of the time we hung out! :) But it was fun. Brandon is really upset right now. You guys were one of each others bestfriends. He would have done anything for you, Jesse. I am so sorry. You did not deserve what happened to you. But at least you're at a place where you have no worries - with God. May you rest in peace, Jesse - Forever. I will never forget you. Love....Jessica Louise Eller |
| Jesse, Thank you so much for all you've done for me! When I needed to laugh, you were there. When I didn't want to laugh, you were still there, making me laugh. When I needed someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on, or just a 'hello', it was always you there, to let me know things would be okay. I loved every day of CWI that I got to spend with you, cause you brightened things up when the class needed a laugh, or even when we shouldn't have been laughing. The Raptor won't be forgotten, nor the nick name "Rabbit." :) Likewise, all the wonderful impressions, such as Michael Jackson, Gilbert Grape, and impressions for the substitute teachers. Now it's time to say that all the goodbyes in the world, would not make this ending good. I won't ever forget you and I'll always love my bigger brother and extra special friend, Jesse Stoner. RIP..See you in Heaven. Love always...Candace R Marlow |
| Jesse, I never got to say thank you. You would come into 3rd period, and whether I was in a good mood or bad mood, you would come in and make me laugh. I will never forget the day we had a sub, you came in and acted retarded and the sub believed us that you were. And also, I will not forget the Dino noises you made. Thank you so much for everything. You were a great friend. Many people miss you and you will always have a place in my heart. You are a great guy. Thank you again for everything. Also, happy 19th birthday on June 5, 2000. Love always and forever....Anita Bales, Class of 2002 and you, class of 2000 |
| Tell me why...Please God, tell me why friends have to die? It's not fair and it's not right. Oh God, why that night? I didn't think life could end that fast. He was so young but his years didn't last. Now it's too late to say goodbye. Please God, tell me why? Even if his soul is flying free, now his dreams can never be. Teens need an answer. God, please tell me why? Maybe life isn't what it seems, and not all teens get their dreams. We love you Jesse and Jason. Always....Stephanie Kelman and Brandy |
| Jesse and Jason, I never knew you and you never knew me, but I still feel sad for you both. I don't know or understand why it happened, but I do know one thing. I know it shouldn't have happened. Even though I do not know you both, I still cry and mourn for you. Every one at my school knows at least one of you and maybe both of you, but I do not. But I know that you are in God's hands now and He will take care of you, Jesse and Jason. You will probably think this is stupid of me to waste my time on doing this for someone I never knew, but inside, I feel like I did know you both. I hope that you two are well now and do not pain anymore. I have no idea as to why I am writing this for someone I never knew. Do you? Wait, yes I do. I know very well why I am writing this for you both. I write to you both because you had not had a chance to really live you life yet and seen what life was really all about. I wish you did have that chance and maybe if you guys did have that chance, maybe we would have met?! I don't know. What do you think? So what's it like up in Heaven?? Is it nice? I hope so. But God has given you wings and has chosen to take you both home with Him. Please look down on us all and remember that we will never ever forget you and that we will all miss you very much. Oh, and please remember all the good times that you had with all your friends and remember always that they all love you, Jesse and Jason. I will pray for you both every night, even though I never knew you. And I am sure that you will both see all your friends soon, so just keep a good watch over them and always remember that they love you. I know I am probably repeating myself, but hey, I think it's worth it. I don't like goodbyes, so I guess I will have to say see ya soon. I don't know you and you don't know me, but I do know I will always remember this and you and will love you as a friend, even though we never met and became friends. RIP and see you in Heaven. Love always....Melissa W. |
| Jesse, I have so much to say to you and no way to say it. I wish I could have said goodbye. I wish I could have told you what a great guy you are. By now you must know, you were so loved by so many people. Now we don't know what to do without you. Without your smile, your laugh, your flowing, and your unforgettable Michael Jackson impression. This should have never happened to you, Jesse. All I have now is the memories of the good times we had. I remember registration, Master P, the Tercel, Jason's house, "Come on, it's good, try it," and the way you always made me feel. Happy! You had that effect on a lot of people. And for that, you're unforgettable! I love you, Jesse. RIP. Have a safe journey. Much love....Sarah Sills |
| Jesse, To a man we will always love with all our hearts and souls. Why did this have to happen you? You were always there when someone needed your help or just an ear to listen to. Well, hey man, I love you and all your friends do too, so look out for us and say Hi to the big man up in the sky, ok? Your friend....Joel Womack |
| Jesse, We will always remember you. Rest In Peace....Ian Condon |
| Yo Jesse, you know I kept on rhyming! That's you and me, Baby! One Love....Rashad Columbus |
| TO ALL WHO LOVED ME.....When you wonder the meaning of life and love, know that I am with you. Close your eyes and feel me kissing you in the gentle breeze across your cheek. When you begin to doubt that you shall ever see me again, quiet your mind and hear me. I am in the whisper of the heavens, speaking of your love. When you love your identity, when you question who you are and where you are going, open your heart and see me. I am the twinkle in the stars smiling down upon you, lighting the path for your journey. When you awaken each morning not remembering your dreams but feeling content and serene, know that I am with you, filling your nights with thoughts of me, when you linger in the remnant pain. Wholeness seeming so unfamiliar. Think of me. Know that I am with you. Touching you through shared tears of a gentle friend. Easing the pain. As the sunrise illuminates the desert sky in that breathtaking brilliance, awaken your spirit. Think of our time together, all too brief, but ever brilliant. When you were certain of us together, when you were certain of you destiny. Know that God created that moment in time just for us. I am with you always......This was left at the memorial for Jesse and Jason. The author, or who left it, remains unknown. |
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| If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven, and bring you home again..... |
| You are listening to SOMEWHERE OUT THERE |