
Remembering Jacob Howard
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“He saved my sisters life. He might not have known it but he did. One of the most caring souls I have ever met. It didn’t matter who you were or your popularity level he always cared.”
“Jay was a very outgoing and funny guy. He always knew what to say to make someone laugh. He will be missed.”
“Jay was a really great guy. We were somewhat close in middle school and he was always super caring. Although we drifted in high school, he never failed to make people laugh and bring such happiness to a room. He will be deeply missed. Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family.”
“Rest up lil bro, we’re gonna have to run thirty for leaving this soon too.”
“Rest In Peace Jay. Thank you for always checking on your boys and making sure we were alright. I’ll miss you, love you for ever.”
“I miss you Jay. Love you so much. Thank you for being there for me always. Thank you for talking and listening to me. You were the best friend. Love you forever.”
“I wish I had more time with you buddy. You always found a way to make me happy. Rest In Peace.”
“I hope you’re in a better place now Jay, it hurts to see you gone so soon. Rest In Peace.”
“This hurts so bad... you were my bestfriend Jay and I can’t get that back…. You will forever be in my heart.. I’m going to miss you so much… love you forever.”
“Jay was the realest person at HHS not .1% of his blood was fake he could make friends with anybody and that’s why everybody loved him.”
“I never knew Jacob personally but he always seemed like the guy the make sure you had a smile on your face. So sad to see you gone now, rest easy Jay.”
“I didn’t know him personally but every time I saw him in the hallways he always brought a smile to my face. His laugh and smile were just infectious even if you didn’t know him. I know he touched so many peoples lives and he will he missed.”
“I didn’t get the chance to know Jay very well. But when I did run into him, he was the sweetest and made everybody smile. He was the life of the party and had a smile that lit up a room. He will be deeply missed. Prayers going out to his friends and family <3”
“I’m going to miss my brother so much. So, so much.”
“Jay’s smile lit up every room he walked into. He was always there for me, through some of my hardest moments he was the one there. Since we met he has been someone I appreciate deeply, whether he knew that or not. Fly high Jay, we love you and miss you.”
“Middle school basketball and orchestra was always better with you, I still remember how you would make jokes and run out of class. Very funny and kind.”
“Man was a real one, always made people laugh no matter how the room was read. Funniest guy I have ever met. It’s a shame it had to come to this, he had such a bright future ahead of him. We’re all going to miss him.”
“Rest In Peace Jacob, you will be missed brother. You were one of the most caring people I have ever met.”
“He was the type of friend you will never forget. He’ll always have a place in my heart. What a kind soul. Taken too soon.”
“Jay was the kid who you smiled at when you saw; bro never failed to make me laugh every day I saw him. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. Rest in peace to a young king.”
“God has another angel now.”
“Dang my brother I’ll miss him so much, he was the one I had no matter what. Always checked on me and made sure I was okay. I wish I could have spent more time with you Jay, but it’s all God’s plan. I love you and I’ll rep your name forever, long live you my guardian angel.”
“Jay was an amazing man, he always lightened the mood with his jokes, and never failed to bring everyone to a smile. You were taken from us too soon. Love ya brother, rest up.”
“Jay was in many of my classes in middle school, I met him in 5th grade when we where in orchestra together and we always messed around in class in middle school. Rest In Peace.”
“I’m going to miss Jay so much he was the funniest and nicest man ever. I have many great memories of him. Much love to him and his family, may he Rest In Peace.”
“A great man, a great friend. He will be forever alive in our hearts. Rest in Heaven.”
“Jay has been such an amazing friend since 5th grade. Over the years we have gotten so much closer and ima really miss him. Rest In Peace bro.”
“Gone way too soon. We had so many memories since 6th grade. I love you Jay. You will never be forgotten.”
“Rest easy Jay. You were the kindest and always knew how to make everyone smile. You will be missed dearly. Fly high angel. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jay’s family and friends.”
“Jay was amazing. His personality and kindness towards friends. You could talk to him about anything and he’d be there for you. Me and him would pull pranks together and laugh about random stuff. Rest In Peace, Lil Jay.
“One of the nicest, realest kids at HHS. He really enjoyed being around real friends.”
“I wish I spent more time with you Jay, you used to check up on me all the time. You helped me through a lot. I’ll keep your legacy alive.”
“Jay was my homie for life. I had so much to say but now that I am typing this I am lost for words all over again. I’ll never fully get a chance to wrap my head around this. I love you brother. So so so so much.”
“Although I never knew Jacob on a personal level, from all the times I saw him in the hallways, I could tell that he was the kind of guy that would make you happy.”
“Jacob was in many of my classes in middle school. He never failed to put a smile on my face, he was incredibly funny and truly cared about others. I wish I could’ve gotten to know him better but the memories I have of him are amazing and will never be forgotten.”
“We’re going to miss him so much you were taken too soon, rest easy.”
“Jay always made sure me and his boys were okay. I remember he would always give up his seat at lunch for us whenever the table was filled. I even still have the Christmas card Jay gave me this past December. When I say Jay truly put everyone before himself, I mean it. Jay was the center of our friend group in middle school. He made memories for everyone and was always there to help everyone. I even hung out with Jay a few weeks back. Even then, he was all smiles and did the little things for all of us. I could name countless memories that I've made with Jay. I can't believe this would happen to anybody, especially someone who I am close with. Jay had a personality that I hope many people recognized and should model. Jay was an amazing kid and I know he's looking down on all of us hoping for the best. Rest In Peace, I’ll love you forever Lil Jay.”
“Love you jay you’ve been on my mind a lot and I hope your having fun chillin up in heaven my friend. You made my day so many time man. I loved walking around the halls with u during study hall, you told me so many great stories. Love you so much man.”
“Jacob was a nice guy. He always made people laugh. He will greatly be missed. Prayers to his friends and family.”
“Jay made me twice the man I was before I met him.”
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