Not much to say that I have not already said except to sum up:
Everyday people die that shouldn't while we question the lives of those that survive and do not bring anything but fear sadness and hatred to the world
Let Jake's life be a shining example of the way we should all try to live.
Fight to make every day count
Keep a smile on your face
Make jokes
Find the good in the world.
Don't dwell on the bad
Be the nice guy
Do for others... just because
Talk to old friends, keep in touch with family and spend time with others
Remember that all that matters is today... this moment
Yesterday is history,
Tomorrow is a mystery,
But today is a gift - that's why they call it the "present."
Many told me when Jake died that they kept a picture of him by their bedside so as to remember the person who never gave up and smiled in the face of circumstance. It helped them when they were having a bad day.
My brother Dale asked Jake once how he did so well dealing with the sickness
Jake said "Cancer has no conscience, it gets who it gets"
As human organisms we live life walking on a tightrope, we are frail creatures that have mortal bodies. All it takes is a small slip and it is all over.
Remember this each and every day. When you are having a bad day, decide whether what you are upset about is really worth your time. There really is not a lot that matters
Think of people like Jake who never gave up and always smiled. This is his legacy.
In memory of Jake here is the video I will post every year for the rest of my life.
Have a GOOD DAY! That is what would make Jake happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbonEVCEHJY
