Jason was so excited about finally turning 21. Saturday, June 5, 1999, the day of his Birthday, Jason went to work as usual and had plans with friends when they got off at 5:00. After work, Jason, two of his co-workers and his Manager went to a local restaurant to celebrate his Birthday. Their Manager bought several rounds of drinks for them and the bartender kept them coming.

Jason's friend was only 19 years old and because his friend knew the bartender, he was able to drink without being carded. The night went on and the Manager left, leaving Jason and his friend still at the restaurant, both under the influence of alcohol. At around 8:30 p.m., they left and went to his friends house. They must have only been there for 10-15 minutes and then they left again, their destination unknown. At 9:20 p.m., Jason's friend's Pontiac Firebird spun out of control at a speed in excess of 75 miles per hour. They hit a telephone pole and Jason was killed instantly. His friend was rushed to the hospital and miraculously survived.

Please don't let your friends and family members leave drunk. Do whatever you have to to make sure they make it home safely. Would you want to live with knowing you could have done something to save them? We are responsible for those who are drinking in our presence. It's time to wake up, open your eyes and take responsibilty. If you care at all, take care of those aroound you. Afterall, you may wake up or get a phone call in the middle of the night and find out they're no longer here.

None of Jason's family got to see him on his Birthday. We had planned a cookout for Sunday, the day after his Birthday. Instead of celebrating Jason's 21st Birthday, we were going through his apartment moving things out and making funeral arrangements.

Please think about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or getting in a car with someone who has been drinking. We aren't promised tomorrow, it's important that we make clear decisions for ourselves and those around us. Don't put your family or those who care about you through the same devastation that our family has gone through. Jason was just celebrating his 21st Birthday. Who would have known it would have such a fatal ending?

May God lead you down the right path and may you trust in him for guidance and direction every day of your life.

Jason will be missed immemsely by his family and friends. He had such ambition and was at the beginning stages of pursuing a career in Firefighting. He loved to sing country music, it was the love of his life.

He was such a free spirit, always loving, laughing and smiling. Jason was also very spiritual, he had a love for God as well as a deep love for his mother and father. Jason left behind his parents, step-parents, two sisters, one step-brother and 3 step-sisters.

Life will not be the same without him. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He knew no prejudices, he got along with everyone and never judged anyone by outside appearance. This world was definitely a better place with Jason in it. I guess now, Heaven's just a little bit brighter.

We have relied on God's strength to pull us through. We know that we will see him again and that God is taking good care of him. Without the Lord Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father, none of this would be posssible.

Such a beautiful young man whose life was taken on his 21st Birthday as a result of getting in a vehicle with a friend who was under the influence of alcohol. I have lost my only brother and best friend, a loss almost unbearble as my life has been forever changed. I long to see his smile and hear his laughter. No one could ever replace my brother. I love him tremendously and miss him more than words could ever express. I long for the day we'll be reunited for eternity. May any and all who read this realize the consequences of drinking and driving. Sometimes there are no second chances. For the driver, my brother's friend, God has given him a second chance. Miraculously, after only four months, he has made a full recovery. Unfortunately, I no longer have my brother. My child playmate, my best friend - a loss so devastating, it's hard to go on without him. Jason will always be alive in my heart and in the hearts of all those who love him.

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