Jake's Family: A Personal Perspective

“We believe that our Heavenly Father could not have put a more beautiful, courageous soul on this earth than our sweet ‘Baby Jake.’ Jake’s life taught us many things, and the legacy he left us to cherish has forever changed our lives. To witness the courageous battle Jake gallantly fought for 2 1/2 years is nothing short of a miracle on this earth. How we treasure those days, although some dark, as our precious Jake battled to overcome so much, yet complained little and touched everyone he met with his brilliant smile.

“For a child so young, our beautiful ‘blue-eyed’ Jake was wise beyond his years, and his physical struggles did nothing to hamper the spirit he used to touch people’s lives across the world. Our precious baby was not blessed with years of life, but he was blessed with ‘life’ in the years he was here with us. What an inspiration he has been to his parents, his beloved brothers, his adoring family and the legions of ‘fans’ he created as Jake taught us to believe that we must live our lives with the same determination, perseverance and zest that he did.

“For now, our hearts are broken and our lives are irrevocably changed, but we believe we will be with our sweet baby again, and that comfort will see us through the days to come. Thank you sweet Jake for showing us that life is about the simple things...a good M&M, watching LSU with your family, a dirt bike ride with the wind in your ‘hair’ and a good snuggle with your parents...we BELIEVE!”