| Location | Harrogate |
| Age | 38 years |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1970 |
| Date of Death | 13/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,028 since 23/09/2008 |
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Our beloved son Jason was born with one ear missing, both external and internal. He needed speech
therapy from an early age because he couldn't hear or interpret the sounds produced by others. A
happy, chuckly child, he learned to daydream during lessons and to read avidly at home (mainly
science fiction/fantasy!).
His passion for reading became the key to a degree in Oceanography and Marine Biology, and he
progressed to become a respected scientist. A friendly, gentle giant, his intense loyalty, honesty,
sense of fun and kindness were marred by his increasing difficulty with verbal communication and
retention, leading to a steady erosion of his self-esteem and hopes.
Yet he collected friends like a magnet, and they are some of the finest people I have ever known.
Jason had a wicked and keen sense of humour, but was usually just outside any circle of
conversation, trying to process that part he had heard.
Last year his hearing was improved following surgery for a BAHA (bone-attached hearing aid) and a
false ear. Initially ecstatic, he came to realise his worst fears; that hearing wasn't his root
problem - he simply couldn't make complete sense of what he heard, or lastingly remember that part
of it he had understood. Always prone to depression, this deepened steadily and, despite the immense
support from numerous experts, friends and relatives, his life force steadily faded.
We could only begin to understand the weight of his burden. We loved him deeply and oh, how we wish
that somehow he could have found the key to unlock the hope, faith and drive to achieve his
potential. Such a tragic waste...
His life was so short, yet for him it was too long. Yet there were so many happier times and joyful
occasions, and it is those we will try to recall.
Gone but never forgotten
It's a year on my friend. If your passing has taught me one thing it's to live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself. I hope that you've found peace and rest but never forget that although you're not here you're in my thoughts more often than not. I just wish there had been time for another pint or round of golf.
Nick
still can't believe you left us all. I hope you are happy and it was what you wanted. We all miss you still and will not forget you xxx
Birthday Remberance
Just remembering your Birthday as it is so hard to forget seen as though it is mine too.
Still hard to believe you have left us but I hope that you are now at peace and are watching over us all.
If only you knew what you meant to so many people.
Forever in our hearts
xxx
Jason,
Your life was too short, but you managed to pack a fair bit in before you moved on. You rafted over waterfalls in New Zealand, camped in a swag under the stars in Oz, survived midges in Scotland and sand flies on the Whanganui River, you bunjey'ed and sky dived and skied down mountains (and the occasional road!), you dived the Great Barrier Reef, sailed the Whit Sunday islands, and rescued sharks and goldfish. You never realised the impact that you had on peoples lives, perhaps now you do? You will be sorely missed but I understand your need to move on. Hopefully you have joined the elves Into The West.
I will always remember our time together. God Bless
Clare xxx
So Sorry you are gone
Dear Jason
We are so sorry you are gone but we now hope that you be with ALL your friends now looking down on us all and are at peace.
You were so very much loved and were the brother I never had. You were a star in so many ways I just wish you knew that.
I do hope you can now help others in the same torment as somehow you knew your life was short.
Thank you for the time you gave all our family and we will cherish it forever.
You will always been in our thoughts and keep those eyes sparkling.
All our love forever Andy, Julie & James
I met you twice in passing, to me you seemed so happy, a gentleman who was proud to shake my hand . that is how i remember you , that day you were there , you had fun , you laughed, i saw mike and dawns eyes light up !! That was you... and that will always be you, i wish i knew you better.
with much love paul & gemmma
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