| Location | Harrogate |
| Age | 38 years |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1970 |
| Date of Death | 13/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,685 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.
Three years on Jason and you are still very much in our thoughts. I hope that you have managed to find the peace that you were so very much hoping for.
We still look after Henry and he is a real cutie. Our thoughts are with you and Dawn and Mike at this very difficult time of year.
Thinking of you.
Lots of love
Clare, Andy and Megan xx
Gone but never forgotten
Hi sweetie - I really cant believe it will be 3 years since you left us all. How time flies by but really you are with us ALL all of the time now - happy and content. Send us all some of your spirit so you can live through us all.
I can still hear your voice and know you are not far away xxx
Yes, Jason, it's such a tribute to the qualities in you (that alas you could not see) that your most loyal friends leave tributes so faithfully.
To those loyal friends, Dawn and I would like to say a warm "thank you" for your continuing love and remembrance, which is a great comfort to us.
It is also says so much about you (though please never feel obliged to do so each year - we do know you have lives of your own to live, and it is right to do so).
Never forgotten
You are still in our hearts and thoughts and more so today - we could have had a celebration together.
Sleep well my friend and watch over your family
xxx
Birthday Memories
Birthday Memories for yesterday. I was thinking of you on our birthday. Please send loads of hugs down for everyone that is suffering - just got Dad home from hospital (4 weeks) so he is on his way to recovery now hopefully. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
xxxxx
We say Henry today - it was lovely seeing him - Clare brought him round. You are still in our thoughts and obviously with your birthday a week away you are more so in our thoughts. You will never be forgotten - just missed - still wish you knew how much. Watch over us all and give us all a big hug when we need it :)
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