In Memory

Jason Kern



 
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01/13/09 07:26 PM #1    

Melanie Perry

I have no idea when or how Jason passed away, but I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Jason was one of the nicest kids I knew. He was very friendly, sweet, and always smiling. How very, very sad that we won't get to see him at our reunion this year.

02/10/09 11:14 AM #2    

Chris Blanchette

This is the first I've heard of it and it is saddening. Jason was one of the most down-to-earth people I knew back in school. Always with a calm demeanor and never had a bad word to say about anyone--except public figures who he made a mockery of.

I knew he suffered from hemophilia which is a disorder that prevents blood from clotting, so that any injury more than a simple cut or scrape could be potentially dangerous and life-threatening. He was always excused from PE classes because of this. This never stopped his wry sense of humor as he was a lot of fun to be around in class.

04/13/09 11:36 AM #3    

Christine Montgomery (Green)

JAY WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND FUNNIEST GUYS I HAVE EVER KNOWN. WE BECAME EVEN BETTER FRIENDS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. HE DIED IN 1995. HE HAD SOME COMPLICATIONS FROM HIS HEMOPHILIA. I LEARNED THROUGH JAY TO LIVE LIFE AND NEVER LET THE LITTLE THINGS GET YOU DOWN. FOR THAT I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM.

10/05/09 11:13 PM #4    

Brett Stewart

Jason was awesome - for someone with serious medical problems (hemophilia) he was ALWAYS a positive spark. Speaking of sparks, he's also a guy who survived a fire that literally started on top of him. His electric blanket caught fire and he escaped unharmed while his house burned. Jason and I were 2 pieces of a really bad band - I couldn't sing a note (still can't) and he was still cool being my drummer. We played the JFK talent show in 9th grade, and even a few years later when I stunk at guitar he was still the one keeping the beat behind me.
Jason's parents were great; they taught him that he didn't have a disability - just that he needed to be a little more careful not to get bumps & bruises. Jason used to sneak and play football or do just about anything else he could to prove he could handle it. Great guy, he's missed.

10/12/09 10:14 PM #5    

Alison McCarthy

Jay - I miss ya buddy.

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