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Saturday, March 5, 2005

Jason:

Words can not express the hurt my heart feels as I mourn the loss of one so special. There aren't enough reasons that will explain "why?"

I don't know and will never know what was going through your mind the last moments that you lived here on this earth. Our consolation is that you are now at "home" where no more hurt and harm will come your way. You are with your Nanny who loved you so very much and unconditionally...she will always be there to embrace you and protect you.

If I could turn back the hands of time you would be here with us but I can't do that. If I could have had one more day with you maybe things would have turned out differently. There are so many "ifs".

My heart hurts so very much Jason Derrick. Your face is there at the start of everything I think of and right now you are all I can think of.

I wish that I could have hugged you and told you that things would be alright. I wish that I had spent more time with you, I wish and I wish but those wishes won't come true, now.

Though you have traveled many a rugged road, you have made it to the other side and you didn't suffer in vain...Knowing you as I do you have forgiven those who trespassed against you. Your tenderness came from the pain that you endured throughout your life, the pain is over now Jason. You are free to be Jason Derrick Izak, the Jason we will always love, cherish and miss. Put on your dancing shoes Jason and dance the night away!

I love you so very much

Aunt Sherri
loveslsib338d@hotmail.com


Saturday, March 5, 2005

Dear Dawna and Family~
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your son, I remember you spoke of him often when we worked at the Ferry Street Cafe together. May God bless you and your family as you enter into this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. God has a new angel to add to His glorious kingdom.

Respectfully,
Tanya Garren
tanya_garren@msn.com


Saturday, March 5, 2005

May your spirit rise above the earth and sprinkle its glowing seed in the soils of earthly beings, imparting your special wonders in them for eternity.

Rest peacefully, Jason...

Deborah & Randall D.
epiphany88@fast.net


Saturday, March 5, 2005

Jason:

I spoke to you on February 18th, the day you were discharged from the hospital, the day you told me that you would be alright. Was your pain so great that you couldn't share it with me? Was the pain not there because you were at a place in your life and you knew where you would go to find what you wanted for so long?

Rest doesn't come as there are so many questions in my mind. Did we fail you? Was our love not enough? So many questions will always be and no one to answer them.

My tears won't stop, they seem endless now. My love for you was as endless if only you had known that, or maybe you did and still wanted the freedom you have now found.

You are safely home now Jason. Your pain and grief no more.

Aunt Sherri
loveslsib338d@hotmail.com


Saturday, March 5, 2005

Jason you are in a special place now where you will hurt no more, and where you will shine on us with you smile. You will be missed.

Chris & JJ
chrisknoll26@aol.com


Saturday, March 5, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences to the Izak family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Jason was a wonderful loving person who will be greatly missed.

Loretta Jarkovsky
jarkovsky@aol.com


Saturday, March 5, 2005

Hey there cuz, I really don't know what to say but that I will miss you so very much.

R.I.P. CUZ

Shane Lee Thorton
Monkey7289@msn.com


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Jason:

I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you, that I didn't know how much pain you were in. I took for granted that we had so much time left together. It's a shame that more of the world didn't get to experience how wonderful you are. Even though you may not have believed it...you were loved by all the people that you touched. I sit here today, with the sadness and heaviness in my heart of knowing that I will never see you again, I will never laugh with you again...we will never dance together again. I will be forever thankful for the time I was blessed to have with you. My tears will always fall for you...I will always miss you. I will always love you. I'll look for you when I get to heaven, until then...I will just look up and find peace knowing that my friend is watching over me.

Love Forever...Chrissy
Chrissy & Hunter
AniRox143@aol.com


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Dear Jason:

Kinder people than you are rarely found in this world. It breaks my heart to think of the pain you felt here. Your face will stay in my memories for the rest of my life. Years from now our peers from Easton High School will ask me where you are. I will tell them your spirit lives on in eternal peace.

My deepest sympathies to anyone who feels this great loss, ..The world will never be the same.

Sara Talavera
missrisque@rocketmail.com


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Jason, You were a very special person. You had a good heart. You will be very missed by us. We will not forget you. May you be in peace. We Love you.

Debbe & Joe
joeorta@msn.com


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Dear Dawna and family,

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to you. I had several of your children in preschool and I especially remember Jason's smile and warm personality. He was
a sweet boy. I remember as he got older, into his teenage years, he would always remember me and address me as Miss Cathy.

May God Bless you Jason and grant you eternal life!
Sincerely;
Miss Cathy (Noto)


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Jason, you will be missed by us... your kindness and wonderful smile will never be forgotten... may you find the peace you were always looking for.

Howard & Melody
Panthakitty2002@yahoo.com


Sunday, March 6, 2005

Dear Dawna and family,

I don't have the words to express my sorrow, I know the pain you are feeling and I don't have the words to take away your pain, only GOD can do that. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your son but I knew your mom and you and your mom's family and I loved and respected them. You and your family are in my prayers. May GOD BLESS YOU AND comfort you.

BOBBI LORE AND FAMILY [BUZZY'S MOM]
nannybert@juno.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

You will always hold a place in my heart as you always have. I wish I could have one moment to see you smile and dance around and tell me as you always did, "How you are having a great time!" Your life was cut short by a force, which is unknown. When walking through life does a Man have a Little more Love and Goodness, A Little More Light? Does the truth come into the World when a spirit departs! When does a Man's Life have great meaning? That force took you from people, who loved you, loved you for the person you were, just you. I am sorry you did not feel that you were loved, I hope you know that you are, always.

JASON - - - You have meaning!

In all of US, will that meaning remain full of life.

Love always,
Angie, Tara and Family
Angienkids@aol.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Jason Izak Family,

We are praying that God will comfort you during this most difficult time of loss. We are caring friends of Dawna, Jason's mother. Our sorrow is connected with her grief and yours. May God bless you and uphold you. The grief over the loss of Jason will last for awhile but joy will come with reflection and closure. Psalm 23:4&6 says; "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." We understand that human words and emotions, especially from strangers, may fall short of giving comfort to you but God can bring eternal peace through His Son Jesus Christ. Look to him for a portion of mercy and understanding that will suffice until all things are made known.

Grieving with You,
Pastor Rodger Smeall
Legacy Ministries, Easton, Pa.
rsmeall@msn.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Dear Dawna and Family,

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you. May he rest in peace.

Maria Fontan (EANC)
mjjfontan@yahoo.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jason was a very polite young man. I did not know him very well. I just know him from seeing him in the neighborhood and saying Hi. He offered a couple of weeks ago to help me carry my groceries in. I wish I would of known the pain he was in, and maybe I could of talked to him and let him know that people do care.

Rest in peace

Sarah Solliday
sollidays@dnb.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Jason,

I will miss your smile, your laugh and you dancing.You are in a better place now. I love you and I will see u again in heaven.

Your Cousin,
Cara Reed (Twin 1)
FlirtyCutie2005@aol.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Carissa Jolene Reed
Jason,

You were a good person that I looked up to. I will miss you. I will miss your smile, your laugh and your little dance moves. This is not goodbye but so long, I'll see you in heaven.

Love, your cousin,
Carissa Jolene Reed (Twin 2)
babygrlkissa@aol.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Jason,

The day I heard the news, my tears fell so hard!! I don't understand how the pain was soo bad and hurt soo much that you couldn't stay. You are a brother and a friend to me!! It will be so hard now to go to the club and not see you there performing. I am soo hurt that I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye. People say goodbye is forever, but I know in my heart it's not goodbye cause when my day comes that God calls me home we will be together again. Tell Nanny and Aunt Kendra I said hi and we all miss them. Same as for you honey, I will never forget you. Rest in peace may God bless all of us and help us through this all!!!!

Sadly missed,
Jamie Eldridge
pride_girl20022yahoo.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Aunt Tara, really doesn't know what to say, except that I love you with all my heart, Jason nothing can take the pain and hurt that we feel, we lost a beautiful, sensitive, compassionate individual, that was and will always be our pride and joy. We will remember your smile, your laughter, and your tears. You stay strong, and our Lord will take care of you, and to think, you are with family, and I know that Nanny is hugging you and kissing on you, I also know that Aunt Kendra, is just beaming, and holding you as well, and tell Uncle Jim, not to hug you to hard with all his love. Well, sweety, I have to go, someday we will all see each other, and we will rejoice, that we are all home, in our Father's home, of love, no more pain, no more hurt, just all love, and Jason you will always be a special model in our hearts, and in everyone's heart.

Love Always,
Aunt Tara
TNubian50@aol.com


Monday, March 7, 2005

Beautiful Baby

Oh what a beautiful baby, skin so perfect, eyes so big, loving, caressing, and spoiling someone so precious, so loving, so adoring, and him just being so innocent to the world around him. A little baby that would cry so loud and open his mouth so wide, that one would think that we were having a earthquake, such a appetite, but I only had mashed potatoes for you to eat, you didn't have a hard time eating them either, you were so fat, and then you grew up before my eyes, and you grew into a beautiful person, that I still loved even more, your eyes when they sparkle, your beautiful smiling teeth, your soft way, but strong hug. Thank you for sharing your dreams with me, of wanting to be a model, and right now baby, and always in our hearts you are the model, perfect person, I pray to God that you can hear what I am saying, and feeling, oh Jason we loved you so much baby boy, we loved you.

Love
Aunt Tara
TNubian50@aol.com


Monday, March 7, 2005


To the Izak family,

We are sending our condolences to u all and we want to say that we love Jason very much and we will miss him a lot. He will be in our hearts forever and he will never be forgotten.

Love u all

Charlie, Aunt Lillian, Cousin Garett, and Cousin Chris
shyguy2575@aol.com

p.s. Sorry we could not make it there but u are all in our hearts and prayers


Tuesday, March 8, 2005

My dear Jason,

You were my best friend for almost 10 years. We've been through it all together and I loved you so much. All the good times we've shared will be in my heart forever. I just keep picturing your smiling face. You've held me when I've cried and I've held you when you've cried. We've danced the night away over and over again. All our "road trips" will never be forgotten. The laughter and music will play over and over in my head. I'm so greatful for all the great memories we have together. I just keep sitting here thinking about how I wish I would've been there for you that day you were hurting. Wish I could've answered my phone every time you called me. But I know now that you are with Nanny Ruby and she will be there to hold you forever and keep you protected. You will live in my heart forever Jason and I will miss you so so much. Every tear that falls cannot express how much you will be missed. I love you so much Jason!

Nicole Wohlbach
Watts1995@aol.com


Tuesday, March 8, 2005

We truly do not know where to start. We were very close friends to Jason in High School. He had one of those smiles that could light up a room. When we were feeling down or just needed someone to talk to there was Jason giving us a big hug and putting his arm around us. Man- we wish we could do that to him right now!! He will be surely missed by us and everyone else that loved him. We will always have our memories and we are very thankful for that. We will always remember his dancing and doing the "Tootsie Roll" with us. He was a true friend.

To Jason's family: We are praying for you through this very hard time. Jason will ALWAYS be in our hearts!

Kimberly Vandever (Kimberly Burnett) and Erica Meckler
keltic121@aol.com


Tuesday, March 8, 2005

Dear Jason, I am so sorry for what went down. You are in good hands now and you will go on up there.

Love, Arnie Bruneio
arnie_brun@yahoo.com


Tuesday, March 8, 2005

My friend Jason....

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. This is a hard thing to understand or accept but it is beyond any of us to understand and we will have to accept. I will miss you very much and will think of you often. Whether it be at the next show and how we could have done a "number" or if it is just a night when you would dance your heart out. We had many good times together and that is what I will always remember and cherish. Jason you will be missed!

Love,

Billy "Storm"
Bjd1227strm@aol.com


Tuesday, March 8, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family and friends. I did not know him very well, but only to see him in the neighborhood where I live. I wish I could have gotten to know him better because he seemed like a really sweet guy who would have been a great friend. May God Bless and I know Jason is now in a better place.

Jessica Solliday
jesssolliday@yahoo.com


Wednesday, March 9, 2005

To Dawna and Family,

On behalf of The Tilter Department, our prayers and sympathy are with you.

RUBEN SOTO
juice145@verizon.net


Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Jason,

I cannot believe that you are gone. It has been a week since your funeral and I still don't believe that I will never see you again. What was the pain that you were going through? Why didn't you come to us? Then again, maybe it wasn't you. Would we as people really have taken the time out to listen? Many of us would like to think that we would but the truth is a lot of us are so wrapped up in ourselves that we would have made some sort of excuse as to why we couldn't be there. That is something you and I have talked about time and time again. Maybe you woke us up. Hopefully you did. But I do remember wishing the same thing at my mother's funeral and again at Nanny's. Still nothing changed. I guess we will only see as time goes on. I love you and miss you. They couldn't keep us apart when we were children and I know I will see you in due time.

Chante' Frank
hovas_mistress@hotmail.com


Monday, March 28, 2005

Jason,

Aunt Sherri is thinking about you as I always do...as I always have. As I said before I wish that you had opened up and talked about the pain you were going through, the thoughts that ran through your mind. I wished that you had allowed us to hear what you needed to say.

I can't assume that I knew what was on your mind in those final moments. I only know that if you had picked up the phone I would have answered. If you had knocked on my door it would have been opened for you.

Now all I know is that you are gone and I will never be able to hear your laughter, see the smile on that handsome face. I know that I miss you and always will. I know that I love you and will continue to do so, my hopes are that you knew that!

Time, they say, heals all pain...we will see won't we?

Love always and forever

Aunt Sherri
loveslib338@hotmail.com


Thursday, April 16, 2005

It's been a month today since you passed away it still seems like yesterday. I think about you everyday, talk about you everyday. We all miss you and love you. I have another angel watching over me and all of us. See you when I go "home"

Love you,
Cousin Cara Reed (Twin 1)
FlirtyCutie2005@aol.com


Thursday, April 16, 2005

Jason, I am extremely saddened by your sudden passing. Although we only knew each other for a few years before you graduated, we became instant friends. I always told you that you could do or be anything that you wanted. I am very proud of the person that you became. You were always the warm and smiling guy that was there no matter what. Anytime I was feeling sad, you made me laugh and would start singing, and for that I thank you sincerely. I wish that we would not have lost touch. Jahaira Cruz sends her love as well. We still have the prom picture of the two of you (lookin' all good!). To your family I am very sorry for your loss and I will pray for all of you.

Ashley (Gulick) Ofray
jajo@enter.net


Thursday, April 16, 2005

Jason,
It's been a little over a month and half and I'm still having a hard time believing that you're gone. When I first heard the news of you leaving all I could say was "not our Jason". Well, it's true and I keep asking the same questions. How could you've been that lonely and no one knew? How could you have so much pain and no one knew? Why did you not reach out to us, Jason...your family? You were loved very much sweetie. You were loved, you are loved and you will forever be loved.

Aunt Jommie :o)
Martine38@aol.com


Tuesday, May 3, 2005

Hey sweetie. It's been two months since you left us and I still can't believe that you are gone. I think of you all the time. I can still hear your laughter. I really miss you so much. I don't blame anyone for your death. Not even you, you were predisposed into this life. For not having the greatest examples in your life, you turned out to be a great guy. I have been thinking so much, about you, Mommy, my life, my kids, my Dad, my family in general and I am so disappointed. I am disappointed in them and with myself. I am surrounded by all of these people who have the same blood in their veins as me and I still feel alone. Maybe this is only a glimpse of what you felt, but it hurts. And it hurts me to know that you hurt more than that. I know that I have got to heal, and I hope that you were able to. I am sorry that you felt you had no one to talk to, but I am going to keep it real and say it wasn't your fault. No one in this family ever leaves their heart open to others. If they do, they take right back. THAT IS NOT FAMILY. J, I know you are with "family" now. Hang on to them and let them know that I will be home soon as the Lord wants me. I love you. I always have and always will.

Chante' Frank
hovas_mistress@hotmail.com


Friday, December 23, 2005

Jason:

I miss you, your laughter. Your ability to love was so great, our world will never be the same without you. Keep smiling Jason and let your laughter guide us into tomorrow!

Loving you always
Aunt Sherri
slib52256@hotmail.com


Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Your birthday is around the corner. What I wouldn't do to have you call me and mention don't forget my birthday Mom. How I miss you, the pain is so great. How I wish I can hold you again. How I often think to call you and again the pain comes cause there's no one on the other line. I remember when mom lost Kendra and I knew she was going through the worst pain ever. I remember crying for mom cause I needed her so badly the day you died and the pain grew even stronger. I will never be the same never again without you.

Loving you so deeply and it will never go away I love you Jason.

Mom
langendawna@yahoo.com


Friday, February 24, 2006

Jason:

As I sit and think about you, I realize that your birthday is quite near. I wish that I could hear your voice, see that beautiful smile that would light up a room whenever you entered. Time does pass quickly however the pain hurts as much as it did when you left us. You will always be remembered and loved Jason...

Aunt Sherri, Danelle, Scottie Jr.
slib52256@hotmail.com


Sunday, March 5, 2006

Your 27th birthday has passed and it has been a year since you left us. I am on the phone with Taneesha and we were talking about you, reminiscing about the times we've shared with you, and how it seems like you aren't gone, like you're on vacation or something. I just wanted to say that I miss you and I hope you are happy. I love you very much.

Chante'
hovas_mistress@hotmail.com


Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Jason I could not believe my eyes when I opened this obituary online I was in search for your brother and seen this link and as I had seen many times before but never opened it cause never in my highest thoughts would I think it was the same person and I took the chance of opening it and my eyes were saddend and my heart I could not believe that I found my brothers but in this way I can do the I wishes and we shoulda's but I do wish that I did find you guys sooner and got to know you more give you some hugs and love not that you didnt get it out there but I wish that I had some of your life in mine I remember meeting you when I was 13 so you were like 10 and you were just as excited to meet me as john john like you were meeting your sister for the first time also we clicked right from the start you were always soo excited to see me when i came to visit with your contagious smile of yours ... I remember in the parking lot of the shopping mall we met up and you were like jumping around with excitement and told me sis im gonna be a model im gonna be a dancer you watch i know how to do it real good and look you did .. you did what you told me you were gonna im proud of you ... and again im sooo sorry that we didnt have more of each other in our lives i think we all feel that we could have done something to prevent this and i also feel that way i wish that i just took you and john john here not from your family cuase i love them too just for an enviroment change i just really wish i got to you guys sooner im getting married and would have loved for the both of you to be there on my day but I know that you will be and please be there at the end of the isle with that contagious smile of your so if im nervous i can look up and see you there and maybe do a lil dance number for me =) well i dont wanna stop but i think i should cause i could go on for a life time but i will be back so you keep up on these messages we are sendin you jay .... I LOVE YOU FOREVER and kiss ruby for me i miss her too your sister Kelly =)

Kelly


Sunday, March 02, 2008

my best friend that i miss so much, it's 3 years ago today and i
still think about you all the time. i keep your smiling picture on my desk
at work. when i get down all i have to do is look at the picture of us and
it brings a smile to my face. so many things that i do with friends i say,
"ya know jason would've loved this". i think i'll be saying that for a long
time. i think about your family often and how fun they all were. i hope that
they think about your smiling face as well. i know you're with all of us and
that keeps my head up. i love you and miss you jason!

Love,
Nicole
Watts1995@yahoo.com


Monday, June 23, 2008

Jason your Aunt Tara sent me pictures of you when you were three, how much you look like me. I miss you coming to my house with Chris when I was living on Ferry St. I think of those times often. How we shared dinner together and the laughter when Chris told us of how you slept. You have no idea of the pain I go through and the guilt that rushes over me because of not being there as a mother should. I gave my word to the Lord that if he allowed you in heaven that I will tell people of who he is. There's not a day that goes by that I don't talk of our Christ not one day. I know that you are there in the arms of our love ones that went on before you. What do you think of your Nanny's brothers? Aren't they a hoot? I miss your nanny very much. Your Aunt Tara send me her pink jacket that smells of her perfume. You see your Aunt Lis doesn't she reminds you of your Aunt Kendra? Just look at her eyes. And your Aunt Kendra I know she's happy to see you in our God's grace. How I miss her so much, how I miss every one. But the word of our Lord is I will never leave you, I will never forsake you, I will always keep your path stright. Amen

I wish that I knew you were in the hospital cause I would of been with you every day, every day. I knew something was wrong, cause I kept telling your brothers all week that week while you were in the hospital that there was something wrong with you. I felt that you were in some type of trouble, and that they needed to get in touch with you. That whole week that you were in the hospital we didn't know where you were and then when we found you, you were gone.
With out an I love you from no one without me telling you don't do this again or you would have to answer to me. Without you seeing me cry because of your pain.

Your and our loved ones are the lucky ones, you are. God who knew you way before you were in my womb. The grace of our Lord is the best place to be. He's slow to anger and he always keep our paths straight. I can't wait until I see you again cause being without you hurts so very much.

until we meet again,
Jason Derrick. I miss you, and I can't wait until I see you again
Love always and always and always
your mommy
langendawna@yahoo.com


Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hi Jason Derrick,

So tell Aunt Tara how are the heavens above, I am sure that it is beautiful I am sure that you are singing with the angels, and dancing, and having a good time. Your smile, with those gorgeous white teeth is probably lighting up every place to fly, cause I know that you have wings, beautiful wings, big beautiful wings. Jason, you will always be a model to me, a special little boy, that was so innocent in alot of ways, not really having the chance to be a little boy and growing up too soon. Always a for real person, honest, compassionate, loving and sometimes even daring. I envy you, no more pain nor suffering, and no more will anyone shone you, I hope that you realize this, you were so very special to all of us, and why, because you were and are Jason Derrick Izak.

Love
Aunt Tara
Tnubian541@aol.com


Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Just sitting here thinking of you and how I miss you. There's not a single day that I don't talk to you. I want to thank you for the dream I had
of you being a taxi driver and telling me that I couldn't come with you, that I had to stay here due to it wasn't my time. Thank you for telling me
in this dream that you were talking to God when I asked, mostly for smiling as big as you did when you told me yes. I am talking to him right now. thank
you for letting me know what I already knew, that there is a God. Know that you're with us just like the ones before you are with us as well. Tell them
all hello for us and they are in our dreams and thoughts.

Loving you all and missing you painfully.
Mom, daughter, niece,s ister, sister in law.
Dawna
langendawna@yahoo.com

I know the plans I have for you declared the Lord, Plans not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Jerimiah 29:11