A friend of mine died today.

[Uabassoon]

This afternoon my friend Jason passed away, he was only 26 years old. Jason was a hemophilliac, when he was young he had a recived a blood transfusion and contracted HIV. Jason spent most of his life living with this virus and he never let it get him down. He loved to make people laugh, and he always loved everyone he met. I went to the hospital as soon as I got the call, but he had passed away shortly after my friend Jack called me. His sister said he was making jokes and being silly until the very end. The nurse that was helping him helped his sister sneak his cat David into the room. David spent the night in the hospital last night making sure that Jason was comfortable as he was leaving us. Jason loved that cat so much, it was his baby.

Please pray for Jasons family. He left behind a mom and a sister, this has been a hard year for them as not only was a son/brother lost this year but a husband/father. I'd never heard anything more heartbreaking in my life then when I heard his mom crying. There must be no greater pain then to lose a child.

I know Jason is at peace now, he hasn't been well for the last two years. I think he's spent as much time in the hospital as he had at home. His pain and suffering is now over.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/June06061.jpg

[caseysmom]

Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. We have made a lot of progress with HIV but still have a long ways to go. He must have been a great guy to love his kitty so much.


RIP Jason.

[.sarah]

How heartbreaking, I am at the brink of tears here. I cannot imagine what his mom is going through right now. RIP Jason.

[petslover]

I am sorry to hear about your friend Jason. That was sweet about his cat. At least he was surrounded by loved ones until the very end and that he stayed positive.

RIP Jason

[BOBS DAD]

I am so sorry to hear about Jason and his ordeal. i will definitely pray for him and his family. It was very nice of you to mention him and speak so fondly of him here at PT. RIP Jason!!!

[Cataholic]

Laura,
How heartbreaking. My sincere sympathies on the loss of your friend, Jason, and prayers for his family.

Johanna

[MsLadyLyn]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend and your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and you. Sounds like the Lord took a very special person home.

[zoomer]

I'm really sorry, how heartbreaking :( I'm nearly in tears just reading about it... I'm glad he is resting in peace and doesn't have to go through anymore pain or misory. Just remember, you'll see him again someday.

I can't imagine what his family is going through, prayers will definetly be sent.

[zoey]

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend, Jason. *cries* It sounds like he was suffering so much, and now as you say that has ended. I'll pray you y'all and his family. God bless.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Jason. How nice that his kitty was able to be with him at the end. Another star shines in the sky tonight, Laura, for you and Jason's family. It'll be that one that twinkles just so, like laughter for your heart.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dear Laura ~

:( My Sympathies to You and Jason's Family (including David, the Cat).

Rest In Peace, Jason.

/s/ :( Phred

[gemini9961]

Laura I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you and his family as well.

[luvofallhorses]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :( ((hugs))

[anna_66]

How very sad to hear about your friend Laura. Even though it's hard, he's definitely in a better place now.
My condolences to his family.

[Catty1]

Laura, my condolences.

A late friend of mine had a young son who was also a hemophiliac...he had a transfusion at a young age...they said he'd live til 11, he made it to 13.

It is horrible and stupid and tragic...God bless him and his parents, and his family. Jason is at peace now...

Thank God for his friends, like you and Jack....and David!

hugs
Catty1

[slick]

Laura: Prayers coming out to you and Jason's family and friends...and yes, David dat Kat.

RIP Jason. No pain in heaven.

[K9karen]

My sympathies to the family as well. The same situation happened to a friend from work. So so sad. The poor family has way too much sadness at one time. I'm touched and happy Jason was able to be with his beloved kitty to help him make a safe journey ''''home"

[DJFyrewolf36]

Prayers and condolences for Jason and his family and friends. :(

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Jason. :( I'll bet he was so happy to have his cat with him in the end. It is so sad for someone so young to die.{hugs}

[jenluckenbach]

How very sad. :( {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} and prayers.

[Alysser]

How heartbreaking. I'm so sorry to hear about your friends passing. My deepest condolenceses. :( RIP Jason.

[trayi52]

I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Jason. His mother must be feeling so much sadness right now, it just makes me want to cry too. I do have tears in my eyes for this poor woman, it is so hard to lose a child, it has to be.

My prayers go out to you and all of Jason's family, friends, and his wonderful cat. So glad he was at such peace before he died.

Willie :(

[finn's mom]

aw, laura. you're a good friend to post such a loving tribute. how incredible and wonderful that they snuck his cat into the hospital, that must have made jason so happy. i'm sorry to hear such heart breaking news. :(

[RubyMutt]

I'm sorry to hear that, Laura :( Jason's friends, family, and beloved cat will be in my thoughts. (((HUGS)))

RIP Jason

[Miss Z]

I'm really sorry to hear about Jason. He sounded like a real good guy and it's tragic that his life was so short. I will be thinking of his family and friends, and now Jason can rest in peace :(

[Randi]

Laura, I'm very sorry to hear about your friend Jason, it seems so unfair. :( Glad his kitty could be be there with him.

My sincere sympathy to you and his family.

Rest in Peace, Jason.

[joanofark]

I'm so sorry to hear about you loss.:( I've also seen a few moms lose childs, it's heartbreaking for sure.:( RIP, Jason.

[AbbyMom]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers for you and his family and kudos to the nurse.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Jason. :( Prayers for
his family & friends.

[K9soul]

My deepest sympathies to you Laura. My prayers are with you and Jason's family. What a wonderful and inspirational person he was, and will always be.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Godspeed Jason and my heartfelt condolences to you and his family, Laura.

[CarrieUnderwood]

This afternoon my friend Jason passed away, he was only 27 years old. Jason was a hemophilliac, when he was young he had a recived a blood transfusion and contracted HIV. Jason spent most of his life living with this virus and he never let it get him down. He loved to make people laugh, and he always loved everyone he met. I went to the hospital as soon as I got the call, but he had passed away shortly after my friend Jack called me. His sister said he was making jokes and being silly until the very end. The nurse that was helping him helped his sister sneak his cat David into the room. David spent the night in the hospital last night making sure that Jason was comfortable as he was leaving us. Jason loved that cat so much, it was his baby.

Please pray for Jasons family. He left behind a mom and a sister, this has been a hard year for them as not only was a son/brother lost this year but a husband/father. I'd never heard anything more heartbreaking in my life then when I heard his mom crying. There must be no greater pain then to lose a child.

I know Jason is at peace now, he hasn't been well for the last two years. I think he's spent as much time in the hospital as he had at home. His pain and suffering is now over.

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im so sorry would you like my email is [email protected]

[Jadapit]

I'm so very sorry! I was in tears when I read this. :( I cant even begin to imagine the pain of loosing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Uabassoon]

I wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts. His funeral will be on Friday, it will be in Texas because that's where they grew up and that is where he wished to be burried. And as he wished he will also be burried with his newest baseball cap as Jason just wasn't Jason if he wasn't wearing a cap.

David da cat will be well taken care of, it hasn't been decided yet if he will stay with Jason's mom, the problem is that David does not like Tracy (his mom's cat). He might also go to live with Jason's older sister who lost her kitty last October to cancer.

[Cincy'sMom]

Rest in Peace, Jason.

[rizzy]

Oh I am so saddened by this news. I can not imagine such a loss twice in a year. I am praying that they can bring their sorrows to the Lord and let Him lift their spirits up as well as Jasons soul. Rest in peace, Jason. May the Lord bring comfort to his sister, mom, and kitty. As well as his friends and loved ones. God bless you all.

Rachel:(

[ChrisH]

Heartbreaking. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and his family.

Rest in peace now Jason.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

I am so sorry to hear that your friend passed away. Such a heartbreaking story.... :(

His family will be in my prayers.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I am sorry to read about the tragic loss of your friend. RIP brave Jason

[4 Dog Mother]

To lose a child is very, very painful - I will be praying for his family and you as well. Losing a friend is not easy either especially one as special as Jason sounds.

[Logan]

Laura, he sounds like a very special man. I know he was proud to call you his friend. How heartwarming that the nurse enabled having David with him that last night.

You will all be in my prayers.

Logan

[Russian Blue]

Laura, what a sad time for you and his family. I lost two immediate family members within 6 months of each other so I know a little what they are going through. Life can be harsh sometimes but the good times and memories do help a little.

It was nice that the nurse allowed David to spend time with Jason. :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

How tragic. :( But what wonderful hospital staff to allow the kitty in to be with his human for his last few hours.

I'm so sorry, Laura. {{{hugs}}}

[Lobodeb]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be sure to include Jason and his family in my prayers. Thank you for posting his picture. He was very handsome.

[My Peanuts]

Truly heartbreaking. I'm so sorry.

[shais_mom]

so sorry about your friend Laura.
{{hugs}}

[persianmom]

I'm so sorry for you lost. Prayers coming your and his family way. :(

[ramanth]

Too young. :( :( :(

Jason was such a handsome man. Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[Barbara]

Laura, I am so very sorry for you and Jason's family. I think it is the friendliest thing ever that the nurse helped to smuggle David in.

[moosmom]

Laura,

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I have a wonderful friend that cared for my aunt in New Mexico for years. He is HIV+ and the most wonderful, caring man you ever met. That's the funny part. I've spoken to him on the phone for years, but have yet to meet him!! :eek: We talk on the phone weekly.

Take comfort in knowing that your friend is at peace.

(((((HUGS))))))))) to you

Donna

[Uabassoon]

Jason's obituary was in the paper today.

http://www.legacy.com/Images/Cobrands/Tucson/Photos/0004840375_06142006_01.jpg
Jason Alan Bowles January 2, 1980 - June 10, 2006 26, born in Hahn, Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, MSgt. John D. Bowles. Jason is survived by his mother, Dalene; sister, Jerri Ann; grandmother, Bea Copeland and two aunts and one uncle living in Texas. Jason moved to Tucson in 1992. He received his diploma from Palo Verde High School in 1998, where he grew very fond of photography. Jason was by far the strongest, most courageous young man anyone could ever know. He was faced with unimaginable hurdles in life. He passed on Saturday, after fighting a fearless battle of ill health. Our hearts go out to the doctors and medical staff of UMC. Services will be held Friday, June 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas. We love you! Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway

[beeniesmom]

I am very sorry for the loss of your friend.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Laura i am so sorry :(. RIP Jason. Thoughts are on the way for Jasons family and friends.

:(