Jason Sibley
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The phone calls started coming in last night. Jason Sibley, a friend of ours from Seattle, committed suicide. I didn’t really know Jason very well but we shared the same close group of friends for the past 5 or 6 years. I’m not sure if a blog is really the appropriate place for writing about this type of news but I figured I’d make a quick post. I’m not even sure what there is to say really except that something like this makes you stop and think about those around you and where we all are at in life. I’m not sure exactly how old Jason was but I think he was in his late twenties or maybe recently in his thirties now.
Back in Seattle, I had my camera in my hand at every party and social event and so I thought I’d browse through the years of pictures I have stored on my computer and see if I could round up some of Jason. I realized I didn’t have that many of him. The few that I did find, I have posted here.
Jason had a lot of people who considered him a friend. Maybe he would be surprised to learn how many thousands of miles the phone calls covered last night as the news went out. There is always the maybes and the what-ifs. We all can’t help but stop and ask ourselves, how does it ever get that bad?
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family to all of those who were his friend.
Jason & Dylan
Jason on the right.
Jason on the left.
Jason on the right.
Jason on the left in the red shirt.
Jason in the center, red shirt against the beam.
Jason in the center.
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On February 17th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
I really dont know what to say to this news. I was a friend of Jasons who has been living out in Nebraska. I was just doing a search to see if I could locate him out there. I was looking forward to meeting up with him again and telling him of my good news that I was finally finished with school and was moving back to WA. Jason helped me while I was in the Army. My GOD he is really gone.
On March 4th, 2006 at 9:04 pm
I would like to thank all of you who were friends to my wonderful son, Jason Sibley!! He spoke of many of you often and missed his Seattle friends after moving back to Nebraska and did not plan to stay here any longer than he needed to. I am happy to say that I am keeping in touch with a few of those friends. I hope that all of you remember Jason with fond memories…..he was a kind and loving son who had a very contagious laugh and a smile that lit up a room!!!!
On June 13th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
I just found this today June 13 2006. I met Jason ….mmmm in a good space. We were both trying to make better decisions about our lives. He was a friendly, compassionate guy. We both tried our best. I still have a ‘warm fuzzy’ he made for me and it’s stuck onto my refrigerator.
I lost track of him and continued making bad decisions and was devisated upon learning of his death. If there’s any consolation to be had, his death prompted me to save mine. Jason saved my life. I think of him daily.
On September 9th, 2006 at 9:27 pm
I met Jason, once, just once. He was my older brother’s good friend. I remember everything about the moment I met him because he was such a good looking boy, haha. My gal pals and I immediately developed little secret crushes on him. =) He was wearing a white button-up shirt and some nice, clean jeans. And his smile was the softest, warmest, most genuine smile… He seemed like the kind of guy who got along with people well, because he was so comfortable to be around & talk to.
When my brother told me about his death, I cried. I felt sorrow remembering the time that I met him and how his wonderful spirit would be gone forever. It’s not often that you get to meet a person like him, a guy who befriends you right away, who doesn’t hesitate to give you a chance, who isn’t afraid to open up to others… He was a rare soul. And even though I never got to know him that well, I’ll miss him because I know I will be missing the opportunity to get to know him as a person.
On September 13th, 2006 at 12:39 pm
This Friday September 15th 7-10PM at Sugar (2623 E Pike Street, Seattle WA) will be a benifit for PAWS and Strength Over Speed in Jason’s name. The miniumn donation is $20.00. Please come join us to honor Jason and the legacy he left behind. For further information contact – egan@butterflyboy.org or kamcayce@yahoo.com. God Bless
On September 15th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Correction: The 9-15 benefit will not be at Sugar. Please email egan@butterflyboy.org or kamcayce@yahoo.com. For details
On December 20th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
Hello,
I had written a few days ago, but have not heard anything. I am an old friend of Jason’s, we lost touch and I lost, well… I was hoping someone could tell me something about what happened. I don’t understand it all , not that anyone would understand it all… Please get back to me. I would be very grateful.
Molly
On December 22nd, 2006 at 10:34 pm
Molly, I am Jason’s Mom, and I would be more than willing to tell you about Jason’s death; my email address is cjsibley@yahoo.com
Carol
On October 9th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
I was a friend of Jason’s for many years in Nebraska, and was truly shocked to learn of his death. I know Jason spent a great deal of time with my family growing up, and I spent time at his home with his family. I know those that knew & loved him miss him greatly!
On October 30th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I’ve had this blog for several years now… and it’s been just over 3 years since Jason’s death. To this day, one of the largest sources of traffic to my site continues to be from search engines and people searching for Jason Sibley. I’m not sure if they are looking for the same Jason or not. I never intended for my original post to be a source of information or communication, but I hope that in some small way it has been able to inform and connect people and maybe somehow help those who have landed here. I was especially honored to have had Jason’s mom be one of the first to comment above. I hope that the last 3 years and the passing of time has brought some healing to everyone. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
On August 7th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
It will be four years tomorrow, Aug. 8, since I lost Jason; of course, I miss him each and every day, as I always will, and am still trying to make some sense of his death. I’m confident he had no idea how many lives he touched nor how much he would be missed!
Thank you, Joe, for having this blog and sharing the pictures.
On August 8th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hi Carol,
I saw your comment on the blog and I fixed the weird smiley face that showed up… I think it auto-converted the number 8 and ) to a face. Anyway, it’s fixed now. I appreciate your kind comments about the blog. It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years. I lost my brother back in 2002 and so I know that some days are better then others as we try to heal and move on.
My thoughts are with you and your family on this anniversary.
Joe
On September 11th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Jason, would have been 34 today….9-11. This is just “one” of the most difficult days I have each year, although none of them are easy without him. I still see his smile and hear that laugh; what a beautiful young man he was (inside and out)!! Thank you again to all who were his friends and to those who remember his birthday!
On September 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hey Jason, just wanted to say happy birthday and I hope you are watching over all that loved you today, we are thinking about you buddy and miss you dearly.