Welcome to JeffMemorial.com! I just got done switching everything over from the old site to here.

We have to start with a new page of stories again. You can read all of the old stories by clicking on Jeff Stories 1 & 2 at the top.

I also added a new "Jeff Pictures" page. There aren't too many pictures on there now, but I'm hoping people will send in their pictures of Jeff to add to the collection.

Jeffrey would have turned 22 yesterday...and it's all still sooo hard to believe. We still miss ya buddy.

I go to school with your sister, if your wondering who i am.

I never knew you, or met you before, but I seem to know that your family cares about you, and loves you very much.

Today Jeffrey would have turned 21. I'm thinking of him today, but I do so often. We're putting up the Christmas tree this weekend. We'll include an ornament that's on there every year - I got it at the baby shower the family had for Jeff's mom when she was pregnant for him. Hard to believe that was 21 years ago. Every time I put it on the tree, it reminds me of Jeff and makes me smile. I have so many memories of Jeff as a little boy and growing up. Of course, as his aunt, most of my memories are of him when he was really young. Tonight, I looked over so many comments here from his good friends. And all the memories you have of Jeff. It does my heart good to know that, though Jeff died way too young, he had a life filled with so many people who loved him so deeply. A short life. But a full life. We miss you Jeff. Happy Birthday. Aunt Brenda

I am Jeff's cousin and I have been thinking about Jeff alot lately because I see his mom at krogers alot now. This is the first time I have visited this site. I used to babysit Jeff and Jennifer. I was working as a playground instructor and I remember taking Jeff to the playground olympics. He won a shirt and he was so excited and proud. He couldn't wait til he got home to show everyone what he won. I felt his excitement that day. He had a way about him that he could make you feel how he felt. His youthful exuberance just would make me feel so good just being around him. I lost touch with him as he got older, but I ran into him about a month or so before he crashed. He gave me a hug and talked to me for a few minutes. We remembered old times and said our goodbyes. I wish I would have kept in touch but I guess hindsight is 20 20. He had a way about him you couldn't help but love him. I wanted to write my memory because I think this site is wonderful. It has brought back many great memories of Jeff. I want to thank all of you that have been involved in maintaining this site. Your doing a fantastic job. I also want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Can it possibly be two years since we saw Jeff? We miss you. We love you. I hope you somehow know that where you are. Love, Aunt Brenda

Another year has gone by without our dear, sweet grandson. It seems like we always are running into someone that tells us what a nice young man he was and how well liked he was. We never get tired of hearing that!! Of course, we always thought he was very special and a great grandson...They say that "time heals all" but that just hasn't happend for us yet. We miss and think of him every single day. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Rest in peace Jeff and
remember how much we love you.
Love you forever, Grandma and Pap

Hi everyone. Oh my gosh it has been a long time -too long I'm sorry. I had to stop visiting the website because it made me so sad. Almost 2years have past and I still cry at some point in the day.Some days I am a willing zombie who does what is expected and laughs when I'm supposed to, most days I keep myself busy so I don't have to think and fall asleep quickly. I talk to Jeffrey everyday and sometimes in my own mind seem to be answered by him. If I am talking to the jenny or jessica I accidently call them by his name. Poor kid even still gets in trouble if I am yelling at the girls and accidentlly call one of them Jeffrey. But there are other times when we remember all the good times and laugh till we cry.There isn't a day that goes by that I don't mention Jeffery's name or wonder where he would be or doing if he was still with us.God I miss my son. I see his car around town and always turn to see if it's him driving. Crazy isn't it. I do so enjoy seeing his friends. Now that we are living in Warwwod I meet up with alot or they stop by the house. Please e-mail me, I would love to hear from Cody or Gary. Heather Hoards lives up the street now and she stops all the time. I miss you guys. Will write again. Love to all
Robin

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I'm sure Jeff finds all of this hilarious too.

I just got a good laugh because I can picture Jeff laughing right now, and see that big dang grin of his. I came onto this site because I was thinking of Jeff this evening, for no reason that I can think of. Anyway, I saw that the two comments registered just before mine were spam sent by a Viagra company. I think Jeff would have thought that was really, really funny. Hope you're laughing kiddo. Aunt Brenda

hi..im jenelle...ive known jeff since kindergarten..and i know its been a while since his passing..but i just now found this site...i was actually looking for a site like this..because i was thinking about him today..jeff was always able to make me laugh..i didnt really hang out with him out of school..but ive known him for like 13 yrs and i just wanted to let you know jeff...that i miss you! and i was actually excited to have 2 classes with you senior year..bc we hadnt shared a class since triadelphia! you always made class fun...especially in mrs. adkins' class!! hahaha...but i just wanted to let you know jeff..that you will never be forgotten and you'll always be in my heart! and my prayers are with your family always!! i love you jeff----Jenelle<3

Well, another important holiday has gone by without him; his 20th birthday. The past 15 months have been the most painful 15 months his grandfather and I have ever spent....We just never knew something could hurt this bad.
Someday the horrible memories of his death will fade and ALL the good memories will come back..There were just so many wonderful memories of Jeffrey and apparently all of his friends have the same kind of memories.He was fortunate to have so many wonderful friends. Like I have said before, don't let his death be in vain, drive sensibly and carefully. Please continue to keep Jeffrey in your hearts and his family in your prayers.
We love you Jeff.
Grandma and Pap
Showalter

Jeff:
Everyone is remembering you today on your 20th birthday. But then again, we remember you on so many days. We miss you. We love you. We pray that someday, we will see you again.
Love, Aunt Brenda

Happy birthday Jeffrey-We miss u soooooo much! I definitely drank one for ya last night...miss ya buddy...

Today is Jeff's 20th birthday. It doesn't seem like it has been 15 months since we have seen Jeff. Please take time today to say I prayer for Jeff and keep him in your heart and in your mind. We all know that Jeff would want us to celebrate his birthday and be happy. Thank You all for showing your support and being a friend of Jeffrey's.
God Bless all of you.
Jeff's Dad, Ted

its been over a year and 2 months since Jeff passed, and i cant think of a day gone by that i havnt thought of him.

we toast to Jeff every time we are together, every time there is a drink in our hands, and even when there isnt. its so hard to go on every day without him.

on the 6th of september this year i found myself without a car (mine has been out of commission for some time now)so being as i live about a 10 minute drive from the cemetary where Jeff sleeps, i took it upon myself to take a little walk and visit him for the 1st time since his birthday last year. it hurts me to say that ive only been there twice in a year, but it hurts me even more to be there, where once again i feel the shock and pain of knowing Jeff is no longer here. i cant help but cry while im standing there talking to the stone where Jeff rests his head.

about 2 weeks ago myself and Gary were driving home from a friends house and i couldnt help but keep thinking about Jeff all night. i mentioned to gary about stopping by that turn in bethlehem where it happend. 20 minutes later there we were sitting on the guardrail and i just started crying and laughing at the same time, thinking of all the stuff we did and good times we had, and at the same time thinking how those good times are gone. i tried to talk to gary about how i felt but i just couldnt, the more i talked the more i cried.

Jeff was there for me when nobody else was. he was one of my 1st and best friends from the day we met, and to love someone so much that you cry every time you think about them is one thing i wish i couldnt do, and yet im thankful for it. thankful that he was there for me when i needed him, thankful that i knew someone i could call my brother, even tho we werent related, and thankful for the ability to love someone that much. there are still days when im just sitting around thinking about him so much that its everything i can do to hold back my tears.
some people might wonder how you could be so close to someone you've only known a few years, but when you have no friends, that 1 person who becomes your friend means the world to you, and Jeff meant so much more. he was a true friend, the kind that was there when you needed someone to be there, the kind that would go out of his way to do anything for you even if he thought you wouldnt do the same for him. he was the kind of friend that made sure everyone was having a good time and nobody was ever sad, because you only live once and its not worth being sad

as for me, friends have come and gone in my life over the last few years, and i love them all like family. i would never trade one for the other and i do everything i can to keep them close because i know all too well that they just might not be there one day. that day came way too soon for Jeff. he will always be loved and missed, and will always be one of my best friends, and i know he will always be there for me.


Happy Thanksgiving Jeff. thanks for being my friend, for being my brother.






Happy Thanksgiving to all of Jeffs friends and family.

hey jeff ,
wow i can't belive it's been over a year now.I remember everything like it was yesterday.I miss you so much.Please remember to watch over us jeff.You can just tell that things still haven't gone back to normal we all miss you so much luv ya, abby

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year!It just doesn't feel like it at all and here comes another birthday with out you jeff. This time I want you to really watch over me now I have never gotten into trouble before and now that I am 18 don't let me. I miss you so much and I can't wait to be reunited with you. Also, make Gary and all your friends come see me and mom. (I meen it guys we would really like to see you all again.) So just watch over me jeff, and keep mom strong I can see her pain sometimes when I look at her. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Luv ya,
Jenny

Jeffrey..
Has it really been a year since we've seen you? It seems like yesterday. And yet it seems like forever. I visited your grave yesterday. I can't believe I'm visiting my nephew at a gravesite. I miss you. I love you
Aunt Brenda

A year has gone by so fast. It just seems like yesterday that is happened. I wanted to go with everyone today, but I have class and no car. He has been in my thoughts all day. I hope everyone else is doing ok.

~Nikki

Wow I cant believe a year has passed. Just wanted to leave a short note to Jeff...we love you and miss you so much you probably don't even realize. I'm sure today everyone is remembering all the great memories they have of you, I know I am. There were so many great times! I miss u so much please watch over all of us...luv ya cuz!

(p.s.--Heather's having a baby! how exciting huh? I'm sure you already knew that tho...watch out for her...and pray for Kent, if she has a girl I duno if Kent will ever let her out of his sight haha)

Today, being the anniversary of Jeffrey's death, I went back and re-read alot of the entries on this website. Jeffrey was so lucky to have so many people that loved him. He would want all of us to go on, but I wonder if he knows how difficult that is do to, without him!!
We miss him so much. We miss his hugs, his sense of humor, his big grin and those "droopy pants".
I am sure he is up there saying "whats the big deal, I am fine".
Please keep Jeffrey in your hearts forever, but go on with you life, as he would have wanted you to.
We love you, Jeff.
Grandma Linda and Pap Ted.

I just found jeff's page and it brings back so many memories. I was in Basic Military Training when I got a letter that said that jeff and gary were in a bad accident. Being in the situation that I was in I didnt have much time to think, but when I got the obituary from the paper in a letter it hit me hard. Then later that week I was standing in formation, and of course you cant laugh smile or anything, but just thinking about all of the crazy shit that jeff used to do, I couldnt quit smiling. Well my Training Instructor ended up making me scrub every bathroom he could find, and I know Jeff was looking down laughing is ass off. I knew Jeff as an aquaintace for a while, when me and him actually became friends was in the parking lot at school when he came up to my car and he just started laughing at the sticker on my back window that said "No Fat Chicks". All I remember hearing untiil I pulled out of the parking lot that day was Jeff screaming "No Fat Chicks". There were alot of memories with Jeff in them but not one that I can remember that I wasnt laughing. The last time I saw Jeff was at Gary's house, they were trying to do some crazy shit with Gary's car.
At sometime me and Gary got ahold of his automatic start for his car and started shooting plastic bottles out of his exhaust, he acted like he was pissed and broke something on Gary's garage but in the end he joined in. Jeff just liked to have fun any way he could. I wish I could have hung out with Jeff more but the times I did I will never forget.

I'll always remember you Jeff.

-Jake-

The 6th is comin up soon. We are goin to do somethin for sure. We will end up at the cemetary sometime. So if anyone wants to meet up with us just call my cell phone and let me know. 312-0855
love,
gary

sorry about the typo i am not abby my name is kaylee

for those of you that don't know me i am jeff's little sister abby's best friend abby.i only met jeff once but i know that he was nice and that he was loved very much.

for those of you that dont know me my name is haley and i am a friend of jeffs sister abby!i never got a chance to meet him but seeing this websight shows me how much everyone loved him! i was in school when i found out about the accident my principal had told us and we were all in shock!rest in peace jeff we miss you!

Since no one has put anything on Jeff's website for awhile, I thought I would share another memory. Well, not only was Jeff a great person but he was a lifesavor. I remember one time when I was about 2 years old, I jumped into the pool without my floaties on and Jeff jumped in and pulled me out!!! Thanks Jeff for being the best big brother ever. Love, Abby

I was just sitting here a work, bored out of my mind and I decided to check Jeff'ssite out to read any new posts. I might not of been that close with Jeff, but there is not a day goes by I don't think about him and how it could of been different. Love and prayers to him and his family.

~Nikki

Jeff..
it's the 6th of May. eight months since we've seen you. Still thinking of you. Still missing you.
Aunt Brenda

Just wanted to say hi to all of Jeffs family and also to his friends. i havnt been able to think of anything to post for a while, but ive been stopping in a lot to read what everyone else had to say. anyway ill be around and everyone knows how to reach me if they want to talk. there are just so many stories to tell its just hard to bring them all back to memory and then put them to words.


~Love ya J-Show~

Well, this is the 6 month anniversay of Jeffrey's death and I feel it is time we share some of our memories of Jeffrey. I am Jeffrey's grandmother on his father's side. It has taken me awhile to be able to put this all on paper, but I'm hoping this will help the horrible pain that we still feel from his loss. He really was a "special boy" with a great sense of humor. Hearing all the stories his friends have told made us laugh and cry..I just have a couple things I will share with you that you might find nice, for I could go on and on about Jeffrey, our first born grandchild. One summer when Jeffrey was about 13 and visiting us, he saw our elderly neighbor trying to cut his grass on a very steep bank. Without any hesitation, he went over and said "here, let me do that for you". We were so proud of him and that neighbor never forgot him. Another summer when we were supposed to go on vacation, we were pretty reluctant about leaving my elderly father (Jeffrey's great-grandfather) by himself. Jeffrey came and stayed with him for an entire week. He cooked for him and cleaned for him and just "pappy-sat". When we came home, I remember Jeffrey saying "grandma, I don't think I can play another game of checkers or pool". The funny thing about that was my dad said "Linda, I don't think I can eat another egg sandwich with barbecue sauce on it". That was Jeffrey's specialty!!!! My dad loved Jeffrey very much, as he did all of his grandchildren, and I feel Jeffrey and dad are up there shooting pool, playing checkers and eating egg sandwichs right now. I think it is wonderful that this website was created by Jeffrey's friend in his memory. And also the friends that have shared their memories (even though sometimes it was a little more info then parents and grandparents needed lol) of Jeffrey. The day before his accident, he was at a picnic at our house..Always when he left, I would kiss him and say "be a good boy and drive careful, Jeffrey". So, when he left that day after the picnic, I kissed he and Jenny and before I could say anything, Jeffrey said "I know grandma, be good and drive careful"!!! To all of his friends, please do not let Jeffrey's death be in vain. Drive carefully and sensibly. You think it never can happen to you, but your guardian angel in heaven is saying "it can". As a parent, you always want to make things better for your children and just "fix it". We only wish this was something we could fix for our son!!!
Please keep Jeffrey in your hearts and his family in your prayers. Thank you. Ted and Linda Showalter

well its been very hard these past months, but just knowing that my family and friends are their for me helps me get through it. jeff we love you and miss you soooo much. love abby

well its been very hard these past months, but just knowing that my family and friends are their for me helps me get through it. jeff we love you and miss you soooo much. love abby

Hey everyone! **This one's for Jenny** Jenny, you asked if Jeff ever talked about you. Well, I'm sure he did. I can recall that night at the italian festival when he told you that your mom wanted you 2 to go home and you wanted to stay out with your friends or something so you guys got in a fight about it. Well, let me just say that even though you and Jeff fought some times, that will never ever mean for any reason he didn't love you or wasn't proud of you. The bond between brother and sister is so strong. Sometimes I want to just kick my brother in his face! lol but I know that if he were ever hurt or if I was ever hurt, we'd be there for each other no matter what. And girl, you know how retarded Brody is! =) And it's the same way for you. It's just like you missing Jeff... You never realized just how much you loved him untill this all happend. And it would be the same way around if something would happen to you ya know? Like I said, that special bond between brothers and sisters is so strong. He loved you, and still does... and watches over you and knows that you are and always will be a *wonderful* person. Jeff's proud of you Jenny! He is every day! No matter what, when he was here with us, and now when he watches over us, he loves you more than you'll ever know. He will always be your big bro... so dont ever wonder if he was proud of you or if he didnt care, because he did, so much, and still does! And I also think, that everyone is proud of you Jenny. Even though times are hard, you are getting stronger every day. And everyone can see that. I know that Gary is proud of you, as well as all of Jeffs friends. And I know your mom is proud of you... and your family, and friends and teachers... just everyone. And I am proud of you too hun! *take care sweety*
All my love,
Heather

Well its been awhile since I written, but I do get on every day to se if anyone has written any new stories. I know you guys cant possibly be out of them. I have been thinking about Jeff alot these past days and I can just see him with his little smile that made every body think he was up to something. I really miss him and I know everyone else does too. So Im not going to act like everything is alright when you know and I know its not. I really want to see him again just as much as everyone else does! I told you guys the last time I was on that the only real thing that keeps me going is seeing his friends smile and happy, but lately I havent seen any of his friends. I know I really never got to ask Jeff this but if anyone can answer me back that would be great. DId Jeff ever talk to anyone about me? Did he say I was going down the wrong path or even say he was proud of me? I know this is not something I need to worry about but I guess it would clear my mind to know that he did think about me. Well if anyone can email me back or write some more stories here that would be GREAT!!! I love all of you and hope to see you soon.
Love,
Jenny

Well its been awhile since I written, but I do get on every day to se if anyone has written any new stories. I know you guys cant possibly be out of them. I have been thinking about Jeff alot these past days and I can just see him with his little smile that made every body think he was up to something. I really miss him and I know everyone else does too. So Im not going to act like everything is alright when you know and I know its not. I really want to see him again just as much as everyone else does! I told you guys the last time I was on that the only real thing that keeps me going is seeing his friends smile and happy, but lately I havent seen any of his friends. I know I really never got to ask Jeff this but if anyone can answer me back that would be great. DId Jeff ever talk to anyone about me? Did he say I was going down the wrong path or even say he was proud of me? I know this is not something I need to worry about but I guess it would clear my mind to know that he did think about me. Well if anyone can email me back or write some more stories here that would be GREAT!!! I love all of you and hope to see you soon.
Love,
Jenny

i found a song a while back that really gets to me every time i listen to it. Cowboys Like Us by Goerge Strait. it describes Jeff and all his friends so perfectly. almost like it was written just for us. for all Jeffs friends, you know exacty what im talkin about... all the times we just went out and drove around bein crazy for no reason other than having nothing to do... all the trips Jeff and I made up to PA at 11 o'clock at night just to hang out with Mike and Josh for the weekend at their apartment, even if Jeff had to work the next day and we would have to leave at like 7 in the morning to make it back in time. all those times we were all just sitting around in krogers or wendys parking lot waiting for someone to think of something to do.

all the times we all found ourselfs just sitting around talking, telling stories and drinking beer. sitting up til the early morning hours and without a second of sleep we would head out for the day to drive around and look for something to do or a place to hang out for the next night.
for anyone who still wonderes just what we all did all day and night, the only answer i can give is we had fun, in any way we could and every way we knew how. we never planned anything, just thought things up as we went along, but we never went without having a good time, Jeff made sure of that.


i havnt been on here in months because i havnt had a computer, but now that i finally have the chance i just wanted to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year, i know its really late but its better than never. so to Jeff and all his family and friends, have fun and keep thinking the good thoughts.

always thinkin,
Codey

Hello everyone... I havent written in here in a while. But I wanted to share something with everyone. My friend Shannon is really weird (no offence shanny) and she is really in touch with "the other side" I suppose. And sometimes things happen to her that are different. She has a ghost in her house that she and her mom call "Grandma" and I believe this because I've had experiences with Grandma when I have stayed there before. Well any ways... Shannon told me the other night she had a dream and Jeff was in it. She was on the internet and Jeff's screen name sent her an instant message. He asked her who she was and she told him Shannon and she asked who it was and he said Jeff... and it WAS his screen name too... then she woke up. and when she came down stairs that morning she had a message sent to her from someone... the exact same way it was in her dream... and the message didnt say who it was from, nor could she read the message, her computer froze or something. Like maybe he was talking to her... even though she never knew him. He's been to her house before but that was to like to hang out with me and bring Gary up and stuff... But they have never met. I dont know if it was just coincidence but it made me feel good... like maybe he just wanted to know who she was or something. =)

**Miss ya Jeff**
~Heather~

First off Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. The holidays were kept very busy by friends and family so they went pretty good.
A funny thing came in the mail today. It was a letter addressed to Jeff Showalter from the President of the United States. Yeah that's right a letter from George W. Bush himself. It is a copy of a hand written letter and Jeff's name and state were written in by Bush. It is thanking him for his campaigning for Bush in WV. How proud he and Laura are of Jeff and his helping in Bush's re-election. Now I don't know to laugh or not because whenever Jeff went to any of the rallies we usually just had fun and not much campaigning. Maybe Gary knows more about this than us lol.
Thank you all for coming to the candle light memorial. It was perfect and very heart warming to see you all and having a house full afterwards. The portrait is amazing and I will cherish it.Love to all (e-mail me sometime)Robin

I know its just a little late but I wanted to wish Jeffrey and everyone else a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. It was hard being with the entire family and not havin Jeff around but we sure did have a lot of great stories to tell! Sunday after Christmas we were at Teddy's house, Jeff's dad, and it was such a great time. Later that night we went to watch Dalton's hockey game and he told us a funny story about how Jeffrey came up with the "icing" rule for hockey when he was younger. Ha Ha. Jeff was always so smart! A few days before Christmas I went to Jeff's grave site and sat there and prayed for a few moments. As I was leaving I place a flower there. Well, I was trying to stick it in the ground...but as everyone knows it was pretty cold for a few days and the ground was extremely hard! Each time I tried the stem of the flower just kept breaking. I knew Jeff was up there laughing his butt off at me! Knowing that he was brought a smile to my face...he was very good at doin that and he still is! Well I hope everyone remembered him in this special time of the year, I'm sure you all did. We miss u bunches Jeff!! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Til later...

Luv ya,
Brady

I'm finally online, so I finally got to read all the wonderful things everyone worte about my brother.If anyone doesn't know me I'm Jenny Showalter, Jeff's little sister.
Jeff and I were real close, see our parents were divorced and we were so close to age that we talk to each other alll the time. I remember all the times we would get mad about something my mom or dad would do and Jeff and I would just sit in his room and complain to each other, and by the end of our conversations we would both be walking out of there happy and smiling. When Jeff and I were younger it seemed like I hung out with him and his friends more than I did whith my own. This one time a couple neighborhood friends and Jeff and I set our basement up so we could make a band and produce "music". Not to mention the hillarious movie I got of him, Lynsey Timberlake, and I dancing and singing to "I'm a Barbie Girl" in my old back yard. So when you come to visit me and my mom don't forget to remind me to show you. I'm really glad to have met all of his friends Gary, Amanda, Cody, Mike, Josh,Brandon, John, WOW the list just keeps rollin. I never relized what wonderful people my brother knew. And all those crazy stories I get to hear, Are Great!! Jeff used to come home and I would ask him all these questions like; What did you do tonight?, who were you with?, Can I come next time?And every night he would tell me somthing new and crazy he did with his friends.After awhile I thing it got a little annoying, but I didn't care I loved hearing them. The last few nights with my brother I will rember the most. It was Labor Day weekend and like most families we had a few picnics to go to and spend time with our relatives.ON Sunday we went to our grandmas house and I was telling him about someone picking on me and my friend and he was very understanding, wich was odd because he usually sided on the one picking on me (LOL like any other brother).But he gave good advice and after we left he asked me if I wanted to just dirve around. Now you have to know Jeff, he was a very busy person and for him to just drive his little sister around was very strange. But that night he wanted to drive around and preach to me a bout life in general, that night will be something I cherish forever. Okay I'm rambling on,One more thing I believe that God had a plan and needs some strong angels and Jeff would be danm good angel. Thank you to all his friends that comfort me and my mom, seeing his friend smile keeps me strong in my own way. I love all of you and now you know where to talk to me at on my sn or just stop by I meen you to Gary. Keep faith,, Keep strong,, Keep Smiling!
Jeff I miss you so much. You hold a very special place in my heart. And I can't wait to jump on your back and tell you how much I love you. I know your watching over Jessica, Abby, Dalton, Olivia, and me.I love you and miss ya,
Love, Your sis Jenny

It's taken me a while to be able to sit down and do this. I don't want to believe for a minute that Jeffrey is really gone, but day by day it's gotten a little more real. Jeffrey and I had been together from the day he was born. Jeffrey is my 2nd cousin ( his dad is my first cousin) but he just always said we were cousins that didn't really matter. Jeffrey and I had soooo many good times together and that's what is keepin me goin for now. From chasing down the ice cream trucks at pappy's house and swimming at aunt lindas and playing our silly games... But nothing beats candy time. Our grandfather was one of a kind...and he would say what time is it!! And we would all get real excted and scream CANDY TIME...and that was usually the highlight of our summer days. We would also try to play the piano how pappy did and would love to hear his stories. Things were so simple then! Jeffrey, Jenny, and I were inseperable in our younger days, but that all changed once we got to high school and went in our own directions. Thats what happens though...and it never stopped our love for each other. The Jeffrey i know is the one that I grew up with...and I do regret not getting to know the Jeffrey that he had become, the one that all his friends knew him as. I do know one thing though...he was one of a kind. I can still hear his laugh...and it's one of the greatest gifts he has given me personally. Whenever I think about how much I miss him I just replay his laughter in my head and it makes me smile. Jeffrey was very good at making people smile. The last time I got to see him was Sept. 5th...we were at a picnic at my aunts house. It was a good time. The guys all played cards and horseshoes like they always do while the ladies sat around to gossip and play catch up with each other. I almost didn't get to come home that night since I work in morgantown...but they let me leave early. I think God had a hang in that. As we left that night I hugged Jeffrey and Jenny and told them to come visit me the following weekend for a football game and they could stay with me...I never knew our lives would be changed just the following evening. It's weird u kno... U never imagine something like this would happen to ur family. And then it does and its devastating. Seeing all the people at the funeral home was so amazing, I'm sure Jeffrey was flattered. He's touched a lot of people in his life and I'm sure everyone is a little bit better for having him. I know I am. I will never forget what he has given me...and a day wont pass that I dont miss him. I know there are a lot of people hurting but we have to remember all the good times. God has his reasons for what happens in our lives and we have to believe there was a reason for this, even though we may not understand it. I guess God needed a good friend...I think he saw how good Jeffrey was to us and was a little bit jealous...who wouldn't be?? Well I'll quit rambling on for now... Jeffrey, check in on us from time to time...and dont forget how special u r! Dont forget to beat pappy in some pool and make sure u r gettin ur candy time. I MISS U SOOOOOOOO MUCH. Take care buddy...thanks for all the memories & for making my childhood such a great one. Most of all thank you for making me a better person. I love u...
Happy birthday...
I'll keep in touch...

"And I bless the day I met u
And I thank God that he let u
Lay beside me for a moment that lives on...And the good news is I'm better for the time we spent together...And the bad news is you're gone..."
You are my angel...

So yesterday would have been the big day, your birthday that is, and I just wanted to say I hope you had a good one man...And tomorrow is your memorial service...I miss you man, but your mom and sister are doing a great job of making it all better, well it is never going to be all better but you know what i mean...*Amanda*

Happy birthday Jeff!!

Happy Birthday kido!!! We miss you so much but we know you are looking after each one of us. I think about you everyday and I love you so much! Love Stacey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEFF
It's been a rough day here for us but we know that you are safe and happy! We hold on to our memories and look for your signs daily. We miss you Jeff and love you so very much. Love Aunt Cindy

happy birthday Jeff. sorry im up at school and cant come see ya buddy but we will all be there this sat.

party it up like i know you would and drink one for me!
peace out J Sho

Happy Birthday Jeff! See everyone on sat. i hope.
Gary

This is Jeff's aunt, Robin's sister, she thought she posted to the site on Monday but apparently something didn't work right because I do not see the post here. Anyway, she is planning a candlelight memorial at the cemetary on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 for Jeff's birthday(which btw is tomorrow but we thought everyone may be in town on sat). This is a very informal service just a gathering of family and friends to share a few moments in remembering Jeff's birthday. Please spread the word Robin would love to see you all.

Hi. I'm Brenda Jackson from Columbus, Ohio, Jeff's aunt (his father's sister). First, let me say Jeff was so blessed to have such wonderful friends who loved him. I have been reading this Web site for awhile, but have so many questions and thoughts, that I haven't found a way to put them into words. But this week is Jeff's 19th birthday and he is so much on my mind that I wanted to somehow voice that.
First, let me tell you all what happened to me today that made me feel better and maybe it will you too. I was walking to the bus stop to meet my 7-year-old daughter after school and it was kind of dreary and rainy and I was really thinking a lot about Jeff. I have wanted to get just some kind of sign to know he's OK. I've even been praying to him, saying, "look, could you please give your old aunt a sign to know you're OK and having a good time there?"
Anyway, as I stood waiting for the school bus, suddenly the sun seemed to come out on one side of the sky and it started to rain a bit on the other. And I thought, "Wow. this is perfect weather for a rainbow. Jeff, if you hear me, send me a rainbow to tell me you're OK."
And damn if I didn't turn around and that instant there was the biggest rainbow that went from one end of the ground, up high into the sky and to the other side of the ground. It was gorgeous - and it came out of the cloudy side and went to the sunny side - kind of like Jeff telling me that he has gone from our sad times to a beautiful place. Anyway, I hope that brings a smile to your face.
So let me tell you of the Jeff I knew. Well, we moved to Columbus 12 years ago, so I'm typically only in Wheeling for holidays, weddings, etc. - so I didn't get to see my nephew nearly as much as you all did. I wish I'd seen him so much more and I thank God that I came home for that picnic the day before Labor Day (at Jeff's grandparents' house) because I got to see Jeff and he was playing horseshoes and cards and laughing as always. He was telling me he was trying to save money to get an apartment with some of his friends (some of you guys?)
I knew him from the day he was born - it was his birth that made me an aunt for the first time. I can't tell you the unbelievable sadness in losing a child you have watched grow up. Jeff was my godson and the ring bearer in our wedding (he was 5 years old then and Jenny was 3 and the flower girl).
I remember him sleeping with TWO pacifiers when he was a baby (he would rub one on his nose and suck the other, no kidding - and I'm sure he now appreciates you all knowing that). I remember him always being happy and talkative and very protective of Jenny.
I remember, when he was about 5, Jenny threw a ball at him and it hit him in the crotch and he said, "Jenny! You hit me right in the chemicals!" I remember when his parents separated and I went and stayed with his dad for a week to help take care of Jeff and Jenny - and wishing I could take away that pain of a divorce for the kids. I remember Jeff at the zoo in Columbus with us and him standing in front of the monkey cage and pretending he was one of them. And so many Christmases and birthdays and weddings and good times. he was just a great kid, and he grew up to be a wonderful guy.
I was so struck at the funeral by how many of you kids his age were there. He had so many friends. It touched me and made me feel so good that his life had been full, despite it being cut so short.
I wanted to see him grow up to be the electrician he wanted to be (he was a damn hard worker, wasn't he??). I wanted to see him get that first apartment. I wanted to someday see him perhaps marry and be a father (he would have been a great dad). I wanted to dance at his wedding.
I have so many questions still about his death and Gary, if you ever feel like e-mailing me at my address here and telling me about the crash, I think it would help. I don't want to ask his Dad or Mom about it because I know their pain is worse than mine. And perhaps you aren't up to that either, and that's OK. But I feel that knowing the facts might help me with closure. I have had a hard time feeling that his death is real. I remember at the funeral home for the first few hours thinking, "Maybe that's not Jeff in the casket. Maybe they have the wrong kid."
Anyway, I'm rambling. Let me end this by saying one last thing and I hope this doesn't come across preachy. Please, please, we don't want to lose another kid. I told Gary when I met him briefly the day of the funeral that I thanked God that he survived - and I really, really do. I know you guys are going to drink and be crazy. I was in one of the first graduating classes at WPHS and I have been there and done that. But please don't drive if you're drinking. And quit driving like nuts if you're doing it now. Because I guarantee you this: Jeff doesn't want you there with him right now. He wants to see you all when you're old and gray and ready for a good hand of poker that you'll have to play while looking at the cards through bifocal glasses. Until then, let him play poker with my grandfather, who I promise you is taking care of Jeff right now (and who also loved a good hand of poker). Don't let Jeff die in vain. Live LONG healthy lives in his honor, please.
take care. Happy Birthday, Jeffrey. Love, Aunt Brenda

I looked at my schedule and I can come the 11th. I was relieved of that. There is not a day that goes by where I don't think about what happened. Some days it still doesn't seem real. I wish it could all be taken back. Jeff made everday great for his friends and family. Hopefully I will see everyone on the 11th.

Wow,Three months surely went by way to fast.But not a single day goes by that I dont think about and remember that September day. Gary

haha, gary mentioned Graduation day, i remember we were all supose to wear our shocker shirts and foam hands lol, and i mean everyone that had them was supose to (i think more the 3/4ths of the senior class had shocker shirts) but me and Jeff were the only ones who wore our shirts and i brought my shocker too, but other than that nobody else did anything lol. so anyway me and Jeff were walkin around outside after it was all said and done, showing off our shocker shirts and Jeff took my shocker hand and started wavin it around yellin stuff like "shock on" really loud haha it was great, all the principals were so pissed.

Jeff, im still missin you.
ill c ya when i see ya man!

Codey
AKA - "Faggart"

gotta keep on keepin on, Big Show

I remember this one time with Jeff.We went to the White Palace for a Bush rally over the summer.And we stood there for a while and yelled and then,we got in his car,and rode by the rally,and got on his loudspeaker and started yelling BUSH!BUSH!BUSH!and we were holding up the Bush sign.And then we parked in the parking lot,and an old couple was yelling at Jeff and I.And we just started laughing,and the old lady started cursing at us,and we just laughed,cause we laughed at simple things like that all the time.Then we went and stood with everyone else,and continued yelling.After that Jeff took me home so i could get a shower,before i went out again.But i wish i would have stayed out wtih him though.There are a few times that i wish i didnt do something else instead of hanging out with him.But i sure had a hell of a time while it lasted.He was my best friend,no doubt about it.Just about everytime he was out,we would be sure to be together.Just riding around,going to someones house,playing cards at my house,anything we got into that day or night,we would be right by each others side.Someday"WE"will be side by side again,I hope.I remember when we were sitting at someones house one night,and we all agreed to go to Canadia(Canada)as we would call it.And get drunk in the bars up there and have a good time.Hahaha that was a funny discussion between us.But it will never happen as we planned.Everyday when I turn on my computer,I see my backround,and it is a picture of Brandon,Jeff,and I on graduation day at the Civic Center.It is a very good picture of us.I love seeing that everyday.He has this fake smile on his face.hahaha,but I know in my heart and mind that he was happy on that day.That was probably one of the last times that he saw a lot of his friends and they saw him.But for those who knew him,they knew how great of a guy he was,friend or just an acquaintance.He touched so many lives,surely the greatest was his family,and all of his friends.We surely lost a great guy,but hes better off now.I am going to go now. Love
Gary

Well,i havent been here to post anything in a while,but yet i check the site everyday.Just to see how many posts are new that I haven't seen yet.I love these stories about Jeff,all his antics he pulled,all the times the Jeff and I would hang out.I tend to find myself missing him more and more each day.I cant help but think of anything about him and just break down,and wonder why?and what if...? I think to myself,that he isnt gone,and then I have to tell myself that he is,and i just cant help to cry.id do anything and give up anything just to see him smile or hear his laugh again,but this time in person.i am going to go for now,but ill see everyone on the 11th,i hope so.
Love,
Gary

JSnydely here. This is the first time I came to the new site, and it work for me. Usually, it ends up saying it is loading without doing so, but that it is because my computer sucks. Well, first thing, awesome job pimpin, the new site is great man. Well, I was looking over the postings, and I seen Taggart mention Jeff's birthday, December 9. I ran into his mom at Burger King the other morning, and she told me that we are going to have a little get together at the cemetery on December 11. At the time, she didn't have everything worked out, but, if you are interested, IM me on AIM. My screen name is the same as the user name I use to post on here, JSnydely. Well, I'm out of here for right now. I'll be back as soon as possible.

So it has been awhile since I have taken the time to come here and write something down...and for that I'm sorry. So much has changed without you here Jeff, no one else will ever stick up for me the way that you did all those times when stuff went wrong...so i was sitting here the other day, thinking about all those good old days we used to have, and i realized how much i would give just to have them back, even if for just a day. My life has gone to hell this past month with all the bad decisons I have made, the people I have let down, and the friendships I have lost, and i cant help but think, if you were here, would things be the way they are?? You were always able to make everything ok just with a simple joke..everyone was able to chill out, and be ok again. I will never be able to forget those phone calls that I would get at 130 in the morning when you and Gary were just out driving around...and even though we would get disconnected like 10 million times you always called back...So now on to happy times...whenever i need a laugh all I have to do is think of the one time that you and Gary got out my sister and brothers sleeping bags,and cuddled on my floor, started sucking your thumbs none the less, and informed me that you kids were spending the night. After much time and effort I was able to convince you kids that that was not an option and eventually you guys left. That one always brings a smile to my face. And i was going through my stuff that i had just thrown in my room from the summer, and when i was forced to clean my room the other day I found those pictures that you, me, john, and tuttle sat and colored in my kitchen that one night. Yours was the one with the 3 harmless Christmas lights that you and John somehow managed to turn into semi-porn...LOL...but the one that I found that made me the happiest was the drawing that you did of your name, and I want you to know that I will always keep that to remember you by. Your picture is hanging up on my refriderator with all my other Chainsaw Boys...YOU always cared...and for that I will miss you and love you forever. Kiss Kiss my chainsaw boy...I love you, Amanda

Man, I was in town for a short amount of time during the Thanksgiving holiday and Gary took Curtis and I up the accident site. It was definetly was hard to keep my composure. It really sucks that instead of hurting my abs from laughing at everything the kid said, I visited the spot where he was killed. Like everyone else, I wish that wouldn't have happened and wonder why it happened. Like Gary said, the guy worked like nine million jobs but always found time to come chill with us. If you ever needed anything he would help you out if he could. I miss sitting in Krogers lot yelling at people over his loudspeaker thing he had on his Grand Am. Yeah he found ways to keep us entertained in the big Wheeling. Jeff man, I wish I could come home and hang with you and the rest of the crew like old times.