Words of a Friend ~

Posted by a friend of Jon's - who loved him too..

Jon was always the one in high school to goof off and not give a f*** what anybody thinks, or so it seemed. Its possible that he needed more love than he was given. if you were sad, Jon would take you in, say something sweet and tell you not to worry. and then make a funny face or drop a corny joke. the system got him, the f**** system forced Jon to grow up way too fast, and then he lost himself within it.

We remember Jon for the laughter, love and depth that he spread to us all.

Don't worry, things like this happen to great souls like Jon's to give us a new perspective on life. his soul is free now, not tied down by the American justice and currency system, and there is no one standing in front of him in a room full of people telling him right from wrong. he can find his own path back to happiness and peace. after all he's been through, he deserves it.

love

Jon's Friends ~ Post #2

I feel this note is very well written and expressed as having the greatest sympathy for a lost friend. Its true the end of Jon's life was a downward spiral, tragic that he couldn't help himself, and tragic that others weren't there to intervene in his habits enough to save him.

Knowing that Jon was to pass away, everyone one of his friends would have been there to save him that night. Tho tragedy strikes like lightning, but you pay attention you'll see the forewarning darkness in the distance.

For Jon some may have seen this darkness but didn't yell loud enough, or decided to turn there backs hoping the clouds cleared in time.

I think to be angry is the exact sentiment one should have towards Jon's passing. I know I'm angry, not towards anyone person or persons, but for the fact that someone young and innocent got caught in the pull of addiction. I believe he wasn't shoved to the outskirts, but drawn to the outskirts by something that plagues the human race.

5 Stages of Grief

Denial
Bargaining
Anger
Despair
Acceptance ~ Maybe a little today ~

I found this last night on google ~
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