| Date: Fri 02/9/07 7:45AM From: Tom Dooner Email: tom.dooner@wheatland.com Message: Dear Doug and Tami, I spoke to Dave Currier about Jesse at the Fence Convention last week, and I wanted to express my sorrow for your terrible loss. From all that I have heard and read on this site, Jesse was loved by many, many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Tom Dooner |
| Date: Thu 02/8/07 5:31PM From: kaylie naderhoff Email: kaylie_naderhoff@hotmail.com Message: ...I'm not quite sure where to begin or where to start.. so many thoughts and memories have been racing thru my head..i dont understand why and i dont think i ever will... the last 2 years i had with this kid were AMAZING!!! hes been the best boyfriend any girl could ever ask for...sure times got hard... but we never gave up... he's in my head nonstop... i cherish the memories i shared with him, all he late nites together talking, playing games, watching movies after movies in his room..him and his fav. crakers and cheese... the hours spent on tho's sily dreed locks man did he love his hair..to many memories to list... i miss them all..he has a great family and tonz of awesome friends...i now realized that you can't take life for granted, what you have now might not always be with you....jesse was one of the best things that ever happend to me.. he was by far the best.. ¢¾ kaylie |
| Date: Wed 02/7/07 8:01PM From: Craig Email: Carlson95@cableone.net Message: When I first saw that tree, I fell apart. I know that we grew apart after high school, but you were a great friend. If I ever needed help with anything or just needed a ride, you were there. I remember that you would beg Josh to let you take his snake into stores, we definitely got some strange looks. How about the time that we ran out the backdoor of McDowells class with like two minutes left of class and got an hour of detention. You left me with so many good memories to cherish. I will never forget you. I miss you man Craig |
| Date: Wed 02/7/07 12:29PM From: rayn Email: baumy05@yahoo.com Message: i dont know what i can say that you dont already know i loved you man. growing up with you josh cusey and our little russian gen gen you guys all became more than friends we were brothers. you lived your life at full speed and grabbed all of us and brought us with for the ride. i cant remember a single memory (good and bad) in junior high and high school that didnt involve our group. sure we caused a lot of trouble but wasnt that the point of being young? and i actually do believe that because of you guys i was grounded my whole jr high career because of those window sneak outs. i am going to miss all the things that we did together from the small "get togethers" at your house when doug and tami went to the lakes for the weekend, the long drives to the middle of nowhere, the drives to the cities, frolfing every summer day, the staying up all night and talking, playing FIFA Street, bumming around your apt so much you just gave me a room and bed haha. i remember how even us being 18 that you would never sleep in your room we would share that little closet room and you would sleep on the floor and we would talk and giggle like little girls all night. thats how you were i am 100% sure you loved the sound of your voice cause you were always talking. my only complaint is when i asked "ready to run" and you gave me the yeah one second or something like that and i turn around and youre gone! we all know what happend to me then haha but we did have the every man for himself pact in those situations i guess i could go on forever on this with all our memories its because i cherish every one i loved you man and you will be missed "May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face and may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." |
| Date: Tue 02/6/07 10:40PM From: Corissa Poehls Email: Poehlsco@mnstate.edu Message: This is the hardest thing to do, Jesse, saying goodbye. But ive realized that it doesnt have to be that way. With all the memories that we shared like all the endless hours spent at my house making forts in the livingroom with that stupid staple gun, ruining the couches, or finding 20 fourleaf clovers on that sunny afternoon, or just hanging out with all of our friends playing hide and seek... these will always be kept close, but the one memory that reminds me of who you actually are makes me look back at you in awe. (This breaks my heart) The night when you gave me a pair of shoes, a sweatshirt and conversation in the middle of the night while walking me home. This is who you are. The truest of the true kindness that you held for everyone in your life. I hold this very close to my heart and high in my thoughts, this night you became more than my friend. You became my brother. Your compassion and love for every single person you meet. i respect this so much Jess, and have strived to accomplish this myself. But for you it is all natural. You have so much to give to others, and you will keep on giving it. I know this. The only thing i wish is that in the last year or so we could have spent more time together, and we talked about this, ( and Brenda's Pancakes...) and you said that growing up isnt growing apart. ( your wisdom...) You are more then right. At your funeral i was brought together with so many people that were and are the heart and soul of my life, andyou know this, because it was true for you as well, and all i can think of is how strong our northside ( and surrounding areas) family really is. We are always here when things are wonderful and in times like this when we have to bind together to be strong... we mend eachother and begin to cope. I pray that this bond will never end, it is very special and we are all so lucky to have these types of people in our lives. I know you feel the same way, just by the same smile you use to greet anyone in your path. Thank you for teaching me all this, you are very special to me and that will never change. Love to you and your family kiddo, Always Corissa |
| Date: Mon 02/5/07 8:33PM From: Jeremiah Berlin Email: kwbber@peoplePC.com Message: Hey buddy, I just wanted you to know how much fun i had with you. There was never a dull moment when you were around. Ty and I decided to get you into hunting with us and I'll tell you what we loved it man. We know you were hooked on it for life just like us. When i brang you out pheasent hunting you had the time of yur life. You were saying you've nver seen so many pheasents in your life. You were just like a little kid bouncing of the was after a can of mountain dew. Mark and I couldn't stop laughing. It was one of our best times also bud. Know i can't even think about going to the lakes without you being there its just not going to be the same. You are most of the reason why it was so fun. I'm going to miss threwing you off the dock. Haha. I just want you to miss you alot I'll never forget you I love you man. RIP See you soon. |
| Date: Mon 02/5/07 11:20AM From: Jeff Email: j19rand@aol.com Message: Tami, Doug,Ty, Justin and Blade what do you say about Jesse; I was reading first Corinthians 13 this week before the prayer service and all I could keep thinking about was Jesse. Jesse was love; he loved his Mom, Dad, brothers, nephew, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jesse loved friends, that is soooooo evident reading what others have posted to this site and lastly Jesse loved life, that too jumps out at you looking at these postings. Jesse came in and out of my families life, we first met Jesse before his heart surgery, even then he was a fighter he would tire easily, however he fought hard to keep up with all the other kids, especially his brothers, then we did not see much of Jesse, a time or two when he came through Sioux Falls for nationals and most recently every so often at the lakes and Ty and his graduations, however when ever our family ran into Jesse his love for life either left us laughing out loud or with huge smiles on our faces when we parted. We will miss you Jesse, like so may others miss you. God bless you Jesse we love you. And God bless you Tami, Doug, Ty, Justin and Blade we love you too! Jeff and family. |
| Date: Mon 02/5/07 10:10AM From: Marcia Hagen Email: mhagen2000@hotmail.com Message: Sweet, young Jesse, You were taken from us way too early. You touched so many people’s lives and will be deeply missed by so many. I remember you playing paintball with Ian and Josh and a bunch of the guys. You were so enthusiastic running around the field, jumping behind barriers and dodging “bullets”. I remember hearing a lot of giggling out on that field too. I remember watching you play basketball over at Ben, and chatting with your folks in the stands. Then there was Josh and Ian’s birthday party at our apartment that had the indoor pool. Think you were all about 11 years old. All of you skinny little kids lined up at the end of the pool and you’d all just laugh and giggle and make funny faces and then jump/dive in. It was such a joy to watch how much fun you all had together. You all actually sounded like a bunch of girls giggling. You always had a smile on your face Jesse or you’d make a goofy face that would make those around you laugh (and wonder what you were up to). You had a special gift of making others happy and making others smile. We miss you Jesse. I know your parents are proud of the young man you became and I will continue to pray for them, your brothers and family members as they try to cope with losing you. We’re here to help in any way we can. God Bless You Jesse and may you Rest In Peace. Marcia |
| Date: Sun 02/4/07 4:51PM From: Jackie Fritel Email: jackiefritel@csicable.net Message: My Dear Jesse, Now that you had time away from us, what do you think of your new surroundings? Awesome, right?! How are Grandpa and Grandma Brainerd? You never had the opportunity of meeting your Aunt Julie. I bet the two of you are already the best of friends. Jesse, you are continually in my thoughts and prayers as well as your mom, dad, brothers, other family members, and all of your many, many friends. It is so very hard to make any sense of what has happened. What I do know, is that the Lord calls those "Special" people He knows are "ready" to do the job and be part of His Special Angel Club. Know you are very special in being called upon at such a young age. However, the Lord knows you are up to still another challenge of being ready to watch over the many, many friends and family members you have. It will be a tall order, you'll be extremely busy, but He knows He put the right guy in charge of this for Him. He will use you to sit on our shoulders to help us make good, wise decisions. It is comforting to know that I will always carry you in my heart, but also on my shoulder knowing you are watching over me. This is not good-bye Jesse, but until the Lord decides I am ready to make the rank of Guardian Angel, too!!!! Love You Always, Your Aunt Jackie |
| Date: Sat 02/3/07 11:45PM From: Cyndi Brainerd Email: cgbrain50@yahoo.com Message: Jesse sweet Jesse, How do you ever begin to explain this one... You were the most adorable little baby that everyone wanted to hold, and very handsome young man with so much personality and charm. I'm sorry honey but it was just too soon for you to leave this life. I'm sure when you got to heaven you were met by some very Special Family and Friends. Jesse, please watch over your Mom & Dad and give them the strength to go on. I promise with the rest of the family we will always be there for your Mom Dad Ty and Justin Til we meet again Love and Miss you always. Cyndi |