...Jared went off to Lake Tahoe, California to become a mountain man. During the summer he would hike, bike and kayak. During the winter he skied non-stop at a mountain called Alpine Meadow. He worked in the rental shop. He loved to ski. Basically he made a million friends and was off doing stuff every second of the day. He lived life to the fullest. The last time I talked to him was on the phone before he left for California. He sounded very excited and anxious to start his new life, doing what he loves. Then one night my mom told me that Jared got into a skiing accident....I will always remember my step-uncle and the fun we had toegether while growing up. Whether it was playing football on the beach or just chilling on the hammock I will remember him. After thinking it through I came out with something very important. He died doing something he loved.
-- Gordon. May 2004.
2004