Jason Blum b. 1968

When our son, Jason, passed away in January, we heard stories from people worldwide about his heroism and generous heart. One in particular from an old friend hit us as especially meaningful. In high school, he reached out to a fellow student who was having a difficult time. When this young man lost his beloved father, he dropped out of school. Jason supported him and encouraged him to finish his last two years in one year's time so that he could graduate with his class and bring a sense of accomplishment to his life. He said that Jason was always there with positive energy pushing him. In his words: "Jason was an outstanding character. He was a good friend that gave so much of himself to those around him. I can truthfully say that I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for him." This pre-prom photo (Jason is second from the left), full of beautiful young people on the brink of adulthood, shows a true "mission accomplished."