I've known Jack for almost 17 years and I will cherish each moment. I went to Nativity from 7th-8th grade which was a few blocks away from Jack's house so after school I would first head over to the Menlo Park library to complete homework and then walk over to Jack's house and hang with Jack until my mom came to fix supper and take me home. Jack and I talked about everything from politics to who we thought was going to win whatever sporting event was the hot topic at that particular time. My fondest memory that I will always cherish was watching the 2006 NCAA collegiate football national championship game between USC and Texas in the Rose bowl. I was a senior in high school at the time and was cheering for Texas while Jack was cheering for USC since he himself is an avid PAC 10 (at the time) supporter, being a Stanford grad and Pasadena native. I can still recall all the yelling and jumping around with excitement from the excellent show of competitiveness displayed by both teams. It was an experience carved in my memory. I always valued Jacks constant words of wisdom and support with where I was in life. I will always remember Jacks generosity and his strength of life and joy. I'm grateful that Jack was able to meet and hangout with all 3 of my kids and meet my wife. Jack was not only a very dear friend to me but also a father figure. I will miss him tremendously but blessed to have the memories I have. Rest in love Jack from Sioeli, Krystin, Ryder, Mac, and Poet!