Somewhere around late 1997 98 I started working at carraba's with Jason, he was a server an I was a line cook, both of us just getting started with our lives, he was already dating Chrissy and living in a townhouse with some other co workers, these were crazy times and a lot of partying going on. Jason and I developed a friendship that carried on to this day and beyond. People say that you never forget where you were when something happens and that is the case for me on 9/11 I was at Jason's and Chrissy's townhouse watching the TV for hours and hours we had no real idea what was going on we didn't know if we were in jeopardy or not, so we just sat there and watched and talked with each other we could make any phone calls or anything we were just hoping for the best.Through the years Jason and I worked together at Red Robin, and along with James Cha opened our own restaurant in downtown Fredericksburg, though that restaurant was a failure in mine and Jason's eyes it was no doubt some of the best times we had working together. Then came along the kids Jason's 2 and my 5, so there was not a lot of time for either of us, but you can bet your butt come fantasy football time we were constantly in communication with each other he would be recruiting me to join leagues and I would be recruiting him for leagues. Fantasy football and even watching football will never be the same for me again now that Jason is gone. Though we didn't see each other all the time we didn't go to games together we both knew we had each other's backs at the drop of a hat, I feel that if I ever needed someone I could count on It was Jason, and that to me is the meaning of a true friend and I'm sure there are many other people that feel the same way. These last years for Jason I know we're rough on him and his family and when I saw Or talked to him it was as if nothing was wrong we were able to joke around with each other just like we always did, he knew and I knew it was just a matter of time for him but the cancer could destroy his body but not his mind and that's what made him so special you will always be my friend Jason I will see you on that great grid iron in the sky someday and we will just pick up where we left off. I love you brother.