Dear Jake...

in #powerhousecreatives5 years ago (edited)

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A gentleman of the finest form, kind to your own detriment, submissive to anger, blind to the fault of others, generous until naked, always willing to go the extra mile, attentive to the elderly, compassionate to the less fortunate, dedicated to task like a soldier, respectful, mindful and completely selfless – the epitome of a beautiful soul! - from me to you Jake.

I have debated a thousand times over, whether I should write this post today or not – but truth be told, I cannot let it go. Actually, I am struggling to let HIM go… and I don’t think I ever will. There have been all SORTS of emotions and contemplations rolling around in my head… discretion, consideration…all of that “stuff”… I am one of those “awkward” people that does and says all the worst things at the wrong times and as much as I wanted to find the courage to stand up on his behalf today, I simply could not do it! I am angry at myself for that because he DESERVED it!!! So I am going to write this instead, because in a world frequented by so much shallowness, this young man was anything but. You may not have known him, but I did – and I am ever grateful for that.

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Dear Jake,

I recall the day you came to meet me for your job interview. As complete strangers we sat across the table from one another. You were awkwardly shy initially but once allowed a moment to express yourself “post prompt” by me - your quiet confidence shone through. You came to know well that I am an avid “people watcher”. I observe the finest of detail and on that day, you sat there – this young gentleman who made the effort to put on a collar and tie. Your hair was styled and your cologne sweet – and unlike many other people I interviewed, you did NOT arrive in slip slops or wear a hoodie – you arrived with your BEST foot forward, and despite the fact that I could see you were no “angel”, as you know, I am very much a gut driven individual – you spoke and I was sold. Your soul was an old soul! This is what captivated me and so I employed you. It was THE BEST business decision I EVER made!

Do you remember your first day on the job? Haha!!! You were so nervous. So polite! (Always so polite!!!) Yet you grasped it ALL within days and it was a LOT to grasp! It was not even a month in and I was in awe daily of how beautifully patient you were over the counter – with even the most impatient individuals! Remember the old German lady with her family history book? She took up so much of your time unnecessarily, but you never showed even an ounce of annoyance! As the weeks grew into months you literally captivated not only the hearts of ALL our customers, but of Robin, Richard and myself too. I know we annoyed you with all our teasing at times… “Jake take your headphones out man!” hehe… but we got you to take those damn things out eventually! We just wanted 100% of your presence; because you had a quiet way of making everything more humorous and we loved that!

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Remember the time Robbie pranked you? Changed your desktop wallpaper to a swastika for me to find in the morning when I came to do the accounts? Hahahaha!!!! I remember seeing it when I sat down that morning, and as you were still new to the business, I was like “oooooh this is going to be awkward” and then you walked in and as you moved toward your desk and saw it you declared “I DID NOT PUT THAT ON THERE!!!!” hehhe - Robbie began to laugh. KAK joke Robbie!!! But it was a great ice breaker! From that point on you were a part of the FAMILY!

I love how as time went on, we got to know one another as private individuals. I suppose this is not common practice of “boss and employee” – but then I was never a run of the mill employer nor were you an average employee. Remember the days when Robbie was off and I would have to move my desk to the front end of the shop? We shared so much music together and I always loved learning why you listened to what you did, and why it meant something to you. Most of it was KAK Jake haha… which I am telling you again now, but we eventually found a happy medium – tracks that made us BOTH feel good! And that was GREAT! I loved how you became attentive to the time I arrived at the shop and you started getting there earlier and earlier. We had the most AMAZING conversations about people, life and things in general in those moments. Your knowledge and curiosity was intriguing and fascinating to say the least.

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Jake, with your gentle soul - you touched my life, OUR LIVES - on the grandest of proportions! I have forever been a misunderstood soul, and from the second we met, we “understood” one another and that was really special to me. I know it was special to you too. Robbie, Richard and I loved and will CONTINUE to love you UNCONDITIONALLY!!! And I want you to know that!!!! We shared priceless moments together!!! All of them will be held close to our hearts forever!

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A gentleman of the finest form, kind to your own detriment, submissive to anger, blind to the fault of others, generous until naked, always willing to go the extra mile, attentive to the elderly, compassionate to the less fortunate, dedicated to task like a soldier, respectful, mindful and completely selfless – the epitome of a beautiful soul!

Jake, I am writing this to you so that you know how much you are, were and always will be loved! Such a young man that will carry a legacy of SO much weight FOREVER! It would take a BIG fncking pair of feet to fill your boots boytjie and from where I sit - EVERYONE pales by comparison!!!! You march forward beautiful man! Let your legacy ring forever true in ALL those that had the honour of knowing you!

Love you Jake!


Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx

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What a wonderful tribute to your friend. This will be here to read anytime you want to think of him. What a wonderful memory of him. :) Gone but never forgotten.

There's so much emotion when I was reading this. That's really a great tribute that you wrote. I hope you're feeling better.

Sounds like one in a billion. His life is already touching those who read these words and forever will. Thank you for sharing this. May the happy memories forever be here when needed during dark nights and struggling days.

The people who walk into your life and leave a mark
This is a beautiful tribute
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Your post brought me to tears - you said it as it was and I am sure Jake is smiling down on you. It is heart wrenching to me to try and process the fact that he is no longer with us - but as you said - we are all richer for having known him. xxx

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A beautiful tribute @jaynie. Written with your heart from the depths of your soul.

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still crying :(

Really does sound like he is a great individual and has become an asset hard for you too loose!

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Written with heartfelt abandon showing how much you appreciated him in your life.
Thank you for making him 'known' to me.

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