I met Jay at a Patriots Game with Timmy | November 25, 2007

(picture taken by Jay - I am seated (left), Timmy is on the phone)

My condolences to your family. There's really nothing that can be said to make it better. Just know that our prayers are with you in this very difficult time. I only met Jay once, but he was a wonderful guy, and it was very clear that he had lived a very full and exciting life every minute of every day. Hopefully that can be some sort of counter to the grief that you are feeling.

Best wishes,
Clint Kachnowski & Family
Strafford, NH USA

Memories of Jay & Macaroni | Summer 2006

No words can describe the light in this mans soul. I met Jay Rose 2 summers ago while working at Macoroni Grill In Las Vegas. I was instantly drawn to Him. He was an amazing man and a true friend. He never had a bad word to say about anyone ( Just quietly). He had such a passion for this life and soaked up as much of it as He possibly could. I never tired of hearing about his adventures to far off places. He lived life the way I can only dream. His smile and laugh could light up the darkest of days. The last time I saw Him was In Vegas at His going away party, where this picture was taken. It was a night full of laughter and drinks. I will always remember you. Heaven is a far better place now, but this Earth will never be the same. Thank you for letting me be a part of your fish bowl Jay Rose. I love you and miss you like you wouldnt believe.

See you in Heaven.... Cheers Mate!!!

Lisa Richcreek

Las Vegas, NV USA

First met Jay at NYC in 2000

A great friend who will be sadly missed. First met in NewYork in 2000, travelled and we shared a room for six months at the ROB ROY pub in London. Memories that make me smile daily.

One of LIFES GREAT CHARACTERS.

miss ya already mate

Maitland

Jay with Friends in Whistler | May 2001

Jay, What a great bloke. Such sad news but such amazing memories left to all. To think back at the fun times working at Cows in Whistler, seems like yesterday.The photo was taken at Whistler in May of 2001 the night before I left Canada. This photo and the image of Jay walking off into the darkness with my laundry basketfull of the food we had left behind before we returned home, are my last memories of being with Jay. I had never met someone more appreciative.

See you in the next life

Clint

Met Jay at BC vs Miami | November 24, 2007

I met Jay very briefly recently when we went to a Boston College football game together with Tim. Within hours I felt like I had known him my whole life. I was in awe of his adventures and admired how bold he had become to live his life to the fullest. My prayers are with all of his family. Someone once said "To live in the hearts that you leave behind is not to die." May he live forever.

With great sympathies,

Dave McLaughlin

Jay, Timmy and Clint at The Pats Game | November 25, 2007

Clint (in background) freezing with his iPhone. Jay and myself mugging for the camera pre-game. Both Jay (Panthers fan) and Clint (Cowboys fan) enjoyed watching the Patriots struggle to a victory in this game. Patriots 31 - Eagles 28. Jay's first NFL game. :)

love and miss you bro

Timothy Lindsey
Rollinsford, NH USA

My Son

Jay was my son.....a son of which I was very proud. A free spirit in many ways...a spirit that came and went from our lives far too quickly. I can remember when he was born, at the Lismore Base Hospital. I was privilaged to be by my wife's side as Jay came into our world. I was given the honour of being the first to hold him and to carry him into the weighing room. Those were the days, when he was small enough for me to carry, before he grew into the tall, strapping man who could carry me around. Through the years we had many sunny times with both Jay and his sister Gianina, who fussed over this new bundle that had come to share his life with her.

There were grayer days to follow...but through it all, our love for Jay remained strong. Over the last 8 years he saw many parts of the world and made friends with many in different corners. Jay's personality brought him many friends....only now, as we suffer our loss, are we finding out just how strong are his friends feelings for him, both here in Australia & distant shores.
Yes, Jay's free spirit may have left this earth bound world we live in...but it now flies free to experience new vistas and know doubt, knowing Jay, to make new friends in the great beyond.

Jay, you may be gone physically from us...but let me assure you, you will not be forgotten in the many hearts that weep for you today. Your mum and dad loved you very much and will never get over losing such a heart felt free spirit. We will miss hugging you and telling you how much you are loved and how proud we were of you. Go forth my son, into the care of God's Kingdom...until the day we all meet again.

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU JAY.

Your loving Dad

XXXXOOOO

The last time I saw him :'(

Jay and I @ The Excalibur

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Briana Cavendar

London, Ontario