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http://wheredidjakobgo.com is now setup for friends and family to post and comment on the tragedy of Jakob’s death.  We appreciate the kindness given to all who knew him.

My young nephew Jakob Weathermon, 20, was killed September 30, 2008 at 5:02pm when he was truck by a big rig in Carson.  He and his girlfriend were riding their bicycles through thier green light when the truck struck Jakob as the driver was turning the corner.   It is not known whether the driver simply was not looking or if he was unable to see them with a blind spot.   The CHP is investigating, but we have no news yet. 

Jakob was a wonderful young man, good hearted and finally on the right track to “getting his stuff together”.   This horrible loss affects our family so much because it was just 10 weeks ago that our Dad died suddenly; we have just barely begun to deal with Dad’s death and the shock of Jake’s death is overwhelming for everyone.   It is so unfair to see such bad things happen to such good people.   My sister of course is so traumatized, and fears for her now only son who’s 17 and has seen the loss of the grandfather he idolized, and his big brother too.

Everyone, love your family and friends as much as you possibly can because it may be the only purpose we serve on this earth.   The economy, banks failing, bailouts and all that are just structure with no meaning.   We would gladly give up all we own to get Jakob back.

Jakob’s funeral services will be held Saturday October 4th, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Luyben Family Mortuary.