Sunday, February 3, 2008

Jacksen Oscar Ashton





Saturday February 2, 2008 my nephew Jacksen was in a car accident and we lost him. He was 16 years old, 17 in April. He is the oldest grandchild and carried lots of responsibility setting a good example and just being a great kid. He loves chips and salsa, movies, music, and carrying around his baby nephews and neices. He was always asking, "is Beck was in a good mood and can I hold him?" Right now it's still not real. Even as we all hang out in silence trying to figure out what happened. It seems like he's just away at a camp or hanging out with friends and at any moment he will walk in followed by a few teenage boys digging around in the pantry for chips and salsa and asking me if I've seen the lastest Spiderman and what I thought of it. I remember when he and I went to see Star Wars III at the midnight showing with his little brother Taryn and some other friends of his. He was so patient with me and my silly questions about that movie and so understanding even if I didn't like a movie that he thought was great, but he would try to convince me otherwise. So here's to my nephew Jacksen; I'm gonna miss you as much as you would miss chips and salsa. Love you buddy.

15 comments:

Kameron said...

We're sorry about that. He sounds like a great guy.

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

Oh man, Korbi, that's tough. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

jenicaheslop said...

I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I BELIEVE FAMILIES ARE FOREVER, AND I PRAY YOU WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY. CALL IF YOU NEED SOMETHING, PLEASE. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE LOVE YOU.

RICK PURYEAR said...

hey im really sorry about this he didnt deserve it great kid great mind just awesome personality i went elementry with him then i moived but i saw him occasionaly... im really sorry this is such a rush i cant even beleieve it.... how does this happen. well you will be in my prayers

melanie said...

Oh Korbi, my heart breaks for you, Steven, Beck and all the Ashtons. You'll be in my prayers.

Leslie said...

My heart just sunk reading about your nephew. It's things like this that happen that really hits home. So sorry that you had to experience this. I will be thinking about you and your family at this time.

Monkeys ARDently In Sinc said...

I was so sorry to hear about your nephew, and it broke my heart to see you sitting in the back of church yesterday, looking a little lost. I agree with Jenica - call if you need anything. Remember, as President Hinckley said, Things will get better.
Love ya!

Jenn O said...

I am so very sorry...such a terrible loss. I know how much your heart must be hurting. You know I'm here for you guys if you need me.

Mastrude Family said...

Korbs, I am so sorry about your loss. He sounds like a great kid. I will keep you all in my thoughts a prayers.

Bethany said...

That was such a lovely post about your nephew. That's so great that you have so many pics of him with Beck, so that he'll always know about his oldest cousin. We'll continue to keep your whole family in our thoughts and prayers.

Brit said...

I am so sorry you are having to go through such a great loss. Please call me when you are ready or need to talk. I miss you and love you tons!!! Tell the Ashton family that they are in our prayers!!!

Marsha said...

Korbi and Steven I was so sad to hear of your loss, I'm so sorry. I'll remember you in my prayers.

Deborah said...

So sorry for your loss, I know that it is not easy to loose some one so special at such a young age. Your family will be in our prayers.

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Mindy said...

Stephen and Korbi, so sorry to hear about your nephew.

XxKaexX_09 said...

I was a classmate of Jacksens. He was in the same Band as me and worked hard to keep my spirits up when i would get discouraged conducting at the games. I loved him very much and so did everyone else in the music department. He was a really great guy and more than anything a great friend. I love your whole family very much and continue to work hard in memory of him.

He was my hero in many ways and I always envied him for being so talented. You will all still be in my prayers and thought the whole will never be filled, things will get better one day. His spirit will always live on in each and everyone of us.

With all the love in the world. My hopes and prayers go out to you.

Yours Truly,
Kaela W.