Dana Michelle Widing

Dear Jason,

I've been thinking about what to get you for your birthday for a few months and decided that I'd get you something that you couldn't just go buy yourself.  I've asked friends and family to send me their favorite memory of you and each of them.  I have enjoyed reading everyone's feedback and I hope you enjoy it too.

I'll start.

One of my favorite memories of you (there are too many to choose) is from right after Jayden was born and we were on our way to Costco in Pearl City.  As we were nearing Costco you noticed a man laying on the sidewalk.  You pulled over immediately and helped him. I love that memory because it really encompasses many memories I have of you.  You always look for people to help and you have taught our family that we should always find those in need.

One more, just the other day out of the blue I was thinking about the first time that we went to Disney World with the kids and the joy on your face. Thanks for making all of the trips we take full of fun memories.

Happy 40th Birthday!

Braley Johanna Widing

I remember the year I turn 8 and we were camping at Wattam Lake where all the Huckleberries were.  We were 3 1/2 hours from our house and I really wanted to get home on my birthday so I could get my ears pierced.  You got me home in time to get my ears pierced and then we went to dinner at Famous Dave's. Thanks for doing that.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Ansen Sjors Widing

I really like when we go to Father and Son's because we go without Mom and the girls.  It is fun to camp with you and eat junk food, like corn dogs and licorice and you let me drink Coke cause Mom isn't there.  I like watching movies with you too while we are at Father and Son's. 

Happy Birthday Dad!

Jayden Kahaulani Widing

Dad, my favorite memory of you is from my 9th birthday. I was pretty upset that you were missing it because of work because Mom, Braley and Ansen and me were going to the movies to see the  new Ice Age movie. I told Mom that we didn't have to go to the movie but she said we had to.  Before the movie started you called Mom's phone to wish me Happy Birthday and then told me to turn around.  There you were!!!! I was really happy to see you!

Happy birthday Dad!

MJ Barkley

Uncle Jason, do you remember the time in Grandpa' s blue house that Mullet Boy (Jordan) was hiding behind some trees over by the gravel driveway with no clothes on? And you came outside proclaiming to Jordan "You better get inside before a bird gets your worm!" Your funny comments and sayings like "Pick it and flick it" are unreplaceable. You have a great sense of humor!

Happy birthday Uncle Jason, Markie

Laie Falls

Mark Brakley

Jason we have had so many great memories- like the  mow show, watching lots of “Living Color” and the “Simpsons”. One of the best memories was when we bundled up during the 3 week long Ice/snow storm and took the dune buggy out to do cookies and ended up on Hwy 213 almost getting smashed by a truck speeding by. Whew that was close.  Ahh, the good ol days. You have always been a great friend and brother. 

Love you Jas, Mark