It was normal to dash into Jack's office with a question or story. Jack was a trusted friend who shared more than his tech side, but his faith and love of family. To this day I believe Jack's videotaping was the reason we won a state cheer championship. This was before the iPad and to get immediate feedback was rare. It was his video skills that helped the kids learn before the next practice. Yes, they had to perform it, but the video showed them what to fix. What an advantage he gave us by placing that video in our hands an hour after we recorded it.

In high school I realized how much he had to deal with what with having over 200 people carrying around precious technology like it was no big deal- he fixed so many problems and worked hard and I have a lot of respect for him because of all he could do for the school's technology department. Even when he was obviously stressed at times and maybe scary to approach on a tough day- I still admired him. I guess I think that not a lot of other students really thought about how much he did for us.

He always helped me no matter how small the problem was, and I remember feeling sad when I realized that after I graduated I couldn't have him help me out with mac troubles. Not only was he a great help and super patient with me, I just liked being in his company because I still remember the day he took my picture in the hallway when I was 8. I'll remember the sweet man he was and I'm going to miss him.

Above all else, the best memories I have of Jack are of our shared daily conversations of the Cyclones and his unending enthusiasm for going to the home games at Hilton!

He was true to his marriage like no other - honoring Cynthia in ways that so many men miss! He one time told me that I should never take offense if he didn't 'share' a lunch with me if it was just the two of us because his wife was the only one he would be alone with. That truly touched my heart.

He was a genius in his work, thoughtful of others in life, and loyal to God.....without any doubt - I know exactly where Jack is - and I bet he found some fellow Cyclones to enjoy visiting with!

He is irreplaceable and will always be in our hearts and minds!

Thank you Jack!

I will always remember how helpful and kind Jack was to those of us who are not so technologically literate. I was usually the one with the dumb question that any 3rd grader could answer, but Jack never made me feel inferior. He would happily answer my question or fix my computer even if he was busy doing something more important, always willing to take the time to help. I loved chatting with him about all sorts of things and how he would beam when our conversations were about his children and how they were doing. Jack will be missed by everyone, as he touched so many lives. I am blessed to have been touched.

I recently spent some time in the Sunday school rooms at the "old" church. Soooo many memories there and Jack is a part of so many of them! I remember his smile, I remember how calm and peaceful he made me feel, and I will never forget the hours of sardines that he had to endure there. There's no question that he made this world a better place. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all!!