Occasionally, I receive a message that someone has touched this page. I always am brought back to the reality that Jason is in heaven and not privy to our douldry lives. I then think that I must thank God for sharing him with us, that we all truly miss him, and that I continue to pray for Bob and Dee, the parents who didnt get to spend as much time with him as anticipated. God bless, Jason! You truly do live on in the hearts that knew you!

Thinking of you.. Missing your persona. Your truly never forgotten down here. Your Immortalized like that 2pac poster you had on your wall. Talk to you soon brother.. 

~MC

Jason, 

We truly miss you! Our thoughts were with you during this holiday season. I know you are at peace and here with us always in our hearts. Love and light my dear friend!

Dearest Emma Family,
  I offered my Christmas Mass intentions for your beloved son, Jason who is remembered always.  At this special time, please know that Jason's light and memory burn brightly in the hearts and minds of many who knew and loved him.  We know that his legacy lives on and that he is safe and at peace in the glory of God and His angels.  Jason will be forever alive in the hearts of all who knew him.
Merry Christmas to the Emma Family.  With deepest respect and prayers for the Lord's blessings and graces upon Jason, his family and devoted friends.

i went to school with Jason. i knew him for 4 years and at times had our differences. i heard about Jason's passing at O'Connell"s 10 year reunion. i know that at this point its a bit late but i wanted to offer my condolences to his loved ones. i know it can be hard especially when you lose a loved one but just know that he's in heaven looking down on all of u and praying and guiding each one of u in your daily lives. RIP Jason!

I am missing you tonight brother.. I will never forget the great times we had. I know you're persuading God to let me in and looking over all of us. Merry Christmas Jason, I love ya.

Dear Bob and family - I just heard about your loss of Jason from Nicky DelSordi.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Dr Emma ~

We were away in Chicago over the holidays and I never heard this tragic news until yesterday when I had an appt with Dr Danny E.  I am at a complete loss of words and am filled with immense sadness for you and your family. I wish I could say or do something to make it easier ~ yet I know there are no words or deeds that can make it better.  Please know you and your family are in our prayers ~ and we will also be praying that these horrible murderers are found and brought to justice.

I did not know Jason.  I am just a DC resident who can never forget that horrible crime.  Please know that some of us will remember his name even though we never knew him.  David Pitts, SW DC.

Dear Dr. Emma,

I so wish that there were a way that I could help you to bear this most profound tragedy and loss.  You have touched so many lives with your keen and amazing ability to heal, comfort and advise...and I am hoping that you are receiving the same from someone, somehow, somewhere. 

You are now in my prayers and wishes for strength, peace and healing going forward- and I will not stop my petitions on your behalf, ever.  

I am so very, very sorry.  

Lynne Whitaker

I never knew your son Jason, however I have heard only wonderful things about him thru my sister Kate Nash.   And I just wanted to come here to express my deepest sympathies over your loss.  I have been praying for your family, and all those impacted by this tragedy and will continue to keep you all in my prayers.   God Bless.   Charity Oswald

At a time of such profound loss, words fail me.  Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Hello,
I am so sorry for your lost. It is a tragedy that is not gone unnoticed by those of us who value life, and basic respect for others in Washington, DC. My sincere condolences. Bertha Ansley, DC resident.

Dear Dr. Emma - My deepest sympathies for you and your family. And my wishes that you all find peace. With warmest regards,
Erin

Dee and Bob,  Jim and I returned from  Florida where we have been for 2 weeks and have just learnee of your loss.   Our love and prayers go out to you and Max at this unbelievably difficult time.  I am so sorry we were not here for the services.  
In our prayers, Jim and Trish Christian

My Dear Bob and Mother of Jason, we are so sad at this terrible situation..know that we join with you as a family and will keep you close to our hearts know that we love you and  we send you all our love and compassion .....Margarita,(john Lodato's) wife in Connecticut.

Bobby.....My deepest sympathies to our to you and your family. I know the pain you are going through, I, too, have lost one of my sons.  God Bless you and your family. Always, Frank Barone

Dear Bob , Its been many years since we have seen each other. I was extremely sadden to hear of your  Sons passing , I send my deepest condolences and my prayers go out to him

Dear Dr. Emma,
With your skill, empathy and humanity you have, over the years, always been there to help me deal with adversities in my life. I wish I could do that for you in this time of unbelievable loss. It sounds like Jason shared something so very special with his father.  The ability to touch lives with caring,  sincerity, and humor.  So I know at least one thing: that the many who so admire you are sending all their wishes to you for strength and healing.  I among  them... 

Judy Schwartz

Dear Dee & Family- My deepest sympathies on your loss.  Years ago I had to deal with the issue--Parents should not have to bury their children.  Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.  Your message that we are blessed for every moment we were able to share with them is very comforting.  
Wishing You All Peace and Best Wishes at this most difficult time.

Bob
Michele & I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to you & your entire family on the loss of your son.
We were tuly saddened to hear of this horrific tragedy. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Dear Dee, Bob and Max..We are so very saddened to hear about Jason. We send heartfelt prayers to you all. We remember a sweet little boy with a wonderful smile. Our deepest sympathy.  We, as a family, will continue to pray for strength and healing for you, during this most difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. The Roth and Scott Families

Dear Dee,

Several years ago, I also suddenly lost a loved one on Christmas Eve.  The loss never goes away . . . nor does the love.

Dear Dee Ann and family,so very sorry for this loss!!!  Please know that your Chanute friends are here for you.  The loss of a child is a devastating one, unfortunately I know this loss.  I hope Gods' blessings will help you through this.  Love to you and yours!!

Bob & Family,
I keep searching for words I cannot find.  
I can find our love and prayers to send you. 
We will talk soon.
Love,
Diane & bill

I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son. It's hard to imagine the pain your family feels. I pray God gives you peace and comfort.

We cannot put our sorrow into words.  We remember so fondly the many days our young men spent together in their early teens and the spirit that Jason always brought to everything he did.  We send our deepest sympathy.

Lorri Manasse and Russ Misheloff (Matt's parents)

Dee & family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Jason. My family will keep you and your family in our prayers.
May you find comfort during this difficult time.
                                                               Lee Ann Metz (Stephens City,VA)

Dr Emma and family, I have no words to express my sadness for your tragic loss. You are all in our thought's and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Jason. 
Rex and Lauren Vogan (Peggy HIll's daughter)

Dee--My heart goes out to you.  As a mom, all we want for our children is for them to be safe, healthy and happy. Sadly, sometimes these simple wishes are beyond our control.  It seems your son was a wonderful young man who touched many lives in a very positive way.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob, Dee, and Max;
   We were so very sorry to hear about Jason. Let your memories of him comfort you now and forever. We know that getting through the coming days will be a struggle, but please know that we are praying for you.
                                  
Love,

Dear Dee,
My heart goes out to you at this terrible time. Louisa, Julie and Ralph (Peach) are with me for the holiday and they join me in offering our deepest sympathy. 
With Love,

I wish you the strength to get through the near future and the ability to remember the happy times always.  I remember Jason fondly and am thinking of him at this time.

Lighting this candle in remeberance of you.

So Sorry for your senseless loss . with all my sympathy Luis Sanz

Bob and family, 

Andrea and I offer our deepest condolences in this time of tragedy and loss.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  We pray that Jason and your entire family can find peace.  Warmest thoughts.

Jason, I hope your beautiful soul is resting in peace. You will be missed here on earth.

Our prayers are with you Dee ,Bob and Max as you celebrate Jason's beautiful but tragically short life. May the joy he brought us all live within our hearts forever. Love , Chandler and the Kenny family

Dear Bob, dee and Max,
No words can express the profound sadness we fell for all of you. May God Bless you and help you during this most difficult time.

Dear Bob,Dee and Max,No words can express the profound sadness we feel for all of you.May God bless you and help you during this difficult time.

Bob, Dee and Matt, my heart breaks for this senseless loss of your son and brother. My love and friendship are with you. May Jason rest in peace.

To Jason's family - What do you say to the people who are responsible for bringing one of the most bravest, loyal, caring and hysterical people into the world when he's been lost to them far too soon?  Other than, Thank you for raising such an upstanding man who I was lucky enough to call my friend.  Jason was always helping someone out with something regardless of the circumstance or situation.  I think that it's safe to say that his greatest good deed was to spend his entire life making unbelievably strong friendships so that everyone, from all walks of life felt that Jason was one of their best friends.  And in doing that when the time came for him to go, those friends would come together and provide the most support and love that's physically and emotionally possible to his family in this time of tragedy and sorrow.  I am going to miss Jason so much.  The only solace I have is when I hear his voice telling me about how we need to hang out more...Put in a good word with the man upstairs Jason - if he'll listen to anyone, it'd be you.

Dearest Hillarie and Family,
We can never get our minds around such a tragedy, only our hearts through the brokenness. From your heartbroken sister, one of many...with kindness and love, Vicki Goodman

Bob, Dee, Max, Frances and I are heartbroken by Jason's passing.  Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.

Jason was one my best friends in high school...and will always be. He taught me everything i know to this day....he's made me who I am.

Dear Dr. And Mrs. Emma and Max,  I went to McLean with Jason many years ago but have never forgotten how amazing of a person he was. I have some very found memories of those days. Please know my heart is with you all during this time and Jason will forever look over all of us and be there to help guide us on our journey through life.

Dee & Family,  So sorry for your loss. When reading Max's post on face book it took me five times to comprehend what he was saying. I couldn't believe it. We are all praying for you.

My deepest condolence to your family. Jason was an amazing man and best friend to my sister Elise! He will be greatly missed!

Jason (who we lovingly called "Emma" or "The Dude" was an amazing person. Kind, compassionate and giving with such a big heart. The time that Frank and I spent with Jason we will never forget. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Emma family. Blessings in love and light.

Dee, Praying for you and your family during this most difficult time.  Treasure all the beautiful moments of your beautiful son.  Love and Prayers.  Scarlet Higgins

Dear Dr. Emma and family,
My heart goes out to you in this sad, sad time.

I couldn't put into words how saddened I was to hear the news of your son and brother, Jason. I have listened for many years how proud Max is to have such a charismatic brother and how proud Bob is to have such an adventurous ambitious son. Bob couldn't have been a prouder father than when speaking of his boys! These many years of family stories have shown me what a respectful, kind, caring, loving and strong family you have all become. This unity is what will get you through this tough time. I know no words will ever bring closure because I've never known a family less deserving of this nightmare. But I am so appreciative to have gotten to know the Emma family. I am so truly sorry. With all my heart. I will keep you and Jason in my heart and my prayers.

My best friend through High School and forever my closest brother in friendship. We had too many good times for me to even remember and will have many more good times when I see him again. I not only loved him, our bond was as strong as a bond could get in all of the good times that we shared. I will miss him, and knowing that I will see him again helps me find peace. It's always the greatest that are taken young by God because God want's them closer to him and in my belief to prepare a table for those of us that knew he was the greatest. Jason, I will miss you until my last breath and I will make sure that my life is not lived in vain so you can look down over my shoulder and be proud of the accomplishment's I set out to do. I will forever love you and forever reminisce in the amazing times we had. Take care my friend, my brother, and now an angel to all of us; protecting our way. I will, see you again.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the love and closeness of family and friends carries you through this unimaginably difficult tragedy.

Dearest Hilarie, Bob and Max.  We share in your grief and sorrow during this time.  May God bless and grant you peace.  With Great Affection, Holly, Garry and Lillian.

Dear Dr. Emma and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you in this tragedy.  Words fail.

Bob & Hilarie, we are heartbroken over your loss, and pray for God to give you strength.  Please know that we love you very, very much.

Bob, Dee and Max, Jason made quite the impression on me.  He reminded me some of my fraternity friends in college.  I think I could be instantly twenty years younger in his presence.  I have lost a friend, but I cannot fathom what it's like to lose a relative this young, this way.  I guess it is only our memories that will ever ease the pain.

Bob,Dee & Max, there are no words that Laurel and I can find to express the loss of Jason from our lives. His warmth, friendship and humor will be greatly missed. The memories of his passionate enthusiasm for work and fun will be with us always.

Dr Emma-
My father, along with my uncles, work at WGCC and he was pretty distrurbed when he heard of your loss. I'm truly sorry and I will keep you and your family in my prayers to remain strong during these difficult times. 

God Bless you all!

I am so sadened to here of Jason's passing. I worked with him at SNO and the moment we met we were friends. That was his doing , truly a very nice man. RIP Jason

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and in my prayers. Jason held a very, special place in the hearts of many - including mine. May God Rest his Soul.

Dear Emma Family & Friends,

How heartbreaking to hear of the news of your beloved Jason's passing.  Although I did not know him personally, I had heard of him through my daughter, Katie Nash.  She described Jason as full of life, kind, compassionate, fun-loving and a devoted friend to all.  I prayed and offered my Christmas mass prayers to Jason and his family for God's comfort, healing, peace and presence in all things.  May all of the wonderful memories of Jason keep him forever in your hearts and minds and may God surround him and you with His great light and abundant love.  God bless you all and bring you great comfort during these most difficult days.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Most sincerely,

Dee,
I'm a lady who worked with Jason at Simplified Software Online.  He and I often discussed our faith and he always concluded that "you and my mom are just alike...a little bit out there."  We now know without a doubt that Jason knows his mamma "had it right." He's in heaven based on his own confession and Act 16:31.

Jason was the best.  He gave great from-behind hugs especially when I needed them the most. Please know I will be praying for your entire family that your mourning will somehow be sweet and that the "beauty" will quickly come.  God bless you especially now.

Dr. E,
There aren't words to express how very sorry I am for your loss.  I am thinking of you and your family.

Dee, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Please let us know if we can help in any way at all.

Dearest Bob, Dee, and Max-
I pray you have God's strength and spirit of love and peace during this unfathomable time.  Jason was blessed with such a wonderful family, and a blessing in his own right.  We will long remember his smile, laugh, and energetic spirit.  One of my favorite holiday memories, repeated year after year, is seeing him, Alan, and Max walking in Teri's door after a long day of "hunting," amidst giggles and wistful smiles!  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!  Love you all, Mark and Tiffany Gwillim, Hunter, Morgan, and Cali Hudson

Bob, our hearts go out to you and your family during this time of tremendous loss.  May your memories of Jason be of great comfort and help to ease the pain.  Love, Deborah & Kirk

To Dr. Emma -- I consulted you ten years ago during great personal distress and, with the jump start of your encouragement, have earned my way back to happiness.  I can only express my deep sorrow in learning of your terrible loss -- in just now realizing who this young man belongs to.  The good you do comes round again.  You will be washed in the love of caring people as you struggle with your grief.  With so many others, I offer you and your family what comfort and peace we can.

Dee and Max,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time.  Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need absolutely anything.  Lots of love to you and your family.  May your memories of Jason bring you peace.

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Jason Anthony Emma

2 March, 1984 – 24 December, 2012

Murphy Funeral Homes

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