Hallo Jason, fünf Jahre sind bereits vergangen. Seltsam, wie schnell die Zeit vorangeht. Anfang Oktober hätte nicht viel gefehlt, und wir beide hätten uns früher gesehen als es mir lieb gewesen wäre. Halte mir dort oben einen Platz frei. Jochen

A year has passed since Jason lost his long tough fight. 
The gap is large and difficult to close for his wife Jensine and brother Steven. 
We remember Jason.

Jochen & Family

„Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them“

Remembering our dear cousin 
Jason M. Russell -

Judith, Tabitha & Dietrich


Jason was 1 year and 3 days older than me. As children we played on our grandparents' farm. It was a fun time. Jason injured his thigh and had to go to the hospital. When we visited him he stood at the window, looked at the steel blue sky and said: "The sky is as blue as Texas". He loved the outdoors. He and I were scouts and write to each other about the ideas of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the scouts. "Did you know that Neil Armstrong had his boy scout badge with him when he stepped on the moon?" What he did, he did with enthusiasm. And with a heart. And he also showed what he didn't like. The visit to the royal tombs in Worms will not be forgotten. I was full of excitement, Jason thought it was a cold and dark tomb with bad air. Whatever. And he was tricky, able to adapt to situations. In the case of bosses who were physically smaller than himself, a man nearly two meters could lean against the wall so crookedly that he immediately looked 20 cm shorter.
I would have been delighted if we had seen each other again for our son's communion in a very long time. I would have loved to go to Wittenberg with Jensine and Jason, if I would have shown them where Martin Luther worked. This is no longer possible. Unfortunately.

It is so sad and tragic we have to say goodbye to my dear cousin Jason so early. 
Dietrich and I will always remember the good times we had together in New York and  we are so grateful we could see him last year. He was always such fun to be with - a man with a great sense of humour, firm beliefs and a true Texan. His memory will stay in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jensine in these dark and mournful days. 

If you hadn't seen Jason in years, you would still know that smile--his impish grin, so full of life and wonder.  Our thoughts, prayers, memories , and love are sent today, and always...cousin Zach Shelley, one of the "Alabama family "

I had the pleasure of working with Jason at the Fairmont.  He was a kind and jovial man with a deep and humble intelligence.  He will be missed. 

I wish I could have met Jason, Jensine. He sounds wonderful. Thinking of you now and everyday. All my best.

Who is going to make my flight reservations now? Rest in peace my favorite son-in-law--Love,Jo

Dear Jensine,

You have my sympathy on the death of Jason. You have the sympathy of lots of folks here at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New York City. We recall you with great affection. I was proud to perform your wedding with Jason in our church, twenty years ago now. Love never ends because Jesus is on the side of love. May He receive Jason into heaven with great joy and give you strength and faith for these days.

In Christ,
Pastor Gregory Fryer

I am sharing in your sadness as you remember Jason.  I am forever grateful that he made my friend Jensine so very happy.  Jason was a kind man. He will be missed. 

OBITUARY

Jason Marcus Russell

August 16, 1968 – December 7, 2020

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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