tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.comments2014-03-28T01:19:01.613-07:00Celebrating the life of Jason SiebertA friend of the familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279992710163649118noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-74454750144436502812009-08-27T10:39:30.793-07:002009-08-27T10:39:30.793-07:00We have a photo of Jason on our office bulletin bo...We have a photo of Jason on our office bulletin board, and we think of him often. Jason's work at OCPAC inspired our NEA-funded residency we are implementing in Los Angeles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jason's family in this difficult time.<br /><br />Your friends at We Tell Stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-39035855009973694752009-05-14T12:56:00.000-07:002009-05-14T12:56:00.000-07:00It doesn't seem possible that so many months have ...It doesn't seem possible that so many months have gone by without Jason down here with us on earth. Whenever I think of him, which is often, I pray for you. I can't wait to see him again, and have another dance. <br /><br />Please update us on the trial and on how ya'll are doing. <br /><br />Much love from Texas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-62620834397551316712009-04-01T22:08:00.000-07:002009-04-01T22:08:00.000-07:00Just wondering how things are going? Did the trial...Just wondering how things are going? Did the trial resume this week? I know that the emotional rollercoaster you've been on the last two weeks must have been so exhausting. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you every day.Sarah Crawfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-51204414826936014712009-03-30T07:32:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:32:00.000-07:00My prayers are with your whole family every day, a...My prayers are with your whole family every day, and I pray for wisdom, compassion, and courage for each person in the courtroom. God's relentless strength and unyielding love is with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128311764742930334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-508267567634407142009-03-29T04:21:00.000-07:002009-03-29T04:21:00.000-07:00If only I could take away the pain you feel! I'm p...If only I could take away the pain you feel! I'm praying for you daily. I know there's nothing I can do but offer support and love. His presence will always be missed. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. We love you all! Remember that God says He'll never leave us. Please stay close with us so we can help when you're ready for it. We're here always for you.<BR/>Love<BR/>Scott and VanettaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-17279998310773361602009-03-27T15:50:00.000-07:002009-03-27T15:50:00.000-07:00Thinking of your family and praying for your peace...Thinking of your family and praying for your peace and comfort during what must be an extraordinarily stressful time for you.Jenniferhttp://holdinghopechasinggrace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-33052143726237840672009-03-26T20:16:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:16:00.000-07:00Steve, Debbie and Josh,You are in my thoughts and ...Steve, Debbie and Josh,<BR/>You are in my thoughts and my heart. Now and Always.<BR/>Jason was always there for me. Always.<BR/>And now I'm here for you.<BR/>Now and Always.<BR/>Much Love,<BR/>Kimberly HuffKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423316887302631833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-81646673361520202782009-03-26T10:26:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:26:00.000-07:00Thinking of you this week! The Lord is carrying y...Thinking of you this week! The Lord is carrying you through this time! Love to all the Sieberts!Tucker's St. Bernard'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565956770072008194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-59480177324026153142009-03-25T13:40:00.000-07:002009-03-25T13:40:00.000-07:00We are praying for you guys!! We can't imagine ho...We are praying for you guys!! We can't imagine how hard this whole process must be. We are praying that the God of Peace will comfort you in this very difficult time. <BR/><BR/>Doug and Heather FaveloThe Faveloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358241263638486072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-23164734577155832502009-03-23T12:54:00.000-07:002009-03-23T12:54:00.000-07:00Just wanted to tell Jason's family that I was so s...Just wanted to tell Jason's family that I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. I did not have the priviledge of knowing him as an adult, but have very fond memories of watching him grow up. We sang together for many years in the Mozart Choir School. I remember the smile that was always on his face, his wonderful since of humor, and how he cared for others. I will never forget the sound of his beautiful voice. I look forward to hearing it again someday up in Heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-42866755606675687022009-02-26T15:13:00.000-08:002009-02-26T15:13:00.000-08:00We are so sorry to just hear of this precious loss...We are so sorry to just hear of this precious loss today. Steve, I wish, I could have been there with you during the service. Please know, Manuela and I praying Strength and Comfort from the Holy Spirit for You and Your Family. Unlike some others, I do not consider Earth a nice place to live. After reading the story of your beloved son's life, truly he was a Wise Man storing up his treasures for Heaven. I do give God Glory for all the lives, your son touched for Jesus Christ's Glory. Not only did he "do a job well done", your Wife and You did a most Honorable Job raising him to love the Lord. May God Bless, Confort and give You all Strength. Sincerely, John and Manuela LionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-37527000206189401322009-02-12T21:19:00.000-08:002009-02-12T21:19:00.000-08:00This movie not only shows how amazing he is, but i...This movie not only shows how amazing he is, but it also shows how he made everything around him amazing.<BR/>He brings out the best in me...as I know he does for others as well.<BR/>Thank you for posting this.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423316887302631833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-24302456426582190402009-01-20T11:31:00.000-08:002009-01-20T11:31:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for posting that! It was nice to...Thank you so much for posting that! It was nice to see it again. I think about him every day.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013914470655431238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-27212688607665961562009-01-07T18:44:00.000-08:002009-01-07T18:44:00.000-08:00A month later,... and our hearts still ache as if ...A month later,... and our hearts still ache as if it were yesterday. <BR/>I think of his smile and his laugh every day.<BR/>Steve, Debbie, Josh,... you are in my thoughts and heart.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423316887302631833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-74428421230695828322008-12-29T13:43:00.000-08:002008-12-29T13:43:00.000-08:00Steve, Debbie and Josh...I am so so sorry for your...Steve, Debbie and Josh...I am so so sorry for your loss. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. Although it has been many years since our lives were intertwined..as the body of Christ you have always been dear to me. I pray that God will be so close to you that you will feel His presence often and strongly. I am so sorry I didn't know about the OCPAC Memorial down here..or I surely would have gone. Cling to the Lord strongly my dear ones. <BR/>patty gaedeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-29260324254598213202008-12-28T22:32:00.000-08:002008-12-28T22:32:00.000-08:00All of the warm, heartfelt comments on this site a...All of the warm, heartfelt comments on this site about Jason touched my heart. I did not know Jason. My family lived in Fresno and attended Peoples Church until 1996. My heart just aches for Jason's family and friends. <BR/><BR/>The songs on this web site are beautiful. <BR/><BR/>With gratitude for Jason's life and great sorrow for your loss --<BR/>Candy PrianoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-61774338717845275572008-12-17T13:05:00.000-08:002008-12-17T13:05:00.000-08:00I had the opportunity to meet Jason just a few wee...I had the opportunity to meet Jason just a few weeks ago through a mutual friend. The fact that I did not know him as well as most of the friends and family in his life makes me feel cheated of a amazing friendship. I hope that jasons smile and oh so amazing personality will be instilled in there hearts and memories forever, as he has done with me in a mier five minutes of meeting. May be peace with you Jason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-89207606566515669842008-12-17T12:54:00.000-08:002008-12-17T12:54:00.000-08:00I just wanted to add something. I hardly have a s...I just wanted to add something. I hardly have a single memory of Jason that isn't somehow connected to music. If Jason's life was a movie, it was probably an epic musical, or at least it had an amazing soundtrack. I would imagine that for a lot of people there is a song or two in particular that they associate with Jason (something I'd love to hear other's thoughts on). I would like to share mine because it is of the season.<BR/><BR/>I always think of Jason around Christmas. Of the year we spent together, standing next to each other in choir in high school, Christmas was probably the pinnacle of our season. We were really good that year, we even got to perform on our own little 30-minute, Valley Public Television special. After our Christmas concert we all gathered at my house to watch our t.v. performance, laughed hysterically at ourselves-- and it snowed while we watched--very memorable for Fresno. But I digress...<BR/><BR/>I especially remember caroling that year. Though it was only a footnote in our performance, it was the first time I remember hearing (or singing) carols in harmony. Jason and I sang the part of first tenor, I had very little vocal experience and couldn't read a note of music so I learned every song we sang that year by listening to Jason. I have long since forgotten the tenor part to most of the carols we sang, but I do remember "Joy to the World," and every time I have sung that song in the last 17 years I have done so with Jason's sweet, tenor voice over my left shoulder.<BR/><BR/>This year will be no different--bittersweet, absolutely--but Jason will still be there--and he will always be there, caroling in my ear..."Joy to the World!"<BR/><BR/>My thoughts and prayers continue for all of Jason's friends and the Siebert family during this difficult and painful time.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907822042568789681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-87795573966465426922008-12-16T23:26:00.000-08:002008-12-16T23:26:00.000-08:00I was privileged to attend the service today at OC...I was privileged to attend the service today at OCPAC. Over and over I kept thinking, "He would have loved this!" <BR/><BR/>I'm a college friend, and sang in the Chorale with him. That was such an incredibly special family to be a part of, and Jason added so much heart and fun. He was always good for a girl's ego, because he always had a spontaneous compliment ready. And of course, as you know, he had nicknames for everyone. After the Chorale trip to Yosemite, I was christened his "Little Woodland Goddess." =) <BR/><BR/>Another of my favorite moments with Jason was at a church somewhere in Pennsylvania on tour. I was placed between Jason and Rachael Pennoyer as we sang "Laud Ye The Name of the Lord" from the Rachmaninov Vespers. It stands out to me as one of the most musical moments of my life, and I can still hear and feel that moment, praising God together to the best of our abilities. His lovely, lovely tenor voice just seemed so suited to that moment. <BR/><BR/>God be with you in the coming days and months. Thanks for sharing Jason with us.Earle-girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066588498199770390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-90526965692554901032008-12-16T22:52:00.000-08:002008-12-16T22:52:00.000-08:00Jason defended my honor against a bully when we we...Jason defended my honor against a bully when we were in school He was so heroic. He was the only one to stand up for me.If you want to know what courage looks like, look to Jason. I will always remember you J. You have always been my guardian angel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-11398908605573909062008-12-16T21:02:00.000-08:002008-12-16T21:02:00.000-08:00Jason was a dear friend of mine. He was not afrai...Jason was a dear friend of mine. He was not afraid to go up to anyone and just say hello. He was so polite. I had the opprotunity of attending the OCPAC Memorial Service. Put me into tears- it was beautiful- as this great man, and friend was.<BR/><BR/>Jason- you are truly missed my friend. Save me a seat with you in the afterlife. I miss youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-17706387550061208492008-12-16T20:43:00.000-08:002008-12-16T20:43:00.000-08:00The memorial at OCPAC today was lovely, and it was...The memorial at OCPAC today was lovely, and it was amazing to see the reach Jason had when you looked around and saw so many people from all parts of his life together in the concert hall, and all with so many great memories to share. The world has truely lost a great person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-68975894393516673552008-12-16T20:38:00.000-08:002008-12-16T20:38:00.000-08:00I am one of the many parent volunteers who worked ...I am one of the many parent volunteers who worked with Jason to bring assemblies to our Irvine elementary school through his Arts Teach program. In the spring I handed my role over to another parent but I had the opportunity to come to one last Assemblies Preview Day. While there I saw Jason and went up to him to thank him and say good bye. He immediately recalled my name and school (crazy considering how many people he must have worked with over the years....) and gave me a big hug. It made me feel wonderful and special. Thank you again, Jason, for everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-10928711033707034112008-12-16T19:56:00.000-08:002008-12-16T19:56:00.000-08:00To the family of Jason,Today was such a touching s...To the family of Jason,<BR/><BR/>Today was such a touching service. It was a true reflection of Jason, his passions and his supportive upbringing of who he was. Jason touched my life in so many loving ways. Being neighbors and close friends…he will be missed in my life beyond belief. We share so many funny stories; I could write a book that would keep us all cracking up. We also shared a great love of the lord and talked about that often. I know where Jason is today and find my peace that my eternal friend is still loving us all. <BR/><BR/>If there is any comfort that can be found during this difficult time; it would be to know that he touched so many lives. My life along with many others is changed because of his profound influence. I guess that comes full circle back to his parents for raising such a wonderful person. You gave him values, morals and a faith that he was able to pass onto so many of us. <BR/><BR/>His life may have been cut short…but what he left behind was a legacy. A true man, Christian, friend, and brother to us all. I am truly changed for good. <BR/><BR/>Always,<BR/>Andrew Gubany<BR/>Neighbor & Friend in La Habra<BR/>andrewgubany@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334732866350282453.post-40274761527235141702008-12-16T19:07:00.000-08:002008-12-16T19:07:00.000-08:00The service in Orange County at the Performing Art...The service in Orange County at the Performing Arts Center was truly amazing, and I know how proud Jason is knowing how his family, friends, and loved ones got together to celebrate his amazing and extraordinary life. I am so blessed to have had Jason in my life, and it was tear-jerking, sad, emotional, proud, happy, celebratory, rewarding but most of all magical to look at the life that Jason created, and to see all the people he reached out to, and how he impacted,changed, and touched their lives, for the good. We all love you so much Jason, and you are such an inspirational and amazing man.<BR/>Love always,<BR/>NickNick Hanesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121912305754769207noreply@blogger.com