As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made here on this website in memory of John "Jake" Tweedy.
A note from Susan, Kris and family: Please consider a donation to help with research, treatment, and cure for this unpredictable, unforgiving, aggressive disease that took a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, brother, uncle, coworker and friend way before his time.
“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway” ~ John Wayne
Jake and Romeo March of 2010
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