Dan T. Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 This is difficult for me to write. Back in 2003, my best friend told me about a website where Redskins fans went to talk about the team and about other stuff. I didn't know a damned thing about message boards, but I took his advice and went to this place called Extremeskins. I haven't left. Jkam was Jack's screen name. He didn't post a whole lot, but he was a Redskins fan to his core. He was a season ticket holder, and had been going to games since he was a kid. His dad had season tickets all the way back to ****ing Griffith Stadium. Jack and his wife and kids welcomed us to our new neighborhood when our young family moved in, and we've been friends ever since, for more than 25 years. And he introduced me to this virtual neighborhood called Extremeskins. He was a kind soul, a damned good lawyer, a lifelong DC area-sports fan, and was always even-keeled even as he fought a 6 year battle against a ****ed up disease that ultimately took his life one week ago. I never heard a word of despair or bitterness from him even though he was dealt a crappy hand that ended his life too soon. Even at the end, his focus was on his family and his friends, not himself. Do me a favor. Take stock of your life this weekend. Take a moment to enjoy that beer you are drinking, and feel lucky you have the life you do. Don't take anything for granted. And even though you didn't know him, raise a toast for my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Dan, condolences for your loss. Prayers for Jack and his family, and I'm sure he'll be smiling from above as the Skins take the field next season......if not for the team, then at least for your 74-3 predictions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I didnt know JKam but I know i would have loved him. Good advice for all of us on the last sentence. Cheers JKam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Dan, so sorry to hear that you lost your friend. Peace be with you, and Jack and his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 To you and him, cheers. Condolences to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Cheers, friend. And sorry for your loss. ES is one wild place at times, but at the end of the day, we're all family here. I lost a sibling in 2014, and I'll never forget the outpouring of love I got from my ES family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDOOM Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 R.I.p Jkam HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 May God give His Peace, Grace and Guidance to his family at this time. Prayers for him and his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Amen. Too many of us count curses instead of blessings. Sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great guy and a better friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Sincere condolances to you and his family, may his soul rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight for ole DC Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Well said. I'm sorry for your loss. May your good friend rest in peace. I hope you and his family live long, healthy lives with fond memories of Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goskins10 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I am truly sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose someone close. His memory will live forever with not just his family and friends including you, but also the entire ES family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 We never truly know the impact we have on others and the world. Remarkable. A wonderful tribute to your friend Dan. Thanks for sharing. Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Sorry for your loss Dan, losing a good friend is never a good feeling, but remembering the good times does ease the aching, some. One thing that has really made me come to terms with is time. Time is a race. Myself, as others, jump out to a big lead in this race, momentum is on our side, and that's the point where we have to stop and take a look around, enjoy the moments, and appreciate the friends we've met and the things we have seen and done. We all will lose the race to time, but how you run the race is what makes life meaningful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Too many of our friends and family are leaving us much too soon due to disease. Sorry for your loss and best wishes to you and your friends family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 RIP, Jkam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorcooley1 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Very sorry for your loss DanT..rip Jkam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 7 hours ago, Die Hard said: We never truly know the impact we have on others and the world. Remarkable. A wonderful tribute to your friend Dan. Thanks for sharing. Salute! Good hearing from you, Die Hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thoughts from across the water Dan, and the glass is raised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm sorry for your loss. A toast is raised, to Jkam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbunny Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Toast raised as well. Sorry about your loss Dan. I really prefer when you post your weekly score predictions. Sincere condoleances Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Sorry to hear about your friend Jkam. Sounds like a guy who would have fit in well here with all of us. Condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sknsnation Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your Friend...Prayers to you , and the Family..........R.I.P JKam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Indulge me for one more post. Jack loved nature and hiking. He was an avid kayaker. He found a love and married her. This was played at his service... So long, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Condolences Dan to you, his friends, and the family he leaves behind. I don't recall the name but for you to write such an impassioned eulogy speaks volumes for the type of guy I imagine he was to make such a lasting impression on you. Without wishing to sound crass, being as I never met him, a guy we can all aspire to be like. Life can be real cruel at times. God rest Jack. You had a true friend in your buddy Dan. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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