JASON SAGE

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• Hearing the news in regards to Sage's early departure from all of us is easily summed up as disbelief! Unfortunately life got in the way and we haven't seen each other in awhile, my heart (all of ours) is crushed at this injustice. I had absolutely nothing but the best times and great memories with Jay. Also to mention his mother being one of the sweetest people you can ever meet . He will without a doubt be remembered in our hearts and minds. My deepest condolences to his family!! Draw us something special for when we meet up with you again brother ! - Posted by: Peter (Friend ) on: Nov 18, 2016

• How do you summarize decades old friendship in just a few words, how do you describe a complex individual in a few sentences. It is impossible. Jason was the most remarkable person which challenged his friends to be better, smarter or simply look at things from a different perspective. Stoic in demeanor he cut through nonsense like a hot knife through butter. Our friend, Jason Sage was one of the intellectual heroes, one of the friends to whom we are indebted. Our countless battles on phonetics, semantics, history, and philosophy were endless. Our games lasting decades. Natalie, his love, choosing to leave our debates, resting in her room when our rhetoric became tempestuous. She will never look at Africanized Killer Bees the same way again. How we made her ears bleed with our arguments, we enjoyed that too much, much too much. These memories fill me with joy remembering Jason trying to persuade me with reasoned judgment. While I squirm and find a counter argument. What fun that was. All in good spirit our debates made us both better people. He made all his friends better for knowing him, challenging his friends to be better or simply being present at the moment. He approached people without judgment, not agreeing or disagreeing with their actions simply accepting. A skill most of us don't possess. As the musician Jim Morrison once stated, “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself-and especially to feel, or not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at any moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is.” Jason made all his friends feel wanted and welcomed, he allowed his friends to be themselves bare and accepted without judgment. Jason lived a short, laborious and useful life. The world is better for his having lived. Jason brought happiness to many. If to love your friends more than self is goodness, Jason was good. If sticking to your principles when faced with opposition is greatness, Jason was great. He now leaves us. At the young age of forty, death touched his young heart. However. Forever in our hearts, he will never die. - Posted by: Tom Zychowski (Friend) on: Nov 13, 2016

• It breaks my heart that you are no longer with us Jason. You were without a doubt one of the most interesting people I've ever known. So creative, the way you saw the world and presented your vision on canvas or paper was so unique. Your early pieces after high school are still etched in my mind. I'll never forget how fun and festive you were. I've lost count of how many get togethers, dinners, and parties you hosted over the years when you were living on King Edward. There was never a shortage of food or drink, most of which you would spent hours in the kitchen making yourself. I'm going to miss our chess matches at work, where we played on a piece of paper with a board drawn on it, with our own custom cut-out paper pieces. Thank you for teaching me how to play chess Jason, I'm forever grateful. I'm picturing you painting the biggest mural ever in heaven right now. It was an honour to be your friend. You will be missed. My condolences to Nathalie, Geraldine, and the rest of your family. - Posted by: Steve (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2016

• Dear Nat; Our prayers are with you at this difficult time; Love Rachel & JJ - Posted by: rachel Jeanson (friend) on: Nov 09, 2016

• My heartfelt condolences to Nathalie, Jason's family and all who knew him. I met Sage 15 years ago and he loved his friends and would help anyone. Always had a smile and loved getting together with his friends. I will miss his generosity and freedom of spirit. Although I wasn't as fortunate to know him as long as some others, I'm grateful just to have met and socialized with him. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him well. Rest peacefully my friend! - Posted by: Carrielynn (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2016

• Sage was many things to many people but to me he was one of the friends I've had the longest in this life. Whether it was writing rhymes, cooking up delicious homemade food for all to enjoy, renovating his house, hitting the royal flush on a VLT, cracking jokes especially at most of his buddies expense (I've been on the receiving end numerous times haha) or simply just chilling out & having a drink with you....he did it with a smile on his face. He was always someone who turned the party up when the crew got together for some epic times. My sincere condolences go out to Jay's mom & Nathalie. I miss you dearly already MadSage. R.I.P. my friend....say what's up to a few of the crew up there....gone but never forgotten..... - Posted by: Swan (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2016