He Dared to Dream

Welcome to Jason's Memorial Web Site.
I don't believe the grieving process ever truely ends. It's a timeless process that just keeps going around and around with the seasons of time."


It is still so hard to realize that we will no longer see his smiling face, feel his warm hugs & kisses, hear his sweet voice or even be greeted by his Evil Twin.


Jason had a long history of medical, emotional, & social disabilities. Jason learned that life can be and usually is hard, but when you are given lemons make Lemonade.

Jason was a member of The Orange County Special Olympic Team & The Hi Tops Dance Team. To learn more about Jason, please visit these other web sites http://www.sosc.org Jason also ran with the Special Olympic Torch in 1999 http://www.hi-tops.org There are many wonderful pictures of Jason & Josh on this web site http://www.hi-tops.org

Below are many wonderful memories of Jason from loved ones

Jason Levine The best memory I have of my Beloved Grandson, is that whenever we met, he would run and kiss me and say "I love you Gampa." You cannot imagine what that meant to me, and of course the feeling was mutual. I would like to have you know that whenever you met Jason, you were his best friend. His warmth and love was over flowing. I'll always Love you Jason. Grandpa Al

Jason your smiling eyes filled with love always shown through. This is what I remember and appreciate about you. Love Cousin Susan

To get Jason to do what you want give him an Andes mint. Warren and Melinda

Jason was a loving individual. He always wanted to give you a hug. I also enjoyed playing games with Jason, especially hearts. Uncle David

One of our fondest memories of Jason was his running to the car to greet Nana Marion. He was always a loving and friendly person and we loved him and miss him and his smile. He also is fondly remembered for all his wanting to help whenever he came to see us. Papa & Nana L.

We were having our yearly IPP for Jason and he was home that day. He wanted to know what we were planning for him, he was very intent. He listened to our every word. He made us a salad. He was so proud of himself. He wanted to show me that he knew "how to make a salad".
Liz Lopez ELARC

One special quality of Jason (my goober boy) was his sense of humor, I can still see him running around the corner towards my room to share a new joke with me. He always got my sarcasm !!!
I still have a vivid picture of him in the dance number Party like it's 1999, he was doing the ribbon party with that crazy colored hat on. He had the part down perfect !!! Every time the Hi-Tops dance or have practice I know he's there watching,and probably cracking up most of the time. Love Sandy

Some wonderful memories I have of Jason are sitting around the table at our grandparents house on Passover and at Thanksgiving time. I also danced with him at his Bar Mitzvah party at Knotts Berry Farm. I had also teamed up with Jason to
toilet paper my mother Aunt Sharon into a mummy. Love always and forever,
Cousin Jennifer

Jason Levine is my role model. When I met him, he was in the throes of chemotherapy and coping with a recent diagnosis of leukemia. That didn't stop him from smiling, laughing and truly finding joy out of simple pleasures in life. Jason had a wonderfully mischevious
personality. He liked to kid and joke and playfully tease. I loved playing games with Jason. He was a true competitor and loved to win, but more importantly, he loved the challenge.
Jason had a lot of challenges in his life. But he accepted those challenges with grace and dignity and humor. I used to relish my visits with Jason as my spirits would be lifted so high after I left. This world experienced a huge void when Jason passed away. I thank Jason for enriching my life and for allowing me to be a part of his. I will always remember Jason's playfullness and good nature and I will always carry Jason's wisdom of focusing on the good things in this world and living life's experiences to the fullest. Randi

Although this memory is that of Jason's evil twin, it is the one most charished. Without this memory our picture of Jason can not be complete. There were many of this types of days in Jason's life. Thanks Mom for not being afraid to remember.
Ilene Bereaved Mom missing Jason like crazy, even the evil twin.

Before I start this about Jason, I must prevous it with what Jason was all about. He had a very bad disability, and was frustrated because he had a speach defect. He had a hard time getting people to understand him sometimes.

The thing I remember most about Jason is when he showed his worst side. Jason had real mood swings, he would be very good when he was playing cards or a game, then he would be very bad when things turned against him. He had a very bad temper, where he would use every bad four letter word in the book. One time we were at a restaurant with Ilene, Mark, Josh, Jason, Grampa and myself, and Jason was throwing a terrible fit, we couldn't even order our dinner. It was so bad Grampa and I wanted to leave, but we didn't. Ilene and Mark tried to reason with him but couldn't, nothing worked for a long time. As fast as all that happened, it all stopped and we had our dinner in peace. That's the way Jason was, because of his disability. He was a very sweet child and a very loving person, most of the time. with all of that we loved him very much and miss him very much. Gramma Lita

I consider myself a very privileged person in that I was blessed with the opportunity to spend many many hours with Jason both as his teacher at Speech and Language Development Center and as a friend and confidant the last 10 months of his life. There are so many fond memories that I have of Jason, memories that take me from the classroom to his hospital bed those last days of his life. But what I remember most of Jason, what
touched me the most and something that will be with me the rest of my life is the courage that he demonstrated those last 10 months of his life.

December 24th, 2000 was the best Christmas Eve that I have spent in my 50 years of life. That Christmas Eve was made special by Jason. I spent some time with Jason that evening, the last time that I would see him, and I left that night really realizing what a special person God had given us, yes it was a short life, but there are many of us that in
70 years of life will never accomplish the things that Jason did. In the end he became my teacher. I will always love him and forever miss him but he is with God now, free of pain, and, I know that Jason was looking forward to that time.
God Bless you Jason Levine. Jim Martin

JASON.
Among the many things I remember.

The twinkle in his eye
The mischivious smile
His willingness to try and his
triumph when he suceeded.
His competetive spirit
His stiff upper lip even when he hurt.
His faith in his family
His strong desire to beat Grandpa in games,
His delight when he did.

Above all.his extraordinary capaciti to love
and his ability to share that love with all that
are close to him.
HIS LOVE ENDURES.
Uncle Ed

I remember going to Disneyland. I loved going to Toon Town with Jason and riding Cartoon Spin. Jason loved to help stir the wheel as we went round and round. I use to hate walking through Mickey's house and standing in that long line, but it was all worth it to see Jason smile when he saw Mickey Mouse. Sometimes before we left we would stop by one of the shops on Main Street and we would each get a huge pickle he loved them. I love you brother. Josh

Because I don't live in California, I didn't get a chance to see Jason very often. Whenever I did see him, he was always so very happy to see me, his infrequently visiting cousin. He would want to hug and wrestle and liked to have my attention. He was very affectionate, a people -person, and enjoyed relating with others.

My best memory of Jason was when he and his family came to Washington, DC,
where we live, with the Hi Tops dance group and performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial. He did a great job! Afterwards Jason and his family came over to our home and Jason played with his cousins and had a great time!
It was a short but memorable visit!Cousin Tony

During the years that Jason attended Camp Ramah, I had the opportunity to work with and get to know Jason. Jason used his humor and tickles under the arm to get closer to all those around him. His smile was contagious and affected all the staff, all the other campers in the Tikvah program and in the entire Ramah community. When Jason would walk through the camp from activity to activity campers would always walk with him in a big group. He was so social that we had to ask other campers to leave Jason and go to their activities so he to could attend his own activity. Jason loved cooking, singing, and was always one of the first campers jumping into the pool. Every summer Jason had a special relationship with his buddy. They would always spend extra time together in the shetach (the tent area) and on the basketball court. Jason your bright smile, your giggles, your warmth, your sensitivity, and your humor has been missed terribly at Camp Ramah. All of our thoughts and our prayers are with you. With much love, Tara Reisbaum Tikvah Director


In loving memories Jason

A long time has passed but I still remember the twinkle in your eyes.
I can still recall the sweet smile among your face and I can still feel the warmth of your heart. Although you gone you still remain deep inside
my thoughts. The most precious part of me.
You were so full of energy, so vibrant and full of life, who could forget someone like you?
You made me see things kids my age would never see.
You showed me things no one else could show me.
I learned that life is truly a struggle but with you everything was so simple and bright.
You made my family happy, you brightened up my life.
With all the troubles in your life you never gave up.
You were not angry with the world you couldn't help but smile, your
strength kept me strong
your smile kept me smiling.
This is when I knew you were truly and angel.
You were the strongest person I ever knew.
If I could choose to be like anyone it would have been you.
You are truly brave and where ever you may be have no worries you are
perfectly free
I always think of you.
You are sometimes in my dreams
I feel you are watching from above.
I know one day we will write but in till then all I can do is remember you
and smile. Tamar Demirjian

Jason
To my very close friend which I take him as my brother Jason!

Jason our loved one, we lost him that wasn't right.
His smile like the sun.
His heart like an angels
His laughter like the beautiful sunrise.
Whenever you needed someone to Cheer you up, there he was with his funny jokes
I've known Jason my whole life.
I grew up with him.
When I was down he was always right there to help me.
He listened to my problems and I needed that.
I miss him and will never forget about him and his smiles and laughter.
There's to much memories.
I cry when I need him around and he's not here anymore.
I miss it when he came over and helped me on my math homework (he loved math)
He was a very bright young man and always will be even if he's not here
with us right now.
I looked up to him and I still do this very day
We well all think about him till the end especially me I miss you Jason! And I love you. Salpi Demerjian

One summer at Camp Ramah, I came back on Visitor's Day of the session I was not attending. Everyone kept bombarding me, explaining that Jason had heard I was at camp and was looking
frantically for me. I remembered how often Jason got excited, so I didn't take the warnings all that seriously. By around 5pm, I was preparing to go home, and I had not seen Jason yet. While waiting on a long line preparing to depart camp, I saw Jason running from almost a mile away directly towards me. When he finally reached me, breathless and eyes filled with tears, he spoke 5 words I will forever remember. He said,"I thought I lost you!" At that moment, I realized that all Jason needed, at camp that day and in life, was love and affection. Since that day, I have tried very hard to make those the
only things I need, because obviously, Jason knew something the rest of us did not. Tali Katzir

Jason told us he loved us very much. Jason told me of his beautiful dreams. He dreamt of places that were fun like his trips to Disney. He dreamt that he was having parties with girls, lots of girls. He dreamt of places where you got cured of illness. This is where he kept going the last few days. He would go and come, go and come until Tuesday morning when he made his final trip to this beautiful place. Jason always said he was our Angel. On Tuesday December 26th, 2000 around 2:00 a.m.,
he truly became Our Precious Angel.

Please remember to sign the guestbook. Although Jason is not able to physically read the messages. We know that he is somehow able to recieve them.

Ilene, Mark, Josh & Jason A"H
Always around, you just
have to stop
and feel his presence
Golden Wings to FLY FREE

Journal

Friday, April 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT

With a deep sigh I'm writing this.
Candy ( Jason's beloved dog) went to be with Jason this afternoon. Although we're sad I'm sure Jason is excited to finally be with his beloved Candy.

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