My sister died from a glioblastoma several years ago after a similar battle.

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Apr 26, 2016
11:25:16am

IBleedBlue Contributor

Such an unforgiving cancer. You and his family are in my prayers.

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IBleedBlue

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Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

jvr7 3rd String

4/25/16 6:49pm

My heart aches for that family.

Rise Against

4/25/16 6:53pm

Oh I am so sorry. It's terrible. I am so sorry for you.

jvr7

4/25/16 6:56pm

jvr7 & Rise Against. I wonder if the healing process for both families

kalifi

4/25/16 7:25pm

My prayers are with you and jvr7

2FarGone

4/25/16 7:06pm

I am so sorry.

BlueMatter

4/25/16 7:10pm

Sorry brother. Prayers up for you and your fam

Big Daddy D

4/25/16 7:19pm

It is pretty rare for me to pray at work, but I just locked my office

4/25/16 7:19pm

Thanks for sharing. It really helps put into perspective

SeattleBYUfan

4/29/16 8:46am

Man. I'm humbled. And crying right now.

idacoug

4/25/16 7:32pm

Makes two of us

byuguns55

4/25/16 8:32pm

Peace, RA. Whatever peace can be had at a time like this, may it be granted to

Six Foot Seven

4/25/16 7:42pm

Dont know you but will pray for you and your wife. Cancer sucks but atonement

BYUfan92

4/25/16 7:55pm

I am so, so sorry

jro

4/25/16 7:58pm

I'm sorry for your loss as well. Darn cancer is totally right. My prayers are

Blue Golfer

4/25/16 8:36pm

May the peace of the gospel be with you both this evening

Bob Vance

4/25/16 8:53pm

RE: My heart aches for that family.

xarope82

4/25/16 11:10pm

Love and prayers for you and your family.

libertycoug

4/25/16 11:14pm

I imagine your wife is your best friend. You will see he again. God Bless!!

BYUforlife

4/26/16 7:51am

RE: My heart aches for that family.

IDAHO 4 Y

4/27/16 2:58pm

Sounds like a great guy. Prayers to you and yours...I'm sorry for your loss.

RichieRich

4/25/16 6:57pm

I'm crying at work. Very sad.

WaterCat

4/25/16 7:15pm

Oh man, I just realized I know him.

campilobaxter

4/25/16 7:22pm

Thanks for taking the time to share with us. God bless your brother's family.

kalifi

4/25/16 7:27pm

Thank you for sharing this story. Life is so fragile. Prayers to your family

PortlandBlue

4/25/16 7:30pm

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BYUtka

4/25/16 7:35pm

A beautiful post and tribute to your brother. God be with you and your family

DrJaggers

4/25/16 7:39pm

Your brothers family will be in my families thoughts and prayers moving forward

Pacino

4/25/16 7:40pm

Beautiful tribute, thank you for sharing

allcougar

4/25/16 7:50pm

Thursday's Hero

jro

4/25/16 7:51pm

Speaking of Thursday's hero

Seasider

4/25/16 8:03pm

It was Holly's idea so the name goes with her.

wok your dog

4/25/16 10:45pm

Prayers added

okieboy

4/25/16 7:59pm

RE: Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

NorthIDCoug

4/25/16 8:03pm

Love Jake and Jordan

ghostface

4/25/16 8:09pm

RE: Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

Stucoug83

4/25/16 8:09pm

I read this just before singing "I Love to See the Temple" for family home evening.

cougfanblue

4/25/16 8:09pm

Thanks for sharing. Your bro's family are in my prayers

AntiSNOT

4/25/16 8:15pm

I went to law school with him. Great, great guy. He will be missed.

Faceman

4/25/16 8:18pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing; I loved reading about what a close relationship you have.

Finngirl

4/25/16 8:25pm

Sitting in a Chicago restaurant and started crying reading this. God bless!!

bbqelitist

4/25/16 8:27pm

Thankyou. Sorry for your loss.

mantis mutu

4/25/16 8:31pm

Prayers and thoughts for both of you and RA's families

Blue for Life

4/25/16 8:32pm

One of the best posts I've seen on here

CougarTail

4/25/16 8:33pm

My heart and prayers go out to your family. Thank you for sharing about the

Blue Golfer

4/25/16 8:34pm

I add my voice to those of everyone here. Thank you for sharing. I am motivated

goofball

4/25/16 8:43pm

God speed

TNT

4/25/16 8:45pm

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Sandstone Cougar

4/25/16 8:50pm

Thanks very much for sharing this, it meant so much for me to read

jvr7

4/25/16 10:07pm

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Sandstone Cougar

4/25/16 10:43pm

I echo Sandstone's comments

campilobaxter

4/26/16 2:49pm

Couldn't have said it better. He was also a lockdown defender on our

Faceman

4/26/16 6:43pm

Beautiful post. May the Lord bless your family

Bob Vance

4/25/16 8:52pm

Thank you so much for posting, I don't know why I had such an emotional reaction

akmewg

4/25/16 9:03pm

Thanks for sharing a beautiful and inspiring post. My family's prayers...

CougaReb

4/25/16 9:05pm

I've never cried from a post until today. I'm so sorry. Thank you for posting.

Polecat

4/25/16 9:09pm

I can't handle these. I cry

gurt

4/25/16 9:09pm

Deepest sympathies.

rockhound

4/25/16 9:10pm

My sincere condolences.

Man Called Noon

4/25/16 9:11pm

Thanks for sharing. Prayers for both families and a nice reality check for me.

theozfam

4/25/16 9:14pm

RE: Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

loYal

4/25/16 9:15pm

That's an eternal family. Thank you, Jake and Jordan, for building something

Zooropa

4/25/16 9:19pm

I never had the opportunity to meet your brother but I know your family

FireCoug231

4/25/16 9:31pm

my heart is aching for the family and friends. I am sorry.

Tuskaloosa Cougar

4/25/16 9:33pm

So very sorry to hear this news. Prayers to all of his loved ones.

lightmann

4/25/16 9:39pm

Thanks for posting this

BYU Claire

4/25/16 9:42pm

Everyone involved in your brother's life story is an inspiration to me. Thnk u

BringYourUltimate

4/25/16 10:02pm

yikes...so sad. life is definitely not fair. praying for beautiful family to

nashty

4/25/16 10:12pm

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NotOfYourFaithBYUFAN

4/25/16 10:55pm

Wonderful family

tRoy

4/25/16 11:26pm

Thanks for the inspiring post.

Fui Invested

4/25/16 11:33pm

Great post James... Our thoughts and prayers are with you

NC-Coug-86

4/25/16 11:58pm

Sincere prayers to you and Jake's family.

Real Men Wear Blue

4/26/16 12:08am

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rombom

4/26/16 12:15am

A few thoughts on death

Baerman

4/26/16 12:19am

Beautifully spoken.

Sandstone Cougar

4/26/16 12:37am

Thank you for your thoughts.

BlueMatter

4/26/16 12:41am

My favorite Pic of Jake at a Cougar game

rombom

4/26/16 1:13am

Great picture Andy.

BYU Claire

4/26/16 9:27am

Great pic. There really aren't finer people in the world than your family.

Balloon

4/26/16 10:44am

Good to hear from you Chris. And we are honored your dog had our family name.

rombom

4/26/16 11:11am

Donations for Jake's children

rombom

4/26/16 11:33am

I knew Jake at BYU and he was one of the best people I've ever met.

Ashtrash

4/26/16 1:26am

Here are some pics of Jake at BYU:

Ashtrash

4/26/16 2:24am

There are so many that surround you now with love and peace.

nybyblue

4/26/16 8:19am

Thanks for sharing these

jvr7

4/26/16 9:34am

Aw, that makes me love those crazy Jake selfies even more!

Ashtrash

4/26/16 4:40pm

Very nicely done! God bless you all!

buckowens

4/26/16 10:33am

Thank you. Those are great memories, and I loved reading them.

jro

4/26/16 5:46am

Prayers for an amazing family. Blessed to know them.

fox racer

4/26/16 2:25am

Deepest condolences for your loss and your extended family's loss

mindzeYe

4/26/16 2:37am

My prayers go out to yet another in our family who is suffering.

SouthernCoug

4/26/16 5:10am

condolences and prayers

703Cougar

4/26/16 7:04am

I am in tears. My prayers are with you and his

pappabear246

4/26/16 7:31am

God loves us all. Bless the Robertson family!

BYUforlife

4/26/16 7:49am

God Bless you and all of your family. Prayers with you.

9cslams9

4/26/16 8:13am

Lost my best buddy to the same thing 3 years ago this month

Jersey hunter

4/26/16 9:02am

dang I hate cancer....my father in law has it and it's anyday

digitalayon

4/26/16 9:08am

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StraightOuttaOrem

4/26/16 9:28am

Thanks for helping me realize that my piddily problems are irrelevant

6th-Kamikaze-mission

4/26/16 10:00am

I lost my mom 2 years ago from glioblastoma

Vancougar

4/26/16 10:00am

Thank you for your prayers and I am sorry, it's an awful disease, no other way to say it

jvr7

4/26/16 10:57am

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bluest

4/26/16 10:38am

Beautiful tribute! Thank you for posting.

Nemesis

4/26/16 10:49am

My sister died from a glioblastoma several years ago after a similar battle.

IBleedBlue

4/26/16 11:25am

could happen to any of us at any time. Great reminder to live well and see BYU

buckeyecougarguy

4/26/16 12:29pm

RE: Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

Ragstoriches60

4/26/16 1:26pm

Thank you for sharing this.

Jacksonian76

4/26/16 1:54pm

Jake has fought the good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith

Vfr

4/26/16 4:27pm

Peace to your daughter and grandchildren.

Finngirl

4/26/16 4:48pm

I am so sorry and humbled

Malster98

4/26/16 5:34pm

I was friends with Jacob in middle school and high school. Great kid.

byuwahoo

4/26/16 6:16pm

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

benMN

4/26/16 8:12pm

Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and his family!

BYU4eVeR

4/26/16 8:48pm

God bless you all. It is so sad and my prayers go out on behalf of that young

kimdaddy35

4/26/16 10:39pm

Crap. Just read this right after Rise Against's post. Haven't cried this much in

mncougar

4/26/16 11:19pm

Thank you for posting. God bless you and your family in your time of loss.

FatherOFive

4/29/16 9:06am

RE: Cougarnation Lost One of Its Finest on Saturday

AZJIM

4/29/16 10:34am

Just read Jordan's post of Jake's passing.

CT98

4/29/16 11:19am

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