This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Jason G. Thompson who was born in North Carolina on August 24, 1980 and passed away at Duke University Medical Center on October 13, 2007 from Sepsis secondary to Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia at the age of 27. We will remember him always, and forever there will be a void in our lives because of his absence.
We Love and Miss you Jason, as much as ever
you remain in our hearts as if you were with us
still.
Jason's site will now be shared with his sister,
Amanda Brooke Thompson who was born on
February 21, 1986 and passed away on January30, 1989 after a 14 month battle with cancer also.
Amanda was diagnosed at 21 months old with Neuroblastoma,
a solid tumor above her right kidney in the adrenal gland. We were told from the beginning that the chances of survival were very slim with this type cancer after the age of one year. She
was our third child and our baby. Amanda lived for 14 months
after treatment and only remained in remission for 2 months before the cancer returned with no hope of treatment. This was the first horrible blow to our family and the first life-changing
crisis that we faced. It has now been 20 years and we still miss her beyond knowledge. We wonder what she would be doing at 22 yrs old, who would she favor the most and what she would be doing with her life! So many things we have wondered for all these years and wished that we would awaken and it all be a terrible dream! The time spent with her was all too short and she was adored by us all and looked after by her older brother, Jason and older sister Lindsey! Amanda will always be our baby girl and we will be joined happily with her also when our time comes!
 Thank you Cindy, Mom to ( B.J., Wayne & Buck Outlaw)
This is so adorable to me!
Thank you Cindy Outlaw ( B.J., Wayne & Buck's Mama)
I Love This!
9½ months old....this picture still brings tears!
She was a baby doll!
We think about you always,
We talk about you still.
You have never been forgotten,
And by us you never will.
We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
To be with us throughout our lives,
Until we meet again!
1988 taken while in the hospital at Duke University Medical Center
This picture taken in December 1987 after 1st stay and treatment at Duke!
One of Amanda's favorite pastimes was to be pulled in her wagon all around the 5th Floor Infant & Toddler Wing at Duke. We wondered many times how many miles we walked and she rode! We still have her wagon and it still looks brand new!
We now have 2 reasons to make the transition to heaven when our time comes a much anticipated and joyful crossover!!
At the time of Jason's diagnosis in 1994, we were told by the doctors at Duke that we were the 5th family that they had seen have 2 children diagnosed with Cancer. At that time they saw 100's of new patients a year. Have no idea what the ratio would be today. We love and miss our children with all our hearts and never will there be a normal for us in this life! I thank God for the time that I had with both and only wish his will could have been different. I know that Jason is pleased that I have included his sister to his page now! He probably wondered what took me so long!
Thanks Cindy, Mama to B.J., Wayne & Buck Outlaw!
This is beautiful!
FROM JASON...
I'd like the memory of me to be a
happy one.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering
softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the Sun, of happy
memories that I left behind,
since my life on Earth is done!
  
Jason was a True Carolina Tar Heel's fan. Here he is with his niece, Taylor who was born in Chapel Hill, N.C. She is a Tar Heel girl born and raised in the Tar heel State! She will always share this Carolina pleasure like her Uncle! Jason was a patient at Duke University for 13 years and always enjoyed wearing his Carolina attire to all his outpatient visits. It always stirred attention that kept him smiling or laughing with the nurses and Doctors! He always received so much attention from all the staff as they cared for him so well, always complimenting him on his manners. One of the last really funny times about his Carolina clothes was around October 1, '07, Jason was approached about being in an interview concerning his disease and the feeling he had of being told the treatment had failed. Jason agreed to do it and as Dr. Rizzieri left the room he came back and put his head around the door and said, "Oh, by the way, there will be one stipulation to the interview, please no Carolina hat or shirt"! Jason smiled this biggest smile and said "alright, I can do that"! As I have said before..he made us so very PROUD!
Thank you Terrie Bowden (Brent's mom) for this, its beautiful!
KEEP MY MEMORY
Keep my memory with you, for memories never die, I will be there with you, when you look across the sky.
I will be there in the clouds, In the birds that fill the air; In the beauty of a fragrant rose, you will find my memory there.
You will feel me in the tenderness, of a tiny baby's touch; You will hear me if you listen, in the twilights gentle hush.
When your hearts are heavy, And you feel that you are alone; Just reach down deep inside of you, for your heart is now my home.
I will always be with you, I will never go away; For I will live on in your hearts, forever and a day.
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells in the sand,
The sun goes down but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land,
The music stops, and yet it echoes on
in sweet refrains...
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
He-man and the Smurfs were 2 of his favorite cartoons
he would always watch on Saturday mornings as a child.
Thank you Cindy Outlaw, Mom to B.J., Wayne & Buck!
 Dove of Peace-Let it help spread peace!
In a quiet country cemetery,
Where the gentle breezes blow,
Lies my son I love so dearly;
He died a while ago.
His resting place I visit,
Placing flowers there with care,
But no one knows my heartache,
When I turn to leave them there.
Though his smile is gone forever,
And his hands I cannot touch,
Still I have so many memories
Of the son I loved so much.
His memory is my keepsake,
With which I will never part.
God has him in His keeping;
I have him in my heart.
~Author Unknown~
from: Taylor, Cameron and Christian
  Uncle Jason, this reminds me of my "Huggy Bear" that we built together at Build-A-Bear Workshop!Miss You So Much...Taylor
Thank You Libby, Mom to Elyse Cannon, for this! It's gorgeous!
This looks like the Gibson Songwriter that he had,
Jason just LOVED being at the Beach!
This is so special...♥
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way I feel
For no-one knows the heartache
That lies behind our smiles
No-one knows how many times
We have broken down and cried
We want to tell you something
So there won't be any doubt
You're so wonderful to think of
But so hard to live without.
Thank You Terri Bowden, Mom to Brent. This is so TRUE!
In Loving Memory of Jason Thompson
God saw that you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put His arms around you
And whispered, "Come with Me.
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
You will Forever be in Our Hearts
Love,
Mama, Daddy and Lindsey
There is always a face before me
A voice I would love to hear
A smile I will always remember.
Of a brother I loved so dear.
Deep in my heart lies a picture,
More precious than silver and gold,
Its a picture of my brother,
Whose memory will never grow old.
~ Jason's Favorite Guitar ~
Zakk Wlyde Bullseye, he owned and loved this guitar! Also he prized his Les Paul "Black Beauty". His last purchase was a Gibson Acoustic that he was very fond of also! He was a very good "self taught" player and spent many hours in practicing, reading and studying to be as good as he could. Jason really surprised us with the talent he showed and I loved it when he would want me to sit at his apartment and listen to him play....how I wish I still could!
Always thinking of you Uncle Jason!
Love, Taylor
Jason and Jo ~ 2007~
Thank you Denise Kneale, Mom to James!
I know Jason loves this.
Thank You Claudia, Mom to Angel Rocky Lindley! Love this!
The moment that you died
my heart was torn in two,
one side filled with heartache,
the other died with you.
I often lie awake at night,
When the World is fast asleep,
and take a walk down memory lane,
with tears upon my cheeks.
Remembering you is easy.
I do it everyday
but missing you is a heartache
that just never goes away.
Thank you Cathy Giraud (David's mom), absolutely love this!
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
( David Romano )
When tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready
in heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart...
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
Jason and Rachel, October 2005
I love this picture that was given to me by Mark, Jason's friend
and co-worker! Although he said Jason never liked this
picture, it sure is special to me now!
Jason was sitting on his desk at work and playing this
bummer guitar (that's what they called it) .
 THE BROKEN CHAIN We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. --Author Unknown
Jason worked as a co-administrator for a local internet service provider for 7 years. He loved working with computers and liked his job. Jason helped many with their computer problems and to this day we still hear praises of him in his dedication to so many that came in contact with him and relied on him for all their computer needs! He always saw after mine as well and handled any problem that came along as well as keeping it upgraded. I miss this too and only wish now I had the knowledge that he had stored to do the same for myself. Always proved himself as kind, patient, caring and friendly to those he enjoyed helping! It certainly warms our heart to know he was thought of so well!
This is Jason's truck that he bought new in 2000 and paid
for completely on his own. He was so proud the day he got
the title, and came over to show it to me! We keep it parked
in "his space", driving it occasionally to keep the battery
charged. It is a constant reminder of him, but couldn't depart
with it at all! Jason was so independent and handled and
managed his finances so well for his age. He acquired a lot
in his few short years. I'm thankful that he had that privilege.
He set goals, knew what he wanted and would put his priorities
in order to achieve his wants and desires. He made us so very
PROUD!
An important part of Jason' life.......HIS FRIENDS!
There are others too not in this picture,
all of them special to him!
PLEASE LIGHT A CANDLE BEFORE YOUGO!
Thank you all for keeping the
flame burning in Jason's beautiful
memory! It truly delights our
hearts to see the sharing of
compassion in this journey
that we are on!
"His Loving Family"
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