Where Did Jakob Go?

It's been a year

 

The day I have feared

 

I can't change it at all

 

Couldn't even if I tried

 

A day a mother never wants to face

 

The horrible drive to that fateful place

 

But I must go there again today

 

to bring a cross, candles, and flowers

 

for my boy

 

I know he does not stay at that place

 

But he is with me

 

as the tears roll down my face

 

I just want people to remember where he died

 

And know how one mother has cried

I'm so glad I got to have you~
if even just for a little while.
The years have just flown by,
now I just ask, God... why?
The future looks so long now~
just making it thru each day,
not knowing how.
If I could only change that day...
If only I had another chance to say,
"I want you, I need you, I love you."

Thank you Jakob for allowing me to bring
you life. Thank you for enriching my life.

Love always eternally,
Your Mom

In Memory of Jakob we had L.A. area graffiti artist EVAK paint a mural in our backyard. It features sequoia trees, the sunset, the stream where Jakob read the 23 psalms (and where his ashes are), a big black bear, and Jakob's tattoo in the center of his name.

-Sat, 25.10.2008 20:31
Time will help your family heal from this tragedy. You will always remember your wonderful son, but soon you will remember him the way he wants you to... with no pain. Everyday is a step in this direction. Our hearts are with you.
-Sat, 25.10.2008 18:59
Wish you were here to help.
-Sat, 25.10.2008 06:22
I miss my dear loving boy. Broken heart dosen't even begin to explain the pain of this kind of loss. Love One Another.
-Fri, 24.10.2008 22:55
We miss you Jakob
-Fri, 24.10.2008 22:40
God bless you Jakob. We love you .
-Fri, 24.10.2008 18:09
Dear Abe.... I love you! I had a dream that you and me sat on my couch and we got to talk to Jakob on the phone. It was a good dream... Hope to talk to you soon, Love Heidi
-Fri, 24.10.2008 16:50
Jakob, It was a privilege to be your father. I'm so glad I got to raise you and your brother. I love you, Dad(Kelly)
-Thu, 23.10.2008 22:15
dude, jokob...u were my best friend...so many memories that well never remember..but the best abd craziest ones we'll never forget...ur always in our hearts..and i know ur watchng us, waiting til we see u again in heaven...i cant wait ta see u again....till heaven man, till heaven....ur best friend, abe
-Wed, 22.10.2008 17:39
God Bless your family. I was so touched by your story. Jakob sounded like a very kind, sweet person that will never be forgotten.You are all in my prayers. Natalie
-Wed, 22.10.2008 16:22
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts.
love you Heidi Annie
-Wed, 22.10.2008 11:44
Hey all of Jakob's family & friends, we never met but we see your memorial every night on our way home. We pray for your soul and hope your safe with your grandpa.
The Gaboo brothers!
-Wed, 22.10.2008 11:29
Jakob I neve met you but everynight on our way home we give you a shout out! We say Jakob "RIP"!
Peach & Erik
-Wed, 22.10.2008 09:02
I don't know any of you, but I work at one of the industrial companies on susana. My co-workers and my heart goes out to all of you as we share the devastation of your sweet boys loss, may god keep his spirit of peace and love over you and your family, Roxanne
-Wed, 22.10.2008 08:20
May God in His mercy grant you peace. I have not the words to say to heal what must be your shattered hearts. I will pray for you and your son.
-Tue, 21.10.2008 21:07
We just found out the tragic news. Our hearts go out to you and both of your wonderful sons. We can see in his face and smile what a wonderful man Jakob was and still is for those lucky enough to have known him.
-Greg, Steph and Bram
-Tue, 21.10.2008 10:55
hey everyone..
just thought i would stop by and say hi to everyone..
-Tue, 21.10.2008 10:45
Yesterday I was going thru photo boxes and found a bunch of pictures of Jakob as a baby that his mom gave to us. What a sweet and happy boy. We love him and his family. Love, Ken and Lisa
-Mon, 20.10.2008 15:50
Thank you so much for all your loving comments
love always,
Jakob's mom
-Mon, 20.10.2008 07:45
Dear Weathermon Family, We are so sorry for your loss. This hit close to home for us as we have a 17 year old son. He too is the bright spot in our lives and is very close to his grandpa. We have no doubt that your Jakob is in heaven with his grandpa. Things like this seem to make no sense whatsoever, and yet because of faith, we know that God not only has His arms wrapped around your Jakob, but is carrying all of you through this difficult time. Please know that you have many, many people praying for your family. God bless all of you! The Kurian Family
-Sun, 19.10.2008 18:41
Jakob, I want to let you know that you have changed me. I want to be like you, I want to enjoy nature and life like you I want to have a heart like yours....I will treat everyone and everything with love and appereciation because of you! Lissette
-Sun, 19.10.2008 09:39
I seen his obituary on the press today and seen the website i just wanted to say to the family that i am very sorry for your lost and u know that he is looking down on all u guys sending his blessings to family and friends and any one that would make fun and evil comments on somebody death is cruel and have no heart may the lord have mercy on there soul my heart goes out to the family and friends may god bless u all and jakob is next to the lord back 2 being the angel he always was....!!!!DANNY FROM BELLFLOWER..
-Sat, 18.10.2008 17:34
When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.

Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts.

Let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go throught this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.
-Sat, 18.10.2008 08:45
Please Jake Come back already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Sat, 18.10.2008 08:41
I regret never telling you jakob, how much i really cared for you. You are a hero,you are my hero
-Sat, 18.10.2008 06:43
We took Jakobs ashes to Sequoia and put them in the small stream as he had wished. His Grandpas ashes are there too. It was a very peaceful day and we were all alone. We prayed for him and cried for what will never be as we wanted many more years of his precious life. But we felt the presence of God in the quietness.
-Fri, 17.10.2008 12:54
Man, Jakob was awesome. When I heard about the accident I asked myself "Why Jakob?". Twenty years old, the same age as my brother; he barely had a chance to embrace life. I'm glad, and grateful to those that created this website.... this isn't fair. My heart goes out to the family. I hope you find justice and closure.
-Thu, 16.10.2008 12:32
Hey jakob its Alyssa. I know we wernt close like most of yourother friends were to you... but too be honest the night you were at my house and we talked for like 2 hrs. meant the world to me..just meeting you in those few minutes truly showed me what a wonderful man you ARE! heaven is freakken lucky to have you! me and brad miss you SO much! we love you and i cant wait to see you again.. bye for now! ILL SEE YOU SOON XOXOX
-Thu, 16.10.2008 08:41
your very welcome. i am here to confort anyone that needs it. he was a very nice kid. never did anything wrong. and i am missing him alot rite now. i mean he was WAY TOO YOUNG. he was here and then gone. thts way you can never get mad at someone because you never know what is goin to happen in the next few mins. i learned from experince. me and my grandfather were always fighting with eachother the next thing i knew he was dieing in the hospital. and you know thts how i felt wen i found out about jakob. but it was differnt. we werent mad or fighting with eachother. i talked to him one day and he was gone the next... plzz people dnt fight or argue. you dnt know whats going to happen...

love you all. Brittany
-Wed, 15.10.2008 22:52
Thank you all for such kindness during this difficult time. Jakob's family has today scattered Jakob's ashes in the spot where his Grandpa's were in August, in Sequoia. We hope that God will provide comfort with this act of love. Uncle Vin
-Wed, 15.10.2008 15:10
jakob u will be missed very much by every1....
-Wed, 15.10.2008 10:31
I read with great sadness the obituary for your dear son this morning in the Long Beach Press Telegram. I have sons who are 18 and 21 and I can not imagine your grief at losing such a darling boy. My parents and I lost my brother 4 years ago. I will be thinking of you. Jacqui Trautt
-Tue, 14.10.2008 16:42
SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR SUNS DEATH TODAY. READING THE MESSAGES PEOPLE HAVE SENT, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE WAS. I HAVE A SON AND A DAUGHTER AND I AM GOING HOME TONIGHT FROM WORK AND GIVING BOTH OF THEM THE BIGGEST HUG AND KISS AND TELL THEM I LOVE THEM!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS--JEFF
-Tue, 14.10.2008 11:14
H., I can only imagine what you are going through. I cry for your loss. I miss you, and I love you. Lisa Reason
-Tue, 14.10.2008 10:09
There is no doubt that your son had the love of Jesus in his heart. It shines through his beautiful eyes and smile! God's plan is sometimes hard to understand and I will pray that your family will find comfort knowing that God loves Jake like no other. I think he was called to be an angel. Keep your eyes open as your son assures you he is still with you and you will be comforted.
-Tue, 14.10.2008 09:59
hey everyone again. i just want to see how everything is going??
i mean i know were all still alittle upset but hopfully were doing a little better. and hedi i just want to let you know tht i love you and if you ever need anything im always here. i know you dnt know me but i was one of jakobs good friends and we have so many memories. probally not as much as you but there are some. i can kinda relate to what you guys are going through. i just resently lost my grandfather then i lost jakob.. well like i said im here if you want to talk.. and you to trevor.. :] love you guys
-Tue, 14.10.2008 09:03
I did not know your handsome son...nor do I know your family. I just read about this tragedy and was compelled to go to this site. What a beautiful young soul taken much too soon. As a Mother myself, my heart goes out to all of you. Blessings.
-Mon, 13.10.2008 22:32
In life there are moments when you miss someone so much that you feel like you could only fufill your dreams by holding that person tight in your arms. Hedi Hold him tight in that dream. I will miss him always! He was a great person.Ellen Alexander
-Mon, 13.10.2008 19:23
We are blessed to hear your thoughts about Jakob, and your kind loving thoughts towards us, his family. Thank you so much. with love.
-Mon, 13.10.2008 17:19
I'm so sorry for your lost may God be with you and your family at this sad time.Yvonne
-Mon, 13.10.2008 16:00
Jakob we all are gonna miss you so much, we all miss you and still wish were here buddy, just know all love you and cherish your soul forever in are hearts, just no that we love you and always look down on us.
Love
your buddy
Josh
-Mon, 13.10.2008 14:16
I just read the article about JaKob, the family does not know me, and I just want to give my sympathies. Two of my brothers have gone to heaven and I can tell you that it is true, "time does heal the wounds/hurt" that we feel. You never forget, but it does get better. My prayers to the family.
-Mon, 13.10.2008 13:42
Jakob lived on earth the way we want all our sons to be and may he be a mentor from heaven to our growing boys here on earth. My heart is aching for my dear dear friend and her family during this time. All our love, Lissette and family.
-Mon, 13.10.2008 10:17
HEY JAKOB I KNOW THT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. AND EVERYTIME I START TO CRY I THINK OF YOU JUST TELLING ME ITS OK AND WE WILL SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN SOON...
-Mon, 13.10.2008 08:15
I have two daughters, 19 and 13. I don't know your family, but as a parent, I feel your pain and I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you.
-Sun, 12.10.2008 21:27
I was fiends with Jakob at Vons when we worked there a while back. We raised our share of havoc, slackin off in the back. We used to race trucks behind Vet's Stadium, its sad to think that I'll never be able to share even the simplest of moments with someone again. Death is a hard thing to grasp and I'm having a tough time with it, I can only imagine what the family is going through. My prayers to the family and to Jakob, Rest in Piece buddy. Mitch
-Sun, 12.10.2008 15:26
I read about your loss in the paper today. I'm so sorry. You are experiencing every parents worst nightmare. May God be with you.
-Sun, 12.10.2008 11:19
What a great son you both had! God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
-Sun, 12.10.2008 06:17
may god take good care of everyone and I pray for all of u ..
lorenzo
-Sat, 11.10.2008 19:59
were all going to miss you so much, you were such a great person. you will always be in our hearts and minds. every time i start to cry i just think that your watching over us from haven, protecting us because your our gurdian angel. we will never forget you.
love always,
destiny
-Sat, 11.10.2008 15:36
I am praying for your family. You are my family as well. Love you all you are in mt heart and thoughts.
-Fri, 10.10.2008 20:10
I remember that I had to tell Jakob not to hug me too hard because he might break my back. After a while his hugs were just perfect. Hard, but just right. I miss those hugs Jake. I thought I could feel it, when I imagined it today. That's all I can do for now.
Love Mom
-Fri, 10.10.2008 19:57
I wanted to say that I love pastor Dwight.... you were there for us, and will always be considered family.
-Fri, 10.10.2008 18:49
I carry your smile with me Jakob. I love you.
-Fri, 10.10.2008 10:22
I can sit here and type all the wonderful things tht we did.. like hang out and meet places have a bite to eat. we had so much fun just hanging out and haveing funn. I'm glad tht hes in a better place. i mean i miss him dearly but at least hes not suffering. and I'm praying for everyone tht is hurt. All of you are in my prayers. its just nice to know tht everyone is here for him. and just seeing how many people loved him so much. and still do...
-Thu, 09.10.2008 16:21
We just got back from a trip to the Sequoia's where Jakob's grandfather Gordon's ashes were scattered just a short time ago! How can this be so? Look at his beautiful face and eyes! If God had to call him Home to be with Him, then I have to trust that God knows all things and knows He needs him in Heaven! It is we who are left behind to continue our journey without them that we cry! For they are now 'complete'.
-Wed, 08.10.2008 20:15
All of your kind words have been so comforting to us. Thank you all for everything. Grandma Gretchen
-Wed, 08.10.2008 16:46
Be merciful to me, oh God, Be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in you; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed. I will cry out to God Most High.
Love You! Dwight
-Wed, 08.10.2008 16:11
Still thinking about you Jakob...your cousins do too...
-Tue, 07.10.2008 21:57
God, Grandpa, and Jakob love sequoia! Hiking everyday, fishing, watching the sunset, it doesn't get better than that....
-Tue, 07.10.2008 20:28
you're going to sequoia to be with grandpa
-Tue, 07.10.2008 17:46
JAKOB IS DANCING WITH JESUS!!!!!!!!
-Tue, 07.10.2008 10:19
hey jakob.. i know your having a wonderful time with jesus. and i want to you to have the time of ur life.. i
-Tue, 07.10.2008 09:55
...RIP Jakob...
SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON, YOU WILL BE MISSED...
-Tue, 07.10.2008 00:28
Thanks Pastor Dwight, you were there for us at our first deepest moment of our family's hell. Your prayers and being with our family will never be forgotten. You will also be family to us.
Love, Jakob's family
-Mon, 06.10.2008 22:42
jakob, im crying for you. im here for your love.
-Mon, 06.10.2008 21:19
I am the Pastor who was called by the CHP to the scene to bring comfort to this family. I am praying that God would bring His Sonlight upon you and bring His comfort to you all.Only in God is there rest for our souls. Dwight Dudley
-Mon, 06.10.2008 21:11
The fact that the driver wasn't drug tested after an 'involutary manslaughter' is appalling to me. Something wasn't right about the procedure the police did; not that I'm a fan of police; they've disappointed me several times in the past. But something is awry with our policing system when a death such as this is barely researched and easily ignored.
-Mon, 06.10.2008 17:50
Lauren, that poem you wrote was so beautiful....
-Mon, 06.10.2008 16:43
Dear Son, Your bright eyes, big movie-star smile, and your winning personality will be missed so dearly. I was so lucky to have you in my life. We will never be the same again. Jakob Weathermon Forever!
xoxoxoxoMoM
-Mon, 06.10.2008 16:40
Jakob,
I keep thinking about all the trips to the zoo,movies,parks,beach and comic book stores. So many good times. Going trick or treating(remember the giant pumpkin?) I love you so much. My soul is shattered. I will love you always. Love Dad-Kelly
-Mon, 06.10.2008 16:20
Jakob you are my bright shining star and I love you!
-Mon, 06.10.2008 16:17
Pure Love-that's what Jakob will always be. Rest now my boy.
-Mon, 06.10.2008 10:50
jakob i love you with all my heart i mean... i just wish we could go back in time and make this never happened... all of us are trying to get through it and we hope the family is too. i have ur family in my prayers...
-Mon, 06.10.2008 10:40
jakob i love you i cant belive this happened.. i am praying for ur family... and dont worry everything will be ok...
i love you.. brittany
-Mon, 06.10.2008 08:04
Vince, I pray for strength for you and your family. Jakob has the perfect Uncle to get to the truth. I am so sorry for everyone's loss.
I love you, Nancy
-Sun, 05.10.2008 23:43
and i love u man -dawson
-Sun, 05.10.2008 23:42
jakeyou were my favorite cousin an i got to see alot of you alot of people never got to see an for that im happy you shared both yourfamily and friend sides with me and i will always respect you an miss you i love ya jake see you in the heavens =] -Dawson
-Sun, 05.10.2008 17:51
Jakob you are so beautiful please give mama strength from heaven. We love you always!
-Sun, 05.10.2008 16:32
JAkob, you have transformed my Faith
-Sat, 04.10.2008 23:29
Your smile I will carry in my heart always - til we meet again Jakob I will try to remember to be a kind person to all as you were
-Sat, 04.10.2008 23:25
You were everybody's best friend! You made this world a more loving place Jakob - I love you always.
-Sat, 04.10.2008 22:53
We gave you the best ceremony we could today Jake....hope you thought it was ok..
-Sat, 04.10.2008 22:01
Jakob I love you and miss you and you'll always be my brother through life and death
-Sat, 04.10.2008 22:00
I love you Jakob . My heart is broken

The Tongva Native American people honored Jakob in a sacred Blessing of the Spirits ceremony on Saturday night, November 1st. They sang the spirits home to the spirit world. Most of the honored were elders, but the youngest spirit honored this year was Jakob. We thank the Tongva people for blessing Jakob and singing him home.

Jakob's favorite place in the world was Sequoia National Park.  Just look at his smile! For more photos of Jakob click on this link:  JakobWeathermonphotoshack.com

Jakob Scott Weathermon
Jakob Scott Weathermon April 17, 1988- Sept. 30, 2008 Jakob, our beautiful son, was tragically killed by a big rig truck while riding his bicycle in a crosswalk. Jakob was the most kind-hearted person. He was the best son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin anyone ever had. He had striking sparkling blue eyes and a beautiful smile. He was so funny and had a great personality. He was always there to help h is family and was looked up to by his brother and cousins. Our love for him is so deep that words cannot express. He loved nature, travelling to national parks, the beach, music, animals, camping, spending time with family, and having fun with friends. He was a hard worker and never missed a day of work. Jakob was looking forward to going back to college next year and pursuing his dreams. We will miss Jakob so much. We know that his grandpa was there to meet him and put his arm around him as they walked t he trail to heaven. He has touched our lives and was taken from us much too soon. His brother especially is affected because now he has lost his only brother and the future that they would have had together. Thank you to all the kind people who have prayed for us and wished us well. There is a memorial website for Jakob, wheredidjakobgo.com

Jakob and his brother Trevor at Jakob's graduation