17/03/2026
There are some people who come into your life and change you forever, not loudly, not forcefully, but in a way that quietly reshapes who you are at your core. Jay was one of those people for me.
From the moment we met, there was something genuine about him. A warmth, a strength, and a depth that you don’t come across often. Over time, what started as a connection grew into something much more a friendship built on trust, laughter, honesty, and a shared understanding that didn’t always need words.
One thing I truly believe, deep in my heart, is that whenever we were together, he knew me. In those moments, there was recognition, there was connection, and there was something real that never faded and that means everything to me.
The memories we shared, the conversations, the laughs, the quiet moments I hold onto them so tightly. I can only hope that wherever he is now, he carries those moments with him too. That somehow, in a way we can’t fully understand, he can look over them and over all of us who loved him.
Jay had a way of leaving a mark on people. Not through what he said, but through his presence. There was something about him that stayed with you. He taught me more than he probably ever realised about patience, perspective, and what truly matters in life. A lot of the person I am today is because of him, and that’s something I will carry with me forever.
What I’ll miss most is him, just him. The presence, the energy, the friendship that you don’t come across often in a lifetime.
Jay, you weren’t just someone who passed through my life, you became a part of me. No matter how much time passes, that will never change.
Rest easy, my best friend. I love you always. I hope you’re at peace, and I hope you’re watching over us.
Jihad Ramez Dagher
Born 6/01/1965
Marjaba, Lebanon