"... to truly gain God's attention and appreciation, there is no other way but the complete dedication of one's soul."
doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can.
Four testimonials were read following Jake's death: three at his Rosary and one at the Beck residence after Jake's burial. Following are links to copies of these testimonials. If anyone wishes to share another testimonial, stories, or photographs, please feel free to add to the blog.
One way that Jake will "continue to touch lives" is through his writings. In one paper he says that if his writing has caused someone to contemplate or touched the reader emotionally, then it is a worthwhile piece of work.
"...Jake is who I am to everyone. I seem fun, and I seem carefree. Maybe even simple. My words come in masses, overflowing with laughter, sarcasm, tales and jokes.
Jacob is who I am to those who know my soul, a deeply spiritual, deeply philosophical individual: entwined in the mystery of mankind's purpose and in search of a deeper understanding of myself as well as my God.
Beck is pride. Beck is tradition. Beck is respect. Beck is a family and a bloodline, a binding tie, and a source of unending loyalty.
Jacob Beck is me, for better or worse, forever."