Rest in Peace Jake!

[DevilDog812]

Some of you may have known Jake on the main site as "SgtJake" and as "Buitenwerf Dash" on the facebook page. He was 15 years old and a member of the Canadian Air Cadets and we have been friends online and have talked for the past 3 years.He was a pretty cool kid and he had his act together more than anyone I know. All he wanted in life was to wear camo, shoot guns), and have fun.

Unfortunately, on Thursday June 14, 2012, he fell from an overpass into the street and was hit by a tractor trailor, and later died of his injuries. http://www.albertapolicereport.com/2012/06/14/fall-from-overpass-claims-life-of-15-year-old-calgarian/

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[Sixx]

Tragic.

Rest in Peace Jake.

[Pittsburgh]

Very sad. RIP. Thoughts and prayers.

[Stark]

holy god thats sad :(

Any news why he fell from the overpass?

Post on the frontpage?

[Ronaldflanagan]

Very sad, he was just heading into probably the best years of his life. RIP and my condolences to those he leaves behind.

[Benda]

Wow, RIP bud...I'm sure you're in a better place.

My thoughts are with his family.

[DevilDog812]

holy god thats sad :(

Any news why he fell from the overpass?

Post on the frontpage?

They aren't sure what happened yet. Some people thought it was suicide, but everyone who knows him knows that he wouldn't do that, plus he had no reason to. He is the first friend that I have lost and even though I never really got to know who he was in real life, it feels like he was a close friend from the start. Post it on the frontpage if you would like, I am sure the family would love it. He was a huge military buff and loved this site. Thanks for all of the support for the family as well guys, you're all great

[gazzthompson]

Did he play PR? I recognise the name... That sucks, R.I.P

[DevilDog812]

Did he play PR? I recognise the name... That sucks, R.I.P

Yes he did, I think he later changed his tag to "508 PIR Dino"
http://z7.invisionfree.com/508thParInfReg/index.php?showtopic=2902

[DevilDog812]

Thanks for the message Stark, I gave his mother the link and warned her about the graphic pictures.

[Stark]

Thanks for the message Stark, I gave his mother the link and warned her about the graphic pictures.

jesus bro I hope she be okay with the content.

Very sad

[DevilDog812]

jesus bro I hope she be okay with the content.

Very sad

she said she will come on sometime and that she appreciates what Jake was interested in. She also told me that there is a memorial page for him now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383915128324818/
do not feel obligated to join whatsoever, but if you would like to post a message for his friends and family, please do so. I think it would be great to include where you are from as well, so that they can see that people from around the world are supporting them. Thanks again guys

[DevilDog812]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXmaPFIOXw&feature=youtu.be

[Russian44]

Just goes to show you how fucked up life is. Healthy/young kid dying like this for no reason.

[Russian44]

They aren't sure what happened yet. Some people thought it was suicide, but everyone who knows him knows that he wouldn't do that, plus he had no reason to. He is the first friend that I have lost and even though I never really got to know who he was in real life, it feels like he was a close friend from the start. Post it on the frontpage if you would like, I am sure the family would love it. He was a huge military buff and loved this site. Thanks for all of the support for the family as well guys, you're all great

how do we contact the family?

[DevilDog812]

how do we contact the family?
I have been speaking with his mother over Twitter
https://twitter.com/TrinaMb/

But the Facebook group I posted above has others

[762happy]

go easy little brother God be with you.

[BrendenF11]

RIP, to young for someone to die.

[thomasjkelley]

This is a real kick in the teeth. Although I didn't know Jake personally, I think most would agree, that we form genuine friendships here at Apacheclips; suffice to say that Jake has many friends here today who are thinking about him at this moment. My thoughts & prayers go out to his loved ones. Rest in peace Jake. This is a tragic loss of a young man with a bright future.

[serpa6]

My sincerest condolences to the Family
RIP Apache :(

[DevilDog812]

Jake's Mom thanks you all very much and loves how supportive you guys are :)

here is his obituary and the funeral arrangements http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/calgaryherald/obituary.aspx?n=jacob-buitenwerf&pid=158126881

as you can see, they will be holding it military style and attendees are encouraged to wear their finest camo clothing as Jake was highly interested in all of the different types of camo and especially liked flecktarn and multicam.

Again, thank you all for showing such great support to his friends and family, you guys are the best ;)

[eaglethebeagle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXmaPFIOXw&feature=youtu.be




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXmaPFIOXw&feature=youtu.be



Wanted to post the video embed to make it a bit simpler for everyone. Truly nothing compares to losing a family member or friend it is only understood by those who go though it. RIP to this young hero and prayers for his family and friends who suffer now.

[mickk]

I dont tweet or do facebook, so if someone could post this on my behalf on the FB page Id appreciate it. Want to let the family know he had mates in Australia.

Dear Buitenwerf Family,

There is nothing I can say that will ease your pain. Its not your fault, its not anyone`s fault.

I hope one day that your grief is replaced by wonderful memories and you find some comfort in knowing that your son Jake achieved so much in his short life and that he had frieinds all over the world who will miss him and think of him often.

Regards

Mick from Australia via
Apache Clips

[mickk]

They aren't sure what happened yet. Some people thought it was suicide, but everyone who knows him knows that he wouldn't do that, plus he had no reason to. He is the first friend that I have lost and even though I never really got to know who he was in real life, it feels like he was a close friend from the start. Post it on the frontpage if you would like, I am sure the family would love it. He was a huge military buff and loved this site. Thanks for all of the support for the family as well guys, you're all great

He would have been skylarking, walking on the rail or similar, not suicide.

[Benda]

I dont tweet or do facebook, so if someone could post this on my behalf

I don't have FB either, but I did post a short tweet on behalf of all of us Mickk

Maybe someone else can add your thoughts on FB

[Langenbrunner]

Rest in peace little man:(

[SgtJim]

My sincerest condolences to the Family...
now i'm contacting with his Mom over twitter
also i made a twitt yesterday about that
and now i'm sharing the youtube video and the memorial page over twitter too

not too much followers ive got, but they are great people, like:
WarOnTerrorNews ‏ @WOTN, (https://twitter.com/#%21/WOTN) Ken Wahl ‏ @KenWahl1, (https://twitter.com/#%21/KenWahl1)Veterans United ‏ @veteransunited, (https://twitter.com/#%21/veteransunited)SEALofHonor ‏ @SEALofHonor, (https://twitter.com/#%21/SEALofHonor)SoldiersAngels ‏ @soldiersangels, (https://twitter.com/#%21/soldiersangels)Dakota Meyer ‏ @Dakota_Meyer, (https://twitter.com/#%21/Dakota_Meyer)NRA_LifeofDuty ‏ @NRA_LifeofDuty, (https://twitter.com/#%21/NRA_LifeofDuty)[/URL][URL="https://twitter.com/#%21/DavidBellavia"]David Bellavia ‏ @DavidBellavia, (https://twitter.com/#%21/SkipPrichard)Bruce McQuain ‏ @McQandO, (https://twitter.com/#%21/McQandO)


(https://twitter.com/#%21/KenWahl1)

[DevilDog812]

I dont tweet or do facebook, so if someone could post this on my behalf on the FB page Id appreciate it. Want to let the family know he had mates in Australia.

Dear Buitenwerf Family,

There is nothing I can say that will ease your pain. Its not your fault, its not anyone`s fault.

I hope one day that your grief is replaced by wonderful memories and you find some comfort in knowing that your son Jake achieved so much in his short life and that he had frieinds all over the world who will miss him and think of him often.

Regards

Mick from Australia via
Apache Clips

Thanks for the great words, Mick, as you all know I suck at writing. I've posted it for you.

[DevilDog812]

I dont tweet or do facebook, so if someone could post this on my behalf on the FB page Id appreciate it. Want to let the family know he had mates in Australia.

Dear Buitenwerf Family,

There is nothing I can say that will ease your pain. Its not your fault, its not anyone`s fault.

I hope one day that your grief is replaced by wonderful memories and you find some comfort in knowing that your son Jake achieved so much in his short life and that he had frieinds all over the world who will miss him and think of him often.

Regards

Mick from Australia via
Apache Clips

Thanks for the great words, Mick, as you all know I suck at writing. I've posted it for you.

[ErisKillton]

Rest in Peace young man, you were taken too soon. My heart goes out to your family.

DD my condolences to you, I know it hurts to lose a friend.

[Markoxx]

R.I.P brother. we will always remember you!!!

[mickk]

Thanks DD.

[DevilDog812]

Thanks DD.

Thank you, Mick!

here is what his dad had to say:

Thank you for your kind words. Jake loved all things military. I knew he had some friends online, but I had no idea how many. Jake was an Air Cadet and the squadron is supporting us in the best way. He was good boy, and was going to be a very good man, destined for a military career, against my wishes. He walked to his own drum. We will miss him forever.

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[mikknr]

Some of you may have known Jake on the main site as "SgtJake" and as "Buitenwerf Dash" on the facebook page. He was 15 years old and a member of the Canadian Air Cadets and we have been friends online and have talked for the past 3 years.He was a pretty cool kid and he had his act together more than anyone I know. All he wanted in life was to wear camo, shoot guns), and have fun.

Unfortunately, on Thursday June 14, 2012, he fell from an overpass into the street and was hit by a tractor trailor, and later died of his injuries....

had a lifetime ahead. is in a better place, playing little wars!

[jeff1]

rest in peace little brother .

[mgardner]

Very sad news. My prays go out to his family.

[Ian58861]

RIP fellow AC member and air cadet.- C/SSGT Ryan Nguyen (ret.) member of USAFJROTC FL-022

[Mel]

Spoke with Jake a few times on FB page.Very likeable young man,I have no doubt he will be sorely missed.
R.I.P. Jake...:(

[cunny_funt]

NO FUCKING WAY!!!! man that brakes my heart :(

[gremlin]

As someone who has lost a brother my condolancies to the family


rest easy lad.....rest easy

[SgtJim]

Jake's MOM words from twitter:


Trina M Buitenwerf ‏@TrinaMb: (https://twitter.com/TrinaMb)

@BenzOzzy (https://twitter.com/BenzOzzy) @sgt_jim (https://twitter.com/sgt_jim) I'm sure you understand my delay, pls know your words help, Jake loved his time with you guys, talkedtot us abt it often.

3:52 PM - 23 Jun 12 via web · Details (https://twitter.com/TrinaMb/status/216529256061210625)

[sinse]

Rest in Peace young man!

[mickk]

The poor little bloke has been laid to rest. RIP.

Google Jake, I gave up looking after 7 pages of Google search. This kid was in more things that salt and pepper. Huey must have needed someone smart, young, fearless and courageous for a special mission. Up there for a bit of retraining and he will be back in a flash.

[DevilDog812]

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/DevilDogPratt/JakeAR.png

[atrox6661]

Damn 15 is just too young, RIP to him.

[MadeInRu]

Well, not a big on smart words. 15 is just to young. Shame. All the best to his family. Mom and dad, be strong there. Our little community supports you.

[KGCNC]

Condolences to the family.

[cilerc]

Rip

[serpa6]

Tomorrow will make 4 months Jake has taken his Apache to the sky
Stand Watch Apache you are lost but never will be forgotten
RIP Jake :(
From:
Serpa6 USARNG
the entire Staff here at Apacheclips
and the entire Apache Family

[DevilDog812]

Serpa, thanks for putting this back up, it means a lot :)

[serpa6]

Serpa, thanks for putting this back up, it means a lot :)

You are very welcome I wanted to have the site to be stable first before asking JJ to put it back up.
Jake is a apache never forgotten

[ErisKillton]

Tomorrow will make 4 months Jake has taken his Apache to the sky
Stand Watch Apache you are lost but never will be forgotten
RIP Jake :(
From:
Serpa6 USARNG
the entire Staff here at Apacheclips
and the entire Apache Family


Serpa, thanks for putting this back up, it means a lot :)

Thread stickied.
For his family.

[serpa6]

Thank You Eris

[LetsTripOutAndDie]

RIP Jake, you had an impact on many more people then you may have known in your short time here. My condolences to your family and friends :USA: #Salute :USA:

[serpa6]

This was posted on Jakes facebook by his friend Ellery Fleming

To the organized mind, death is but the next great adventure..

One year has passed and it has been hard for everyone, they're have been many tears shed, and many memories missed. But since the 14th. We have grown as a family, as friends. And in general. To all jakes friends and family, you guys are the strongest people I know. To art and Trina, you guys have held this world together. And somehow managed to keep a smile on your face and help everyone, you guys are my family and you mean the world to us, thank you for being there whenever, and thank you hanny for being there, because you guys have the strength to carry on :) and jake would be soo proud of you.

Some people say life is only lent too us, and that might be true, but jake isn't gone. He's with us 24/7 and he's smiling, crying, and joking with all of us.

Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I he shall be able to see.

And one day well open the door. And see him.

RIP JAKE We here and AC shall never forget
The Staff and Members of Apacheclips

[DevilDog812]

This was posted on Jakes facebook by his friend Ellery Fleming

To the organized mind, death is but the next great adventure..

One year has passed and it has been hard for everyone, they're have been many tears shed, and many memories missed. But since the 14th. We have grown as a family, as friends. And in general. To all jakes friends and family, you guys are the strongest people I know. To art and Trina, you guys have held this world together. And somehow managed to keep a smile on your face and help everyone, you guys are my family and you mean the world to us, thank you for being there whenever, and thank you hanny for being there, because you guys have the strength to carry on :) and jake would be soo proud of you.

Some people say life is only lent too us, and that might be true, but jake isn't gone. He's with us 24/7 and he's smiling, crying, and joking with all of us.

Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I he shall be able to see.

And one day well open the door. And see him.

RIP JAKE We here and AC shall never forget
The Staff and Members of Apacheclips

Thank you, serpa, and the rest of the Apache crew. Trina has asked me to tell you all how much your support and the upkeep of this thread has meant to her and Art. Seeing the impact he had on so many people is just extraordinary and touching. He had somehow manage to accomplish more in 15 years than most people could hope for in 50.

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[serpa6]

I hope this gets passed on to his family,
Its going to be another Christmas without you Jake, Stand your post, watch over your family and heal them at this time of year. You may be gone but just in spirit. Your soul will forever live in your familys heart and everyone you have touched and talked to including your Apache Family.
Stand fast and watch over us
Friend's that will never forget you
Serpa6 and the AC STAFF and Members

To Jakes family I hope things are getting better, I know that time of year can be really tough. Me personally i have a hard time with the holidays but I always think of this.
I know that everyone i miss is on my shoulders watching over us and is with us through out the holidays and forever and no matter how bad things get someone always puts a smile on my face I know it is them
I hope you have Happy Holidays and remember Jake will always be with you everyday
Serpa 6 Modertor AC Staff