It's hard to believe my brother Jack has passed. A nicer guy I have never met. We shared many serious and funny conversations, emails, and stories over the years--drank whiskey together, talked politics and history, and bet on football games with dad. I have always been immensely grateful that Jack came into Lani's life with full love and support--and he became a genuine member of our family. I will miss my brother.

It was a privileged to meet Jack. I met him twice last year when he visited Lani and her parents: Happy and Kats. He always sat next to Happy rubbing her back while she's eating. I may not know him that well but I can see he was a loving and nice person. It's very sad that Jack left at his young age. We will forever miss you Jack. Rest in peace.

Jack was a wonderful colleague and friend, and I miss him a lot. The email repartee was so much fun. His intelligence and aviation acumen was so sharp that he had numerous letters published in Aviation Week magazine (the gold standard). He selflessly dedicated himself to helping his fellow pilots by volunteering as a peer support volunteer for over 15 years. He loved aviation, Lani, family and friends, and leading a good life, and it doesn't get any better than that. We lost him way too early. 

Uncle Jack was hands down one of the all-time greatest people I've ever known. He lived to appreciate everything and leave things better than they were found. Although his passing is tragic, I'm grateful beyond measure that we got to share time together. I'll always treasure our conversations and the sage advice that he gave.
Ever the loving uncle, he once counselled me at a critical point my life, and he said that he was "sitting at mission control, anxiously awaiting the reports of how the 'adventure into the great unknown' was going." During this difficult time, I cannot help but center on those words of his. Now, Uncle Jack is on the great adventure. I'll miss him a lot, but I look forward to the day that we see each other again, and I can get his full report.

We had the privilege of meeting Jack for the first time last year, when he visited Lani in Kauai, for Kat’s funeral.  Such a genuine, kind, and gentle man.
Oh Lani, you made such wonderful plans together for this year... we are so, so, sorry.
Please know that our love and prayers go out to you and his dear sisters.

With deepest sympathy,
Ron & Netta White

Dearest Lani: 
    I know, sis, you and dear Jack were much looking forward to many new adventures together after his recent retirement, especially now that things were winding down in Hawaii after the passings of Dad and Happy. Being with Jack was to experience up close what a loving, supportive, conscientious, thoughtful, caring gentleman he was, and to recognize how he brought joy to your life, and to others. We cannot know God's wisdom in taking Jack suddenly at this time, but at least we are certain that in time you'll fly together again in eternal Realms beyond. Until then, with heartfelt wishes for the eternal happiness of dear Jack's soul and hopes for your own strength and comfort at this difficult time, Nahid joins me in offering this excerpt of a prayer from the Bahá'í Writings on Jack's behalf: "From the sweet-scented streams of Thine eternity give me to drink, O my God, and of the fruits of the tree of Thy being enable me to taste, O my Hope! From the crystal springs of Thy love suffer me to quaff, O my Glory, and beneath the shadow of Thine everlasting providence let me abide, O my Light!"
    Much love, your brother Dale.

Everywhere Jack went he made the world a better place. He will always be a brother, and proved life is outstanding. I feel privileged and thankful to have been his friend, thank you for the memories. A dram in your honor Sir!!

Dave and Cherie
P.S. Not all of my ideas are good, just the ones that involved you.

Dear Lani,

I am so saddened by your great loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you to strengthen you through these dark nights.

Fly high Jack.

With love, Mary, Jim and Jack

Jack and I met in Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada and he quickly became a very dear friend. I was astounded by his intelligence on many subjects and by his quick wit that always seemed to find alternate views to my wilder theories on life. I will always remember Jack. Two sayings of his will be with me forever; "Just watch" when we were watching movies on his laptop at the cottage (and I kept asking silly questions) as well as "Outstanding!" when something was said or done that him laugh.

Jack will be greatly missed. I am one of the fortunate individual to have met him. I met him when he came to visit Lani , Kats and Happy . He is one of the most genuine ,loving ,generous, caring person I know. Very appreciative of everything . I may not know him that long , but to me he is family. The last time I saw him , he took a picture of me and my uncle ,and said he won’t forget his very good friends in Hawaii. I will always remember his big smile ,his funny stories, and his compliments every time I cook for the family . You are sorely missed. We love you. Rest In Peace my dear friend Jack.❤️

Jack’s Happy Jolly smile and laughter are greatly missed. He was funny, entertaining, generous and very thoughtful. I am still in shock over his passing and send prayers for all his family and friends who are grieving at this time. Such a bright breath of fresh air he was. He is deeply missed and forever in our hearts.Such a humble beautiful soul. I am grateful to have met him. We love and miss you and your bear hug Jack.
It’s hard to write through these tears but know how much we love and miss you always. I’m sorry I never got a chance to say goodbye jack.
But every time I eat crab cakes or see cat jokes or fly in the sky I will be thinking of you. Forever Flying high in the Sky. Air hugs from Hawaii!!!
You were such a good husband to my dear best friend Lani. You are forever loved and missed!
Aloha
Mahealani
❤️