Jason HARRIS Obituary

In loving memory of our dearly loved nephew Jason.
We will always remember your big warm hugs, beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. You radiated energy and enthusiasm, love and kindness.
We treasure the memory of your magic show to entertain your younger cousins, your dancing, running and water fights in the bath with your big brother, Darius.

We were the lucky ones to have had you in our lives.
Always in our hearts.

Auntie Judy, Uncle Anthony, cousins James and Jacqui.
Brisbane

It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Jason Harris. I knew Jason as a very confident loud coxswain during our rowing days at Westlake Boys. His presence and energy during races and training will leave a lasting impression.

My deepest condolences to Jason´s family and friends during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories and strength in the love that surrounds you.

Haere ra e hoa. Moe mai ra i to moenga roa

Dave

Like many others here I haven't seen Jason for a long time but he was often in my thoughts.
Photo here from our first trip to Bali in 1988, in a boat returning from Kuta reef on dusk.
Don't know who the Australian guy is there but we had just met him and he was Jason's new best friend.
Love to the family and all.

Back at Westlake Boys, you were the heartbeat of our crew - our coxswain, our mate, and the one who kept us all in line... well, mostly. You had that cheeky grin and that spark in your eye that said you were probably up to something. You were fun-loving, a bit mischievous, and always good for a laugh.

You made those early mornings out on the water bearable - cracking jokes, giving us a bit of stick, and somehow getting the best out of us when it counted. You knew when to push us, when to take the mickey, and when to just enjoy the moment.

Over the years, we often talked about you - wondering where you´d ended up, what stories you´d have to tell, and what kind of trouble you´d be getting into. We always hoped we´d bump into you again one day, share a beer, and have a good laugh about the old days.

It hurts that we never got that chance. But you´ll always be with us - part of the memories, the laughter, and those days on the water that shaped who we are. You´ll always be our cox, our mate, and that missing seat we´ll never be able to fill.

We´ll miss you buddy.
Chook.

Jason you disappeared but we have often wondered where you were and what you were up to. You were a great `lad´ as Pete would say, a great coxswain and respected by all of us. Love that you were part of our life. Love to your family. RIP. Mrs A xx

Mate, so many things I want to say.
It´s been a long, long time I know, but you were always in my thoughts.
You were never forgotten.
Your Westlake brothers of 86, we always talk about you whenever we are together, last time was 4 weeks ago.
You were the only one missing.
You were a great and funny guy with a cheeky wit.
You are one of the brothers, and now sadly gone.
I wish I had tried harder to get in contact.
My sincerest condolences to your family.

Very sad to hear about Jason and my condolences to the family. Jason was one of the characters of the Westlake Boys rowing community. He was a champion coxswain and a great guy.

Rest easy e hoa.

We met in 1983 as members of the Westlake Boys 7a rugby team. I soon talked Jason into joining the Westlake U16 rowing squad, where he excelled as a natural talent, rising to steer the Senior 8 in only his second full season in the sport. Intellegent, funny and astute, I have fond memories of him and his frendship. I haven't seen him in a long time but think of him often.