(Pictured: Tron from WhatsTheT.com & Ron at Sizzle 2010)
As I was preparing the WhatsTheT weekly wrap-up newsletter late tonight, I received word that a friend and supporter of my site had passed. I wouldn’t normally post about a followers death on my blog but there are some that leave an everlasting impression on you and Jaron “Ron” Madison was one of them.
It’s kind of ironic that I received the news of Ron’s death as I was working on the newsletter. Coincidently, before there was any real website or blog for WhatsTheT, there was just a once-a-month newsletter informing subscribers of new music and party happenings in the area. Ron was one of the first subscribers and supporters to the newsletter.
Always with a smile and an encouraging word or a joke, Jaron would be excited at the smallest announcement or new feature that I would mention and tell me his thoughts on it! And when it came time for a WhatsTheT sponsored event, Ron would be right there with a slew of his friends and associates to support.
Thank you so much for your support Ron. You don’t really think that one day you are talking with someone on a social network and the next day they are gone. My condolences go out to Ron’s family and friends.
I’m sure Ron is with the angels spreading smiles everywhere in Heaven!
***UPDATED FUNERAL INFO***
Thanks to Jaron family, we’ve received funeral information for ROn’s home going. Please see below.
Funeral: Saturday, February 23rd, Compassionate Outreach Ministries (320 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641)
Time: 10am (Body Can be Viewed 30 minutes before service)
I still can't believe it .
The shock of his death wore off on me today and the grief hit me hard. I thought i could handle death but Ron was such a special person not just to me but to a lot of people. Months later I still cry but I ended today with a smile. chatted with mutual friends and we all remember what a great person he was. it started when i scrolled past your name this morning in my contacts and I couldnt bring myself to delete your contact info. I never will. I know you helped me release some of the pain today. Jaron you're a great friend and you will be missed and on Aug 6th of this year and every year I will celebrate your birthday hard just like you would have.