In Memory of Jesse Tannlund

“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” – Chuck Palahniuk

Jesse Tannlund left us far too early. He was a presence in anyone’s lives that knew him. For those of us lucky enough to know him well, that presence will forever stay with us. He was a true gent, and genuinely cared for his friends, family, and colleagues.  I know that I speak for everyone that knew him when I say he quite simply impacted the lives of everyone he met. At Jesse’s core was his desire to go out of his way to help others, even if it meant that he needed to sacrifice. He did not have a selfish bone in his body.

He was a father, brother, son, and friend to so many. He will be missed by so many. Jesse leaves behind his two children, Gabriel, and Kira, both of whom are just starting their adult lives. This GoFundMe is to help give his children the resources to move on with their lives. Jesse’s sister, Irja, Gabriel, and Kira will oversee how the money is spent and will allow them to grieve without the financial burden that comes with a loss like this.

Our heart goes out to his friends and family for the loss that we are all feeling right now. His memory will live on in each of us who lives that he touched.