Jake Whisenant lived life with a rare sense of purpose. His passion for climbing was only a small glimpse into the kind of person he was. He will always be remembered for his unwavering respect for nature, for others, and for every moment he was given.

Jake's sudden and tragic passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. This GoFundMe is an opportunity to contribute toward memorial expenses and the preservation of Jake's legacy. Our family plans to create meaningful tributes in various places that Jake loved so his name can be said, and his story can be told for years to come. Any remaining funds will be used to support Jake's loved ones, particularly the love of his life and fiancé, Emma.

Thank you for every kind word, message, memory, and gesture of support shared across all platforms. Your compassion has brought comfort where words fall short. Jake truly was multitudes and will always be remembered as such. Thank you for helping us carry his legacy forward.

Read more about Jake's story here

Per request for clarification, as trusted family of Jake, I am leading this gofundme/project with consent from our other family members. The funds will be transferred into my bank account and utilized for the memorial bench, memorial plaques in places Jake loved, as reimbursement for memorial expenses, and remaining funds will be privately sent to Emma. All updates on these projects will be provided to donors via this link.