My heart hurts...

My heart hurts for my cousin Jackson's family. I'm sad how many lives are affected by drugs. I hate them. I see my students on a daily basis use drugs and talk about drugs and not ever stop to think about the consequences. Jackson is an example of an amazing person who was taken too soon. I love in his obituary where it says...In lieu of flowers, please go do something fun with your kids. You will be missed Jackson.

Jackson Dean Hammond 1976 ~ 2009 Our beloved son Jackson Dean Hammond passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 of a broken heart and soul. He is finally free from his earthly demons and depression. We are deeply sorrowed by his passing, but are joyful to know he is with his Heavenly Father where he is able to breathe and smile again. We will miss his sweet, kind and sensitive heart along with his beautiful smile.Jax was born February 28, 1976 in Ogden, Utah to Charles A. and Barbara Dean Hammond. Jackson grew up in Kaysville, Utah with two brothers and two sisters and many friends. He graduated from Davis High and worked for Delta Airlines for 13 years. He married Angelique Lowery on September 20, 2002. Although they later divorced, they continued their love and appreciation for each other. Jackson was a member of the LDS church. Growing up, Action Jackson loved being involved in baseball, soccer and gymnastics and had a great natural athletic ability. He thoroughly enjoyed being outside golfing, camping and fishing with family and friends. The greatest joy of his life is his treasured son, Jayden of Las Vegas. He loved Jayden more than anyone will ever know. Jayden needs to know that his Dad will always be watching over him. He is loved and survived by his son Jayden Alan Hammond, Las Vegas; brothers and sisters and spouses Sunee (Jon) Redd, Las Vegas; Jason (Jamie) Hammond, Enterprise, Alabama; Micah (Ryan) Topham, Enterprise, Alabama; and Charlie J. Hammond, Farmington; parents Barbara and Charlie Hammond, Farmington; grandmother Carol (Granny) Hammond, Salt Lake; 11 nieces and nephews, his former wife Angie Lowery, Ogden, his friend Vickie Brooks, Salt Lake; Jayden's mother, Melanie Larkin, Las Vegas; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Arlene Dean and Frank Hammond and his nephew Kyle Harley Topham. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009 at the LDS Chapel, 1282 W. 1875 N., Farmington, UT (Orchard building). A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main, Farmington, Utah (both buildings across from Cherry Hill) and Friday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. In lieu of flowers, please go do something fun with your kids. We would also like to thank the Davis County Paramedics and the Farmington City Police and Fire Departments for their kind and compassionate services. Online guest book and condolences at www.russonmortuary.com