Jared Stene - Passionate human being
November 30th, 2007 2:53 am by Jason B.A couple years ago I met an amazing man. Jared had an uncanny smile and bright sense of humor that made everyone around him happy. We served on the Winona State Student Senate together since 2006, but became great friends outside of it as well. We lost a person last night that truly believed he could change the world. Jared was a model citizen – if he believed something needed to change, he would write that letter, call the person up, and/or protest until it happened. He was especially passionate about helping students and was elected student body president of Winona State this year. Many people looked up to him. I looked up to him.
DJ and I were at the hospital the past two days. It was a blessing to see thirty or more people come and visit Jared. His family was so willing to embrace each and every one of us as we anxiously waited to see our friend. So many people loved him. Correction, so many people love him.
I am truly at a loss for words. I’ve spent an hour writing this… erasing, typing, erasing, typing. The world is mourning, but he is in God’s hand’s now. Jared, buddy… I miss ya and love ya man. I’ll never forget our good times.
Jared (peach shirt) and I (Walz shirt) on our weekly visit to the bar to have a drink, eat a few wings, and throw some darts.
After the Virginia Tech incident, Jared spoke on behalf of the WSU student body to our friends at Virginia Tech during a vigil.
“Even though events like these occur, in the end, we are all standing here together, supporting each other.” - Jared Stene
All the IDHA! bloggers at one point.
Back row - Jason Bauman, Jared Stene
Front row - Ian Galchutt, DJ Danielson