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"The enormity of Jason's smile was dwarfed only by the sheer size of his heart."
COMPASS' Jamaica Plain School students and staff, and the whole COMPASS community, were shocked and saddened to learn of the
sudden death of a much loved, respected and longtime COMPASS case worker, Jason Mitchell, on May 6th. Jason's contributions
during his seven years of working for COMPASS were immense. His loss continues to be felt throughout the COMPASS
community of staff, students and families.
COMPASS staff were deeply moved by the "Celebrating The Life" service that was held in Jason's memory at the
Grace Church of All Nations in Dorchester on May 17th. Some of what was shared that day about Jason's life by family
and friends follows below:
- Jason Kevin Mitchell was born September 22, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts, the fourth child and third son born
to the loving union of Mary and Edmond Mitchell.
- Jason attended the Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and graduated from the Madison Park High School in 1990.
After graduation he would attend Savannah State College majoring in Marine Biology.
- Jason returned to Boston and acquired employment in a variety of industries before finding his true passion,
helping young inner-city males.
- In 1995, he would marry the love of his life, his wife Laura Mitchell. From this union three children were born,
Laticia, Janaysha and Jason.
- Jason was a very loving and devoted husband, father and kindhearted human being. Often referred to as
"...just a big teddy bear," the enormity of Jason's smile was dwarfed only by the sheer size of his heart:
a heart overflowing in love, giving, helping and sharing. Smart, funny, yet very laid back, Jason was one to never
complain about anything, but to instead just solve the problem. Jason deeply cherished the lifetime bonding and camaraderie with
friends; most especially the same group of friends that were formed at age seven and have remained together to this day.
- "It's hard being this pretty," and "I'm the funniest person you know" were a few of Jason's most
memorable quips.
- Jason used his football skills and talents as a learning tool to inspire, guide and teach young males honor,
respect, responsibility and teamwork, both on and off the field.
Jason and his commitment to his COMPASS students will remain one of his lasting legacies.
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