I love these boys — with Jonathan "JP" Prior & Trey Lisenby

I love these boys — with Jonathan "JP" Prior & Trey Lisenby

I knew JP from weightlifting, worked out with him and competed with him his first two years, winning districts his first year and runner ups the next, and later competing in regionals at Suwannee High. He was very determined to go to the next level when he competed, destroying personal records and setting new ones. He had passion for what he did, not just in weightlifting  but in everything he did. I was glad to call him a friend and fellow athlete like many others who knew him and competed with him on Santa Fe’s weightlifting team. It hurts to hear he is no longer with us, but our fond memories shall keep his name and memory alive.

Prayers to the family of this amazing young man, may God guide you in your grief. I am eternally blessed to have met JP, he immediately became family to us! His smile was infectious and could light up any room he was in. You couldn’t be sad around him, he had so much love in his heart, he could make anyone laugh. I will miss his kindness, his bravery. Until we meet again sweet boy, watch over your friends and family. Thank you for choosing my family to spend so much time with, loving my daughter. Let us be reminded to hug our loved ones a little tighter, cherish every moment, and be a light like JP was to so many of us! 

JP was special. He was one of those people where as soon as you met him you just knew something about him was special. From the moment I met him he was nothing but kind and sweet. He always checked on me and reached out whenever he knew I was having a rough time. If I was having a bad day at work he would always make it better. He always did what was asked of him and encouraged our coworkers to just shut up and get it done. His heart and joy spread throughout our lifeguard family at work and he made it a better place. I will always remember and laugh at me, Brinleigh, and Ethan trying to help him understand stuff in stats with him cracking jokes. I will always remember the moments we shared at work goofing off when we probably should have been doing our job. Since I’ve moved to Miami, JP has reached out to me almost every single day just checking up on me. He even called me the day I left to wish me safe travels. This young man who I happened to meet through work became an inspiration for me. He was so thoughtful and kind and I truly hope that one day I can be a fraction as incredible as he was. I’m gonna miss you so much buddy🫶🏻🫶🏻

I still remember him — such a kind, handsome young boy with the brightest smile. Even in the short time I spent with him, his warmth, respectfulness, and gentle spirit truly stood out. He had a quiet strength and a light in his eyes that made everyone around him feel at ease.

I am praying for him and for your whole family — for comfort, for peace, and for the strength to face the days ahead.🙏 

I am so sorry the loss of what I’ve heard to be such a genuine, down to earth, caring kid. My condolences, prayers and heart go out to his family and friends. ❤️

Jonathan was my first friend.  He was the first person to walk up to me in a scary and new environment and he stuck with me and never failed to show me he cared since. I am lucky to have called him my best friend at a time. He was there for me through all of it. Jonathan was special, it was evident from the first time I met him. He never raised his voice even when I gave him plenty of reasons to, he was always the first person to ask if you were okay and he could make a friend out of any type of person. I could never really understand where he got such a mature outlook at such a young age, but I am grateful he maintained it throughout his life. I will forever be grateful for all of our memories. 

JP never failed to make me smile, he was always pushing me to ty new things and so mature for his age. I’m never gonna forget him teaching me how to dive, backflip, and blobbing me. From messing around in canoes, talking about boy drama, and teasing him for looking like Benson Boone, every single memory I have with him will be cherished. I miss you so much JP, I know you’re doing great up there.

It truly breaks my heart to see this happen to someone I, and so many others loved so much. Jonathan was the most genuine, kind hearted, and passionate person I have ever known. He worked hard at everything he wanted done and he never quit. He was one of the greatest people I have ever known and ever will know. I miss the days we would hang out for hours on end talking and playing games all day, just goofing off. If your somehow seeing this bro, I love you and I wish we could’ve hung out one more time before you left us. Such a good human did not deserve to be taken out of this world so soon. My condolences to the family and friends of him. Rest in peace bro❤️

I’ve known Jonathan since I was 3 or 4, he was one of my best friends and I’ve always considered him that way ever since we became friends. I have a story I’ve always remembered and found funny about him. One time back when we were very little I was over at his house sleeping over and we were outside playing basketball and we were goofing off, I threw the ball at him full force and of course he dodged it. I called him a wuss for dodging and obviously got the ball thrown back at me full force, I tried to catch it and my finger bent all the way back and broke in multiple spots. However I didn’t cry or complain because I wanted to show out in front of my best friend. His mom wrapped my finger in some medical wrap because it hurt and later that day my parents discovered how is was broken. This has always been my one of my favorite memories of us and it truly breaks my heart to see him go like this.

I had only met him about a year ago in AP stats, so I never knew him the best. Though, what I did know was that he was one of the kindest souls that I’ve ever met. I’ve never heard any complaints about him and I never had any myself. I think he serves as a reminder to be kind and to try to be a better person everyday so we too can carry on the effect that he had on others.

JP was one of the sweetest, most genuine guys I knew. At Kalaqua he was always the coolest one in the room, with his passion for everything he liked to do. He once gave me a free car wash, which is one of my favorite memories of him. He would always try to brighten someone’s day when he could.

I have many fond memoris of Jonathan that come to mind. Beach trips, nurf war games in my neighborhood, angry birds in my living room, chili night at the Priors, and bounce house adventures. Through all of those experiences Jonathan was always polite, thoughtful, and kind. 

I will never forget the first time I came over with Jacob to meet his family. Jonathan welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like family immediately. His mom was telling a story at the dinner table and as he was walking around the corner he only heard the ending of it and  he yelled out, “ YOOOOOO WHAT”. It had us all laughing.