Memories of Tendai Marlin Jahnke

In memory of

Tendai Marlin Jahnke

Annapolis, MD, USA

May 19, 2003 - December 4, 2020

May 19, 2003 - Dec 4, 2020

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Andrew Corso

Hey Tendai, just wanted you to know Elk River is finally gone. All those bitter memories and trauma that Pinnacle Schools put us through and there’s some justice. Rest in peace buddy.

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Brittany Smith

Thinking of you, Jenn. Today and everyday. Hope you are doing well.

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John Curtis

My condolences. Such a tragedy to lose a child -- and to lose one so young. Jennifer, we've never met but I encountered Tendai's story as I was doing genealogical research. You and I are 5th cousins, 1x removed -- both descended from a Scots-Irish man named Robert Huston who died in Clermont County, Ohio in 1816. Two or our cousins and I are intensively researching him -- trying to figure out who his parents were. Getting back to Tendai -- my deepest sympathy. John Curtis

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Hayden Gleason

Miss u Big Bro

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Ella Ezelle

Rest In Peace angel. I think about you every day…

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Brianna Cantler

I miss you, love. I think about you all the time. No matter how bad things were you always managed to make me smile and I will forever hold onto that. You stood up for me and always protected me. That’s something I’ll always hold onto. Thinking about you extra today and reading our old texts. I love you. I carry you with me.

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Andrew Corso

I was in a treatment facility with him for a year. I knew him fairly well. He would often say silly things that lifted our spirits, and at other times, would say things that were insightful beyond his years. It was abundantly clear how much he loved his brother in everything he did, and I only recently found out about his passing. We lived quite a distance apart and I hadn't kept in touch with any fellow residents. He was a good friend and he will be missed.

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David Ferguson

I miss you tendai, i really hope your beautiful family is doing okay despite this tragedy. You stayed with me for awhile in April-July 2020, I moved right after but I still have so many pictures and memories of you. One thing I’ll always remember vividly is that smile and bubbly laughter that could light up any room. I love you brother, rest easy.

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David Ferguson

I’ve known you since 2019 though, 2020 just made us grow really close. I’ve known you since 2019 though, 2020 just made us grow really close. I’ve known you since 2019 though, 2020 just made us... Read more

Amya Waters

Tendai was a pure light, he hung out at my house almost once a week at one point in 2019, he always made sure I was safe and kept the room sparked with conversation he truly was a blessing on this earth, he healed everyone even just being in his presence I’m so grateful for him and I think about him everyday, my condolences and I wish everyone in the family a great deal of love,

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Celeste Helm

Dear Jen,
I wish I could be there with you and your family on 5 June. I'm thinking of you and Tendai, especially today on his Birthday. I hope you are doing as well as possible. Sending warmest wishes your way. Stay strong and well.

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Kristin Lantz

Dear Jen and family - I’m sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you - please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Kathleen Warnick

Our hearts ache for you and your family. Wish we could be giving you hugs! There are no words to make things better, but know that we care.
Marshall and Kathleen

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dorothy smith

Our hearts are with Jennifer, Hayden, and loving grandparents and Jen's siblings all of whom loved Tendai. The loss of this lovely young man is overwhelming even to those not in the family so know that our prayers are with Jen and her family.

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Pooler Family

Psalm 116:1 “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. Please know that you are not alone and we are here for you.

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Sarah O

All the laughs and jokes! Tendai gave my partner and I the nicknames "grandma and grandpa" and we had the best time playing little pranks or making light hearted fun at each other. The amount of love Tendai could give was limitless and I am so fortunate to have known him.

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Jakub Plonski

I remember that the first time I went over to Tendai's, when we were very young, we watched this movie called "Space Balls". It was a parody on "Star Wars". It was supposed to be funny. The challenge was to not laugh as long as possible. We both failed in the first few seconds. We laughed at nothing more than an extremely long spaceship passing by the camera for a very long time. It was so dumb, and so we both laughed.

Tendai was a goof, and a trouble maker, but a good person, and a great friend, one I remember fondly.

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Newton IV

All the rides to and from meetings... he made sure I knew what the cool music was. “Newton, Just give me your phone.”

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Michael Turner

I only have a few but man if there’s anything I know it’s that tendai loved to laugh. The day I met you your mom was skeptical about me driving you home. We left that night and jammed music talked a little and laughed a lot. We related so much and I just viewed you as my little brother I even told you that. Its the simple things in life that bring so much joy. I’m grateful to have been able to spread my love on you.

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Duncan Jepson

Dear Jennifer, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your terrible loss. I was not able to meet Tendai but I see from the condolences and thoughts of those who did that he was greatly loved and cared for. I am very sorry. Duncan

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Caterina B

Hello Ms. Jahnke,
I am one of Tendai's teachers, and I cannot tell you how absolutely devastated I am at the loss of this sweet, beautiful boy. He was someone who was a joy to have around because of his infectious smile and laugh.

Please know that we all share this grief with you and carry you and your family in our hearts.

I will forever miss this sweet soul.

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