May 9, 2021 catholic news service
Jackson Roeder works on some of his art in this undated photo. (Credit: CNS photo/Courtesy Roeder family, via The Central Minnesota Catholic.)
Their eyes light up with love when Scott and Reyne Roeder talk about their son, Jackson. But behind the glow is the heartbreaking truth that he is gone and much too soon.
ST. CLOUD, Minnesota Their eyes light up with love when Scott and Reyne Roeder talk about their son, Jackson. But behind the glow is the heartbreaking truth that he is gone and much too soon.
Jackson’s parents remember him as a fun-loving little boy. Like many kids, he enjoyed playing with Legos, K’nex and anything from the movie “Star Wars.” He later played the saxophone and electric guitar and enjoyed adventure, running marathons and participating in MS TRAM, a cycling event to raise money to end multiple sclerosis.
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Jackson Roeder works on some of his art in this undated photo. (CNS photo/Courtesy Roeder family, via The Central Minnesota Catholic)
By Kristi Anderson • Catholic News Service • Posted May 7, 2021
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (CNS) Their eyes light up with love when Scott and Reyne Roeder talk about their son, Jackson. But behind the glow is the heartbreaking truth that he is gone and much too soon.
Jackson’s parents remember him as a fun-loving little boy. Like many kids, he enjoyed playing with Legos, K’nex and anything from the movie “Star Wars.” He later played the saxophone and electric guitar and enjoyed adventure, running marathons and participating in MS TRAM, a cycling event to raise money to end multiple sclerosis.
May 7, 2021 Catholic News Service ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Their eyes light up with love when Scott and Reyne Roeder talk about their son, Jackson. But behind the glow is the heartbreaking truth that he is gone and much too soon. Jackson s parents remember him as a fun-loving little boy. Like many kids, he enjoyed playing with Legos, K nex and anything from the movie Star Wars. He later played the saxophone and electric guitar and enjoyed adventure, running marathons and participating in MS TRAM, a cycling event to raise money to end multiple sclerosis. A gifted artist, Jackson also enjoyed painting and being creative. After high school, he pursued his passion at North Dakota State University, working toward a master s degree in architecture.