The Jon Daniel Sakamoto Scholarship
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It is with a heavy heart, our beloved friend, co-worker, our James Dean of Luckman, JD was involved in a horrible and tragic accident that took his life Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at 6:04am. It has left us all at a complete loss.
He was immediately taken to Cedar Sinai Hospital by ambulance in West Hollywood where after hours of waiting and praying, we were informed he sadly lost his battle due to the injuries of his fall.
Know that he was surrounded by nothing but love, laughs and smiles and that he'd always want to be remembered that way. Anyone who knew JD or has ever come in contact with him would without a doubt say how great of a person he was. So respectful, so thoughtful, so genuine, so caring, so intelligent, so silly, so talented, SO funny & SO LOVING!! He was such a light and a blessing in all of our lives. We agreed (His SoHo House family) that we wanted to help his family in anyway that we could. His family has traveled all the way to Los Angeles from Hawaii which is where JD is from. We really want to help his family in finding peace and accommodating them while they're here through this hard time. Anything helps and all of the funds raised in remembering this sweet handsome soul will be given directly over to his family. With that being said, his sister Melanie Ross will be the beneficiary to this campaign and will be the only one able to access these funds in starting the scholarship for JD.
Rachel & I thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts and we appreciate everyone for reaching out and for being as supportive as you all have during this difficult time.
In loving memory of our friend, JD Sakamoto. <3
"Together, Forever, Tonight."
***The Sakamoto Family is so incredibly thankful for all the love and support everyone has shown them and their son in donating to this fundraiser we started in honor of their amazing and talented JD. They would like everyone to know just how much they truly appreciate it. So again, Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone who donated, liked & shared as we will forever miss our friend.***
*The Family did NOT ask for this fundraiser to be arranged for them. However, It was more of a surprise and was created with the intention of everyone who loved JD, worked with him, met him once or was his best friend to have the opportunity to able to contribute in wanting to help and assist his family in any possible way we could and felt this was the best platform to do so.*
With the love of everyone, know that what you contributed to this fundraiser will more than likely be the start of an amazing scholarship program in remembering and honoring JD. (The Jon Daniel Sakamoto Scholarship) (Title: Not Official*)
I can't speak on behalf of it too much, however the family has expressed in using the funds raised to create a scholarship that will help less fortunate kids pursue and live out their wildest dreams in earning an educational degree involving creative arts! Music, Theatre, etc! How awesome?! We'll keep everyone posted once we know more because WE.ARE.OHANA and 'Together', 'Forever'!
Thank you! Ohana! Xo
-J
(JD's Artwork 8/16/16) Caption: "I have nothing left, but you can have it."


He was immediately taken to Cedar Sinai Hospital by ambulance in West Hollywood where after hours of waiting and praying, we were informed he sadly lost his battle due to the injuries of his fall.
Know that he was surrounded by nothing but love, laughs and smiles and that he'd always want to be remembered that way. Anyone who knew JD or has ever come in contact with him would without a doubt say how great of a person he was. So respectful, so thoughtful, so genuine, so caring, so intelligent, so silly, so talented, SO funny & SO LOVING!! He was such a light and a blessing in all of our lives. We agreed (His SoHo House family) that we wanted to help his family in anyway that we could. His family has traveled all the way to Los Angeles from Hawaii which is where JD is from. We really want to help his family in finding peace and accommodating them while they're here through this hard time. Anything helps and all of the funds raised in remembering this sweet handsome soul will be given directly over to his family. With that being said, his sister Melanie Ross will be the beneficiary to this campaign and will be the only one able to access these funds in starting the scholarship for JD.
Rachel & I thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts and we appreciate everyone for reaching out and for being as supportive as you all have during this difficult time.
In loving memory of our friend, JD Sakamoto. <3
"Together, Forever, Tonight."
***The Sakamoto Family is so incredibly thankful for all the love and support everyone has shown them and their son in donating to this fundraiser we started in honor of their amazing and talented JD. They would like everyone to know just how much they truly appreciate it. So again, Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone who donated, liked & shared as we will forever miss our friend.***
*The Family did NOT ask for this fundraiser to be arranged for them. However, It was more of a surprise and was created with the intention of everyone who loved JD, worked with him, met him once or was his best friend to have the opportunity to able to contribute in wanting to help and assist his family in any possible way we could and felt this was the best platform to do so.*
With the love of everyone, know that what you contributed to this fundraiser will more than likely be the start of an amazing scholarship program in remembering and honoring JD. (The Jon Daniel Sakamoto Scholarship) (Title: Not Official*)
I can't speak on behalf of it too much, however the family has expressed in using the funds raised to create a scholarship that will help less fortunate kids pursue and live out their wildest dreams in earning an educational degree involving creative arts! Music, Theatre, etc! How awesome?! We'll keep everyone posted once we know more because WE.ARE.OHANA and 'Together', 'Forever'!
Thank you! Ohana! Xo
-J
(JD's Artwork 8/16/16) Caption: "I have nothing left, but you can have it."
Organizer and beneficiary
Jake Michael
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Melanie Ross
Beneficiary