Jarell's Journey
On a beautiful Easter Sunday afternoon April 24, 2011 the lives of Cheryl and Joel Seay changed forever. Jarell Christopher Seay, their 18 year old old son, was murdered by senseless gunfire in front of family, friends, neighbors, and children. Jarell did not die in vain. He loved life, his family, and laughter. This foundation was established to honor his memory, his many great talents, and love.
The video clip was produced by Victoria Tarver, a childhood friend of Jarell. This piece was done as part of her college graduation project.
Ms. Tarver graduated from Rosemont College in May 2013.
Ms. Tarver graduated from Rosemont College in May 2013.
Jarell was born June 2, 1992 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a big baby weighing almost 9lbs at birth. His father sometimes referred to him as Superman.
He was educated in the Philadelphia School District and later by private schooling. He was due to graduate on his birthday from Wyncote Academy in 2011. In 2008 he joined Holy Cross Baptist Church along with his parents. He had a great sense of humor and often had you cracking up with laughter, he was a real jokester. He possessed many great talents, was artistic, and worked well with younger children.
Jarell was liked by many but loved by all who knew him. Working with his hands was something he enjoyed most. He was always willing to work along with his dad doing contracting jobs as well as working with his mother with her catering events and liked it especially when he got paid. He was a true penny pincher. His loving personality was a great quality he often displayed and he was so appreciative of what life had to offer. He made sure to tell his family he loved them every night before going to sleep. The girls loved Jarell too, he always made them laugh.
Rell or Rellish as he was often called was a video game expert, excellent skater, superb swimmer, he loved the game of football as well as basketball and was one of the leading scorers for his school. He loved winning at everything. He was looking forward to attending The Williamson School of Trade or Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster.
Jarell was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten. The work done through the foundation will leave a legacy of lasting memories promoting peace, love, and laughter in his honor.
He was educated in the Philadelphia School District and later by private schooling. He was due to graduate on his birthday from Wyncote Academy in 2011. In 2008 he joined Holy Cross Baptist Church along with his parents. He had a great sense of humor and often had you cracking up with laughter, he was a real jokester. He possessed many great talents, was artistic, and worked well with younger children.
Jarell was liked by many but loved by all who knew him. Working with his hands was something he enjoyed most. He was always willing to work along with his dad doing contracting jobs as well as working with his mother with her catering events and liked it especially when he got paid. He was a true penny pincher. His loving personality was a great quality he often displayed and he was so appreciative of what life had to offer. He made sure to tell his family he loved them every night before going to sleep. The girls loved Jarell too, he always made them laugh.
Rell or Rellish as he was often called was a video game expert, excellent skater, superb swimmer, he loved the game of football as well as basketball and was one of the leading scorers for his school. He loved winning at everything. He was looking forward to attending The Williamson School of Trade or Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster.
Jarell was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten. The work done through the foundation will leave a legacy of lasting memories promoting peace, love, and laughter in his honor.
