Jered Wilson, or as I knew him, J-Willy, was amazing. Jered was arguably one of the purest people I knew in the most major of ways. Through every moment I ever spent with him, I grew to know Jered as the extremely quiet and intelligent kid who was always beyond polite about everything while still being able to make jokes in any situation. He always had a big smile on his face and his eyes were always lit with life and a sense of pure joy. Jered was a quality friend who always managed to add something special to an exchange. As I spent time with him around friends, I saw how he evoked a sense of joy and humor in everyone he touched. I only wish more people had known one of the purest people I could ever meet.