Hi y’all! Thanks for being here.

We built this site because Jody contained, and drew close to himself, multitudes. He was so much more than a few column inches. He was a force that wrapped around communities. He was whip-smart, fearlessly curious, furiously creative, and dedicated to doing right. He worked hard at everything he cared about, and he left all of us with something worth remembering.

Each of us saw some of the infinite facets of Jody Ballew: the student, the artist, the friend, the lover, the comedian, the preacher, the dog parent, the builder, the caretaker… this is a space to curate our memories of him.

As much as some shallow pixels just won’t do him justice, we hope that, by coming together here, we can create something deeper in our own hearts. Share your favorite photos of him or from him… write a story about him or retell ones that he told you… upload pieces of his art or writing that you’ve treasured. Take a look at what others have shared; you’ll probably find moments that resonate with you or inspire you to share further.

Together, we can use this space help one another mourn what we have lost and hold close all that he has given us.