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I'll Always Remember Podcast Episode: 03 | A High School Tragedy With Jesse Angeles

By Jordan Colton  •   1 minute read

I'll Always Remember Podcast Episode: 03 | A High School Tragedy With Jesse Angeles

A High School Tragedy with Jesse Angeles | Experiencing the Loss of a Friend

Today I talk to Jesse Angeles, who tells me about his good friend he had in high school named Natalie who tragically passed away. She was a seemingly normal girl who got along with everybody and you’d never expect her to be struggling in such a way, but when she passed, Jesse and many of her loved ones realized things weren’t as they seemed. She became reclusive and withdrawn for a little while before her death and actually was struggling a lot, which no one knew about until she had died.

About Natalie and their friendship 1:57
The time she started to change 6:45
Realizing things weren’t right 10:12
Her fight with drugs 14:00

“What would she have done today? What would she be around? How many children would she have? Who else would she impact? Because if you think about it, as a young child when she was able to unite people so quickly, what would she have done as an adult?” 20:25

 

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👤 About the Author

Jordan Colton is the founder of Cherished Emblems, a cremation jewelry company dedicated to helping people honor the ones they love. Since 2018, Jordan and his team have helped over 17,000 families find comfort through beautifully crafted keepsakes designed to hold ashes, memories, and meaning.

A childhood cancer survivor, Jordan's early life experiences taught him the value of remembrance and the quiet strength it offers in hard times. His personal connection to grief and healing fuels the compassionate mission behind Cherished Emblems: to help others feel close to the people and pets they've lost, every single day.

With a background in marketing, and memorial design, Jordan brings both technical expertise and heartfelt purpose to everything he creates. What began as a response to the loss of a beloved family pet has grown into a trusted resource for families seeking comfort and connection through cremation jewelry.

Outside of work, Jordan enjoys exploring Oregon with his wife, cooking, and continuing to build a place that puts people first—especially those walking through grief.

Learn more at CherishedEmblems.com.

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