After a protracted fight with Ewing sarcoma, a severe and uncommon form of bone cancer, 17-year-old Jack Sawyer passed suddenly. Early Sunday morning, Jack’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post.
“The time to pray for a miracle has ended. Jack has taken his last breath on this earth, and there is no more pain. The time to celebrate the miracle named Jack Bennett Sawyer is now upon us,” said his father Matt Sawyer.
Following Jack’s passing, Principal Jason Crowe of Mentor High School and Superintendent Craig Heath of Mentor Public Schools issued the following statement to parents and students.
“It is with great sadness we write you this letter. We learned this morning our student Jack Sawyer passed away overnight at home following his extremely courageous battle with cancer. Jack was 17 years old.
Jack’s positive attitude, warm smile and kind, compassionate spirit touched the lives of many. Throughout his 18-month battle with cancer, Jack has been an absolute inspiration for us all. He handled all of the ups and downs of his journey with incredible strength and grace, and the way he brought the community together was like nothing we’ve ever seen.”
The football team at Mentor High School named Jack an honorary captain for the evening prior to their game in October.
Officials from the mentor school reported that Jack gave the announcer a quote to read over the PA during a recent football game. On Sunday morning, the school distributed the quote to parents and pupils.
“To my classmates, teachers, staff and the entire Mentor community – I thank you for all the love and support. It was a privilege to be a part of this community. I’ll always be a Card! Remember my motto PACE- Positive Attitude Changes Everything. You will forever be in my heart. I love you all,” said Jack.
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