Jacob is an exceptional young man and a pillar in our church and community. His belief and love for Jesus have always impressed me. Jacob participated in a trip across the globe to Kenya last month, where he unselfishly assisted in volunteer work at an orphanage. This accident is a tragedy and our hearts go out to his family and friends. Please pray for Jacob.

As the parent of a fellow football player; we are heart sick about this tragedy. We must try to teach our kids that they are not bullet proof or immortal and cars and speed do not mix. Hold your children close and pray for Jake!

The Fallbrook Football Booster Club is very proud of Jacob's accomplishments and wish him a full and speedy recovery. We share in the pain felt by the players, coaches, and the community as well, and are happy to help in any way.

This is such a tragedy for Jacob and his family. Our entire family prays for a speedy recovery and rehabilitation. We also pray that the Lord reveals some reasoning for this change in direction that Jacob's life has taken so suddenly. The only thing I am certain of, is that Jacob will still be a remarkable example of what a great Christian young man should be. He will be in the position to change lives through this tragedy. I hope that knowledge brings him strength and that transition eventually comes with some peace and tranquility. He is very much loved and will be surrounded by prayers.
To Jacob's family.....I am so sorry for your pain and fears. Please know the entire community is praying for you and your son.

Parents-please, a lot of young Fallbrook drivers drive fast-it's up to us to slow them down.

JAKE IS THE MOST AWESOME PERSON TO TOUCH FALLBROOK, AND I AM PRAYING FOR HIS SPEEDY RECOVERY AND WELLNESS!!!

jake you are definitely in everyone's prayers.. we are hoping for a speedy recovery.. we miss you at school and hope that everything works out for the best!
to your family - we are soo sorry for this time in your life.. we hope that we are able to do a good job with giving you guys time and space to grieve this tragedy!
you are all in our prayers

Jake, our prayers are with you!! We are praying for your fast recovery!! Our hearts go out to you and your family!!

WE ALL LOVE YOU J-ROB!!!!!

Jake we're all praying for you man! hope everything works out for the best! I hope to God ur on ur feet soon.
-ALL OF FALLBROOK

Jake, Mr. O was there and just doing his job last night when the accident happened. Hard as it is - he was glad he could be there to help you when you needed help. Hang in there and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jake- I hope you get better fast. A lot of people are praying for you man. We are all here for you.

Mr & Mrs Robinson,
My heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry, no parents should have to go though this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

Jake, you are in many hearts right now and will remain there. Don't give up for anything is possible. Although your dreams may seem improbable at this point, persevere and you'll reach the improbable. When you accomplish your dreams, you will become another person's dream. Remember that. I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope to see you walking on two feet. I will keep you in my prayers. Be strong.

To all Students who carry California Drivers Licence, be aware of your speed! Make it to your destinations without harming you or your loved one's. Don't be in such a hurry.

Yes, people of Fallbrook, slooowwwww down. Respect the power of the vehicle and its ability to take you down. This young man's life was forever changed in an instant. Don't think it can't happen to you.

A 17 yr old driving a BMW seven series at a high rate of speed at 9 o'clock down a dark road on a school night? What's wrong with this picture? Fallbrook parents need to look at this situation, face reality and stop enabeling their children into situations they can't handle. I am sorry for this "upstanding student", but the facts are the facts. What did you expect?
PARENTS, WAKE UP!!!! STOP BEING FRIENDS AND START BEING PARENTS!!!!!

Jake all of are prayers are with you bro
we all hope for the best
get well soon bro.
-Conner Cox

Jake, your an amazing guy, and i pray for a speedy recovery.

Did the Village News ever stop to consider that the family might not wish to have the unconfirmed details of this tragedy involving their MINOR son plastered across the web within hours of the accident?

Jake, Laurie, Marcus, Austin and Travis. We love you all. Be strong, I know Jake will be. He is an amazing man and will continue to be. I can't wait to see what he accomplishes in his life, because the world will be better from things he will do. For the insensitive people that think this is a good time to make a point. It might be a good point, but not a good time. Would you like reading those comments right now if it were your son. GET A HEART!. Robinsons call us for anything. Take care.

To the robinsons,
I love all of you. The family and jake are in my prayers. Just know that god is good and that no matter what you can turn to him for any help. I know jake will pull through this because he is a man that never says know and believes anything is possible. i love everyone of you and in anyway possible want to help. the entire westall family wants to help. we love all...be safe...and know God will help in all

Hey Bonaguro,
What happened to accountability and personal responsibility? I agree that this is a tragic situation, but that car didn't drive itself. Only one person pressed that gas pedal. What is done is done. Learn from this and help educate others. If other parents do not want to read about their kids in the media, just maybe they will start acting like parents and say "no" to peer pressure and social status.

So many accidents are caused by text messaging these days. I wonder if he was?

I don't usually make comments on this website but NotPerfect you really don't know what you are talking about. First of all Jake was coming from football practice, he was not out messing around. So your comment about his parents and saying "no" to peer pressure is totally out of line. Yes he made a mistake driving too fast but what teenager hasn't done that. One of Jake's biggest concerns about being injured was that he might not be able to go back to Africa to help the orphans. This is an outstanding young man who needs your prayers and good thoughts and not negative comments.

I have to say that yes.. we aren't bullet proof!! and that should be said.. But now Please join me and put all positive energy to this young man and his family.. I am.!!!!!!.. and positive energy is good energy!!!

I have to agree with NotPerfect. Although it is a very tragic and most likely avoidable tragedy, so many kids, especially young male drivers have raced down that stretch of road. How many "memorials" have to be set up until they "get it." My prayers are with the family, but how many "Think First" assemblies must we have until children learn that one bad decision can affect their entire lives.

Hey Bonaguro,
What happened to accountability and personal responsibility? I agree that this is a tragic situation, but that car didn't drive itself. Only one person pressed that gas pedal. What is done is done. Learn from this and help educate others. If other parents do not want to read about their kids in the media, just maybe they will start acting like parents and say "no" to peer pressure and social status.

To notperfect.

You are a moron.
What does him driving a 13 year old BMW that has 280 horsepower a 4.0 V8 that only goes 0-60 in 7.2 seconds... when new..

Are you thinking that this is some supercar?

You think if he was in a Ford Fiesta that this would have been different and that the parents would have been responsible?

To Not Perfect,

You don't know the situation or why he was out driving. Stop being a jerk and keep your opinions to yourself. This is a very sad time for all of us that know and love this family. We need to read words of encouragement for him not critisim from people that don't even know him, and assume that since he is a teenager he is a bad kid. WRONG! Why put blame on why or how this tragedy happened. All this family and their friends need right now is encouragement. So please do all of us a favor and if you can't do that don't comment on here anymore.

Robinson Family we love you and will continue to support you and encourage you.

Not perfect, I don't want to make this about whose right or whose wrong, I was just referring to the timing and the fact that a family is hurting right now, give them some time to breath. Empathy is a word sometimes forgotten and an emotion that should'nt.

Not Perfect,

You certainly are not perfect with comments like those. For your information, Jake purchased that car himself, his parents did not buy it for him, as some sort of status symbol. Just be quiet, your comments are not welcome.

This is not the time to lecture. This is a time to pray for Jake and his Family.
Fallbrook lets put our hands together and
Pray that Jake will walk again.
GOD SPEED Jake
with love

I have been in this type of situation myself, with a child unexpectedly hospitalized for months/years on end. Because of this, I am going to be helpful and give everyone some advice. I am praying that you take this to heart and are not offended by any of it. I mean only the best.

The Robinsons are at a point where everyone is saying to them, "Just let me know what I can do for you," or "Call me if you need anything." While those are thoughtful sentiments, they don't get the job done. I used to feel so sad when people would say that to me. I knew people meant well, but I also knew that I could not formulate a plan for them. I needed them to "take care" of that part of my life for me. I can guarantee you that the Robinsons are in so much pain, and have so much fear, that they are not able to process your offers. They have to take care of themselves right now, they cannot take the time to think of things for you to do to help them. Please understand that they are too overwhelmed to come up with tasks for you.

Here is my suggestion. Don't just offer to help......step in and just do it. Go over to their house and mow their lawn, pull their weeds, water the plants, feed their pets, take them for walks, etc.

For those of you that know Austin, get him out of the hospital. Give him something to do. Call Laurie and tell her you are taking Austin for the day/night and just let him be a little boy. Drive him back and forth to school each day for them. His life has now changed forever because of his big brother's accident. He will NEVER again be the focus of his parent's lives because they have no choice but to concentrate on Jake. As hard as it will be for them, they will have to put Jake first now above both their children. Jake is the one in need and his needs will go on for many, many years.

Make meals for them. Someone who knows them well enough (probably part of the CTK family) start a meal calendar. Have people sign up for a day every other week that you can bring a meal into the family. Have the coordinator of this contact Laurie with the menu and allow her to cross off anything her family doesn't eat. Be ready to substitute a new meal for those days. And don't be offended that they don't want to eat your favorite meal. Make EVERYTHING in throw away containers. Do not make them have to wash your tupperware and try to remember who it belongs to. Go to Albertsons and buy those Aluminum pans. Bring paper plates and plastic silverware, cups for each meal. Also, allow one day per week that they can just eat leftovers. Skip that day on the calendar, as the food will stack up. Tape heating directions to each item, don't assume they will know.

The most important thing though. Send them money. I cannot stress that enough. No one on this earth can afford to eat out every single day for every meal (especially at a hospital cafeteria). I am sure one or more family members will be camped at the hospital for the next few months. They will DESPERATELY need help with their finances. For anyone who knows where they live....call SDGE and ask if you can pay their electric bill. Call Time Warner/Dish etc., and ask to pay their TV bill, find out if they have Fallbrook Propane and pay that bill, the same with Fallbrook Public Utility. Buy them gasoline gift cards, as the gas to go back and forth to Escondido is going to add up. They will be broke very quickly under these circumstances and that is humiliating/disappointing for them. Do not stop at one donation. Split your weekly church tithe between your place of worship and the Robinson Family. The Lord will truly smile at your generosity and what you give, will be returned to you ten-fold.

As I said, I have been there. This is a long-haul injury and eventually the support dries up and goes away. People go on with their lives, mistakenly thinking your OK, and don't need them anymore. Take it from me. The Robinson's will need you for many years. They will lose everything financially because this will be the most costly thing they have ever experienced. But the saddest part is they will lose time with Austin, time as a family, time to have fun....all because they want to be there to help their son recover. They will not regret that time, but there is still a sense of loss.

The Lord will be there for them and he has given all of you the opportunity to make a huge difference in someones life. I hope this has helped everyone. As I said, I have been there and life has never been the same.

To all of you who don't know Jake there isn't a better, nicer, kinder more genuine young man out there. Jake has a heart bigger than his body, he is an outstanding example of our youth today and I only wish more were like him. So please stop the negative comments, right now he needs your prayers and support. It's easy to make judgement after the fact. This horrible acciddent could have happened to any one. It had nothing to do with the car or being a teenager or texting or any other reason other than it just did (and only God knows). It just happened. For those who know him you know I speak the truth. So PLEASE just pray for him and his family and don't use this forum to post your negative views. Put yourself in the family's shoes and don't pass judgement on a young man you don't know. Jake we love you and we are praying for you! We are so proud of you in every way. You are a very special gift to all who know you.

This is so sad I hope that this teen recovers soon , to his family my prayers are with you . To all the people that are on here to just negative things please don't waste your time because what goes around comes around and it can slap you twice as hard

Robinsons may GOD bless you

Jake and I spent the moments prior to this terrible accident, discussing Friday's game and how all his hard work had earned him much deserved playing time. I can't help but think, he was so happy leaving the stadium that night, that perhaps he didn't stay in the moment. Jake is a wonderful young man,my family loves him very much.I hope we all truely understand how quick life can change and appreciate all things envolved in our lives.God Bless you Jake.Love always, Coach Chris Rogers

Not Perfect, why don't you come to Christ the King Church this Sunday (we have services at 8:00 and 10:30) and let the grace and Word of God touch your heart. None of us is perfect. That's why we need Jesus. Why don't you let His love reach in and soften your heart. And why don't you come and pray for this beautiful young man and his family instead of heaping blame upon a family that's already suffering? God bless you.

I would like to reiterate what is already mentioned in the article, above. There is a designated website where friends, family and supporters of Jake can go to find out current information about him and to send him uplifting, encouraging messages. Please go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacobrobinson.

To Jake's family: nothing but prayers and love during this very difficult time. We know him personally, and he is an outstanding example of a young man. Whatever the circumstances are regarding his accident, it was an ACCIDENT.

To Been There:

What a wonderful comment, full of extremely helpful and pertinent suggestions for those of us who have not faced a tragedy such as this. I hope all of us take on some of these action items and truly help out the Robinsons, instead of posturing and lecturing on this board. It really does take a village, ESPECIALLY at difficult times like this week.

Peace to all.

Also, in response to "Been-There" whose posting was filled with valuable advice, if you desire to help the Robinson family in practical ways, please log on to the caringbridge site for further information on what the Robinson family needs and how to sign up to help. Again, it is www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacobrobinson.

there is nothing wrong with looking at the situation and learning from it. CHP has said it was speed related. look at all the memorials on stagecoach. that's a bad road, especially when speeding. pray for the kid and for his family. pray for other kids and people that they will learn from this. what's done is done, pointing fingers doesn't help, but everyone can learn from this. if speed really was the cause of this accident, the real tragedy is that it could have possibly been avoided. continue to pray for the young man, for his family, for his teammates and friends and relatives, for everyone grieving, and pray that what's in God's will truly will happen.

Thank you, Village News!

A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE FOR MANY YEARS COUSIN TO JAKE, JUST TOLD ME ABOUT HER AMAZING COUSIN. JAKE YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS ARMS FOREVER!!

Jake we Love You and know that you will pull through, you are a strong and energetic person,
To all of you, Marcus, Laurie, Travis, Jake and Austin our prayers are with you, Be Strong!!! We Love You All.

Thank you village News. You are the best community resource! You are the tool that keeps our community connected during times of tragedy so we can all be good neighbors to those in need.

I live in Clovis and read this and can't imagine what this kid, I mean this man must be going through and his family with this terrible accident that I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to have to endure something like this.

All I can say to jake and his family is wrap yourself in and around all the support that I know is being given by so many, hold on tight to those who offer themselves in anyway they can for jake.

Tell jake when he recovers never give up on faith that jake will come through this and yes changed but with help and support jake will make a difference in his life goals, make them a reality and let nothing get in his way.

God bless all who are supporting jake and his family.

My friends, my husband and I were leaving the stadium Friday night uplifted by the game ..It was obvious the boys played their hearts out for Jake. Everything about the evening was about Jake as it should have been, seeing his Dad there supporting our boys for Jake gave me hope.


As we were leaving, slowly heading up Stagecoach towards Brooke a small car shot out in front of us backing into the steet. The young man driving and his passengers were obviously having a great time. Had we been going even the speed limit we would have hit him. As we passed by I said I wonder if they are weaing their seat belts. He was putting it on just as I said it, as he was pulling out. We couldn't believe it, we all wondered if the passengers were wearing theirs.

Jakes accident should be a wake up call to all of us. This incredible young man is an example of how quickly our lives can change. Please; children of Fallbrook when you get in your cars think of Jake, say a prayer for him and his family and pray for god to guide you in your journey, even if it's just heading to Starbucks after school, please be careful. The very worst of accidents happen within minutes of home and can happen to any of us at any time. I think all of us that have lived in Fallbrook for an length of time get to know the roads and zip around, we're in our little comfort zone driving the roads we know so well. Let's make the concious decision to slow down and keep Jake in our thoughts at all times. Let what has happened to this beautiful, precious boy be a lesson to us all.
Our prayers are with you and your family Jake. Gods speed.

I wish you and your family a powerful prayer. That you recover soon.

Follow Jakes progress here. You will be blessed!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacobrobinson

Stay strong our friends. God is with you. What a remarkable young man. This family is amazing, they have overcome amazing difficulties and stayed strong together in Chirst. Our family has been touched by them these past years and would like to encourage everyone, whether they know them or not, to take a minute to lift them up in prayer to our Lord.

With gods help you will get through this. you are in my prayers

we love u jacob!

Be strong Jakester. GOD is working thru u as we speak!

I'm praying for you and your family. My son was injured 4 yrs. ago (his good friend is Jeff B. who teaches at Fallbrook. jeff has my phone #). There are many reasons to be hopeful! Please call me for more info and support. Check out Project Walk in Carlsbad - my son goes there as do a ton of other young men & women from all over the US and other countries who suffered a spinal cord injury. Go to projectwalk.org. Try to stay positive and never give up!

With God all things are possible. Praying for you and your family.

jake,i love you in jesus name, i have you on our prayer chain at calvary chapel bible fellowship. our Lord Jesus is with you and your family, prov. 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. love, grama julie

To the Robinson family please know you are in the prayers of many here in Glenwood Springs Colorado. And to "Been There" God Bless you for your truly most helpful letter.

Many people that you have never met and may never meet are praying for you. God is listening and he hears all.

Jake, Just heard your story for the first time today. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and for your family.
Also wanted to say to "Been There" that your remarks were incredibly helpful in letting those of us who have never faced such difficulties know the best ways to be there for someone who is facing them. I am copying them so I will have them available for when I need a reminder. :)
Thanks also for the links to caringbridge, so we can keep up with the progress of this young man.

jake i have seen you around at school but never actually talked to you, i was at my sisters house the day after this happened and she was telling me how amazing you are(:
you are in everyone's prayers. god bless you and your family.
love you jake

Dear "been there",
You seem like a truly amazing person! You put so much time and thought into your message. Thank you from EVERYONE! You put a new perspective on life and what is really important. To Jake's family...you also seem to be amazing and strong. Never give in. Much love to all

Not perfect,

You better shut your mouth when you have no idea what happend that night. Jake was 17 years old and a senior in high school. I think it was okay for him to be out at nine at night. And he had football practice so it wasnt just like he was out driving for no reason. He was sick that day and still went to practice. He wanted to get home, do homework, and get up early for a 6 am class. You have no idea what your talking about. It's been three years tomorrow and you have no idea how he is doing in life since the accident. You prolly didn't even know him before but you saw it in the paper and thought you should add your two sense. Well you were wrong keep you thoughts to your self . And if you have a hard time doing that you can talk to me anytime.

Hi Jake,

I cannot find your e-mail address. I am in China and spoke to my kids yesterday. Max reported that a VIP visited his school for a presentation on safety. Seems the VIP knew his name, called him out, etc. He was feeling mighty happy to have been remembered by Fallbrook's highest profile person!

Thanks for making his day - also Charlie was happy to see you and be remembered by you.

Hope you are well. My e-mail is chris_bickel@yahoo.com E-mail me so I can write in a more private way...

Thanks, hope you are well and love,

Chris Bickel