Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19, of Orlando was killed on June 12, 2016, in the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub. A recent high school graduate studying computer science at Valencia College, Jason was in the club when the attack began and hid in a bathroom. He called his mother from there; she did not learn his fate until the next day. Jason’s family and friends remembered him as helpful, kind, and always smiling.

The shooter, Omar Mateen, 29, was killed by police during the incident after pledging allegiance to ISIL. No other individuals were arrested or charged in connection with the attack. Victims’ families, including Jason’s, later pursued legal actions against the shooter’s employer and the nightclub over hiring and security practices.

Does anyone who knew Jason or his circle have memories or details to share that help preserve his story and legacy?