I knew Jonah as Maya’s little brother. Over the years, I saw Jonah grow up and go off to college. I had the privilege of seeing him at USC. I could see how much he loved his school and friends. He came to visit Austin for the football game, and he met me at a house party. He came in wearing a Trojan shirt in Longhorn territory. He received a few comments, but shrugged them off and threw back some witty remarks.
He was extremely smart, and Maya would always say how he could read something once and remember it. Although I can’t say I saw him study a lot, he excelled in school anyways, which would make anyone jealous. There’s no doubt he would have been the most successful Spiegel (sorry Maya and Summer).
He was one of the funniest people I know. He knew what words to blurt out to make Maya cackle, a sight, and sound that would make anyone smile. I will truly miss his clever and funny banter with his siblings.
The Spiegel family are the strongest people I know. If anyone could come out stronger and still laughing along the way, it’s this family. I know Jonah misses them as much as they do, if not more. The bond this family shares is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Although he may not be here physically now, he’s with you all forever.
