My name is Jedediah (Jeb) Johansmeyer, and I’m Jesse’s older brother and best friend. Jesse wasn’t just my little brother he was my built-in best friend for life. We grew up doing everything together, and there’s honestly no version of my life that doesn’t include him. Losing Jesse changed me in ways I’m still figuring out. There’s a clear before and after now, and I carry him with me in everything I do.

Being part of Jesse’s Justice is really personal for me. It’s how I stay connected to my brother and how I make sure his life and his story don’t get forgotten. This organization is about accountability, compassion, and not letting what happened to Jesse get brushed aside. For me, this work is about standing up for him, standing up for other families, and trying to turn something devastating into something that actually helps people. I do this because I love my brother, and because he deserves better than what he got.

Outside of Jesse’s Justice, I work full time and try to keep moving forward while still honoring where I came from. In my free time, I like renovating my house, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family. Most importantly, I love being an uncle. My niece brings a lot of light into my life, and she reminds me every day why this work matters and why love and grief can exist at the same time.

Jesse will always be my brother and my best friend. Jesse’s Justice isn’t just something I support, it’s something I’m part of because I’ll always fight for him.