They say when someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
When 43-year-old Jacob Ruppert passed away in May 2023, his friends wanted to create a physical treasure to memorialize him. Their efforts resulted in an artistic, loving and beyond-unique tribute.
This, however, is not a story just about an effigy. It’s a story about community, connection, high-fives, cannons and mustard — a lot of mustard.
‘City Lights’ managing producer Kim Drobes spoke with several of Ruppert’s loved ones to learn the story of Jacob Ruppert’s “All Day High Five.”
Marty and Ed Ruppert, Sam Carter, Heather Luttrell, Jim Stacy and Gary Yoxen of Memorial Tattoo contributed to this story.
