Deagan has been Jacob's best friend since 2009. He is one of the few people who can manage to make Jacob smile.

Rachael and Kaylin met through one of Jacob's brothers. They became instant friends and have had MANY adventures together.

Jacob met Keith through work at MPT years ago, and they quickly formed a brotherly bond. Keith has been a steady friend to Jacob for many years and was even part of the proposal—he handcrafted the Golden Snitch ring box that helped make the moment unforgettable.

Leiah is Kaylin's younger cousin. They have been incredibly close over the past 10 years, bonding over their mutual love of Leiah's three babies!

David and Jacob met when Jacob worked at Karl's Chevrolet in Marshalltown. David was Jacob's service advisor. They bonded quickly after discovering they both lived in Ocean Side, CA from 2014-2017, though they didn't meet until 2023.

Brianna and Kaylin are childhood best friends! Their friendship has lasted nearly over 30 years!

John and Jacob also met at Karl's Chevrolet in Marshalltown. They bonded over their online game of Helldivers and through working together.

Sarah is Jacob's (favorite) cousin. She is also the daughter of the officiant, The Honorable Patrick McAvan.

Austin and Jacob have been friends since elementary school. Their friendship started so long ago, they can't remember what sparked it.

Sheenan and Kaylin met at CBE Companies back in 2016. They have remained friends throughout the years and bond over their love of books.

Tyler is the younger cousin of Kaylin and the brother of John Forbes and Leiah Burroughs.

John Forbes is a younger cousin of Kaylin's and the brother of Tyler Forbes and Leiah Burroughs. (Yes, he and Tyler are twins)

Will and Jacob have been friends since 2019. Will sold Jacob his first gun and they have been going shooting and doing tactical related outings ever since.

Pat and Jacob have been friends since 2019. He and Jacob met at a gun range with Will and they all do their range days and tactical outings together.

Calista (Kayla) and Kaylin met by chance when Kaylin attended one of Jake's range days. Kayla and her husband, Joe, host the range days at the farm property. Heartwarming Moment from the friendship: Kayla and Joe invited Kaylin and Jacob to their church in Oct 2025 and they have been attending every week together ever since.

Logan and Jacob met when Jacob switched from Karl's Chevrolet to Gregg Young Chevrolet. They became quick friends as they have VERY similar personalities.