Thursday, August 21, 2025
My condolences to the Family and Friends of Jim. Jim and I were good friends for a time coming up on probably 25-30 years ago. He is soley responsible for introducing me to Christian Rock and Metal Music. A kindness and insight I still thank him for to this very day.
Jim and I fell out of contact when I moved down to Westchester County and subsequently NYC for a number of years.
No matter what the concern may have been at the time, Jim taught me to always face down and deal with anything right from the onset. It may be so big it rolls right over you but he told me that you get back up and try again. And keep trying.
His wry smile, nearly silent laugh, and his ability to sometimes try and convey some very deep, profound and personally meaningful either quip, or story , or the odd piece of advice from and friend who being a bit older, was attempting to impart some knowledge and life experience on to his young friend, in the most hilarious and ridiculous manner at times. A genuinely severely serious subject or discussion and we would be in tears from laughing so hard .
I'm grateful to have been able to call him "Friend" so very many years ago. How the years just slip away from us. That's why it's so important and follow the examples I remember Jim setting for me.
Be kind . Especially when it's not called for or someone is making it nearly impossible to do so.That's when it means the most. And there is no need to shine a light upon yourself and have others recognize that kindness. As long as you know what you've done, and it was with an honest heart and intent, then that's all a man needs.
