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for James Sullivan
Craig & Shirley Mussulman
October 27, 2008
So sorry for your loss.
We will be praying for you all.
Ron Peck, Sr.
October 25, 2008
I remember Jim (Sully) from our school days back in Bronson and the great times we had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be greatly missed.
Rick and Missy Hopkins (Curry)
October 24, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sullivan. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Davenport
October 16, 2008
To the entire Sullivan family. I don't hear much about GA happenings any more and just by chance, on 10-16, I came across the news of Mr. Sullivan's passing. I was shocked and very saddened. I know he was a great dad to my friends Mike and Pat, and I know he was a great man to all of you. God bless you all and may the Lord bring you comfort through this time. Psalm 121
Monica Birdsong-DeBrot
October 11, 2008
My sincere condolences are with your family.
Steve & Debby
October 11, 2008
Our love, hugs, and prayers are being sent all the way from Texas. I will always be thankful for Uncle Jim's quiet strength, positive smile, and unending examples of love for Aunt Mary and his kids and grandbabies. I know Steve is honored to be named after him. It is true, there will never be another one like him. We pray for peace and comfort for everyone - especially Aunt Mary and Mom.
Christine Ryan
October 10, 2008
Dear Mrs. Sullivan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa (Murray) Alger
October 10, 2008
I was a student of Mr. Sullivans. He was a great guy. He will be missed by everyone. My thoughts a prayers are with you and your family
Ken Moreland
October 10, 2008
I have known Mr. Sullivan since Jr. High math when his BOOMING voice would announce it was time for class to begin. He was the only teacher to ever give me a "D" and I learned more from that grade than any other I ever received. He was a friend and will be missed. God bless him and keep him.
Jon and Joanna Jefferson,Karrie Kloosterman
October 10, 2008
A great teacher and coach.Mr.Sullivan will be remembered fondly and deeply missed.Our prayers are with you.
Patricia Zielinski-Ralya
October 10, 2008
Mr. Sullivan will be greatly missed in and around Galesburg by many. Our family thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May God bless you all..
The Krim Family
Brandy Garrett (Wawiernia)
October 9, 2008
I went to Maple valley, and Sully always came to our tournament. I remember being a junior or senior, and having him come in and razz me at 8 in the morning about having his coffee and doughnuts ready.... and chasing his wrestlers. Who would have thought 10 years later I'd be married to one? Thanks, Coach. Maple Valley will miss you.
Brian Garrett
October 9, 2008
Coach Sullivan not only helped me keep my head many times in high school, but also helped me once I had graduated. If it wasn't for Coach, I never would have ended up at Olivet College, where I met my wife and ended up in the life I have today. I will always be thankful for that.
Marilyn Becker
October 9, 2008
Jim Sullivan was a lovely, kind man who will be missed by all of us. It was an honor to know him. He is at peace with the Lord. God Bless Mary and the family.
Joe Warren
October 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jason Hite
October 9, 2008
Mr. Sullivan was an amazing person. I remeber being the new kid in school and he went out of his way to make things easier. He'll never be forgotten.
Patrick Sullivan
October 8, 2008
I could never have possibly imagined the sadness I feel right now. I know there will never be a day in my life that I will not be reminded of my father. I wait patiently for the happy memories to overtake the great sorrow that consumes me.
I love you Dad
Kirk Juergens
October 8, 2008
Jim Sullivan was a wonderful person. The past few days had reminded me of the hundreds of great times I had "growing up" at the Sullivan house. From when I was very young on roller skates, to struggling with math in middle school, through high school football practices and recently, stopping by when I was in town to talk with Jim about the upcoming football season. Every time I walked in the door, I would hear..."Kirk...How ya doin?" I am going to miss that.
Shelley Buckner
October 8, 2008
We are going to miss you Sully!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Buckner's
Jessica Kaercher (Anderson)
October 8, 2008
Mr. Sullivan has always held a special place in my heart, not only was he a wonderful teacher, but I believe he was a great influence on my brother Andy Boughton (who was also a friend of Tim's).
Seemed like "Sully" always had a smile on his face.
My heart goes out to your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim & Lori Carley & Family
October 8, 2008
We will miss "Mr. Sullivan" so much. He has been such a positive person to our family. We all have so much respect for him and his wife. We are praying for you Mrs. Sullivan and your family.
Mike & Sheila Garrett
October 8, 2008
We had the privledge of having Jim as a teacher for both of our sons. He was also their football coach in middle school. He was also our youngest sons wrestling coach all four years in high school. There are no words to describe the influence Jim had in our sons lives. Throughout the years he spent teaching and coaching our sons we came to know Jim as a kind and giving person, it is clear that after God made Jim Sullivan he broke the mold because there will never be another. We will miss him..
Bob Duke
October 8, 2008
For more than three decades, Jim Sullivan modeled what it means to be a great educator at the same time he showed us how to keep love of family at the forefront of our lives. He was as admired and respected as any teacher I have ever known. How many thousands of people did this wonderful man touch? Could there possibly be a G-A student from those years who does not fondly remember Mr. Sullivan's deep voice and gentle manner? Every community should be so fortunate as G-A has been to have known and loved Jim as a teacher, a coach, and as a friend.
Dawn Knedgen (Pawlawski)
October 8, 2008
What a great loss...He will be missed! by family, friends, and all the kids he had any association with. I remember him with a smile on his face and a kind word always.
Misty (Nuyen) Walker
October 8, 2008
I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Mr. Sullivan's passing. I had him for a teacher and he was just an all around nice guy. He will truely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Anson & Crystal Lobretto
October 8, 2008
What a great influence Mr Sullivan was on my life. He was admired by all and will be truly missed. My prayers are with the family.
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