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Dan Fischer
September 7, 2014
I played baseball for Mr. Command at GVSU. He was a very special person to me. My condolences to the family.
Michael Renberg
August 18, 2014
Mike and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Remember the good times and hold them close in your heart, they will comfort you in your times of sorrow. God's blessings on you in this difficult time.
Sam & Barbra Zygner
August 17, 2014
Dear Command Family:
Words can't express how sorry we are to hear about the loss of Jim. His teammates who played with him with the Phillies, Miami Marlins and Buffalo Bisons spoke very highly of him as a friend and as a genuinely great person.
May God be with your family at this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 16, 2014
Dear Mike and the Command family, My condolences on the passing of your Dad. He epitomized one of the finest compliments one can receive: "he was a good man". He treated people with kindness, warmth, and a knack for making you feel important. He gave much to the people of the GR community , especially the Catholic community. I will always be indebted to him for the way he treated me , a young coach always trying to learn. He never hesitated to share. He was a "Hall of Famer in every sense of the word and in all aspects of his life. I know you are proud to call him Dad, and you should be. God bless you all, Terry Bocian
August 16, 2014
Dear Command Family,
I was so looking forward to seeing all of you today. It breaks my heart that I couldn't make it to the funeral as I am recovering from surgery. The pain would not allow me to attend. I heard that it was a wonderful service.
Mary and I send our sympathy to you all.
We wish you God's Peace.
Dave and Mary Smoes
Donna Westing
August 16, 2014
Jim and Kathy, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Command Family.
The Buffalo Booster Club
August 14, 2014
Jim played only 8 games with the Bisons but just letting you know Jim will be remembered in our prayers.
August 14, 2014
Our condolences to the family of Jim from an old friend from Creston High.
Julie Gonzalez
August 14, 2014
Tim, Marci and family,
You guys were a great support to your dad over the years! You were there for him making sure he had things to do especially after the passing of his wife. It was always so good to see him along with Tim coaching Alex and Max's basketball team! He always seemed so excited to be there! You guys meant so much to him! It is so special that he was able to see Allie get married! I will treasure the look on his face as he watched and listened with head phones hearing everything clearly and smiling as they said their vows! He will be missed greatly but you have many cherished memories to remember him with! May the peace that passes all understanding surround you at this difficult time! Love and prayers to you guys!
Julie Gonzalez
August 14, 2014
Tim, Marci and family,
You guys were a great support to your dad over the years! You were there for him making sure he had things to do especially after the passing of his wife. It was always so good to see him along with Tim coaching Alex and Max's basketball team! He always seemed so excited to be there! You guys meant so much to him! It is so special that he was able to see Allie get married! I will treasure the look on his face as he watched and listened with head phones hearing everything clearly and smiling as they said their vows! He will be missed greatly but you have many cherished memories to remember him with! May the peace that passes all understanding surround you at this difficult time! Love and prayers to you guys!
Melvin Tucker
August 14, 2014
praying for you and the family. Love you guys
Elaine DeKraker
August 14, 2014
Ted, Irene & Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Although we haven't seen each other lately, I think of you guys whenever in the Creston area. I hope all of your happy memories are a comfort at this difficult time.
Mike&Mary Schumaker
August 14, 2014
Jim, Kathy and Command family, Our deepest sympathy, we will keep you in our prayers. Your dad is reunited with the other St. Al's greats.
Jack & Kathy Boyles
August 13, 2014
Judy, Meredith, and Command family,
Losing a loved one is very difficult, but please try and keep all your memories of your Dad alive within you. I know it does help. You all have lots of people that love you and care about you, so draw some comfort in that. From part of your California family.
August 13, 2014
Dear Paul and Family... May the wonderful memories of your father help you through this difficult time.
Teri & Bill Reed
Mary Graves Johnson
August 12, 2014
Dear Judy and Command family,
Sending you my prayers and condolences at the passing of your dear father. Cherish your loving memories of him and have comfort in knowing you will see him again with Jesus in heaven.
August 12, 2014
Judy and Command family,
Sending you my prayers and condolences at the passing of your dear father. Cherish the loving memories of him and have comfort in knowing you will
John & Sharon Tietema
August 12, 2014
To Tim, Ted and the Commands ...
Your father was great man with great stories. A person who was always looked up to at many family reunions. Always had kind words for me and the rest of Tietema's. A Grand Rapids Hall of Fame man whose life long memories will always be cherished and never forgotten.
The Walker Family
August 12, 2014
Sending our prayers and condolences to your Family. God bless
Jim Payne
August 12, 2014
To Mike and the Command family,
Thinking and praying for you during this time on the passing of your Dad. Remember him through all the Bball & softball games as we grew up together and he was there to support you and all of us. A great man !
david young
August 12, 2014
Mike and Command Family,
Thoughts and prayers for your dad and one of the best coaches I have ever had the privilege of playing under. Patient yet committed to helping you be your best in a way that just made you feel good playing for him. I am a better person today thanks to his support and believing in my abilities. God bless you Mr. Command
Greg Antor
August 12, 2014
To the Command family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was the best! I was so very lucky to have been coached by him. I will always remember him.
Matt Ogden
August 12, 2014
I would like to express my sincere condolences for your loss. Adam has shared so many stories about him over the years and every one of them was incredible. I am lucky to have had the privilege to meet him and Heaven is sure lucky to have him. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Angie Cariano
August 12, 2014
Judy and all the Command's...
Your father brought many happy moments in my life and left me with a treasure of memories. I will never forget him. Recently your dad went with Judy, myself, and some other girlfriends to the casino. It was one of the those memories that brings me a smile because he was teasing me and giving Judy a hard time. Those are the kind of things that he will be remembered for - making people smile and bringing laughter in their lives. And while it is going to be very difficult to think of this world without him, it is a happy thought knowing that wherever he is, he is only spreading happiness and hanging out with Mrs.C.
It is the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you will remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.
Judy,I am praying for you and your family in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace and God's light shine on him.
Fred Cariano
August 12, 2014
To Judy, Mike and the Command Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please cherish the memories and share the stories. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever.
With Deepest Sympathy,
August 11, 2014
We lived next door to Paula & Jim & family for many years in the 60's, They were good friends and good neighbors. Our sincere condolences to the family, your dad was a great guy. Pat & Dick Gilchrist
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