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for James Thisdale
Mark
December 6, 2023
Thinking of Jim these last few weeks. Miss talking with him on radio. So sorry for your loss Holly. The radio group lost Fran also from ehrtfd. In our hearts their memory lives on. From KA1GMS. Mark - Plainville Ct
Adrian Fewster
December 5, 2014
Coming up to a year already Jim, but you never left our heart and souls.
Always Remembered and Congratulated on your wonderful contribution to Amateur Radio,and it's Users.
We miss you friend. God Bless your soul.
Adrian ... vk4tux
Mike Bragg
February 26, 2014
Holly, I just became aware of the news, seeing Jim's name as a Silent Key in QST magazine. So sorry; he was always a friendly voice on the air. I will miss him. ... Mike (call sign K1VI)
December 22, 2013
My dear friend Holly - I was offline for a while and only just saw the notice about Jim. My heart aches for you and his family but please know that he will always be with you. He was a wonderful person and I will pray for you both. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Saffer
December 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Jim, may memories provide comfort at this time of sorrow, the Josie family- Sharon, Silvano, Jacquie and Anthony
Dave Rego
December 14, 2013
To Holly and all the Thisdale Family .I am so sorry for your loss.
John
December 14, 2013
My condolences at this sad time.
Rest in peace.
Dick (and Marcia) Strange
December 13, 2013
Holly:
Jim will be missed. I worked with Jim for several years in the P&W Emissions Group. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others. He was definitely one of the "good guys". Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
December 13, 2013
To Jim's Family Jim had a very good heart in the sense he would help anyone as he help me with D star related problems in my repeater system. I was just greatly saddened by his passing truly a great man.
Brad W1BEP
Paul Bourque
December 13, 2013
Holly, I'm so sorry for your loss- my condolences to you and your family.
Rosemarie Mergel Gagnon
December 13, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I grew up in Portland. I pray God surrounds your family with comfort and love.
Kim Harmon
December 13, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing.. Grew up and went to school with Jim. Always a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Cherish the memories.
Bernie Jarzabek
December 13, 2013
Holly, I'm at a loss for words. I'm sure you know that isn't usual for me, Jim sure would agree. I'm so sorry.
Paul Martell
December 12, 2013
To the Thisdale family,my condolences. I Have known Jim from the early days at Pratt. He will be missed.
Sabrina S
December 12, 2013
Hi uncle jim!!!!
miss you too.
i hope you're happy with simon and kobuk
Jeanne Thisdale
December 12, 2013
I miss you.
Love you always,
Your Favorite Baby Sister
Ted Wrobel
December 12, 2013
Jim was a great help to many in the ham community. He was always cheerful and patient with those of us with less talent. He will be greatly missed.
73
W1GRI
December 12, 2013
I would like offer Jim's family my sincere condolences at this difficult time. Jim has offered help to me on many occasions along with helping so many others. Jim will be missed by so many people he has never met.
R.I.P
Brian (gw6wtk, Western D-Star)
Ioannis SV2LLJ
December 12, 2013
My condolences to the family ...A BIG loss for the radioamateur community worldwide....RIP
Fran Miele (W1FJM)
December 11, 2013
Holly,
I am very sorry for your loss. Jim was good friend to me and the Amateur radio community. He will be greatly missed.
John K1IF
December 11, 2013
So Sorry, Jim was a great asset and always very nice and helped me with his great knowledge. He will be missed and always remembered for his willingness to help people.
Johnston GI0BFO
December 11, 2013
Jim will be missed on D Star, I had many chats with him over the years. Condolences to all the family.
December 11, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you.
Diane Strzemieczny
Alex (KB1MKY) Capezza
December 11, 2013
Holly,
I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was an influential and instrumental force within the amateur radio community, he will be deeply missed.
Cindy Mayhew
December 11, 2013
Holly,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband Jim. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cindy
Jorge Santos
December 11, 2013
The family and the Ham community lost a great man.
Rest in peace Jim.
Sam (NV1P) Dick
December 11, 2013
My condolences. Jim was the one who got me talking on the local repeaters when I was living in Hartford. Without him I may not have met the people I did. He'll be greatly missed.
Jonathan Scherch
December 11, 2013
My condolences to Jim's family. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great source of information and fun to talk with during late-night chats. Rest in peace. Jonathan, KK7PW
Marguerite
December 11, 2013
Holly,
My thoughts are with you at this time. You are in my prayers
Please keep in touch.
Bert van der Zwaan
December 11, 2013
A wunderful person has passed away much too soon.
I will miss Jim when browsing and reading many Forum Threads where he offered his help to anyone in need of support.
Accept my heartfelt condolences.
Bert, PE1KZU
Alan (KE7RUJ)
December 11, 2013
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was helpful and knowledgable, often a hard combination to find. My condolences to his family.
December 11, 2013
I did not know Jim personally, but he generously spent some time helping me figure out a ham radio-related problem earlier this year. This is the spirit of the hobby we both enjoy, helping others. In that respect, we have all lost a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Warren Pugh
KC9IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
Michael Tassie KB1TTO
December 11, 2013
I was deeply saddened by the news of Jim's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
WW1LP
December 11, 2013
Used to talk to Jim allot on the radio. We all will miss him. R.I.P.
Jeannette Soulier
December 11, 2013
Holly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeannette Soulier
Leonardo Hoet
December 11, 2013
A great loss for the amateur radio community. My heartfelt condolences.
Leo (LU9JMG)
December 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Jim's family and friends. We will all miss him.
Deb Manikas
December 11, 2013
Holly,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Tim (WY1U) Mik
December 11, 2013
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a great asset to the Amateur Radio community and will be greatly missed by all of us radio ham friends. 73 N1JMM de WY1U SK
Carlos R. Levy
December 11, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jim.
Carlos, PY1EGG
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
American Heart Association
December 11, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
December 11, 2013
I had only got to know Jim in the pass year he helped me tremendously
my sincerest condolences
Bruce Given
VE2GZI
Al Losch, Jr.
December 11, 2013
Rest in Peace, my friend. Heaven needs a Ham like you to keep it on frequency. My prayers will follow you on your journey. N3FKE
Craig Gagner
December 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss, you will all be in my prayers. I had spoken with Jim numerous times on the radio and he was always helpful and fun to chat with. Craig Gagner (W1MSG)
Hans Hommes
December 11, 2013
I hope you will find comfort and faith knowing many people worldwide will mis him very much.
Hans, pe1ago
Scott Braunstein
December 11, 2013
Jim was one of the nicest people I've met. He will be missed. My condolences and thoughts to his family and friends. N1JMM SK - Scott (KB1YKJ)
Don Woodward
December 11, 2013
My condolences to Jim's family. Jim was very knowledgeable on DSTAR radio and always willing to help his fellow ham radio operator, he will be sorely missed in our group.
Don Woodward
KD4APP
Adrian Fewster
December 11, 2013
My sincere condolence to Jim's wife & family. A sorely missed friend and gentleman.
Adrian Fewster
vk4tux
Queensland Australia
Kenneth Grimard
December 11, 2013
Sorry to see jim go. he was a good friend to me even tho we have never met in person. I would have like to have been able to have met him in person.
John Hays
December 11, 2013
Dear Thisdale Family - my thoughts are with you. I only knew Jim over the radio and on the Internet (including video chat). He will be missed.
73 and Clear Signals... de K7VE
Bob Donohue
December 10, 2013
I remember Jim on CB Radio back as a young child! He was the "Tower of Power","I was "Drumstick"! Sad to read this tonight! So sorry to the entire Thisdale Family!!
Michael {KA1IFQ} Martell
December 10, 2013
To the Thisdale Family, My heartfelt condolances, I have known Jim for many years at Pratt, on the Bulletin Boards, on the {ham} radio and Yahoo messenger most every day. He will be extremely missed by myself and many in the Ham Radio Community.
Mark (KA1GMS) Kurowski
December 10, 2013
To the Thisdale Family,Thoughts & Prayers go out to you & yours. So Deeply Sorry to hear the news today thru friends on the 2meter Repeater. Jim was a great guy to talk with, He was extremely intelligent with the electronic systems & computer knowledge.
He will be greatly missed.
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