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Jerry Dyche
April 29, 2015
I told my son James many times that he was the bravest man I had ever know. The painful 15 year battle he fought with Wegener's disease was done without a complaint. He was not only my son but my best friend. They say "Only the good die young". He certainly fit that bill. A beautiful man inside and out. His Dad Jerry
April 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss Uncle Jerry and Aunt Elena. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. The heaviness in my heart is lightened by the fact that he is no longer suffering.
Love,
Melissa Dyche Nelson
April 27, 2015
So sorry for you loss Uncle Jerry and A
April 26, 2015
Vent.
I miss you and I miss your wisdom. I could always find a pick-me-up from your posts. Topeka has lost a fine gentleman!
B.frog
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Deborah Dyche-Colfax
April 26, 2015
Jimmy is my cousin. I have not seen Jimmy since his journey began with his disease. But I know for sure he never lost his sense of humor. Jimmy was a true artist at heart, extremely creative and talented. I'm sending you my deepest love and wish you a safe journey on your new path without pain. You are free now, go with love in heart and when we meet again I know you will have a new story to tell me. That story will be full of laughter. I can see I smile on your face now. You always had a smile on your face. I look forward to that day, Jimmy. Go in peace and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Deborah Dyche Colfax
Pam F.
April 24, 2015
My sister and I are so sad, we often commented to each other on his humor and will miss seeing his posts. We always said he would be such a fun guy to hang out with, I wish we could have, We are so sorry for his loss! It will not be the same without him.
Bud Fuller
April 23, 2015
Pray for peace and comfort to your family and friends left behind. Going to miss you on C.J.
Keri
April 23, 2015
Vent, I miss you.
M. Keel
April 23, 2015
I'll bet he's looking down on us right now and thinking, "I finally got everyone to agree on something."
I think his online family all agrees he was a good guy, that could always make us smile.
I feel grateful to have known him, even if it was just online.
Soulja Boy
April 23, 2015
I too always looked forward to Vent's post and his taste of insight that was as original as it gets. I'm gonna miss your words of truth and your presence will be dearly missed. My condolences to the family.
April 23, 2015
Vent, you will be missed by a large, diverse group of people. I first heard this news late, being overseas. Late, but in time for a few words. All the prior pain is gone now and you're with the Supreme Architect of the Universe. Know that we remember you and we'll meet again, friend.
Larry, (Kufan01) R.
April 23, 2015
Vent, while we never met, you were my friend. We often agreed when posting online and you stood up for me more than most others. May you be a peace now and may God welcome you with open arms. I know God loves Goofy Horses and you can now ride off into the sunset. You sir, my friend, will be forever missed. May your family find peace and may God look after them. RIP Vent!
Toni, CJ online blogger
April 22, 2015
Soar to the heavens with those new wings, James.
Toni/999
April 22, 2015
CJ online is not the same without you Vent. It never will be. You were a creative, original blogger like no other. You can't be replaced. Too young, to soon. Forever a fan. My heartfelt sympathy to Vent's family and friends.
Lucinda G
April 22, 2015
A man who stood out in the crowd - talented, with a good heart - and he left far too soon. I wish for his family everything he would have wished for them. He had many friends and will be missed.
Water Lily
April 22, 2015
I too knew Jim as "Vent" on CJ Online and loved his quirky comments as well as his more heartfelt ones. You had a huge following Vent & we will miss you. Condolences to your family, I send prayers for their healing. I know that you are now with the Lord God that you loved so much. RIP.
Texas Rose
April 22, 2015
I was shocked to hear the news about Vent ' s passing. I always looked forward to reading Vent ' s posts on Kevin's blog. Vent was one of the good guys. RIP
Dennis & Kathy Beckmann
April 22, 2015
Spent many a late night/early morning conversing with Jim on cjonline. I offer these words of an old Irish Blessing: "May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Prayers and condolences to you his family
Zorak
April 22, 2015
For all the joy and humor you brought to his world, I expect you to be making God himself crack a smile with your exploits of crazy horses and ventilators. And while James is no longer on this world, that humor remains, not in his writings, but in those he touched; those who tried as they might could not hold back the grins and sheer laughter. It is they who will make sure that James lives on. You are missed my friend....greatly missed. But you never will be forgotten. Rest well, for you earned it.
Alan Lunn
April 22, 2015
Though I didn't know James, in recent years I read his wonderful comments in the paper. I miss his presence. A wonderful man.
Gary Sandell
April 22, 2015
James or "Vent" as we knew him, online, was always an inspirational, funny, quirky,and thought provoking blogger. Those of us fellow bloggers on CJ online in Topeka, are already missing him.
Sincere sympathy to your family from my family!
"Vent" will always be in our heart and mind when we are "online". Bless you all!
Known by "Vent" as "OP".
April 22, 2015
"But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." John 3:21
catsncats
April 22, 2015
"But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."--John 3:21
Rikki
April 22, 2015
I want to express my sincere condolences - though personally James (Vent) and I never met, we did get to know each other on CJOnline through the blogs. A lot was shared there through the years. God's peace and blessings be with you through this time and beyond.
Dresser Dan
April 22, 2015
I remember coming on to the C J blog's and seeing this guy writing about a horse. I always wondered who could write like that. It was all I could do to read it. It was a great series of writing after I got use to his humor. Always enjoyed the old stories and pictures of T town. Rest well my friend and keep that horse on track. We will be looking for you one day. I will ride along with you on my ride.
Kala Hisel
April 22, 2015
There is a deafening silence which will forever be and a void that will never be filled. I pray you are in peace and that somehow you know what a tremendous impact you had on so many. God Bless.
Mike Keel
April 22, 2015
Rest well, friend.
Shawn Miller
April 22, 2015
It's a shame I never got to meet you in person. It was always nice to have that connection back to my home state. Happy trails, Amigo. You'll be missed.
Kevin McGinty
April 22, 2015
Our "Open Blog Friday's" will never be the same...
Kevin McGinty
April 22, 2015
Your passing has left a void in the lives of many people. Mine included.
Rest well my friend...
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