David Grimes

Scott,  that song is in the journal entry from 2007, with a long history...  I had an on-going obsession with Zevon for years and years... I followed him in Philly, in the 90's - he dated a local radio personality... I followed his death, and production of "The Wind" closely... - he turned down chemo for his mesothelioma, so he can sing his last album... If you haven't seen it, there is a Dave Letterman show when Warren knew he has very little time to live - Letterman gave him one whole show....

 "There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go."
 Jean Paul Richter  (German Novelist and humorist, 1763-1825)

I was digging around looking for some photos of family members and ran across a bunch I took on one of my visits to NJ. I still miss you, you old reprobate. -- E

6 years... still missing you.
but you live on internet forever.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20010129/aponline170312_000.htm

David Grimes of Hopewell, N.J., an antique paper and collectibles dealer who consulted on the marketing campaign, said the cards are the first of their kind since the 1940s, when wartime restrictions on paper products led to a decline in tobacco collecting cards.

Grimes said there are still tens of thousands of cigarette card...

Cleaning up some drawers recently, I came across David's business card, one of the finest I ever saw. A Victorian pipe-smoker in top hat! Perfect. I was saddened to learn about David's passing. I enjoyed meeting him at the various trade card and ephemera shows. Always a gentleman, he would show me his latest find to add to my collection. Many collectors have similar fond memories. I express my deep sympathies to his family.

Gone almost four years now and still in our hearts.

Coming up on your 3 year departure upstairs. miss those morning discussions , emails and jokes.

Those we love left us with gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. They gave us wisdom that we can still recall, companionship when we were alone, comfort when we needed it, and memories of their laughter and smile. These are gifts of love that are ours to keep. Though I do not know the family, I would like to extend my condolences. May the tender mercy that God has always shown be with your family now so that you will know that you are not alone. And may the prayers of...

Happy second anniversary upstairs with the big guy.