James Francis Brodie, Jr.

My very good friend may you rest in eternal sleep

I went to grade school and Jr plus Sr high school together. We played and lot baseball as kids with other friends. He was one of the greatest kids that I had the opportunity to be friends with and is greatly missed by all of his schoolmates

I was an RM2 stationed onboard Coast Guard Cutter Courageous out of Key West, FL from 1983 to 1986. CAPT James Brodie was the commanding officer and and played 2nd base for the Courgeous Steamers. Diamond Jim sure will be missed. He was one of the best skippers that I have had the pleasure of serving. I spent over 22 years in the Coast Guard and remember as those it was yesterday play softball with Diamond Jim. He was a man of a few words but when he spoke people listened. Fair Winds and...

I have many happy memories of Diamond Jim, going all the way back to Taft School and the Corner Lot ball games next to Bill's home at 240 Loomis St. After the BHS years, it was always good to see him when he visited Burlington. In recent years, we used to have lunch at Henry's Diner with Bill, Fuzz, Bob Aiken, and Pete Nash (Cathedral '58). We forgave him for being a Yankee fan in Red Sox country. Someone usually had a new Orrie Jay story, or an old one! We miss Diamond.

To a man of few words and many actions. RIP. Eleanor

Dear Diamond Jim,

Thanks so much! Our nation is a better place because of the work you have done. Your friendship will always be remembered. We will meet again in heaven for a great reunion!

Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me lie down in green pastures: he leadth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my sole: he leadth me in the paths of righeousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of...

So Long Jim.

Burlington was once a city of sandlots. In the third grade, I arrived from the Pomeroy lot to the Adams lot at Loomis and Mansfield--A young Irish Catholic Democrat in a sea of Yankee Protestant Republicans. I have never since in my life been received anywhere so graciously. Jim was an Adams lot stalwart and he was as kind to me as it was possible to be, teaching me sportsmanship and skills at the sports we played, as well as lifetime lessons of treating people respectfully. Rest well Jim....

An admirable career to say the least. I have always admired the Coast Guard. We as a family have hosted Officer Christian Fellowship Cadets from The New London CG Academy. Every Feb. Presidential Birthday weekend the OCF holds a weekend fun retreat here in Orange VT. It was always a blessing & mid-winter highlight to host the Cadets in our homes. We found them to always be men & women of integrity and deserving of our utmost respect. Hopefully we'll meet again Captain. Harry Gallagher