James N. Girdis

Uncle Jimmy was one of the finest human beings that ever lived, and I loved him very much. He loved his family more than anything, and I think we all loved him back even more. I have a hundred memories I could share, but the main experience of spending time with Uncle Jimmy was always the same. I always just felt that to be related to, and having the honor of knowing a person of such true and admirable character will be a blessing and a benefit to me for the rest of my life. He made a huge...

I know that all of the members of the Girdis family and their friends are feeling the loss of Jim, as am I. Although I have been so far away I could not attend the funeral, I will miss him and his sense of humor. I too spent many hours fishing with him, and enjoying the picnics at Lil Acres. He was the best brother I could have had, and took care of me when we were young. I recall the time he looked me up when we were both on Guadalcanal during WWII. My memories would exceed the capacity of...