Baltimore, Maryland
James Albert Holechek, 86, Baltimore artist, writer, teacher, yachtsman and public relations executive died July 20, 2016, at his home in the Village of Cross Keys. Jim and his wife, Pat, built and lived in a home on Gibson Island for 11 years. He was a past member of the Gibson Island Club and...
Read MoreThanks to Mr Holechek, whom I knew through the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable, Maryland finally got a monument at Gettysburg. I was there the day it was dedicated. A major oversight, Jim set things straight.
Dave Henderson
July 28, 2016 | Baltimore
Jim was a true friend and will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences to Pat and family, may your fond memories and support of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.
John Jaffee
July 23, 2016 | Naples, FL
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the Hearer of prayers grant comfort, courage and strength at this time. Psalms 6:2
July 23, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Holechek. He was instrumental is having a monument placed at the Gettysburg Battlefield dedicated to all Marylanders that served at that conflict. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Sons of Confederate Veterans for his fine work.
On behalf of the Col. Harry W. Gilmor Camp #1388 Sons of Confederate Veterans Baltimore Maryland , we offer our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Elliott Cummings
July 23, 2016 | Baltimore, MD