James Holman

I worked all too briefly (two years) with James at The Daily Astorian. He was not only a great talent, but one of the nicest, gentlemanly and overall wonderful people I have ever met. He was there for me at a particularly difficult time in my life. He will always have a special place in my heart.

He was a journalist I much admired, a man I instinctively liked. I'm glad that Monica and I happened to meet him and Kristi at Cape Kiwanda and then in Eugene near the beginning of their great but altogether too brief adventure. We hope you will publish his Rumanian book and let us know when you do. Kristi, please let us know where you are so we can keep in touch. Paul Denison and Monica Thelestam. Solna, Sweden

He was simply, the best! I am blessed to have known him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jamie Holman was a calm, self assured wonderful man with an engaging sense of humor. As I recall from high school, he was also one hell of a basketball player.

I always enjoyed receiving James' emails detailing his and Kristi's life experiences in Romania. I express my condolences to the Holman family and friends who were blessed to know him.

He was one among us who truly depicted serenity, courage and wisdom.

As a fellow CLHS Alumni I'm sorry to hear that Jamie has passed. He will be missed but not forgotten by many. Steve Dyer

When James was a student at the UO, he observed my oral skills class on a weekly basis. My students adored James and when they would see him on campus, they would say "Hi, Mr. James". I was saddened to learn about his passing away. What a gentle and gracious man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.