James "Jake" Krancic

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jake was a generous, kind, and wonderful human. He will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to all who knew him and may peace be with us all.

Mrs Krancic I a so sorry for your loss. The two of you were a wonderful team and such an amazing example to us all about what a beautiful friendship and partnership marriage should be. I always admired his artistic talents, that great mustache and he had the best laugh. You will be in my thoughts and prayers sending you strength. I know that you will be supported by love and support to comfort you at this hard time, because that is what you have done for so many others countless times. With...

Dear Carol and family, My heart is heavy hearing this news. I´m glad I was able to talk with Jim a couple time in the last few years. My Mom, Sandy loved Jim and knowing this formed a connection between her kids and your family. I send my deepest condolences and love to you.

Condolences to all. What a great man who lived his life with gusto. Fly high!

Oh boy, this one hit hard. There are no words.

I served in Sierra Leone at the same time as Jim, but in the Northern Province in Makeni, so I never knew Jim well. But I somehow got to know both Bob and Janet Hauck. My brother came to visit me after getting out of the Army - but I was a boring teacher living in a city. Bob Hauck (a good friend still) kindly offered to take my brother to see the real SL and that was when my brother met Jim. He LOVED that experience and still talks about it to this day. When I called my brother today with...