James A. Thompson

Just discovered Jim´s passing. We are so sorry to hear it. He was one in a million - and working with him was a memorable experience. Always learned something new. Thinking of Dima and his entire family. With love, Sheila & George

Hi Dima - on Jim's first anniversary in heaven, I want you to know all his friends and fans think about him and miss him. He always had an uplifting comment on my FB page and I miss that too. I hope you're doing ok.

Dear Dima, your wonderful husband James Thompson will remind always in our love and prayers together with you, wonderful wife of an awesome, grande Person, the great James Thompson. We will never, ever forget our unforgettable times together with you both and thank you both for the great, loveable memories, will stay alwayes in our hearts!! With all our love and prayers, Susan and Helmut Klee from Cologne, Germany <3

Someone once described Jim Thompson to me as "the ultimate gentleman" and they were right. When we worked together at News 12 television, most of us were in our 20s and he was turning 50. As someone who already had a mountain of experience in broadcasting who then found himself working with a bunch of we inexperienced kids, he was so complimentary and encouraging to the rest of us when another news veteran might possibly have been condescending. He was always so kind, thoughtful and...

Dima I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will always remember our early mornings together at WGCH. Jim was miraculously wide awake and in a good mood! He was a good friend and mentor at News 12 and he had the most wonderful, boisterous laugh. That's what I will remember most.

Dear Dima, Our condolences on Jim's passing. During my childhood growing up in Greenwich, I recall listening to Jim on WGCH covering all things Greenwich. He announced all the "snow days" promptly at 6AM. In my later years as I became involved in public service I recall Jim interviewed me and put me at ease as I did my first live on air interviews. He was a legendary newsman and pursued the facts without prejudice. We need more Jim Thompsons in our news media. A Greenwich icon with a...