James Francis Jim "Jim" Toole

I have always cherished Jim's mentorship and continue to do so. It was a unique privilege to have been Dr. Toole's cerebrovascular research fellow.

Dear Pat, I hope you may remember me as the Administrator of the World Federation of Neurology during Jim's presidency of that organisation. I have only just come across the notice of his passing via the internet and I wanted to let you know how very, very sorry I am to hear of your loss. He was my first WFN president during the 20 years I spent with the federation and a kinder, more scholarly gentleman you couldn't wish to meet.

Dear Pat, I have recently learned of your dear husband Jim's passing away, and wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. He was a brilliant, gracious gentleman with a kind, personable, hospitable spirit, whose friendship, and yours, I shall always cherish. His vast intellect, talents, clinical wisdom and research acumen have rightly made an immeasurable impact on our world. I feel so fortunate and grateful to have received such excellent neurologic training from him and...

Sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. Leila and I enjoyed working with Jim over our years at Wake Forest. He was an inspiration to us as an example of professionalism and how to live life to the fullest. Thank you Jim! Our condolences to Patricia and the family.

I am so sorry for your great loss. Dr. Toole and Dr. William McKinney were instrumental in my son becoming a physician. He was a great man and a good friend to all. Condolences to the family and especially his wife.

Jim was always a free thinker, a tremendous leader, outstanding mentor, and internationally respected clinician. And for him, that was just the start. His passions also included music and the arts, and government. He had a way of motivating and inspiring people and he left an incredible legacy. Sincere condolences.

Jim's life is a beautiful story! Thank you Jim for being my mentor. I admire all you did and I would like to thank you for the differences you made in my career. I am forever grateful.

Pat, Sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved husband Jim, No doubt you will miss him terribly. My recently deceased Dan considered it a privilege to have spent a short period with him in research. I fondly remember our dinner with you both in Drumoland Castle near Shannon. Count your blessings for the great life together May Jim R I P

I remember Dr. Toole being brought to the grand entrance at the 1988 World Federation of Neurology in New Delhi, India sitting on a huge, decorated elephant. Neurologists from all over India stood in long lines to meet him and shake his hand. He was world famous.