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Jo Comans
June 16, 2009
So sad too hear of Jim's passing ... His time with us in Australia was always so precious. He would travel so far to be part of our child care world and he lit up my imagination of what could be.
"Why not?" said Jim as he taught us the simple truths about the child and the possibilities ... the possibilities that we held in our hands and hearts to do not just ‘well’, but to strive every day to do ‘exceptionally well’! I was looking to find contact details for Jim today to seek his permission to quote his words in a publication I am writing for Australian children’s services ... and found him gone.
He was and always will be a 'shining star' for all of us fortunate enough to be have been touched by his wisdom... all around this great big world…
Jo Comans
Former Australian Family Day Care community leader
Lisa Greenman
April 26, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies to Chip, Barbara, Tommy, Molly and other family members. I have fond memories of Jimmy and that wicked sense of humor. God Bless-
Lisa Greenman
Kit Bell
April 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. With Love from
Kit Lacey Bell & Family Peace and warm memories to all of you.
Mary Lacey Gibson
April 15, 2009
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. I wish you beautiful memories full of laughter and warmth.
Love,
Mary Ellen
Suzann Eisenberg Murray
April 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Molly and the entire Greenman family at their loss and throughout this difficult and sad time.
Kevin Driscoll
April 14, 2009
I knew Jim mostly from high school on, though we hadn't much contact in recent years. But as a journalist who covers, among other things, early childhood education, I often thought of him with pride that I even knew him. But personally, I'll always remember him as one of the funniest, most genuine people I ever knew. He was a pleasure to talk with about politics or any other subject.
Jean Walech
April 14, 2009
My thoughts are with you.I worked with Jim at Glendale when Emma was a preschooler and Annie a baby then toddler. I have many fond memories of that time and all I learned from Jim!
Barbara Clink
April 14, 2009
I heard about Jim from his sister, Barbara. She is very proud of him! I'm sure he will be greatly missed by friends and family, by co-workers, and by some who didn't know him personally, but know of his work and teachings in the child care field.
My thoughts and sympathy are with you all.
Susan Lynch
April 14, 2009
My thoughts are with you all, dear cousins, as you go through this most difficult time. I know the pain you must all be feeling. What special memories I have of "Jimmy" especially at gatherings at "501" and family picnics with all the cousins running around:-) How wonderful to read about Jim's tireless work at Bright Horizons - I'm sure many families and lives have been touched over the years because of him !!!
Big Hugs and Prayers to you all ~~
Cousin Susie
Michelle Basham
April 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Greenman family. I am so sorry.
David Boykin
April 13, 2009
Our thoughts are with the Greeman family at this time.
Daniel Cole
April 13, 2009
Jim was a great uncle and a stand up guy. I will miss him and my mother, father, and sister will too. My heart goes out to the rest of our family. May God bless us all.
April 13, 2009
Our prayers for peace in this time go out to Tom and the rest of the family. Seems like the humor gene runs in the family. What a gift to the Universe! Love, Peg Seykora and Les Mower
April 12, 2009
Deepest sympathies from our family to yours.
Ed and Martha Karl
Pat Everett
April 10, 2009
Jim was a truly inspirational, funny and kind man. His legacy is that through his work an untold number of children will have great early years experiences. It was a life worth living, Jim really did make a difference.
April 9, 2009
On behalf of Bright Horizons at the ASU Research Park in Tempe Arizona, we wish the family peace and comfort. God bless.
Debbie Bermudez
April 8, 2009
It's not often when there is such a clear picture of when you became friends with someone. I remember Jim at a function in Palm Springs held at Marilyn Monroe's old house. A Marilyn impersonator was entertaining and found Jim to be a likely target of her suggestive routine. In his usual good spirit, he allowed this invasion of her personal space and went with it!. That night, Jim and I sat together on the bus back to the hotel and had a deep conversation about our lives. In the span of that 25 minute ride, our colleague relationship became one of friend. I will now always see Marilyn Monroe and think of Jim. How's that for a connection? Go figure!
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