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A Friend
January 31, 2025
While I didn't know Jim real well, the brief time I worked at the Honda dealer with him (in another department), he made a lasting impression on me. It's over 34 years later and despite never seeing him or talking to him again between 1990 and his unfortunate passing in 2019, I've never forgotten him or his name. He had a beautiful 1990 Honda Accord EX sedan demo vehicle in Hampshire Green that he would let me drive to go run errands for him and I could not have been more happy or grateful. I was in my early 20s, just out of the military, and didn't have much to my name. Driving Jim's demo car, you would have thought I was driving a Rolls-Royce. In addition to Jim's generous nature, the other traits I remember about him was good humor, kindness, and a warm smile. There's not many people I remember from 34 years ago, but Jim is a clear and happy exception. May God bless him and keep him and may he rest in peace. Until we meet again, Jim. -A Friend
WILLIAM E. TISDALE
April 26, 2023
I was a helicopter pilot with Jim in C/227 in 1968 at Camp Evans and early 1969 at Phouc Vinh.
We would kid him unmercifully as he was one of the "new guy" pilots. He was a very good sport about it.
He proved his worth as a pilot and a "masterful scrounger" for our platoon in getting lumber and other materials from the navy seabees in Danang.
I only just found his obit.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.
Rick Barnett
May 16, 2019
I remember Jim from his days at GW High School in Alexandria. He was one of the first to serve in Vietnam. Always a fun guy, quick with a smile and a laugh.
Condolences to his wife and family.
February 4, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
February 4, 2019
Gayle and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Betsy Davis
Chuck & Marilyn Springfield
February 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like you had many wonderful years together and are blessed to have so many memories to cherish.
Love and Prayers,
Chuck & Marilyn Springfield
Dee Bartram
February 3, 2019
Gayle and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers are being sent your way.
Dee and Larry Bartram
February 3, 2019
Gayle and family ~ We were so saddened to hear about Jim's death. Please know we are thinking about you and send our condolences. We last saw Jim at another service and talked quite a while. The memories we have of you both will be with us forever. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Janice and Richard Neff
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