James Winslow Bourne

I met Jamie over 50 years ago; he was the first friend I met when my family moved to Potomac, MD, in 1972. We shared many adventures during our high school years but the most memorable was undoubtedly the glorious road trip we took to the Grand Tetons in the summer after graduation, along with classmate Peter Gordon. Jamie's parents let us borrow their car, we camped most nights, and had no firm plans except getting to the Tetons and being back in time for college. It was our 'excellent adventure' before life got busy. After college we wound up living on opposite coasts, which made it hard to get together but we always made it a point to call on each other's birthdays, a tradition that continued even as we both hit 65 this year. Jamie was a good friend and an all-around good person; I will miss him.

Jamie was a friend growing up in Potomac. Although we saw each other only infrequently after I moved to Europe and later he moved to Massachusetts, we stayed in touch over the years. I will always remember Jamie as an all around good guy who was a lot of fun to be with. My condolences to his family.

Jamie and I began our long EPA careers together in 1986. We would become friends and colleagues who shared the challenges of implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act. Jamie's infectious laughter and sense of humor made our work a pleasure. "Almighty God, our Father in heaven, before whom live all who die in the lord: Receive our brother James into the courts of your heavenly dwelling place. Let his heart and soul now ring out to you, O Lord, the living God, and the God of those who live. This we ask through Christ out Lord. Amen"

I can´t forget the first time we met Jamie. His infectious smile, and his warm welcoming personality. You couldn´t help but love Jamie, everybody did! He will be forever missed and never forgotten. Absolutely one of the kindest human beings we have ever met. Rest in peace, dear Jamie

I will never forget meeting Jamie, his infectious smile, his laugh, and the most welcoming friendly personality, couldn´t help but love this man, one of the nicest humans I have ever met. Rest in peace dear Jamie, you will be forever missed and never forgotten.