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for James Pryor
Mark Ellis
January 22, 2009
Sending our deepest sympathy. I have very fond memories of Jim "shreading" the pavement with his skateboard in the late sixties. He did things with his skateboards that no one else could do. He will be missed.
Jeffrey Scott
January 1, 2009
Aloha David,
I am cruising(sailing mexico) when I get this most awful news and have not been able to get Jim out of my mind. I love you. I am crying as I write this. May your God give you the strength to get past this. We were friends since Gardena and it is like losing a brother to me, too. I last saw Jim about ten years ago before my parents passed on and besides little less hair, same ol' Jimmy. We are in Mazatlan cruising south before crossing home to Hawaii and when I pass Punta Mita, the flowers will flow from the stern of our boat in his blessed honor. May God hold you and your family tight while Jim smiles down on you from above. Why, Why, Why?
Tim
December 9, 2008
What an outstanding guy! We met at June a few years ago. He and I rode Buttermilk together by ourselves at one of the sessions. What a great guy! I will miss him big time! Tim
Michelle Hedgecock
November 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you all.
Michelle and Brianna Hedgecock
Alberto Cappelletti
November 3, 2008
Caro David e famiglia, siamo vicini con affetto e sentimenti di cordoglio al vostro dolore. Zio Alberto e Zia Mariangela.
Dave Winters
November 3, 2008
Jim will be remembered fondly by everyone who ever met him. His boundless enthusiasm was unmatched. We met at the Pure Carve Expression Session in Aspen years ago. Always a highlight of this annual snowboarding event was seeing Jim ripping down the run, wild hair flying, hoots coming from chairlift above.
Jim, your Aloha spirit lives on...
All the best to Debby and Shane.
-Dave Winters, Steamboat
Ron & Laurel Himes
November 3, 2008
David, Cynzia, Vicki, Scott and family; Ron and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. I was out of town in Texas when Ron gave me the news. I had not seen Jim for many years, and was lucky enough to exchange a few words with him at Silvia's wedding. He touched me with his infectious simile and words that day.
Sincerely,
Laurel Himes
Scott Phillips
November 2, 2008
I don't believe it. My brother and I met James! (yelled out) out at the Carving Sessions in Aspen in the late 90s early 2000's. He was just a trip. He was the total surfer dude, but completely without arrogance. Completely approachable ('cause he came to you). Positive and enthusiastic energy. He was a great ripper/carver. We missed him when he wasn't at the Carving Sessions. Then we'd see him the next year, and the love and friendship flooded the day and the runs with him. I am very very sorry for Deb and Shane and family. So sorry. God may have taken him, but He gave him to us as well. We will always remember James for his inimitable personality.
christian phillips
November 2, 2008
wow, what a tremendous loss! my heart goes out to you, deborah and shane. such an honor to have carved and socialized with him those too few times in aspen. james had an infectious/contageous, positive and fun-spirited attitude and presence. you could do nothing BUT smile big being around him! miss him big. he left a deep impression on me that i will carry on with me through every turn. i hope it's all fresh corduroy up there james! carve on...
Tim Carter
November 2, 2008
I met Jim in Aspen last year. We had so much fun riding together. Meeting, talking and riding with Jim was the highlight of that week for me. I spent many lift rides listening to Jim talk with love and affection of his wife and son, Shane. I'm really, really sad and will think of him often.
aaron gerth
November 2, 2008
A terrible loss. I met Jim through a snowboarding website and in just our conversations I could tell he was someone that I would consider a great person and friend. You will be missed by many!!!
Kerry Wise
November 2, 2008
I met Jim on the top of Bear Mountain about 10 year ago when I was first learning how to ride a carving board. He noticed I was struggling and offered to lend some advice and help. In the process, and over the course of that season, he became a mentor and a friend. But in the final analysis, Jim was more than a friend: He was a brother. He would often use the term “Bro” with me and others but, to him, it was more than a greeting – it was what was in his heart. To Jim, true friends were brothers. Jim had the ability to do what many men are unable to do: He was able, on a regular basis, to tell his friends that he loved them and to take the time to explain that he meant it and just how very important their friendships were to him.
Jim: We’ve had some great times and great turns together. Now, with God at your side, take all of your friends under your wing as you did for me that first day at Bear until we’re all together again. I love you Bro!
Alessandro Cappelletti
November 2, 2008
Caro David, ben conoscendo lo sconforto di questo triste momento, siamo vicini a te e Cinzia ed ai tuoi familiari.
Un forte abbraccio, con affetto.
Alessandro Betti Sara e Sofia (Italy).
John Fujii
November 2, 2008
I have been thinking of good time together with him this winter. Now I am overwhelmed with all the good time we had together. I don't know why this happened so suddenly. I will miss you, Jim.
Cristan Paulino
November 2, 2008
RIP brother!
Brian Coakley
November 2, 2008
Praying for you all at this time of loss.
Giorgio D'Alessandro
November 2, 2008
Caro Davide & Fam.
Ci piacerebbe esservi vicino anche fisicamente in questi momenti difficili della vita,ma la distanza non l'ho permette.
Siete comunque nel nostro cuore,e ...fatevi forza e coraggio.
Un Abbraccio
Giorgio,Diana,Giorgia
Diana Helle
November 2, 2008
Dear David, we are so deeply sorry for your loss and we share your mourning with our minds and hearts! May your brother James rest in eternal peace! Love. Giorgia & Giorgio & Diana
bruno serato
November 1, 2008
you are with god now,we going to miss you,but protect your all family now that you are in heaven,send us angels when we need them.god bless all of you.
Ron & Helen Roberds
November 1, 2008
May God's love overwhelm you during this time of loss and grief. His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Bruno Salvioni
November 1, 2008
Caro amico David a te ed alla tua famiglia,porgo da parte di mia figlia Elisa,dei miei genitori,dei miei fratelli e mia le più sentite condoglianze.In questo triste momento il mio cuore è per voi e prego il caro James,che al fianco di Dio vi guidi e vi illumini sempre la via.Il vostro Bruno Salvioni
DAVID Pryor
November 1, 2008
I love you Jim. You were the best.
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