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Jay Birch
September 17, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to hear that Jim passed. We were friends as children and allthough we lost touch over the years when we would bump into one another it was allways smiles and easy conversation, and when I last saw him a few months back it was no different. You will be missed Jim.... God bless
Sharon Birch
September 12, 2010
Dear Mickie and family, many years have past but I remember Jimmie and my son Jay being good friends as young boys. My heart goes out to all of you regarding this tragic loss. May the Lord bless and keep you in his sight, my deepest condolences....Sharon Birch
Tina Parrish
September 12, 2010
Debbie and the boys - I just heard of Jim's passing and am so sorry. I enjoyed getting to know your family, remembering the many times visiting back and forth. I'll always remember Jim in his Steelers gear. So sorry for your loss, and sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kathy Davis
September 12, 2010
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your James. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Matt "The Dreyer's Guy"
September 10, 2010
I'm gonna miss BS'ing with James about the Steelers whenever I ran into him during football season.
James was truly a class act and such an easy person to talk to and get along with. Gone too soon. My thoughts are with his wife and family.
James, you'll be missed by many.
Katrina Fultz
September 10, 2010
I work with james for many years...He was a great friend to have..I am truley saddened and my heart breaks for you and your amazing boys which he LOVED so much. He will be missed..My prayers are with you all.
Kerry Shaughnessy
September 10, 2010
I was very saddened to hear the news of James' death. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, for you and especially for your children. My deepest sympathies!
Rebecca (Lakin) King
September 10, 2010
Debbie,
I am so sorry and my heart is broken for you. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole & Ray Davis
September 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heather JONES
September 9, 2010
I am having a hard time digesting this.. Jim was a huge part of my teen years, like a brother to me. I'm at a lose for words.
I will pray for his family. I hope everyone will make a donation to U.S Bank for his family. God Bless The Kasalek Family
Andy Hoffman
September 9, 2010
I first became friends with James (or “Jimmy” as I knew him) in 1978. We were both 8 years old. The original Superman movie, with the late Christopher Reeve, was playing at the Tacoma Mall Twin and I desperately wanted to go. Unfortunately, no one in my family shared my passion, so I was encouraged to invite a Fawcett Elementary School classmate. That Jimmy’s a cool guy, I thought, so I asked him and he accepted. Long story short, we had a ball and became “best” friends for the next couple of years.
In the process, Jimmy’s mother, Mickie, took us to many Tacoma Yankees/Tugs games, where we sat in the front row, arrived early, and collected scads of incredibly cool autographs. We also played tons of backyard sports, wrestled, drank soda pop, and laughed our heads off the way only 8 year old boys do.
At some point, Jimmy and I got into a schoolyard fistfight, the only time I’ve ever fought in my life. Unsurprisingly, it was over something stupid—a recess spat borne out of an intense ball game. I think we both felt pretty horrible afterwards—and pretty silly too. In fact, by the time our late great teacher, Mrs. McCormick, made us talk through our differences and shake hands, we were both laughing.
I saw the grown up version of Jimmy several months ago at a Fawcett Elementary School reunion. He remembered our adventures with Superman and Cheney Stadium, but it struck me that he barely remembered our fight. We should all be so enlightened, I thought, to remember the best in ourselves and each other, and leave the other nonsense behind.
So in the wake of Jimmy’s unexpected passing, I will pay homage to him by celebrating the powerful lesson he taught me without necessarily knowing or intending to—and remember the good times, the “real” times—along with the beautiful wife and children whose lives he graced so profoundly. Please rest in peace, my old friend Jimmy.
Kristina Shipton
September 9, 2010
I am very saddened by the passing of Jim. I went to Lincoln with him and I continued to be his friend from then until now. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to his family.
Rick Breer
September 9, 2010
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Jim was a wonderful man and will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with you Debbie and the boys.
Jaime & Christina Camacho
September 9, 2010
I knew Jim my whole life. I did not speak to him on a daily basis but consider him a close friend; when I last spoke to him we were laughing and having a great time and this is how I choose to remember him. My family and I offer our deepest sympathies to his wife, sons and family.
Aaron Potter
September 9, 2010
I am shocked and saddened by Jim's passing. I went to Lincoln with Jim and we had some good times. Jim was always smiling and was a fun guy to be around. I haven't seen him in years, but my heart goes out to his sons, wife and family. My deepest sypmathies.
Cindy and Jurgen Weidmann
September 9, 2010
Our hearts and thoughts are with you Debbie. May God bless you and your boys.
We love you all.
kitty foster
September 9, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.
I met you at 'VCVS' many years ago.
Kitty
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