Jim, how could so much time have passed without me knowing you have silently left our side. I am heartbroken finding out today, from reading your fathers Earls obituary, that you have passed away. You were such an influence on my life at 16 years old, and shaped a part of who I became. You were like an older brother that seemed to relish teasing me yet at the same time looking out for me. I will miss you my friend, it seems like just yesterday when I invited you to the house and you taught my son how to tie his fishing lure. I hope you have finally found peace and are at your fathers side. I will truly miss you Jim, I thought I had more time to see you again....