He slipped away quietly and peacefully. Jim was a cohesive part of the brotherhood. A founding father of the Bohemian Brotherhood. We all have our memories of happier, a quiet, sober, sane Sarge. When all goes askew, ask the Sarge.
Today is gray with sadness etched in the gloomy sky.
The earth weeps, a strong gust whist's as he rides the tide over the river to meet eternity, a path blazer for his family, friends and humanity which he loved and nurtured, forever wishing for a happier world. He is not only our friend, he embodied a friend to all good things life offers. As is legend by Christian, Hebrew, Norse, and Arab, we all respect our own fallen brethren. As a veteran I come to attention and salute your service as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Your Semper Fi, echoes through our Semper hic Amicias.