Seeing this post is just as dreadful as I'd thought it would be. I am so very sorry. Please let us know when services will be held. We will be there.

Kim, Mark and the girls.

Peggy, Maryann & Jimmy, I know in my heart that James is in a better place. He loved you all dearly and now he does not have to suffer anymore. We are all here for you - lean on us, we will help you through this difficult time. Love, Tommy

We can't believe he is gone but know he is in a place of overwhelming happiness. James was such a good person and friend and we were so lucky to have known him. His gift of humor was the best and we will treasure the laughter--and our time with him--always. We will miss him immensely.

Peggy, Maryann, and Jimmy--our hearts are with you and we are here whenever you need.
Love, Joannie and Dana

I will keep you all in my prayers and I will see you in ohio tomorrow love Jim

Jimmy? Are you awake? Do you see that policeman up ahead? You better slow down a little!? Those words, coming from the backseat driver sitting in his seatbelted deluxe $40K wheelchair strapped to the metal frame of his handicap van, brought a smile to my face and that of my nephew's. James and Jimmy had just picked me up two and a half hours earlier at the Akron/Canton airport a week ago Friday. We were half way to Rochester NY and looking forward to Peggy's family annual reunion and clambake.
Family was so important to my brother and this was just one of the many events he made the effort to attend. Last year he was with family in New York at Paul and Kelly's weding. Earlier this year he was in New York with family at Phil and Breanne's engagement party; not long after in Martha's vineyard with Peggy's family; and, was to tour the Napa valley in California with Joan & Rene next week.
Over his battle with ALS I have had the pleasure in spending time with James in Ohio, South Carolina, Florida and New York. His positive attitude, humor, and the courage he demonstrated throughout his illness was an inspiration to all who knew him.
It is difficult to be joyful at a time like this... My mother has lost a son, my two sisters and I have lost a brother. Peggy has lost her husband, Mary Ann and Jimmy have lost their father; Jeffrey and Avery their grandfather. My son and daughter and my nephews have lost an uncle. Many have lost a good friend. Although I will miss James, I am joyful that he does not have to suffer any more.
As I drove back from that beautiful weekend in Rochester, little did I know it would be the last time I would get to spend with James. However, as I glanced into the rear view mirror noticing again that every breath he took was labored, I prayed that his suffering would subside.

Life on earth is short, give thanks to God every day for the blessings we have.

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6

"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21: 1-4.

James is missed dearly. We will always remember his quick wit and positive spirit. Our prayers go out to all who he left behind.

We met Jim in South Carolina last summer. My father has ALS and he was receiving chelation therapy as well. I kept up with his blog frequently and shared every bit with my father. Although I met him once or twice in person, he was a nice, down to earth man. I looked forward to always reading his blog entries because he said what my father couldn't. Thank you Jim for allowing my family and I into your life. It was comforting to know we were not alone. Thank you so much.
Our prayers will always be with you and your family.

Peggy,

Please call me. I am so very very sorry. I would like to see you when you are ready. (860)402-8790

If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I would love to visit you or have you come here (I will take a week off - anything to help).

Love always,

Wendy

This is very sad and so sudden. However it is better that Jim is not suffering anymore. My husband passed away 7 months ago after 2 awful years.We battled so much. We went to HH following Jim's posts. I'm glad we did so absolutely no regret. I was very regularly reading Jim's blog but was afraid that his state was going the same way as my husband and it was tough to read it. Even though you all miss Jim tremendously like I miss my husband, I know he is finally resting in peace. Life is unfair. Sincerely Muriel

Through Jim's website, he was sharing help not only for himself but for all of us. What is more noble. I checked in on this site almost daily. My deepest sympathy to his family for their/our loss.


Brian