Taking down the Markers.......

When I first joined the Forum. I asked so many questions,I guess we all do. Jim always chimed in with good sound advice and although we never met you get a feeling after reading a persons post's that they're an all around good guy.
I got that feeling about Jim.
Even after he told us about his cancer he was here and always a kind word
My condolences to his wife and family and may God welcome him into the fold.

David Cecil

My thoughts and prayers. Didn't get to meet Jim but his commentary and knowledge was always a pleasure to read here.

I am really sorry to hear this, Wayne.

I clued Jim in on our 2012 765 schedule with Norfolk Southern a couple of months ago and swore him to secrecy. He emailed me back to tell me how much that news had lifted his spirits. And he kept his word about the confidentiality of the schedule, as I knew he would.

I had hoped Jim would be able to see the 765 on the point of a train on the NKP this summer before his time came. This is very sad news indeed. My condolences to his wife and family.

Very sad news. Condolences to his loved ones and friends.

Jesus needed another engineer, R.I.P Jim.

thanks for the wisdom and friendship on this forum.

This is so sad to hear.  My deepest prayers to his family.  Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge here with all of us.

God's speed and God Bless! May he have a hi green to heaven!

I feel a huge emptyness right now. Jim's vast knowledge and spirt will be greatly missed but always remembered .

My condolences to his wife,family and friend.

Brad

First of all, I would like to send my condolences to Sharon, his family and those that were close to him.  I wish I had gotten a chance to meet him in person but what I will remember most was his spirit and how he prepared to meet God and how he prepared us for losing him.  It made a deep impression on me.

Wayne,

Thank you for the update. I was wondering if something was wrong since Jim hasn't posted recently.

Jim's words of courage near the end we truly inspiring. He faced his final days head on and always stayed positive. Something we can all learn from I'm sure.

My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

May the Good Lord bless you.

I always enjoyed reading his posts.  He was a true gentleman.  He will be missed.

Kent in SD

Now here's to Daddy Claxton, may his name forever stand
And always be remembered through the courts throughout the land
His earthly race is over, now the curtains round him fall
We'll carry him home to Glory on the Wabash Cannonball

          (Carter Family version, 1928)

I am very saddened to hear of Jim's passing.  In one of his threads earlier this year, I posted how I had come to admire his courage, faith and good humor despite how ill he was.  Jim will continue to serve as a great example of how to deal with adversity.

My most sincere condolences to his wife and family.

Curt

I wondered how he was getting along. He did make it to his birthday, but darn, it would have been nice for him to see some of this summer. I expect he will anyway.

--Becky

My Condolences to the Family and Friends.

As we say here in the South; "I'll fly away..."

I wasn't expecting to read that news  - what a great shame. We only ever "spoke" on this forum but I have always enjoyed Jim's posts. I especially enjoyed reading about the "trip of a lifetime" tale as described by Wayne in the first post.

My condolances to his Family and friends.

MIKE

Thanks for the update.  I remember when Jim first put out the post about taking down the markers and wondered how he was doing.  We are diminished here on the forum by his absense.  Condolences to the family.

Ray

Jim's life and death have been an inspiration to me.  He taught us all the way to live and then leave this life with courage and fortitude.

I, for one would like to thank his family for sharing him with us, for the fellowship he shared, and for the life he lived.

Jon 

My heartfelt condolences to Jim's family and many friends.  He was an inspiration to us all.

Sad news.   My prayers and sympathies to his family and friends.

I always enjoyed reading his posts.

Andy

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will miss him, I'm glad he was a part of us here.

Ed Mullan

I had a similar thought.  I know if someone I loved were dying, I would want to spend every second with them and probably have to fight being jealous of time spent with others.  I'd have to keep telling myself that for the sake of their happiness, they would also want to be with others.  Still, I imagine Sharon had to struggle to share Jim with us.  It was generous of her to do so.

As Becky alluded to, I too am sure Jim will be keeping a watch over 765.

I never really interacted with him here, but I always enjoyed reading his posts and answers to questions.   I was simply, and am still, in awe of how he shared with us his life during this time.

Condolences to his family and friends.

I would like to request that this thread be posted to the 3 rail forum to get more exposure ... Please

David

DONE. Thanks David.

I imagine seeing Jim waving at all of us on the rear platform of the observation car......so long Jim until we all meet at the "station"....

Alan

AMEN

RIP, we've lost a friend.

I enjoyed his posts. He truly was a brave soul in recent times. My prayers are with Jim and his family

Other than his posts here I did not know Jim, but he seemed like a fine gentleman. I am glad he was able to experience his cab ride on one of his beloved NKP's finest while he was wel enough. His battle with cancer was an inspiration, I only hope I could face it with the courage and dignity he did if I ever face the same thing. My condolences to his family and friends. Maybe the next time one of the frequent "Orange box" vs. Purple box" or scale vs. non-scale arguments flares up we can all take a breath and realize how short life is and move on to something more constructive.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Tom

thank you rich for moving this to the 3-rail forum.i never got the chance to meet jim in person, but felt like i did through his posts on the forum. jim took on his illness with  more calm and courage than i ever could have.may you have "clear" greens on your way to heaven. our railfan group has lost a great member.-jim

Is it possible to put up Jim's Picture? Don