R.I.P Jim, magic111, my dear friend
Feb 22, 2012, 9:35 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern New Jersey
Programs: OnePass, AAdvantage, TrueBlue, HHonors
Posts: 2,709
His last activity (according to his profile) on FT is showing at 503PM yesterday. Even though it was a not an expected thing, FT was still on his mind right to the very end.
Feb 22, 2012, 9:37 am
#17
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Jim was a good friend of mine and he and I shared many a conversation on how to make FlyerTalk a better place.
I'm shocked beyond belief over this. My condolences to his family.
I'm shocked beyond belief over this. My condolences to his family.
Feb 22, 2012, 9:39 am
#18
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
I've traveled on and off with Jim over the years. Two weekends back we did 4 days in DC, flying together to and from. We spent 6 hours at the Newseum, his first time there, and he had a wonderful time. I know he was still refereeing soccer at the high school level as he frequently spoke about the workout he would get on the field.
I thought he had many years ahead of him. Just in shock.
Tom in Madrid
I thought he had many years ahead of him. Just in shock.
Tom in Madrid
Feb 22, 2012, 9:50 am
#20
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,416
It is with extremely heavy heart that I add my condolences to Jerrie and Jim's family.
It's funny how the internet works... Even though I've only met Jim once in person, I still feel so connected to him as I've "worked" with him every day for over a year as we try (sometimes successfully, sometimes unsuccessfully) to make the AA forum a fun, productive, and friendly environment for all FTers. I've learned so much from him and consider myself lucky to count him as a friend.
His wit, his passion, and his spirit will be sorely missed.
It's funny how the internet works... Even though I've only met Jim once in person, I still feel so connected to him as I've "worked" with him every day for over a year as we try (sometimes successfully, sometimes unsuccessfully) to make the AA forum a fun, productive, and friendly environment for all FTers. I've learned so much from him and consider myself lucky to count him as a friend.
His wit, his passion, and his spirit will be sorely missed.
Feb 22, 2012, 9:52 am
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,505
I only met him once or maybe twice in person, but interacted with him a fair amount over the years on the AA forum when I still flew them. May the memory of him be eternal.
Feb 22, 2012, 9:54 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
I am deeply shocked and very sad at this news.
My sincere condolonces to Jerrie and Jim's entire family. May he rest in peace, for in our memories his warmth, generosity, humor and kindness will surely live on.
magic111, along with his wife Jerrie and rudi, were the first ever Flyertalkers I met, over 10 years ago. We've since met on many joyous occasions. When I last saw Jim in Spain last October, I reminded him that it was he who introduced me to the term "FSF" - for flour, sugar and fat building our shared passion, great deserts.
He will be kept in sweet memories.
My sincere condolonces to Jerrie and Jim's entire family. May he rest in peace, for in our memories his warmth, generosity, humor and kindness will surely live on.
magic111, along with his wife Jerrie and rudi, were the first ever Flyertalkers I met, over 10 years ago. We've since met on many joyous occasions. When I last saw Jim in Spain last October, I reminded him that it was he who introduced me to the term "FSF" - for flour, sugar and fat building our shared passion, great deserts.
He will be kept in sweet memories.
Feb 22, 2012, 10:02 am
#25
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,446
I was fortunate enough to have bumped into Jim at a couple of FT Do's and am richer for the experience. Being a new Mod. I will also miss his insights and voice of experience.
FT is poorer with his loss. RIP, Jim.
FT is poorer with his loss. RIP, Jim.
Feb 22, 2012, 10:03 am
#26
Moderator: Hilton Honors, Practical Travel Safety Issues & San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Francisco CA
Programs: UA, Hilton, Priceline, AirBnB
Posts: 11,001
oh my god
I don't have any words except I am shocked and sad. jim and jerrie and bob and i spent many happy hours together. i am so sad now to have missed the chance to have dinner last week.
Feb 22, 2012, 10:09 am
#27
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
Hearing about Jim has really hit home with me, as I am honored to have known him and be a friend and colleague of his.
I was looking forward to seeing him again in October.
My condolences go out to Jerrie and the rest of Jim’s family.
Thank you for the memories, Jim. I am deeply saddened to learn of your departure from us. May you rest in peace...
I was looking forward to seeing him again in October.
My condolences go out to Jerrie and the rest of Jim’s family.
Thank you for the memories, Jim. I am deeply saddened to learn of your departure from us. May you rest in peace...
Feb 22, 2012, 10:10 am
#28
Senior Moderator; Moderator, Eco-Conscious Travel, United and Flyertalk Cares
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Fulltime travel/mostly Europe
Programs: UA 1.7 MM;; Accor & Marriott Pt; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 17,831
I am shocked and saddened beyond words. My condolences to Jerrie.