So terribly sad to hear of "Big Jack"s passing. I have many great memories of he and my Uncle Jimmie!
All the laughs, how he could make people laugh!
He was a gentle giant with a enormous heart.
My most sincere condolences to his loving wife Judy, and the kids and family!
I included a poem read at John Wayne' funeral; it seems fitting to share words expressed for one great man for another great one:

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the Gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

There are never words that are healing at this time, so just let me say that my heart goes out to this wonderful family and their many friends.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

An Irish Funeral Prayer

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

We all lost a good friend and loved one when Jack passed. I wish all the best and much strength to his family at this most difficult time. Jack was one of the really good guys.
Monday, May 30, 2016

Judy & Kids,
You know our hearts are with you and we feel your loss.
Jack was the best friend a person could have, you always knew he had your back. We will miss everything about
"Leo the lion".
We are here for you. All our love, Jimmy & Cricket




Monday, May 30, 2016