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Originally posted by darthfuster:

You know what else he did with the last few grains in his hour glass? He spent it with us and for us. He behaved selflessly to the end that way. That is what I came to admire about him. I hope he knew/knows how grateful I am to him for that example.

Amen

Sad to hear this. A wonderful man with great experience which offered great insight.

Cheers to JALLEN.

RIP

I saw this today, Tuesday morning, before dawn leaving for work. I was just busy with life and hadn't checked in all weekend and then some. Like others have said, I felt I knew him, and wanted to meet him at some point, though I knew it was unlikely. So many of the posts here express so much better than I can the depth of Jim's impact on all of us. For me, just his clarity of thought and intellect made his thoughts and opinions (on just about anything) genuinely pleasurable to read. His humor, wisdom, experiences, insightful opinions, even his ethos. It was like crack to me. Clearly it was for others too.

I too am glad he is finally pain free. There is also a joy in knowing of a good, full life, so thoroughly lived. Still, I was far more affected by this news than I previously thought possible.

Jim, you will be sorely missed sir. May God bless you and keep you.
I am very glad to have had the chance to benefit from your presence.

Damn....I just got back from a work trip and I get a notice that I hadn't turned-in my rent, walk in the door and there it is on the counter, my rent check that I had forgotten to turn-in before leaving last week. Now, I log-in to this great community and see this news. One of the wise and great members of this forum has passed. I very much appreciated JAllen's perspective and professional opinion on various subjects. He will be missed and we are diminished.

RIP Jim. We're going to miss you!

I always appreciated his intellect and willingness to share what he was so passionate about. He stood out and was extra-ordinary extraordinary. Prayers of comfort for his family and friends.

May he rest in peace. He was one of the reasons I'm addicted to (mostly lurking) on this great forum.

My condolences to JALLEN's family.

Although we never met, I was always proud to have him as a neighbor in the hill country.

A life well lived and a life to be remembered by us all. Godspeed Jallen. And prayers for strength for all who held you dear.

Very sad news, JALLEN will absolutely be missed. Condolences to his family.

The man went out with his boots on and his dignity well in tact. Fair winds and following seas to a class act.

The man will be missed. Always enjoyed his perspective. It was a privilege to have been on the board with him.

Always enjoyed his posts and his steadfast presence on the forum. Rest in peace Jim, you will be truly missed by many.

Sad to hear. Rest in peace Jim.

Very sorry to hear this.

I have to smile when I think of the heavenly detail that has to restrain him from trying to post about the last few days events.

"No Mr. Allen, you can't do that...."

Rest in peace Jim.......

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

It’s not going to be the same around here.