Every time I went to Maine I always made it a point to go to Portland and visit Jim. I went down to the ASM factory a couple of times and Jim showed me around. One time while I was in Portland, I had some car trouble and Jim came over to the car dealership and picked up Nancy and I and took us out to breakfast while the car was being serviced. I always enjoyed talking with Jim - he was such a nice guy. I talked to him about a couple of weeks ago. He said he wished he could go to the Convention but he was not feeling well enough to travel.
His final words to me where "Jerry I hope to see you at the Casinorama Show if I'm still alive."
Unfortunately, Jim lost his battle with Cancer.
RIP my old friend - you will be missed.
Take care,
Jerry