Monday, January 8, 2018
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the members of Jim's family. I was away over Christmas and the New Year and only learned of Jim's death when I arrived home on Friday 5th and, on behalf of our small group of Royal Regina Rifles Association members - Greta Switzer, Carmen Beaumont, Don Breher and myself, Colin Clay, I want to extend our condolences. Jim was a faithful member at our monthly meetings, and joined us for our last meeting before Christmas on Friday, November 24th when, as his custom was, he joined us for lunch after the meeting. We enjoyed his presence and his gentle sense of humour so much. Some of us were also present on the occasion of the "First Pinning of the Poppy" at Market Mall in November 2017 when Jim was especially honoured as one who, following World War 2, was a TB Veteran. We shall miss Jim deeply and we will be pleased to acknowledge his friendship when, at some later date, you choose to have a time to honour him. Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jim's family, at this sad time. Sincerely, Colin Clay and Jim's friends in the Royal Regina Rifles Association.
