Young Jim

[jenny]

It is with heavy heart and a great sence of loss that I have to inform those of you who knew our Jim that sadly he has passed away. After a bad fall on black ice and a hit on the head....Those of us who loved him and welcomed his great banter are going to miss him dearly...rest in peace you wonderful friend we love you xxxxxxx

[Keith at Tregenna]

"Crossing the Bar"

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

Crossing the Bar by Alfred Lord Tennyson:

LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTyIaYLQqo

Respects:

Keith.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Jenny
Well this is indeed a great shock to us all i am sure,and may i convey my sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends on his passing!
I wont go too much into this,but as a few here knew Young Jim and i had a few differences over the past Year,but thankfully in just the past Month or so,he and i had made things right between us,and for this i am truly thankfull,as he said to me in his one Email,life is too short,how true that is!
So Young Jim,i raise my Hat to you and wish you happy sailing to places that you once so loved,may your final journey be one of happiness and complete peace!
With all Sincerity

Farewell old mate!
Doc Vernon

This is an Email i received from Young Jim only about two Weeks ago!

----- Original Message -----

To: undisclosed recipients:
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 2:49 AM
Subject: Re: Merry Xmas to you and yours!


Hi Vernon
Please excuse delay in replying as you can imagine busy time of the year plus atrocious weather and I am back at school brushing up on language.

Thank you for your good wishes may I hope that you and yours ,plus the addition of a your new grandson, have a good old traditional family Christmas and a peaceful New Year
With best wishes
Jim

[Glan Phillips]

It is always sad when we lose one of our shipmates, my sincere sympathy and condolences to Jim's family and friends, may he R.I.P.........fair winds and calm seas from now on.

Glan

[Chris Allman]

I echo Glan's words, my sincere condolences to Jim's family.

Chris

[Jim Brady]

Young Jim one of lifes character's may he REST IN PEACE.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[Captain Kong]

So Sad, I never knew `Young Jim` but the loss of a good Seaman is a loss to the world.
My condolances to Jenny and her family at this sad time and so near to Christmas too.
Brian

[jenny]

Thanks Brian but he wasnt family of mine but I did regard him as such. He brightened my life with his wonderful letters to me, his humour for a man of his age was wonderful. It was a privilage to be classed as one of his friends.

[Tiger1]

Jenny, I too feel the same as You about Young Jim as he was known, really 81 years old, but young on his outlook on life, his favourite saying was 'Enjoy life as you only get one Chance and that is so True.
His banter gave us many happy moments. Like you Jenny, I felt very privileged to have him as a Friend.
Jim you can now sail those seas you loved so much, R.I.P. you will be really missed.
Much Love and God Bless You xxxxxx
Jean

[happy daze john in oz]

It is sad to see any member of the family of the sea cross the bar. I know he and Doc had their differences, but that is life, he was at the end of the day still one of us.
My condolences to his family, may he forever now sail on calm waters.