One day I got a job offer to leave my position where my superior reported directly to ol Jimmy. Long story short Jim stepped in and said lets do whats right for the property and "promoted to guest" my superior and made me the offer that day. He wanted me to stay and because of the decision to take that position changed my life and others around me. Jim was my neighboor, friend, boss & shooting buddy. I knew when he was out because I could hear his bump stock going off... :)
He told me stories of old salts and the marines. I spoke with Jim on a daily basis as he worked on many projects around his house. Last I spoke to Jim was Monday night about 5:00PM and he was taken by me being home so early.
He was looking happy with his project (front yard). As he stood in the yard atop his highest peak and he looked at me and said enjoy it and your family John. "You have a beautiful family and you better take care of them."
Ill never forget the satisfaction he had on his face with white hair stuck up everywhere leaning against his shovel and a look of accomplishment as i drove away. I never thought thatd be the last i seen of that old salt but that image of him will stick in my mind forever!
Love ya Jimmy and keep up the good work!
This image was his night... I captured a bird in flight not even knowing it was there.
