Frequently think of Jim not only on special days.  So great to have known him for so long from high school throughout life.  An officer and a gentlemen, bar none.  He had an open and accepting laugh/smile that made one feel interesting, important and part of whatever was going on.  PS  He won our science fair project as seniors (1961).  His subject was Cryogenics, quite boundary pushing at the time (although with Jim, it could just have easily been binomial numbers and computer decision protocol).  I think Jim studied Actuarial Science as an undergraduate, kind of arcane at the time, but an enlightened choice given what was coming.  Undoubtedly a theoretical and actual underpinning of AI today.

I was blessed to grow up weekends at AYC. My father, Jim, and Al Dale joint owners of the Cal20 Trinity.  Racing with the 3 Skippers was exciting, confusing if crew fill-in when one wasn't available. Besides being one of my Dad's close friends, Jim also invested more in my life on Monday nights at MRI. Me & my friends senior high school year. Teaching seven of us an introduction to computers & information systems.  It was sad to learn today of Jim's passing from this life, but a celebration of Jim's life eternal with the heavenly host!  Sail on...

Jim and I first worked together beginning at Intel in 1979, then at Digital Research (1982-86) in both the US & Japan, and later at Illustra/Informix, Relativity, and several other companies.
My memories are rich with happiness, love, and emotion, including knowing Michael and Catherine since they were born.
In addition to being exceptionally professional and a true gentleman, Jim was an unselfish, incredible friend to me, and will be greatly missed, forever.