Jim and I first became friends when he attended Parks College of St. Louis University. He always had a great (and somewhat mischievous) sense of humor. He was very intelligent, and we both shared an interest in computers, gaming, and music. He was never competitive (I'm trying to say that with a straight face), and he was always fair-minded. Jim always wanted the people around him to have a good time, and he actively sought to maintain a jubilant and festive atmosphere. I was honored to be a groomsman at Jim and Tammy’s wedding. I am immensely saddened by Jim’s passing, and Ursula and I want to express our heartfelt sorrow for Tammy, Curtis, Aaron, and Trevor as well as Jim’s parents, his sister, and all his extended family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.