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Alan Wagner posted a condolence
Friday, November 15, 2019
The Star Slug
My dear nearly lifelong friend Jim passed away unexpectedly last weekend. He died in his tree stand doing what he loved with his son Tom. The news of his passing devastated me as I’m sure it did his family and friends. Jim was more than a friend, he was a rock. You could count on him to be genuine, consistent and unchanging; He was one of those rare people that couldn’t help but to do the right thing. He was not loud or persuasive. He just told it like was and did what he thought was right. Jim always saw the humor in things and valued his relationships with people above all else.
Winchester star slugs were manufactured in the same era that Jim was. They were a paper shelled shotgun slug that had a little star cast into the end of the projectile. They were an old time deer hunter’s bullet of choice back in simpler times. Those were the days of plaid hunting jackets and sorrel boots and filson style hats that folded down over your ears. It was when families gathered for deer season to provide both entertainment and good food for the table. The hunt was more than this though. It was about the relationships with the friends and family that you shared the day with. It was about passing those traditions down to the kids that couldn’t wait to be in the woods with “the guys”. It was about the retelling of stories of past years hunts, many of which were full of mishaps and humor as well as success. The hunt taught responsibility, the gravity of carrying around a deadly weapon and the decision to take somethings life. In those days killing a deer was done with respect. Deer were not objects simply to be measured; they were living creatures to be carefully stewarded so as to insure their existence for next year. Deer were measured by the experience of their taking. A good hunt was the sum total of honest, responsible and valuable things and this made it one of the best forms of fun.
My friend Jim is metaphorically the star slug. Incidentally, he collected them. His value system was best represented by his style of hunting. Jim loved to do nothing better than spend the day in the woods with his sons and friends and then come home to tell his wife Lisa all about it. He surrounded himself with people who shared this indelible system of values. Jim loved kids. He was as good to mine as we was to his own. Few things were more pleasing to him than to watch the excitement on a youngster’s face when they got a deer or caught a fish. I share this system on values with him and it’s why Jim and I will always be friends. His passing will not end the immortality of his friendship. My memories and those of all who knew him will be passed on and preserved in the stories that we will tell. His sons will live their lives the way Jim and Lisa taught them and their children will be like them. Be like Jim. At Jim’s calling hours, I gave his son Tom a star slug that I found in my basement. It’s old but well intact just as Jim’s essence and memory will always be. I will miss him but more importantly I feel lucky to have shared a friendship with him and his family. Jim Baileys is the star slug.
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Friday, November 15, 2019
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Enduring Grace was purchased for the family of James Baileys.
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Our deepest sympathy for your loss. From Jim's friends and colleagues at American Regent Pharmaceuticals.
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Alex R. Hirschfield purchased flowers
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Alex R. Hirschfield
purchased the Lily and Rose Tribute Spray and planted a memorial tree for the family of James Baileys.
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Jim was a dedicated, hard-working, and outstanding person. I had the pleasure to work with Jim on many matters while with X-Gen. He will be missed.
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3 trees were planted in memory of James Baileys
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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With loving memories of "James Baileys",
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Dynamic LIfecycle Innovations purchased flowers
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Dynamic LIfecycle Innovations
purchased the Medium Dish Garden for the family of James Baileys.
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Our warmest condolences,
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Kris and Liz Bower "Topper and AB" purchased flowers
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Kris and Liz Bower "Topper and AB"
purchased the Serene Retreat for the family of James Baileys.
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Lisa, Danny and Tommy- Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult time. JB was TRULY one of a kind. I will miss and cherish our relationship.
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Xellia Pharmaceuticals purchased flowers
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Xellia Pharmaceuticals
purchased the Ocean Breeze Spray for the family of James Baileys.
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We are deeply saddened to hear about Jim's passing - may he rest in peace. Jim was a pleasure to work with. The Baileys Family is in our thoughts.
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Joan Cristofaro planted a tree in memory of James Baileys
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Dear Lisa and family our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all of you. Love Noanie and Angela
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Tribute Store
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Medium Dish Garden was purchased and a memorial tree was planted for the family of James Baileys.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
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Aunt DORA and family purchased flowers
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Aunt DORA and family
purchased the Fall Fantasia and planted a memorial tree for the family of James Baileys.
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With heavy hearts we say goodbye but knowing Jim is in Gods hands gives comfort during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy and love .
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The MPS boys - Mike, Pete, Pete, T3, and T4 purchased flowers
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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The MPS boys - Mike, Pete, Pete, T3, and T4
purchased the Ocean Breeze Spray and planted a memorial tree for the family of James Baileys.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Rest in peace JB. We will always cherish the good laughs and stories we shared together.
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Laura Bollinger posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
JB you were a gift to your family, friends and X-Gen. On the receiving end of a JB interrogation meant that at some point you wondered whether you should have consulted an attorney (haha), but by the end you realized that he was just trying to get ALL of the facts before making a decision. It is exactly this attention to detail that will be missed as he was always acting with the best intentions for X-Gen. As birthday buddies, we shared a love for deer--his to hunt them and me to watch them. I am comforted by two things--that he died doing what he loved (may we all be so fortunate) and that he is a man of faith and in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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X-Gen Accounting Team-Lauren, Cathy, Mara, Nicole and Debbie purchased flowers
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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X-Gen Accounting Team-Lauren, Cathy, Mara, Nicole and Debbie
purchased the Beautiful in Blue and planted a memorial tree for the family of James Baileys.
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Remembering you and JB in our minds and in our hearts.
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Heather Winters lit a candle
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Lisa and Family- I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Love you Lisa!
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Cathy lit a candle
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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You were the light that brightened each and every workday. You knew our strengths and weaknesses and found a way to bring out the best in all of us. Personally, you made me feel like I mattered and could truly make a difference. I will forever be grateful for your belief in me. Words cannot express how much I will miss you. If there is any comfort to be found, it is in knowing that you were where your heart was happy when you left us. You will never be forgotten. God bless you JB. Rest in peace.
- Cath
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The DePalo Family purchased flowers
Monday, November 11, 2019
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The DePalo Family
purchased the Vivid Recollections and planted a memorial tree for the family of James Baileys.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family. JB will be greatly missed
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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Baileys.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Elaine and Katie Dickinson and Shawn Noble.
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Tribute Store
Monday, November 11, 2019
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Sentimental Dreams was purchased for the family of James Baileys.
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Our love and prayers are with you.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of James Baileys.
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Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Nicole posted a condolence
Monday, November 11, 2019
YOU were what made work feel like home and family. YOU were the person who kept us all working as one cohesive unit. YOU were the one who truly cared about each and every one of us. You "never had a bad day" and tried to make sure the same was true for all of us.
I will sorely miss our sarcastic and borderline offensive banter, the shoulder punches and head scruffs. You were a pain in the butt in the best way! Thank you for taking the time to truly notice my strengths and weaknesses, for encouraging me and helping me to grow as a person and as an employee. Thank you, as well, for taking the time to find unconventional ways to connect with me on a personal level. I will forever cherish my gifts from your bone pile!
I find some solace in the thought that you spent your last minutes in your favorite place, doing what you love. Rest in peace knowing that you were valued, appreciated, cherished and loved. This world will never be able to fill the void left by your absence.
~"Swan Song"
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Jim Slick - Slick Cyber Systems purchased flowers
Monday, November 11, 2019
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Jim Slick - Slick Cyber Systems
purchased the Heavenly Heights Bouquet for the family of James Baileys.
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With deepest condolences. Our prayers are with all of you.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of James Baileys.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
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your cousin, Marie (Sue Valada) & Mike Hauke purchased flowers
Monday, November 11, 2019
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your cousin, Marie (Sue Valada) & Mike Hauke
purchased the Days of Sunshine Bouquet for the family of James Baileys.
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Lisa, Sorry for your loss.
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Rick Vanness posted a condolence
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Jim was a dedicated man at IBM. I recalled his focus on ESM product line we built for LAMPS. May peace be with you during this time of grief.
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