Jim was only at Valpo for 2 years, but he left an impression that will carry with us for a lifetime. I can say without question the greatest character over the last three decades to be involved with Valpo basketball. He was not only the life of the party but a very sharp basketball mind, and was in charge of many scouting reports during the historic 1997-98 season. Diagnosed with brain cancer a little more than 2 years ago, it's been a brutal last 24 months, to what was an incredible life.
Well said chef. Always had that twinkle in his eye. Always able to make you smile. And I still remember what he would say to the guards during shooting drills. "When you shoot, you shoot to kill. Shoot to kill." That stuck with me for some reason.
He was quite a character. I remember thinking at the time, so THIS is what it's like to transplant a California kid in Valparaiso.
Chef - thanks for the note. Sorry to hear. Peace to the family.