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10-08-2014, 01:13 PM
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Sad news. Enjoyed Jim's commentary on all he collected and appreciated his different take on things with his love for Buddhism and the Dalai Lama as was discussed earlier. As a father to young children myself, that part gives me pause to be thankful for what I have today and say RIP to Jim and pray for those he left behind.
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10-08-2014, 01:19 PM
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Saddest news I have heard in a very long time. Jim was a close hobby friend and one of the greatest people I have had the privilege of knowing. RIP my friend. You will not be forgotten.
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Leon Luckey www.luckeycards.com
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10-08-2014, 01:22 PM
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“Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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10-08-2014, 01:29 PM
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I heard about this yesterday & its just devastating.
Jim was battling cancer a few months after me and we spoke a couple of times and had such a great outlook on life. He was going through all the bad stuff while I was recuperating and he did more to comfort me, then I did him. I hope he's at peace, he will be missed.
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10-08-2014, 01:37 PM
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Heartbreaking news. Had the privilege of meeting Jim at the National a few years ago. He was the kind of person that was always more interested in hearing about your finds and your cards than talking about his absolutely incredible world class card collection.
A true gentleman, scholar, and all around great person. We can all learn a lesson from Jim on how to be humble and treat other people. RIP Jim. jeff
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10-08-2014, 01:55 PM
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What terrible news...two great guys in one week. RIP.
__________________
Looking for Nebraska Indians memorabilia, photos and postcards
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10-08-2014, 02:03 PM
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10-08-2014, 03:08 PM
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extreemly sad news
I have known Jim for about 20 years and worked on several projects and trades over the years. Only spent time with him in person at 3 Nationals - should have gone to more. Such a young man about the age of my son Chris. I am really sad. Farewell Jim, and very best wishes to your family. Peter
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10-08-2014, 03:55 PM
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When I was a kid, my mother would be a pretty tough critic of those around her. She could point out the weaknesses of virtually anyone, but occasionally, very occasionally, she would get a small smile on her face and, gesturing to someone, say "He's a mensch." That was pretty high praise because to her a mensch was a person of integrity, a person of honor. She smiled because it was a pleasure to see someone like that. Unfortunately, in today's world fewer and fewer people fit that definition. However, Jim Blumenthal did, and with room to spare. He never had a bad word to say about anyone; he laughed easily and honestly. He was a brilliant man, a professor at Oregon State, a man whose diverse interests ran from religion, to the Grateful Dead, to baseball cards. He was a loving father to Ben, and to his new bride Tiffany, a loving husband. I am proud and honored that to me he was a friend. I'm shocked now, it all happened so quickly. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tiffany, Ben, Jim's parents and his family. To quote Jim's favorite group: All a friend can say is, "Ain't it a shame?"
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10-09-2014, 10:00 PM
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had a lump in my throat
Quote:
I just wanted to say that this was very well said, and a very touching tribute relating to your Mom. thanks for posting this. Last edited by CW; 10-09-2014 at 10:01 PM.
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10-08-2014, 03:56 PM
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Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We first crossed paths about 20 years back. Very interesting and knowledgable person to talk with. I'll think of him when I drive through Portland in a few weeks
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10-08-2014, 04:18 PM
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My sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and loved ones.
__________________
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain
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10-08-2014, 01:21 PM
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Terribly sad news. Condolences to Jim's family. RIP Jim.
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10-10-2014, 02:42 AM
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this is such horrible news
My buddy and I had the pleasure of sitting at the same table as jim at the psa set registry luncheon at the 2008 national in chicago; i was sitting next to jim and struck up a nice conversation with him prior to the presentation of the awards and I had no idea he would be winning an award until joe o called his name and he left the table to accept his award; when he returned to the table I felt honored to be at the same table as someone who won an award (and not just any mundane award but rather the award for best pre-war set; certainly nothing to sneeze at!!!!). I immediately congratulated him and asked if I could see his plaque as i know i'll probably never be lucky enough to receive one. I must admit, I'm more of a post-war guy although I do dabble in pre-war on occasion so I didnt know much about the E93's at the time but when I looked up his set on the registry later that day I was truly in awe of its magnificence. The three of us chatted for a bit after the luncheon concluded and I found jim to be a warm, affable guy who, like us, was so passionate about this great hobby. We exhanged a few emails a week or two after the show and then lost touch but I ran into him again, albeit briefly, at the national in chicago in 2013 when he happened to walk up next to me at a table I was at perusing cards. I said "hey, remember me?!?!?!" and reminded him we shared a table at the psa luncheon five years earlier. Upon hearing this he immediately remembered who I was and we spoke for a minute or two; I remember reading a post of his maybe a few months back (perhaps prior to this year's national??) where he mentioned he was having health issues; as soon as I saw this thread a few minutes ago I was devastated and got sick to my stomach. Just horrible, horrible news. My deepest condolences to his family; may he rest in peace. I will never forget him.
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10-08-2014, 01:21 PM
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I found Jim to be a very interesting guy. For whatever reason I found it an odd juxtaposition that he could do things like translate for the Dalai Lama and collect baseball cards, too.
And he had great taste in cards. He and I had a couple of very nice email exchanges when he started to pursue Old Judges. Very disheartening to have two young guys die over such a short period of time. My regards to his family and friends. RIP.
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