My condolences to Jim's family. I first met Jim in "73' and as a freshmen. I ran cross county with "Walter". He was a great friend to me in high school and I have many fond memories from cross county as well as a later Vermont ski trip. We stayed friends until his passing and I will miss him dearly. Love ya Jim.
It's been almost 50 years since I saw "Walter". That was the name we gave Jim (for what reason I don't remember) when we were on the Apponequet Cross Country team. I was told even his mother started to call him Walter.
Jim was a brother from another mother to the Aitken family. He lived with us in our early days and was a big brother to me and a lifelong friend to our family. This picture was taken at a celebration of life for our dear sister Cheryl in June 2024. He meant so much to us and to so many people. His spirit will always be with us- God speed Jim...