Kramer Family I am so sorry for your loss. As I read Mike’s stories about James I can tell he was a kind and gentle soul. Death is an enemy to us all taking away the very ones we love so dearly. I would like to share with you that soon Jehovah will reverse the effects of death bringing back James and so many others. (Acts 24:15) He will also rid us of death and all pain and suffering. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that you can hold this promise close to your heart as you wait for the day where you will see a James again. 

What a great pic of my cousin Jim. Always had a great smile. Just as I remember him. He and I had a special connection that was strong. When he was around me, it was like having a big brother to show off. He was so easy to hang with. Never met a stranger. Despite his amazing physical strength and perceived toughness, to me he was a gentle soul and I loved being around him. As many of you know Jimmy could sing pretty dang well. He once recorded "Stairway To Heaven" after practicing and practicing. He asked me what I thought? I told him he sounded just like the album. So he then recorded over Robert Plant's vocals to the music. I swear you could not tell the difference. He was so proud of that. I love music, so I was proud of him as well. There's so much more I could share, but a story of a song that Jimmy sang about a stairway to heaven, resonates very highly, and I hope with all of you as well. Can't top it.
Let me just conclude with this. He was more like a brother than a cousin. Just as all of you are more like brothers and sisters to me than cousins. I'll always hold all of you near and dear to my heart. Nothing but love, condolences, prayers, and wonderful memories for the entire Kramer family coming your way from Springfield, Mo. - Mike Jr