Monday, October 29, 2018
Dear Donna and Family: Having been ill myself for the better part of the last six years, I was completely unaware of Jim's passing until I went to the ICBA website yesterday to read about the Hall of Fame induction. By looking at the pictures, and then reading a follow up email from Ralph Semb, I realized that Jim was one of the deceased inductees Ralph's email alluded to. I am very fragile these days and I simply broke down in tears. Jim was a wonderful person and a true friend. I last saw him at the tournament in Gloucester 2 years ago where he bowled so well and beat the pack. He talked to me about you and his very successful children; He was so proud of his loving family and referred to his daughter and son-in-law as a "power couple." I have extremely bad balance from a diabetic shock I suffered 5 years ago and my eyesight is poor because of diabetic retinopathy. I also had a TIA last December but came out of that quickly thank God. Nonetheless, my ailments pale when juxtaposed to what Jim and all of you endured. Please know that you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers, Donna. Feast on the great memories and know that you will meet again in Heaven to spend eternity together. Your loving friend, Don Riley
