“Jim was very tall and a very knowlegable and good person. Soft-spoken and could handle any situation. Kind and always had a quiet laugh and smile for those who knew him as a friend. Always working for to help others. ” - Don Beck “I honor you and my friendship with your niece. I know, you are loved. ” -
Susan White Hicks “This man was my grandfather and unfortunately I never got the opportunity to meet him. I'm sorry for all the families and descendants whose lives are forever tarnished due to this tragedy. ” - Anonymous“Uncle Jim, I met the daughter you never knew. You would be so proud of her and she looks so much like you.
What a remarkable person you were. I remember as a child how much I looked up to you and how proud I was as an adult that I could say "This is my uncle". I miss you. Love, Nell ” - Juanell Smart“This man is my father, who I didn't know. I am his first born. If you would like to meet me, contact me by email. ” -
ertwinss@yahoo.com“I met Jim briefly through friends. Spent an evening in Topanga Canyon, talking, exploring my past. He was an impressive, incredible spiritual man who I later dreamed about. So sorry to have confirmed his passing. ” - Barbara Ann Chestnutt“This man was my father, too, and I too, never met him. I did have the honor of meeting my wonderful cousin, Juanell. Please contact me, if you are another relative, or knew my mother, Thelma. enuffgrowthok@gmail.com.
” - Anonymous“All I can say is WOW. I just found out today that this may be my father after doing some extensive research since I was adopted and didn't know either of my biological parents name. To find out his name, then to find out he died at Jonestown and now that I may have two other siblings that didn't know him either is quite a lot in one day. I pray he was at peace when he passed.” -
Coylette James“It’s sad that with such a great speaking voice you used it to such a tragic and senseless end. ” - Anonymous