My sympathy to Jimmy on the loss of his father

boatdrinker · Post by **boatdrinker** » May 8, 2003 12:53 am

I'm sure it has been said but I thought that I would offer my sorrow for the loss Jimmy's father. Perhaps Jimmy reads this site once in a while. I don't want to pound email or tons of cards to him, but Jimmy if you ever look here or hear about your fans on this site, rest assured that we do care and recognize the loss.

I think you said it best in a song ... "he's somewhere on the ocean now".

Best,
Boatdrinker

Gumbo · Post by **Gumbo** » May 8, 2003 11:47 am

I was unaware that Jimmy's father passed. Sorry if this is old news, but when did he pass away?

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » May 8, 2003 12:03 pm

What Boatdrinker Said. I'm not that close to my dad but I called him when I heard Jimmy's father had passed. I think I'll surprise him with a visit next month. Jimmy if you are reading, thank you for sharing so much through your songs. The Captain and the Kid has always been one of my favorites. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » May 8, 2003 12:04 pm

I'm VERY close to my Dad, and I can't even imagine losing him.

My sympathy and condolences.

leebgb · Post by **leebgb** » May 8, 2003 12:08 pm

If Jimmy does read this, we are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Air M'Ville Cap'n · Post by **Air M'Ville Cap'n** » May 8, 2003 12:12 pm

Sail on JD.

cctxsailor · Post by **cctxsailor** » May 8, 2003 12:14 pm

Here is a link with more information
http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/i ... 131280.xml

Sorry for the loss.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » May 8, 2003 12:15 pm

Gumbo wrote:I was unaware that Jimmy's father passed. Sorry if this is old news, but when did he pass away?

He passed away May 1st.

I know some of you may want to send condolences, and the
family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to:

Mercy Medical Hospice Development Office
P.O. Box 1090
Daphne, AL 36526

or
The James Delaney Buffett, Jr. Scholarship Fund,
c/o Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME 04420

It's a sad time for the Buffett family, and our thoughts and prayers
are with them.

Adela G. White
Radio Margaritaville

My condolence to the family.

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » May 8, 2003 12:36 pm

I was able to make a donation to the James Delaney Buffett, Junior, Scholarship Fund at the Maine Maritime Academy with my credit card. They don't do it on their web site but I spoke to a very nice woman who took my info over the phone. Everyone there was very nice and explained how the fund was set up, who benefits from the scholarships and how they plan to honor Jimmy's dad.

Here is the contact info for the woman I spoke to:
Victoria B. Stearns, Associate for Development, vstearns@mma.edu, (207) 326-2490

The Academy's web site is http://www.mainemaritime.edu/

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » May 9, 2003 12:06 am

sail on sailor

aparrotheadindenver · Post by **aparrotheadindenver** » May 9, 2003 2:23 am

SAIL ON SAILOR...

...SAIL ON J.D.

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, Jimmy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.

Much love from all your fans!

Parrothead-Mark

Take Another Road ...To A Higher Place

bixxx · Post by **bixxx** » May 9, 2003 8:12 am

our neighbor goes to maine maritime seems to be a great school all about sailing of course my neighboor thought jimmy went through there last summer at least jimmy wasn't on tour when it happened hate to be in a hotel room or on a bus/plane your dad passes away

Banana Wind · Post by **Banana Wind** » May 9, 2003 6:26 pm

Sorry about your loss Jimmy. We here will pray for you and wish you and your family the best of luck. I now see songs like "The Captain And the Kid" and "False Echos" in a whole new light now. We're here for you Jimmy, and you are in our hearts and minds. God bless you and your family.--Austin

poohbear1324 · Post by **poohbear1324** » May 9, 2003 7:56 pm

my thoughts and payers go out to jimmy and his family.

tnbuffettfan · Post by **tnbuffettfan** » May 9, 2003 8:11 pm

My thoughts and prayers also go out to Jimmy and the rest of the Buffett family,in Jimmy's book,"A Pirate Looks at 50",it seems like him and his dad had some great memories,I know Jimmy will miss him greatly.