RIP fellow BA jwinship83

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Yesac, Jun 8, 2012.

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  1. Yesac

    Yesac Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2007 Georgia
    Trader

    A great friend of mine and fellow BA, jwinship83 passed away last night. He leaves behind his wife and young son. Not sure if any of you guys knew him, he lived in Naperville and was pretty active on BA and doing beer reviews. I remember him trying to review a beer a day and he made it over a month straight or so haha. I began trading with him long distance and visited him last year as he took me to my first Dark Lord Day. We had a blast and have always kept in touch and traded often. Going to miss him tons.


    Please drink one for James.
     
    #1 Yesac, Jun 8, 2012
  2. SpottedZombie

    SpottedZombie Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2012 Illinois

    My sincerest condolences go out to you and James' family, despite the familiarity. This one's for him.
     
    #2 SpottedZombie, Jun 8, 2012
  3. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Sorry to hear. Cheers and rest in peace, this ones for him.
     
    #3 Eriktheipaman, Jun 8, 2012
  4. Shagtastic

    Shagtastic Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2011 Indiana

    Awful to hear that, will crack one in his honor.
     
    #4 Shagtastic, Jun 8, 2012
  5. emerge077

    emerge077 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,962) Apr 16, 2005 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I was lucky enough to meet him at Flossmoor Station a few years ago, he was a tall guy with a big heart. We kept in touch only sporadically, but i'd see him around at various events over the years. He was really good at writing about beer. My condolences to his family and friends... cheers to James, you'll be missed.
     
    #5 emerge077, Jun 8, 2012
  6. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    Really sorry bro, sending some prayers for his family.
     
    #6 jl28r1, Jun 8, 2012
  7. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    this one is for him, my condolences.
     
    #7 biglobo8971, Jun 8, 2012
  8. KingBiscuit

    KingBiscuit Initiate (0) May 30, 2005 Illinois

    Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Sounds like he was way too young.
    Prayers to the family and a toast in his honor.
     
    #8 KingBiscuit, Jun 8, 2012
  9. TapeDeck

    TapeDeck Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2011 Illinois

    Awful. Sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with his friends and family.
     
    #9 TapeDeck, Jun 8, 2012
  10. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Sorry man. That's really sad. My next one's for him.
     
    #10 Steimie, Jun 8, 2012
  11. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,049) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Sorry for your loss.
     
    #11 Vav, Jun 8, 2012
  12. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    I'm really sorry to hear that. Rest in peace and my condolences to his friends and family.
     
    #12 pmoney, Jun 8, 2012
  13. myersk27

    myersk27 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Indiana

    sorry to hear this sad news....thoughts and prayers to everyone who knew him...
     
    #13 myersk27, Jun 8, 2012
  14. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    Saw the name around but he was no one I had the pleasure of knowing. Any time we lose a member of our community it is too soon, it sounds like this time it was much too soon. Here is to your lost brother and his family he leaves behind.
     
    #14 kzoobrew, Jun 8, 2012
  15. chanokokoro

    chanokokoro Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 Illinois

    Best to you and his family and friends. Sorry for your loss.
     
    #15 chanokokoro, Jun 8, 2012
  16. wisconsinbeer1

    wisconsinbeer1 Pundit (822) Nov 11, 2004 Wisconsin
    Trader

    Really sorry to hear this. My next brew will be in his honor.
     
    #16 wisconsinbeer1, Jun 8, 2012
  17. gtermi

    gtermi Initiate (0) Apr 21, 2010 Texas

    RIP man. Sorry for your loss. Hopefully he is in beer heaven drinking all the whales he can imagine...
     
    #17 gtermi, Jun 8, 2012
  18. FievelGoesWest

    FievelGoesWest Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2010 Illinois

    Drink early, drink often. Sorry for your loss.
     
    #18 FievelGoesWest, Jun 8, 2012
  19. kenm2118

    kenm2118 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Illinois

    I met James a year ago at Alewatcher and Oreos birthday party. We live pretty close and became friends in the past year. He was a great guy and will be missed. Thanks Yesac for starting this post.
     
    #19 kenm2118, Jun 8, 2012
  20. RKPStogie

    RKPStogie Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 Minnesota

    I will keep his family in my prayers
     
    #20 RKPStogie, Jun 8, 2012
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