NewClearSports 0 #1 January 27, 2004 I did not know where best to put this so feel free to move it. It is not a skydiving related death. I just found out at 9:00am this morning that a good friend JAMES HENDRY took his own life last Thursday January 22nd, 04. The Viewing is Today untill 9:00pm. My family and I went to pay our respect earlier. The Funeral is Tomorrow Tues, Jan 27th, 04 All I can keep thinking is I'm so very sorry I wasn't there to help you James. James Hendry was a regular jumper at Skydive Burnaby. He was an amazing guy, made everyone feel welcome. He was a great Camera Flyer, Swooper, Coach, and was going to represent Canada in Style and Accuracy in 04. Blue Skies Forever James.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #2 January 27, 2004 Since this will probably get moved....sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #3 January 27, 2004 Sorry for your loss. Sorry for James' family. He must have been going through a very difficult time. Blue skies to him always. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvToFly 0 #4 January 27, 2004 QuoteI did not know where best to put this so feel free to move it. It is not a skydiving related death. I just found out at 9:00am this morning that a good friend JAMES HENDRY took his own life last Thursday January 22nd, 04. The Viewing is Today untill 9:00pm. My family and I went to pay our respect earlier. The Funeral is Tomorrow Tues, Jan 27th, 04 All I can keep thinking is I'm so very sorry I wasn't there to help you James. James Hendry was a regular jumper at Skydive Burnaby. He was an amazing guy, made everyone feel welcome. He was a great Camera Flyer, Swooper, Coach, and was going to represent Canada in Style and Accuracy in 04. Blue Skies Forever James.. Do you know anything about the circumstances that would have led James to this point? "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livnbored 0 #6 January 27, 2004 I just can't believe it. I looked up to him as a skydiver. He was always so involved in the sport. Blue skies, James. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendryjl 0 #7 January 27, 2004 I am very sorry for your loss. I was indirectly connected to James in that the USPA periodically sent me checks for his photo submissions (My name is Jim Hendry). I promise, I returned them. I've had a few people contact my friends asking if it was me. I'm very sorry to lose a fellow skydiver, especially one with the same name as me. Blue Skies, Jim Hendry Atlanta, GA BASE653 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #8 January 27, 2004 I'm sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #9 January 28, 2004 I could not believe this. We got to know James a little when he came to jump at Raeford Parachute Center. He will be missed both now and at the 2004 Nationals. I'm so sorry to both his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dayle 0 #10 January 28, 2004 I was just as shocked to hear about this as you. James was a treasure trove of information that he readily shared with others, experienced jumpers and students alike. He was a top notch skydiver who will be sorely missed Blue skies James, we'll all miss you. Dayle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,136 #11 January 29, 2004 James was an incredible guy first and an incredible skydiver second. Me and my wife will truly miss him. James, I am sorry that in the end what we did wasn't enough. I know you will be looking over us when we jump. I'll be smiling at you!!!!!! blue skies forever my sky brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #12 January 30, 2004 WOW!!! That is very, very sad! I am not a regular at Burnaby but when I saw the pics I knew immediately who James was and I recall several conversations with him during my visits. HE always made me feel very welcome. My deepest condolences to his family and close friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a78jumper 0 #13 March 5, 2004 I heard this today in Kabul of all places. Bad news travels far! I went to Trieben in 92 with James to the World's and was very saddened to hear this today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a78jumper 0 #14 March 6, 2004 QuoteI heard this today in Kabul of all places. Bad news travels far! I went to Trieben in 92 with James to the World's and was very saddened to hear this today. A night of reflection later what really makes this whole situation the pits is that the illness(there are a number) that claimed James is treatable though perhaps never totally curable. Sorry he never got a treatment that worked. Been there myself.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
