I regarded James as one of my best friends here at the ‘Fire, met him and his lovely wife here in San Antonio on a couple of occasions.

James was the genuine article, embodied much of what was great about Texas. A sad loss indeed. RIP James, and prayers for your family.

"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744