Name:
James C. McBride, Sr. Gender: M Marital Status: Married Religion: Catholic Age: 59 Ethnicity: White Profession: Director of Circulation Company Name: Dallas Morning News/newspapers State & Province: TX Country: USA
How did your Vibrant Soul
lose their life?
Died of esophageal cancer.
Now tell us about the simple
things that brought your Vibrant Soul joy:
Being with his six kids; shooting pool
and darts; singing.
Was there a particular book
that they enjoyed or made a difference in their life?
No
Was there a certain song
or singer that especially moved them?
Elvis Presley "I Can't Help Falling In
Love With You" and Frank Sinatra "My
Way"
Was there a specific musical
instrument or type of music that they responded to more so than
others?
Standards/ballads, country music,
music from the 50's
Did they have a favorite
play, movie/film?
The Dirty Dozen
Was there a particular poem
or poet they enjoyed reading or listening to as it was read?
No
What was their favorite
place they would go to or visit?
The Jersey shore (Wildwood, NJ - Cozy
Morley's Night Club)
Did they have a favorite
food, snack or meal that they preferred?
Steak & potatoes.
What sport or game (including
board games or playing cards) did they particularly like to play?
Pool, darts, pinochle.
Did they have a hobby, pasttime
or collection?
Shooting pool/darts, sports (baseball,
football) and singing
What flower or plant did
they enjoy receiving or having in their home or office?
Poinsettia and Easter Lilies
What artist, painting or
sculptor did they take a special interest in?
None
Is there another simple
joy that they had that you would like to share with us?
Enjoying his grandkids.
Now please share with us
your Vibrant Soul's goals, dreams and aspirations. For instance,
did they want to learn to play an instrument, write poetry or a
book? Did they have a secret dream to climb a mountain, to teach
children their passion, to water ski or learn to paint? Did they
want to start their own business, further their education, or introduce
two friends they felt belonged together?
To own his own business - perhaps a
tavern (Irish Pub) or restaurant.
What particular goal was
your Vibrant Soul working on or intending to accomplish?
To leave something for his family.
What did your Vibrant Soul
especially dream about being, doing or seeing happen?
He wanted to dance at his
granddaughter's wedding.
What did your Vibrant Soul
aspire to be, do or have in their life?
"My shoes will take me any place I
want to go" was his creedo. Jim
lived hard and fast, was committed to
his family, and is truly missed by
everyone who knew him.
Take it on!
I'm going to fullfill the
dream.
Name:
I promise to share my results
after I complete it.
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