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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.
Email:
 

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