CoastalWx Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: IIRC, James mentioned he had a covid outbreak within his family a few weeks back. Didn’t seem dire but fuk man...it’s upsetting. I pray his mom gets through it but losing him by her side wtf. Just read what his sister said. Heartbreaking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 hours ago, codfishsnowman said: I was scrolling through some of his sister's posts, looks like he had a bad case of Covid. Sounds like his Mom has it too and she is in the hospital on a ventilator. James and his Mom shared the same room when he passed. James Mom doesn't know that James was even sick. It's all just heart breaking. I had some great chats with him on here and will always think fondly of him whenever there is a snow event that gets the outer cape. I hope it's belly to belly big winters where ever you are James. Thank you for everything here and please say hello to Nate if you see him as I am sure he is also in a place where deep winter reigns supreme Damn. Jfc that’s terrible and heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 He was much loved by his family. Tragic loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Just read what his sister said. Heartbreaking. This is a hard one. Kid didn’t have a mean bone in his soul. It’s just not fair. I dunno man... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Just read what his sister said. Heartbreaking. That is absolutely gut wrenching.... where did you see that post by chance? Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monadnocks Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Unlike many of you.. I never met James in person. And in one of those strange Internet ways, I do feel like I knew him in some ways. As so many said, his energy and positivity for so many things was such a hallmark. Even though many of James' blockbuster storms never came to pass, I did read his posts, cheering him on, hoping that he'd get the snowbanks he wished for. Rest is peace, James. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 His sister’s FB page. Heartbreaking. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10226953048758931&id=1434944541 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: This is a hard one. Kid didn’t have a mean bone in his soul. It’s just not fair. I dunno man... You don’t even try to reconcile these things in your mind, you just let the emotions wash through you and try to find peace within it all. I went through this earlier in the year with my angel of a cousin and just tried to let it make me more whole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: His sister’s FB page. Heartbreaking. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10226953048758931&id=1434944541 That is beyond devastating. So hard not to break down after reading that 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb65 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, weatherwiz said: That is beyond devastating. So hard not to break down after reading that Gut wrenching, I feel so bad for his sister and their whole family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Yeah that’s a tough one to swallow . Just hope he’s at peace and in a better place . Hopefully blizzards everyday 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512high Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I know everyone likes to "bust" on one another and I hope it's always in good fun, poor James, Every snowstorm hoping to cash in, and almost everyone saying "Not going to happen James"..........maybe this year , it will happen James. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bumble Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 So sad to hear this! Innocence and enthusiasm oozed out of James’ posts. Props to you all in this forum for making it a safe haven for him to express all his thoughts and wild weather hopes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 This story just getting sadder, I hope his mon recovers, one is enough. I feel bad for the other kids. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, 512high said: I know everyone likes to "bust" on one another and I hope it's always in good fun, poor James, Every snowstorm hoping to cash in, and almost everyone saying "Not going to happen James"..........maybe this year , it will happen James. It’s always in good fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 hours ago, rcostell said: I hope someone from this forum will write something up for James in the funeral home "tribute wall". I think his family would be comforted by knowing the outpouring of sentiment and positive remembrances of his character that have occured in this community. The person that was James had many fans its quite obvious. I did yesterday 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 hours ago, rcostell said: I hope someone from this forum will write something up for James in the funeral home "tribute wall". I think his family would be comforted by knowing the outpouring of sentiment and positive remembrances of his character that have occured in this community. The person that was James had many fans its quite obvious. I know some others wrote on the wall, but I read your post and went through this thread and drafted a note. Thoughts? Perfectly fine if some think we should write individually, but I think it encompasses many of the thoughts shared in this thread. Quote The entire American Weather community would like to extend its deepest condolences on the passing of James, known affectionately as Jimmy to many of us. In the days since this tragic loss, while there has been complete shock and profound heartbreak, there is an equally profound outpouring of love, appreciation, and fond memories among us. James was a kind-hearted and passionate individual, and he had an unmatched enthusiasm for the weather. In our community, he was a meaningful contributor and friend. He was energetic, he was optimistic, and he was always good natured. His loss hurts us all, but we are grateful for the time we had sharing this common passion for weather and so much more with Jimmy. United in sharing this message of support, we hope and pray that the Nichols family receives strength and comfort during this extraordinarily difficult time. James' memory will live on in each of us. 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: I did yesterday Is there a link to it? I want to write something. I remember a lot of his posts and think family/friends should know his passion flowed out into this forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, ORH_wxman said: Is there a link to it? I want to write something. I remember a lot of his posts and think family/friends should know his passion flowed out into this forum. https://www.chapmanfuneral.com/obituaries/James-W-Nichols?obId=21205046#/obituaryInfo 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 hours ago, codfishsnowman said: I was scrolling through some of his sister's posts, looks like he had a bad case of Covid. Sounds like his Mom has it too and she is in the hospital on a ventilator. James and his Mom shared the same room when he passed. James Mom doesn't know that James was even sick. It's all just heart breaking. I had some great chats with him on here and will always think fondly of him whenever there is a snow event that gets the outer cape. I hope it's belly to belly big winters where ever you are James. Thank you for everything here and please say hello to Nate if you see him as I am sure he is also in a place where deep winter reigns supreme JFC This is so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Let's do a zoom call in his honor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 48 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: I did yesterday Me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieBird Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Devastated over James' passing! He came across as an extraordinarily kind and gentle person who didn't have a mean bone in his body. It was a treat observing his love and enthusiasm for Cape Cod weather. I read his sister's Facebook page and the tears were flowing. Also sorry to hear about NZucker's passing. Such an intelligent gentleman. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 20 hours ago, Ginx snewx said: Dec 15 Thanks for sharing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Ginx snewx said: I did yesterday I hit up his FB wall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedizel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 hours ago, monadnocks said: Unlike many of you.. I never met James in person. And in one of those strange Internet ways, I do feel like I knew him in some ways. As so many said, his energy and positivity for so many things was such a hallmark. Even though many of James' blockbuster storms never came to pass, I did read his posts, cheering him on, hoping that he'd get the snowbanks he wished for. Rest is peace, James. I feel the same. Unfortunately i didnt get to know him like some. Seems like the kind of guy i could kick with for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 So sad--thank you for passing this along. Lift a glass to James and the great Cape Cod blizzards of past, future, and imaginary that gave him such excitement. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thanks Steve. I wrote something too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcostell Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 11 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I know some others wrote on the wall, but I read your post and went through this thread and drafted a note. Thoughts? Perfectly fine if some think we should write individually, but I think it encompasses many of the thoughts shared in this thread. I think that note is heartfelt and representative of many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 So I take it that is the final verdict ... James died from complications involved with COVID ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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