I have so many memories of Uncle Jimi that it has taken me this long to finally narrow them down enough to write about my favorites. These are in no specific order: April 18th, 2009 At Mandi’s Wedding! I remember you and many others singing to the bride “The O Mandy Song” 🙂 You were… Continue reading Fond Memories
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Posts by family members.
Remembering May 10th, 2009
For those of you who don’t know me I am willie & aj’s son Davids girlfriend. I have been in this family for awhile now and Uncle Jimi was someone very dear to me. I remember May 10th, 2009 Mothers Day like it was YESTERDAY! I remember that wilma, lloyd and uncle jimi were gone… Continue reading Remembering May 10th, 2009
Jim Bow
I can’t remember why or how you got the nickname of Jim Bow but it seems like that was your name for years until you decided to become Jimi. I think Jimi suited your personality better. Today is Barbara’s 50th birthday and I know that you are singing Happy Birthday to her. I made sure… Continue reading Jim Bow
Link
This is the ad that appears in the Oakland Press today. (Sunday May 9th 2010) http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/05/09/obituaries/1578473.txt
Masses for Jimi
This is a message from Dee. Hi folks, how are you? I have had some Masses said for Jim in May, June and August. Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 pm – is one for the anniversary of his passing. Tuesday, June 15th at 6:00 pm – is as close to his birthday as I could get.… Continue reading Masses for Jimi
Welcome!
We seem to have a renewed interest in this site based on the number of new users signing up in the past 30 days or so and for that I say thank you and welcome! Please write a story to share and together we will keep Jimi’s memory alive! AJ
Mothers Day 2009
This is a personal account and I’ll incorporate the facts from the police reports the best that I can. I may get corrected by my wife, kids or Jimi’s siblings too. Mothers Day, If my memory serves me right Jimi called and asked what we were doing for the day, Then he said he was… Continue reading Mothers Day 2009
Pictures from Friday Nov. 20
Thanks Sargent Garza for the great pictures! These were taken in a conference room at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice and out front as well. This was when the family and friends that were there in court got to meet and say Thank You to the Detroit Police officers that were there and did… Continue reading Pictures from Friday Nov. 20
Update 11-17-2009
We heard today that the court date for Friday is still on but only one of the defendants will be up for sentencing. The other defendant will be sentenced on Monday November 23rd. Also for the family and friends, We (Maison Martial Arts) are hosting a karate tournament in Jimi’s Honor on December 5th at… Continue reading Update 11-17-2009
The whole story of May 10 & 11….
For those of you that have only heard bits and pieces, I’ll type (to the best of my ability) the whole story here after the sentencing date (Nov. 20) in an attempt to clear up all of the rumors. So watch here and I’ll post it as soon as I can after the 20th. Meanwhile… Continue reading The whole story of May 10 & 11….