I learned tonight of the loss of a father suffered by one of my dearest friends. I had only met him about 5 or 6 years ago, and spent a relatively brief amount of time with him in any capacity since. And because of his relationship as the father of someone I respect deeply, I am naturally inclined to respect and appreciate him... I would say, however, that because of his incredibly authentic, clear character that I truly feel the loss of this man as someone who influenced me in a real, impactful way. He was one of those people that you meet that makes you hope you can somehow acquire some of the traits he possessed. The focus, the deliberate intention to do good... coupled with the humility to be self-aware... it was a special combination, uniquely his own, emphasized through the reflection it has cast in the lives of his family. He will be missed despite his incredible influence living on in the form of all those whose life he touched.
Rest in peace, good sir.
In memoriam - Jim Harston
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