In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Options
Long time GB Forum member kimi passed away
Old-Colts
Member Posts: 22,700 ✭✭✭
Last night I discovered that kimi (James McBroom) passed away on September 2, 2021. He was a special friend on and off the forums even though we were only able to meet in person one time when he and his wife Barb visited us here at our home. This was very sad and unexpected news!
I know James’ wife Barb and son Joel would appreciate your prayers.
Here is a link to his obituary.
https://obituaries.adn.com/adportal/listing/JamesWade-McBroom/W0025564.html
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Comments
I didn't know Kimi except on the forums.. He was good member of these forums. Insightful, intelligent, and non argumentative. The forum is less without him.
Prayers sent
Sad to hear
Sad news. I loved his contributions to this forum and had planned to meet up with him at some point when I lived over on the wet side, but never got my act together to do it. My prayers are with his family. Like @SCOUT5 says above: insightful, intelligent, and non-argumentative. I will miss his participation here very much. We are losing some good folks lately.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Yes, he was a positive asset here. He'll be missed.
Sad news. Prayers sent. James will be missed.
Prayers for the family
Devastating news. Kimi's contributions to our forum are too numerous to list. He will be missed.
We met Jim & Barb out at the Cody Winchester show 1 year, truely great people. we are diminished.
he told us about his 'handle' here.....when he met Barb in Korea she couldn't pronounce the 'J' in Jimmy.......so it became 'Kimi'
Well, darn. A true Southern gentleman here on the forum.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Will miss Kimi's post. Especially enjoyed his many historical post about the Civil War.-----Ray
So sad to hear this news. I was just thinking about him yesterday, and wondered how he was doing. As others have mentioned he was an asset to GB forums, RIP Kimi, prayers for Kimi and his wife/family.
Sad news indeed. I was wondering why he wasn't posting with college football in full swing.
RIP James, prayers for the family.
+1
Combat Vet VN
D.A.V Life Member
RIP James
Condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear this.
Prayers ,,,,,,,,,
Sorry to hear this also.
I am so sorry for his family and friends. He was an amazing person...great input, nice at all times and always pleasant to see his name pop up. I'm sure they are all devastated to lose him. This is horrible news.
Prayers for the Family. Don
Sad news.
RIP kimi, someone should post this in the fallen members section.
RIP
a loss to all and the forums . he helped me a few years back track down some of my old family history about the civil war
prayers to the family and friends
sorry to hear of his passing
RIP sir…..prayers for comfort and peace for his family…..
May the range be always open and the ammo plentiful Amen
Met them in Reno, nice folks. Sad news indeed.
Very sad news indeed. Kimi shared much with us here his vast knowledge of US history and helped me get started setting up my family tree. I miss him already but know he is in a better place.
My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Sad indeed. Our prayers are with him and his family.
RIP Master Sargent
Sad, a vet, a patriot, long time member, RIP Jim
Yes, a good member to post no more. -(. Becoming to frequent - RIP sir and appreciated the off line not frequent enough chats-
My condolences to his family.
Joe
This is very sad news. Prayers for his family. I didn't even know he was ill.
Rest well, Kimi. Thanks for sharing some time with us.
James’ wife Barb and son Joel asked me to pass on their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kind words and remembrances that forum members have shared! Please continue to lift them up in prayer as they go through this difficult time!
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Such sad news....I am so sorry to hear this.
On behalf of the GB Forum, I took the liberty of making a donation to the Marine Corps Relief Society in the name Master Sergeant (Retired) James Wade McBroom. RIP, Kimi.
Sad to hear, always enjoyed his input. RIP
I'm receiving offers from forum members to reimburse me for the donation. That's very kind, but I'd much prefer that those who can do so make a donation of their own in any amount to https://www.nmcrs.org/