Tuesday, June 20, 2023
I met Jim in the early 70’s on I95 in Maine. On my way home to Cape Eli zabeth, my VW beetle broke down. I pulled over to figure out what to do, and another car pulled over, too. This handsome older gentleman had come to my rescue. He said he’d give me a ride home. It wasn’t a long ride, but I got to hear stories about his 4 children, and the summer house in Brooks they went to. This man was fascinating!! When we pulled into my driveway, Jim came in and met my mother, who was so grateful he had rescued her baby. Jim was staying in town for a meeting, but asked me to join him for dinner the next night. I was thrilled!! He talked about the house in Brooks, and how terrific his kids were. Jim was a very nice gentleman who rescued a damsel in distress, and I’ve always been so grateful to him. Now I’ve learned he died 10 years ago, and I was never able to tell him how much his gesture of kindness meant and still means to me to this day. Rest in Peace, Jim Shue
