My family and I were crushed when we heard "our" beloved Bubba was gone. I know he was Jim's but he held a special place in our hearts and we will always miss him dearly. Every year we would make sure to see him at ReptileFest in Chicago and NARBC in Tinley Park and Jim and Bubba would always greet us warmly. In 2002 we were lucky enough to have Jim, Bubba and the rest of his gang for our daughter's educational birthday party and they were certainly a huge hit! Most especially Bubba! We are so sad we won't have the chance to do it again. We loved sharing this incredible alligator with our friends and family. Our hearts go out to Jim and his family for this horrible loss and hope that time can help lessen their pain. We were all so very lucky to have Bubba in our lives... And Bubba was lucky to have Jim and his family who so clearly loved and respected Bubba better than anyone could have. Bubba will always be "The King" of gators in my book. So long old friend.

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