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No one has said anything and jim was a great friend of mine verly friendly guy always willing to share his knowledge and just talk retics he will be missed rest in peace jim
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Kevin Harrison
Too many pythons and boas to count

Jim died?

How? What?

Bill

yes. the great man of the retic world (and in general) passed away this past friday after a battle with cancer. he will be greatly missed.
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retic is king of kings

1.0 Tiger Retic
1.0 Albino Tiger Retic
0.1 Striped Tiger Retic (het albino)
0.1 Salmon Boa
1.0 Albino Boa
0.1 False Water Cobra

That's a shame. He was a guy I really wanted to meet someday. So many of us read his forum posts and enjoyed his pictures over the years.

RIP Jim.

Bill

Jim was a great person to say the least. He was a devoted father and husband
And i am VERY proud to say he was a friend

Jim you will missed.........Till we meet again my friend

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http://myspace.com/reptileguy977

His son sent out an email on a mailing list he and I were both on.

It's a kick in the nuts. Jim's a good guy and has answered many of my questions while I was thinking of getting a retic.

I have only know Jim Gaspar for about 5 years but I did conceder him a very good friend and I am going to miss talking to him very much. Jim was the kind of guy that would give the shirt of his back to help a friend out. He was so passionate with the care and breeding of his beloved retics they where like family to him. It's nice to know his son Jason is the same way with retics so Jims retic legacy will continue on for many years. In life you meet lots of people but only a few make an impact on you that last forever and Jim was one of those people in my life. I know Jim is in a better place now and feels no more pain and he is up there looking down at the people he loves and watching over them. My condolences to his wife and all of his kids. I know how you feel and it will get better with time. All the good memories of Jim will stay with you for life. Sometimes you will even feel he is right next to you when you need him, I know my father is around when I need him.
Take care Jason and make sure you call me when you need help moving the retics.

Good by my friend for now but we will meet again someday. God speed Jim

Take care
Tom McCarthy
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McCarthyBoas.com

Very wll said Mr. McCarthy.

My heart and prayers go out to Jim and his family. Though I never met Jim I greatly enjoyed his posts and taled to him through email. He is a stand up guy and a gentleman.

RIP Jim. I am glad your son will take care of your snakes and continue your tradition.

Bill.
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...three years ago it was just another snake cult...
The Retic is King.
Anacondas-the other Dark Side.
Afrocks-the dark side of the Dark Side.

I was not close to jim but he seemed like a amazing guy, I talked to him a few times at a few shows about retics and was ALWAYS more than happy to answer any and all questions with a smile on his face doing so.
Such a sad thing to hear

My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Sad.. so sorry to hear,my thoughts go out to the family!
RIP..Jim

>>No one has said anything and jim was a great friend of mine verly friendly guy always willing to share his knowledge and just talk retics he will be missed rest in peace jim
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>>Kevin Harrison
>>Too many pythons and boas to count

when you told me kevin i was shocked, our hearts go out to his family and friends

Zack
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Zack Greens Reptiles

I just heard today that Jim passed away. Sad day for me. Jim was a great guy and a wonderful herper. A true loss to the hobby.
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