James Kenneth Pore

My dear Renee', Marissa, and Gracie,

I knew your husband and father a long time ago when we were all in Belle Vernon.  Jimmy was full of life and in fact, he was bigger than life with his presence.  His smile could light up the room and his laugh was electric.  I close my eyes and I can see him so clearly.  He left this earth much too soon and I know he will be a special angel looking down and watching over you. Hold him close to your heart and know how much he loved all of you.

He will be missed.

Terri

Renee, Girls and Family:

I had the privelege of working and supporting Jim from the Cola, SC office for the last 16 years.  Each year, we all looked forward to the Ops Meeting.  Jim would be there with a smile on his face and ready for whatever theme we had for the year.  Sports, cowboy, motorcycle, Blue's Brother or Hippie.  Jim was up for it.  My heart aches for your loss.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers. 

Jennifer Turner, ES

Dear Nancy and family,

Although I did not know your brother from this website I can see that his love for life was great!  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  I will continue to pray that all of you will find the strength that you need.

Love,

Cathy Zanella and family

Renee - You are in my thoughts hourly.  Our family is still in shock.  Tony talked to Jim on Friday night and can not believe on Saturday night he was gone from this world.  He says the wake and funeral were a remarkable tribute to the man that Jim was and the life he lead and the many friends you all have around the country and at home.

You Renee, I know will be strong.  Know that so many people are thinking, praying and "pulling" for you to find some sort of peace eventually.  We are so blessed to have known Jim and the family you made together.  Jim will never be replaced.  His spirit will live on as we watch your girls grow.

Marissa and Gracie- Your dad was SO SO proud of you both.  The last time I saw you  both was 3 years ago in Orlando and I know you won't remember me ,but know that some old friends of your dad's are thinking of you constanltly, just like he did.  He was so proud of his girls!!!

Wow!  We just had breakfast at Dorn's Restaurant in Morro Bay!  Jim, Renee, Sonny, Kath.  When he called early Saturday morning I was knocked out.  I wasn't sure if the two of them would just hit the road and get things going since they only had 4 days to see California.  They had places to go.  Things to do.  And - as is obvious by what you read on this site - people to see.  Jim seemed to always take the time for others.  So when he called I had to go.  I hadn't met Renee before but the two of them came across as an ideal match.  Jim was out here last summer so he had a good idea on where to go and what to see in their limited time and had discussed some of his plans with me.  It was so funny, days later he was telling me the changes Renee made. But, he took it all in stride.  No big deal.  He made it clear the trip was about and for Renee.  Malibu.  Firestone Winery. Hollywood.  Pacific Coast Highway.  Sunset.  Avila Beach.  After a trying year they deserved a break.  A vacation together.  After they got back he told they had a great time.

Dorn's sits on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  The view is dominated by Morro Rock which is the remnants of an ancient volcano.

That to me was Jim.  Solid.  Like a rock.  Inside and out.

Rest in Peace My Man

This is a brief thought from someone in the UK who did not know Jim that well but was struck by his general persona of  being such a kind, family minded  and very funny man, typifying all the best things to come out of the United States.

I first became friends with Renee as a result of starting 'chatting' in the departure lounge at Warsaw Airport (Poland)! She visited my family home in Ascot and we kept in touch. I was lucky enough to have spent a holiday with Jim and Renee in Florida. I stress 'lucky' because I was looked after like a king and came home with my head spinning with amazing memories having been introduced to fast cars, fish and grits, a band called "Big Dick And The Extenders" and a whole wealth of warmth, friendship and laughter. 

In a time when it is fashionable to criticise the USA for its' ways and views, the people of the world and particularly my country could do well to look at the shining example of a person like Jim and the way he was so kind and generous to all. 

When words are awkward at such a terrible time as this, this is to send all love to Renee, Marissa and Gracie and hope that one day, when you visit here, we will crack open the finest bottle of Scottish whisky (not that American impersonation!) and toast an exceptional man and all the goodness he did for his family and others. In the meantime there is an abundance of Celtic wishes and prayers for you all to stick close together and help you through these horrible times.

With Lots of Love

Tom

(P.S. Violet and Rose send special love to Marissa and Gracie) 

Not sure if anyone noticed but it rained the night of the wake,and it rained while we were in the church for the service if youre thinking so  then think about this  those were tears from heaven because god called home one of his angels. i have met many people in my life and none better than Jim Pore he will for sure be missed by many.

Renee Marissa and Gracie  please know god has a plan and this was in his plan we don't know why you just have to keep the faith and keep your heads up high and be proud and know he was a great Husband and father and friend too many.

My deepest condolences and our prayers are with you.

Gary Robin and Mattison Brantley