I'm very sad to let you all know that Jim's father passed away this morning. It's not a surprise, but this kind of thing is never easy.

I'm sure Jim would love to feel all of the love and support of people on this board. Please leave your thoughts for him here, or you can:

E-mail him at: mailto:jim@outsports.comjim@outsports.com

Or send him a card at:

Jim Buzinski
4688 Cleland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

Thank you.

Jim, I am so sorry and saddened to hear this news. I send you a virtual hug, and you and your Father will be in my thoughts today. Take care of yourself bud.

Thankfully, I have not had to endure the loss of a parent yet. I cannot imagine what he must be going through. Thanks for letting us know Cyd.

Jim, may Peace and Comfort find you at this extraordinary time. All good things and love, Joseph.

Even though we don't really know each other, I feel like you are a friend. My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Tim

Jim, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of reflection and searching for peace. Use the holidays to remember all of the warm heartfelt memories that you and your father shared. Try to celebrate the holidays as if he were still with you and he most surely will be.

I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. The fact he could raise a fine young man who had the vision to create & foster this safe haven speaks volumes about your father's character.

Take comfort where you can.

~Adam

My sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family, Jim, as you deal with difficult times in the next few days and weeks.

My thoughts go out to you today. May peace and tranquility comfort you through this emotional time.

Jim, my condolences to you and your family.

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear of your news. Having lost a father, I know that words sometimes can't really express the sense of loss you're probably feeling. But know that in time, you'll come to a point where there will be acceptance of this change in your life and you'll look back fondly at the times you've had with your father.

Peace to you and your family.

Jim,

Sorry to hear of you loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jim,

We all have you and your family in our thoughts.

my thoughts and condolences to Jim and his family.

Jim,

We wish you strength and comfort in these difficult times. Know that your Outsports family is here for you.

Here is the obituary from the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Walter Buzinski
December 7, 2004

Walter A. Buzinski of Flick St., Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday at the Hospice Care of the VNA Inpatient Unit at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre, after a lengthy illness.

He was born Jan. 28, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Frank and Anna (Revitt) Buzinski. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School, class of 1940, and entered the Army following graduation. He served in the 5th Engineers Battalion in North Africa, and was wounded in Salerno, Italy, for which he received the Purple Heart. Walter was retired from the Wilkes-Barre Street Department. He was a member of St. Dominic's Church, Wilkes-Barre, and was a charter member of the Parsons VFW, Post 6227. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and William Buzinski.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Rita Paul. Walter was a proud father of seven children, grandfather to six grandchildren, and great grandfather to three great grandchildren. His loving children include, son, William, and his wife, Linda Pershalski Buzinski, of Stafford Va., and their children, Kelly, of Minneapolis, Minn., and William, of Washington, D.C.; son, Walter Buzinski, of Wilkes-Barre Township; son, Gregory, and his wife, Edith DeOrio Buzinski, and their children, Amy and Steven Buzinski and Krista Civiletti, all of West Pittston; son, James Buzinski, of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Mary, and her husband, Gregory Brutkiewicz, of Mechanicsville, Md.; daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Gordon Jones, and their son, Ryan, of Lititz, Pa.; son, Paul, and his wife, Jackie Jenkins Buzinski, of New York City; great grandchildren, Andrew and Karrley Norwalt of Minneapolis, Minn.; Noah Civiletti, of West Pittston; brother, Leonard Buzinski, of Springfield, Mass.

The funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Dominic's Church. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Step by Step Inc., 714 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

The only good to come out of this is:

a) Jim's father is no longer in pain
I get to catsit his great cats, Kandreeky and The Woman.

All my love, Jim.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rob

Hi:
I just got back into town last night and saw the wonderful messages, both on this thread and in my e-mail box. I can't thank you enough for all for your wonderful thoughts. They really mean a lot.

My mom and dad raised 7 kids in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and are awesome parents. My dad, a WWII vet (I saw his Purple Heart for the first time last week), always encouraged us to follow our own paths. He was totally accepting of who I was and always asked me how the Website was going. He was a good man and a great father and I miss him.

He took me to my first NFL game, in 1967, at Philly's Franklin Field as my beloved Baltimore Colts beat the Eagles, 38-6. I was in heaven. Ah, the memories.

Thanks so much again. You're all terrific.

Jim

Jim--

I do not know you, but my deepest condolensces to you and your family. As someone who almost died, I have come to realize how precious life is and how each moment should be cherished.

Tino Luu

Jim,
All the best to you and your family during this time. Take comfort in all of the special times you and your father shared. Even though he is no longer here, your memories of him are with you forever.

Take care and happy holidays.

Jim,

My condolences to you and your family.

Oh Jim. I'm truly sorry. My worries about Christmas are absolutely nothing compared to you. I do hope that the holiday season brings you joy to you and your family. I'll be thinking about you.

I was sorry to hear about the death of your father. My thoughts and praers are with you and your family, and I hope you find the strength you will need to carry on despite your loss.

Eric Swanson.

Hey, Jim, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. I apologize for just now posting a message, I hardly ever read this section of the boards. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs, Bobby

Jim, I'm sorry to read of your father's death. I lost my father last spring, and it was tough. Please accept my sincere condolences,

Thanks again for all your wonderful thoughts and e-mails. They mean a lot.