Ed Leafe wrote:

> I'm very sorry to report to you that Jim Kearns, a regular on

> this list for many years, and a good friend of mine, has died.

>

> I received an email from Jim McKinniss, his long-time friend and

> associate, telling me that he got a call from Jim's wife, who said

> that Jim had killed himself several days ago. No other information is

> known, especially as to what may have led him to that point.

>

> I'm sure that I speak for most members when I say that he will be

> missed, and that our thoughts are with his family.

The community has lost a good person. He will be missed, even with his

joking emails. Rest easy, Jim, and may God speed you home.

Truly sorry,

--Michael