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Topic: sad news
Posted By: huckmuck
Subject: sad news
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 7:21pm
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This afternoon Jim Darling passed away. ------------- Huckmuck |
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 10:19pm
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The man Jim Darling may have passed away today. But his contributions to this industry and to all the people he touched in one way or another will allow his name to live on for years to come. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 10:49pm
Well said, Doug. If there were more people in the world like Jim, it would definitely be a better place
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 11:20pm
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oohhhh.... Thats so sad and shocking...I could feel the gush of blood to my heart as I just read this sad post....
Come unto me, ye who are weary and overburdened, and I
will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 May the glory of god shine upon his family in this their time of need. Jim is now in the arms of god peacefully smiling down from heavens above. may peace be with us all...Jim you will live on in each of our hearts, and in our daily work with your many great accomplishments that you have left behind.
Earl Mignott
Mr. Steamer
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Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 11:27pm
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I used to call Jim "Mr. Industry Guru". He was so funny, almost made me pee my pants laughing. I'll miss his Friday afternoon calls.
I'll miss his sermons on the necessity of changing the way we clean.
Everyone I know who has met him, has been changed by his way of being.
I hope his family will be given the strength to go through these hard times.
Peace be with you Jim, you will never be forgotten.
Lee Senter
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Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 07/July/2006 at 11:42pm
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Jim Darling, President and Owner of Chemspec Jim traveled Also, Jim heavily invested much time and effort into developing Environmental and Safe Products. Jim was an innovator and front runner in our industry and will be extremely missed. On behalf of all Kleen Kuip customers and staff, we sincerely offer our condolences to his family and Chemspec staff. There will definitely be a greener place for Jim in Heaven. Until we meet again Jim, may God hold you in the palm of his hands. Your Associate and Dear Friend Ted ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 1:01am
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There is bad news and then there is shocking news. Like me and everyone else that knew Jim, are shaking our heads wondering at the sense of it all. Jim was a young man of 50 with zest and a genuine interest in making our world a safer place to live in. Ecogent and DFC environmental line of products was Jim’s baby and was just starting to take off. I sincerely hope that all his work does not go in vain and that we all have a hand in continuing the safer way of cleaning. Life is so precious and you never know what the next moment will bring you. My heart goes out to his family and I will also miss the weekly shop talks and hockey conversations Jim and I would have about our kid’s games. Huckmuck Thank you for taking the time to inform us of Jim’s untimely passing. I know that the staff at Chemspec are a loyal and tight knit family that have been together for years, this will not be an easy time for you and the boys. May God Bless you Jim Gloria ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 8:49am
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Huck Please post the details of the funeral for those of us who may not be in the loop.
thank you and god bless.
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Posted By: huckmuck
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 10:06am
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I believe the viewing is on Monday and the furneral is Tuesday I still need to confirm it and then I will let you know. ------------- Huckmuck |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 11:02am
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I was told this morning funeral is Tuesday.
The obituary is to be in the Sun and Star tomorrow.
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Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 11:14am
| Where? |
Posted By: cleanex
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 1:49pm
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Please post arrangements as soon as you know ------------- DON ELDRED YOU CAN "STAND" ON OUR REPUTATION |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 08/July/2006 at 5:43pm
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It would be nice if some of us could go....
------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 3:00pm
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Guys
Drive your company trucks if you're coming on Tuesday.
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Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 4:56pm
| I was actually thinking of that. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 5:21pm
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What are you guys thinking?? Jim was not a carpet cleaner. I would think you want to show a little professionallism for once in your careers and actually showup dressed like a business person in a suit with a car. Or make a good impression and park your dirty ole van in the parking lot. How will it look in the receiving line with your cleanest dirty uniform on or better yet short pants and work boots. I guess my ideas and yours of paying respect to someone I thought very much of are very different. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 7:25pm
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There was never any doubt about going in a suit.
It was just sort of neat thinking about a line of trucks.
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Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 7:57pm
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Doug
With all due respect please do not insult my intelligence or my parents and the way I was raised. Nobody said a thing about showing up in dirty clothes or work clothes, please dont be a jack-ass.
My vehicles are brand new and never dirty inside or out. I never keep a car or van longer than 48 months.
Have some respect for US for a change. I have never spent less than $600 bucks on a suit d**k.
We are grown-ass men here we dont need you to tell us how to show respect to a fallen bro.
So guys, run your van through the wash and bring it assuming it is presentable.
God Bless
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doug wrote:Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 8:17pm
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An honour guard of carpet cleaning trucks. How Original? After all this is your brain wave isn't it?? The way you talk I have a question. In your case for $600. does the suit come with the d*ck?? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 9:35pm
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someone pooped in Doug's Corn Flakes |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 9:39pm
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Your right Lee this is no place to carry on like this. I guess I should know better? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 10:52pm
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Geez Doug its only people trying to find a way to say thanks.
I remember my first IICRC class, it was with Jim and in my mind I knew everything, afterall I had cleaned carpets for 20 years. He opened my eyes really wide and I appreciate the road I then had seen for the first time.
Its really hard to say thanks or play tribute. I fear it will never be said how much he meant to us to his family and friends.
I think its too cool that others feel the same. And its a sure thing that there are lots of others he has made feel the same way who don't even know he's dead yet.
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 09/July/2006 at 11:10pm
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I guess to each his own? By the way my Corn Flakes are fine? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 10/July/2006 at 1:49am
I also took the cc course taught by Jim. Great instructor
If I lived in the GTA, I would be at his funeral
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 10/July/2006 at 8:04am
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No need to argue....I'm sure the company truck will be fine...I'm sure a suit would be fine...I'm sure a golf shirt with your company name on it would be fine...its not the fact of what you drove or what you wear...IT's that you came to give your respect and support...
I'm sure support in any form will be appreciated....no need to debate this ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 10/July/2006 at 8:20am
| Amen Brother Earl- |