Jim Dempsey Memorial | Jim Dempsey Foundation

James Peter Dempsey

Born in Brooklyn, New York on Jan. 11, 1948
Departed on May 7, 2004 and resided in Laredo, TX.

Do Not Grieve for James P. Dempsey.

Rather–rejoice in his memory and the many lives that he has touched. Dempsey was a loving father, an adored lover, a decorated hero and much more. Not a soul alive who had the privilege of meeting him was indifferent to him. So, his family asks that you take those memories of him and learn the lessons he had to offer. Above all, live every day to the fullest and take nothing for granted.

James Dempsey’s lists of accomplishments are too long to list. He was a soldier, loyal to his country in every way, decorated with three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star for Bravery and so many more. He was founder of Halo Flight, ever intent on saving and enriching lives. He was an active Mason and enjoyed Civil War re-enactments- an active member of the 69th Division of the Irish Brigade as well as the 6th Texas Division. He was a father – not only to this writer but to every child that he met, teaching always to be true to yourself, and at the same time not to take yourself so seriously – for when it comes down to it, who else can you truly laugh at? He survives in all of our hearts and leaves behind his daughter, Rachyll Dempsey, Psy. D., his partner, Hillary McAllister, his siblings, many nieces and nephews and thousands of friends. We wish to extend an invitation to everyone who would like to celebrate his life and memory.”

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(132) Rachyll

Sun, 17 January 2010 22:32:02

I am thirlled that this is being made available by our hard working team at Bennett Consulting. Thank you for all of your hard work! I send thanks too for anyone choosing to continue to keep this guestbook alive!

(131) Hillary

Sat, 29 August 2009 00:00:00

Miss you everyday Mr. D.

W. Girl

(130) Cathy Costa-Morris

Sat, 4 July 2009 00:00:00

Still think of you often and know you are smiling on me with my three raucous boys ... I'm so glad to be in touch with Rachyll too, hope to share my stories with her in person someday!

(129) Rachyll Dempsey

Sat, 4 July 2009 00:00:00

For all who still visit - I woke up inspired for a biography this morning and am hoping that everyone will send me stories about Dad. Specifically - how he effected you (or someone else) and what that person went on to accomplish, be, etc. Please visit www.docdempsey.com as I am starting the foundation. Love always...

(128) BETTY KRAMER

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00

YOU STILL HOLD A PIECE OF MY HEART.
YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED BY MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS.

MUCH LOVE,

(127) Hillary

Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00

Five years ago today. Always in
my heart.

Hillary

(126) William J Klingenberg

Thu, 26 February 2009 00:00:00

Everyday, Doc, every day...
Thanks...
Bill
B 2/5 1-Cav, 66-7

(125) Hillary

Tue, 11 November 2008 00:00:00

Remembered with love on your birthday.

Hillary

(124) Hillary McAllister

Tue, 11 November 2008 00:00:00

Remembered with love on this Veteran's Day.

W. Girl

(123) Hillary

Sun, 19 October 2008 00:00:00

The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold

Since you went away the days grow long
And soon Ill hear old winters song
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall.

(122) DaraDo Bo foana bana do nana

Wed, 10 September 2008 00:00:00

For numerous occassions I have thought & even dreamnt of his voice and the smell of his stinky cigars, till this day I wish I could sniff again. My heart goes out to Rach. His beloved daughter. In memories I will forever keep his legacy in my heart as well as in my children's laughter, which will forever keep me smiling. I will dance in his sunlight amoungst other memories I will share with my better half. I like to keep his mentality in my eyes and ears. As adult-hood approaches. He taught me about anatomy, math, including everything else I am proud to know. It was all becuase of him. Rach, I'd like to thank you for all of this, I know he is especially proud of you.:) besides we should all be dancing.

(121) Alex Drees

Fri, 18 July 2008 00:00:00

I only know of Mr. Dempsey through one of his daughters, Rachyll. If what I read on these pages and recollect from her talks about him is accurate, the world is a much greyer place without him. I am sorry to have not known him in person but due to you who shared him here, feel I know his spirit. Thank you for this opportunity. Alex

(120) Dean

Mon, 10 March 2008 00:00:00

I can't believe it's been four years. I remember the long talks Jim, Jerry, and myself used to have. Sometimes funny, Sometimes serious. Serious, that when I look back on them I realize he was trying to teach us without us feeling as though he was preaching. He was looking out for the both of us . Jim, I listened. THANKS.

(119) BETTY KRAMER

Sun, 9 March 2008 00:00:00

DEMPSEY,

SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY YOU LEFT US. I MISS YOU TO THIS DAY. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE MEMORIES.

(118) joe

Sat, 8 March 2008 00:00:00

4 YEARS AGO, MY BEST FRIEND LOST HIS BEST FRIEND.MY FAMILY HAS BEEN BLESSED HAVING KNOWN 'JIM,JIM DEMPSEY'.

(117) Mark

Fri, 7 March 2008 00:00:00

I sure miss the cigars,conversation and cribbage. I guess I have something to teach Patrick, Matt, Chris,Sean and Ryan in your memory.

Mark

(116) Donna

Fri, 7 March 2008 00:00:00

They say time eases the pain of loss, I don't believe it to be so true. You are missed just as much today as you were 4yrs. ago. There is not a day that goes by that you aren't thought of or spoken of by someone. What I wouldn't give for one more day of coffee and conversation. We love ya

(115) Hillary

Fri, 7 March 2008 00:00:00

Four years ago, was our last morning together. A hug, a kiss, a puff on your pipe and out the door your went. If only I could cross the bridge of time and be safe with you in your arms again.
Love as always,

Thu, 1 January 1970 10:58:33

....it's just been so very long now (which i still can't believe, as it feels like yesterday), but i figure that since you were never far from us before, and are never far from my mind now, you must still be watching over me...
even out there...
somewhere.

(but please don't worry too much about me and just take care of those who also love/miss you, too, and still live in the house that still has that little porch on rosario st... especially the sweet, grumpy old man with a silver mexican mustache, wearing red suspenders, who's missing a leg, answers to 'chief', and sits outside listening to a transistor radio with a dog named daisy, reading the 'laredo morning times' all day long, haha.)

and, if nothing else,
with all of these big things happening in my life right now, i'll just be happy if you could pretty-please send a little of that irish luck my way...!

<3,
micheLLe*

Thu, 1 January 1970 10:58:33

...my parents, 'little' mikie, & i still recount your tall tales with much joy and love whenever appropriate (& even when inappropriate, hehe); i think we still have an old bottle of irish cream liqueur you brought over one christmas somewhere in the fridge at home (that i never had the nerve to touch infront of my parents, haha). and i know that daddy still, on occasion, hears a thick knock and 'anybody home?? morning, chief!' on cool, sunny sunday mornings.

i still smile when i remember your telling of 'hallucinating funny things in the desert' back in the middle east, and of all things to imagine, the one thing you fantasized most often, even being so far away, 'in 100+ heat was hearing the windchimes hanging on a little porch on rosario st that always has a breeze', probably drinking coffee and eating semita, no less! hehe

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