Dear Friends and Family:

On behalf of the Shore/Gillespie family we'd like to express our deep thanks for all the kindness and generosity that has been shown to us over the past few days. It's an unbelievably sad time for us, but the help of family and friends has somehow made it bearable. James was such a great father, husband, brother, son and friend, it's hard to imagine not seeing him again.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our family and friends with the the food, flowers and cards that people have sent. We are so grateful. Please, please do not feel you need to do any more for us -- but if you would like to send something, we ask that you make a contribution to the Shore kids' education fund. Details are below...

Shore Children Education Fund
Please make checks payable to: Shore Children Education Fund and send to:

Shore Children Education Fund
c/o Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home
10121 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53266