Jim’s Story

Site created on March 21, 2019

Saturday evening March 16, our dear friend Jim Igler was victim of a hit-and-run while crossing Central Ave .  He is at Bayfront ICU in critical condition. The support and and words of hope and encouragement that have been posted on Jim's Facebook Page and throughout the Community are amazing! Rather than have Jim's many friends call or visit the hospital, we created this CaringBridge page to keep family and friends updated in one place. 

Tampa Bay Times article: http://www.tampabay.com/breaking-news/multiple-pedestrians-hit-by-cars-in-separate-overnight-incidents-in-pinellas-county-20190317/?fbclid=IwAR2pYLenTknBmiCH10HOx8aemYH_yGn0RPH2GPOmfG1yOBtCCKhN9bWrk_s


Who is Jim? He has been highlighted so many times for his amazing contributions to the Tampa Bay community - here's one: http://baysoundings.com/profile-meet-jim-igler-super-volunteer/



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Journal entry by Jessica Bibza

 Those of us who loved Jim and are dealing with the grief of his passing, please know that his final moments were very peaceful. One beloved friend was with him as they moved him from the ICU to his hospice room. Another was with him moments after they removed the tubes  and held his hand, listing off the names of the many, many people who love him. Another friend was there a short while later sharing love and hugs from all of us.
They all said that the hospice room was peaceful: filled with nature scenes, soft music, and gentle lights. It  was a much more comforting place than ICU.  In his final moments and even after, he continued to be surrounded by his loving friends. We will miss you dearly friend. 
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