Comments on: James [Jimmy] Gideon – passed away

By: Joe Joshi PhD

Joe Joshi PhD — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:37:06 +0000

Hi Sarah:
I am sad to read about your Dad passing away. May he rest in peace.
If I remember well, James’ Mom also was a doctor, and she would have told you that James had a massive stroke.
Please accept my condolences.
Joe Joshi
R 1954 – 1963
Senior Editor, Print & Broadcast News
Sumter SC USA

By: Ashok Sopory (C- 56)

Ashok Sopory (C- 56) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:24:54 +0000

Sending Heart Felt Condolences for the bereaved family. Prayer for Jimmy’s soul to rest in eternal peace.
Reading his obituaries one learns Jimmy Gideon was a Great Cottonian. A big loss to All.
Ashok Sopory (C- 56)

By: SM Singh

SM Singh — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:29:16 +0000

It is very sad to learn that Jimmy Gideon has passed away.
He was my class fellow and a tough but decent and fair school captain; approachable at all times. He was very strong and very active in sports; boxing, athletics, etc.
I have not been in touch with him since school, but have pictures of him and remember him clearly.
My condolences to his family and Peter.
SM Singh
Curzon 1957-64.

By: Jagat Aulakh

Jagat Aulakh — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:14:03 +0000

Shocking sums it up; he was only 2 years ahead of me. He was an inspirational leader and Rivaz reached the zenith of their achievements, both academic and sporting, under him. Rivaz had an amazing VIth form in ’64, full of high-flyers and strong personalities, but he was always the ‘Captain’. His memory is indelible.
My heartfelt condolences to all those who were fortunate to know him but especially to Peter.
Jagat Aulakh
1958-66

By: Subhash Chachra

Subhash Chachra — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:06:51 +0000

Sorry to hear that Jimmy Gideon is no more. My condolonces to his family and to Peter Gideon.

Subhash Chachra
59-67

By: M M Sachdev, R58-64

M M Sachdev, R58-64 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:39:34 +0000

Very sad and heartbroken to hear the news. Another friend gone. I had lost touch with himover the years and just renewed contact. May the Lord grant his soul peace.

I have very fond memories of Jimmy which will remain with me for the rest of my life.

My deepest condolences to Peter and the rest of his family

By: Ranbir Brar, L 63-66

Ranbir Brar, L 63-66 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:13:20 +0000

Shocked to learn that Jimmy Gideon is no more. He was a great guy. Had interacted with him over the years. Last met him at Simla in Mar 1998, when I was posted there. Had a few rounds sitting on the balcony of Gaeitys’ overlooking the Mall. Infact, he got me smoking after a abstinance of 10 years. My condolences to Peter. His parents had both passed away ages ago. RIP friend.

By: Peter Rollo

Peter Rollo — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:52:19 +0000

I am afraid I cannot remmber Jimmy, but having read the various respones there is no doubt he was a great guy, following the tradition of all Rivaz House Captains ! To me Bishop Cotton School will always be a time in my life which was fantastic.

By: uday singh jubbal

uday singh jubbal — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:55:03 +0000

Uday Singh Jubbal(I-1961-1966.)It is really quite a shock for me to suddenly hear that Jimmy Gideon had passed away…..I was friends with him on Facebook & we used to exchange notes on the good old days at BCS. He was two years senior to me & his brother, Peter Gideon, was a year junior. He aws my School Captain but I remember him more for his lovely voice as we were members of the “Glee Club”. We will all miss him & my heratfellt condolences go out to his family & to Peter. God give his soul eternal peace.

By: uday singh jubbal

uday singh jubbal — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:55:03 +0000