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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

“October 7 was a litmus test for morons” is a brilliantly succinct line.

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Eve since you love him I know he was great. May his memory be only for blessings.

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That was so beautiful. So sorry for your loss.

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There's nothing wrong with caring too much in a world where some care so little. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you don't isolate yourself today. There still are genuine people left in this world beyond all of the fake ones who spend all day saying hateful things on the internet. Please don't ever stop believing that.

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May his memory be a blessing.

The kind of friendship you describe is rare.

That level of connection and understanding is uncommon.

I hope you are ok. You have lost so much already.

May his memory give you strength.

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

I’m excited to read some Jam this weekend. May his memory be a blessing always זייל 💔

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What a wonderful eulogy.

I never had a friend remotely like that. You make me realize that just knowing someone so alive and conscious is a gift. That knowing someone so alive and conscious brings those qualities out in you yourself. That we all need a friend like that. That even if now he's dead, at least you had that time with him.

I really want to see the image of Chewbacca dressed like a Chasidic Rabbi.

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If you zoom in on the top of the image of the WhatsApp conversation you can see Rabbi Chewbacca :)

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

Such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your dear friend. 🤍

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

James sounds unbelievably rad - I’m sorry for your loss x

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Let every album you listened to together be a constant reminder of the goodness and joy he brought into this world.

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Condolences on the loss of your dear friend. May his memory be a blessing.

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No more pain, and he's watching over you like an angel now.

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

Well Eve- a brilliant tribute and you’ve just guaranteed that James will have new fans of his work. Hope the Ramones are on a continuous loop wherever you are, James. 🎸🎸❤️🙏

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

I’m sorry for your loss. He seems as though he was a wonderful person. I used to read Kerrang religiously, in fact it kind of raised me. He would’ve made such a positive difference to so many people’s lives without him even knowing.

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I love it that your friend stood by you and you’re standing by him.

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Nov 16Liked by Eve Barlow

Thank you Eve. James would have loved this. I'm so sad and angry that he's gone - what I'd give for one more meet up. Sending love xx

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He loved you so much xx

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