Hea IGH,
There is an IGA grocery store and now we have a IGA pharmacy in our town. You always come to mind with a smile, when we drive by. The GC would repeat IGAA IGAA and I would say IGHH IGHH.
Someday they might ask what it means.
I visited James grave site early this year. His cremation ash is buried near his wife and parents at the WCD church they attended. I knew his Mom's first name, but I did not know he was named after his father.
His small house is still in the village, where he lived in the 60s with his wife and children. The renters want to buy it, but no action from the children.
I met many in the village who still speak highly of James and his extended family. His parents were pharmacist, who were very generous and compassionate, that their many children followed. My experience with the family was extremely memorable, including lessons regarding the church. Bishop Singh was their priest when their new church was built.
For some time I was trying to contact Mara's brother Gary in Vancouver, but I believe due to some controversy, he did not reply. Their other numbers I have, are disconnected.
But others in Vancouver mentioned that Mara is alive and still disabled in bed. Its been a while since I saw him in North Van.
Please send me your contact info. by PM or email, for some photos re James.