On September 19, 2026, Jim sat down with us and told his story: the island where he grew up, the Air Force, his years at Xerox, and the girl who looked in a doorway and said, “That’s the one for me.” Both films are here to watch, download and keep.
The film has chapters built in, so you can jump to any part of his story from the player.
Shirley sees Jim for the first time, sewing a button on his shirt, and tells her friend.
Watch from 19:18
After the accident, his father made himself a cane and went right back to work.
Watch from 15:50
One letter inside another, a visit, and Shirley comes back without the ring.
Watch from 32:09
Jim and Shirley take on the church garden together.
Watch from 42:14
When you look back over your whole life, what are you most thankful for?
“Shirley, of course.”
“We never had a cross word, you know.”
“I couldn’t see myself marrying anybody else.”
Their story, from a button on his shirt to “It was destined.” Made to share with family and friends.
43 minutes · full quality MP4 · about 5 GB. A large file, so best on a computer with Wi-Fi.
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Rob, thank you for trusting us with your dad's story.
Sitting with Jim and hearing about the skates, the usherette and the two envelopes is something I won't forget. I hope this film is watched and shared for a long time to come.
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