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07/23/2010
Carol Kruse-Knight from a Facebook post

"So sorry to hear this. I loved to hang out with Polock. Many great memories, especially the night before a Fleetwood Mac concert at Folsom Field. Wish I could be there."

07/22/2010
Victoria (Vickie) Burgess-Spengler-Wekamp

This is so painful. I wish I had, had the chance to say goodbye. It's been so many years since I last saw Polock. All my memories of him are good ones. Rest in Peace Jim. July 17 at 11:50pm

07/22/2010
Becky Lincoln (Lumpkins)

Well Jim (Polock) You were always on my mind and over the years and to this day when I here the song "You were always on my mind" sang by Willie Neilson I think of you and me. I could not believe that you actually came to my wedding reception and you were the first to pin money on my dress. You and I danced and I Knew then that we would always be friends and it was so. You always had the utmost respect for me, you were good to me. I have such loving memories of our friendship. You Jim left such an impression on my life and my family. I will miss being able to call late at night and talk. I will miss every year my HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALL!, and my HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Some how you just knew when I needed to smile even if it were not on my birthday. Yes and as it was remarked by someone, you had a rough exterior. I say you were just very honest. I say you were just full of love in your heart.

07/21/2010
Ruth Boor

Oh Jim. I wish we would have had more time together. I felt like I was really seeing you as the person and brother you were for the first time this year. We spent a lot of hours talking and I know that you cared deeply for your family. I felt like I missed out on knowing you for so many years because we were such different people. But, deep down, I learned that you really did care. Something that I thought you didn't for so long. Maybe it wasn't the right time in your life for me until now (this year). I will think of you often and wish there would have been more pleasant times. I cherish the time I had with you. Love you always - Ruth

07/20/2010
Lori and Duff

Pollack - I am very honored to have known you. We had a lot of good times with you and Bear. Now you are with him in heaven and in a much better place. You will be missed by Duff and I. And we both send our condolenses to your family and friends. Love the Duffys.

07/18/2010
Bill English

I met Jim (Polock) at the Perl Mack Family Fun Center by Bunnies at 72nd and Pecos where I was a young (21 year old) bouncer. Someone came over to get me and asked if I would escort some obnoxious guy out of the Center. So, I did and it turned out that one of the guys being hassled was Jim, he was about 18. So, we have been friends for more than forty years and have been roommates off and on for more than 15 years. We’ve been through a lot over the years and we always knew we could depend on one another and appreciated our long friendship. I have some great memories. One that comes to mind was one of my crazy “The Moose is Loose” parties for my Birthday, and yes there was Moose punch. We (Jim, Joey Crespino and I) were on our way to the party location at the Stone House on Flagstaff mountain outside of Boulder, when Joey decided he would be in charge of the ice, so he crawled into the ice shoot in the machine at 64th and Sheridan and kept handing us blocked and bagged ice until it was cleaned out, Polock and I were all freaked out because we didn’t think we would be able to get Joey back out of the shoot but sure enough he came out the same way he went in along with the last bit of ice. Once we were at the Stone House we had to get the ice from the truck so we formed a line of guys and threw bags of ice from Polock’s old green Ford truck. All went well until I threw one and hit Polock Right Square in the head. I thought for sure he was going to come after me but he just laughed and smiled that Polock smile. This is how he lived his life, nothing really caused him to lose his temper or get too upset. However, on a recent visit to the VA hospital with Patti Kirgan, I got to witness the two of them fighting like little kids over him having a cigarette in his pocket, the two of them bantered back and forth until I had to say “just let him smoke”. So as soon as it started it ended with all of us laughing and Jim not smoking the cigarette. Jim cared about everyone and would give you the shirt off his back. I miss him every day and when I sit down in my chair next to his and see his cane I just can’t believe he is not there with me watching TV. I will miss you forever! Love Bill English (Moose)

07/17/2010
Patricia (Patti) Kirgan

I don't know exactly where to start or how long before it sinks in that you are not in this world anymore. To your family I offer my deepest and heartfelt condolences. They have stood by your side always and so gallantly in your illness for so many months. I have known your family for so long, some well and some more recently. Your Mom and Lou did my family’s taxes; Jack did my air conditioning and my friends. I got to meet Diane, Ruth, and Dan at your Mom’s service at the house and later when you were in the hospital a couple years ago. I am a better person for knowing you and getting to know your family. I am truly blessed for having you in my life and for our years of friendship. I miss you so much. Mr. P...Polock. You have been more of a brother to me than my own. I am trying to clear my tears in order to write this...You have always been there for me...always! In the worst of times and the very best. I am lost now without you. Who am I to call when it all gets to be too much? Who knows me like my buddy Polock, my one and only true male friend? You have always had my back and my best interest at heart. I have so many memories of you that I could write a book. From 15 to 53 you and me my friend. The pool hall across from my Junior High School (Shaw Heights) where I learned to play a mean game of Foosball and you would tease me about my braces, short skirts and leather boots. Mr. Ed’s where I turned the place up side down looking for my Camaro keys that you and the late George Tate took as a joke. You always swore that you told me you took them...not! And when you were in one of those ornery moods you would take my red beer from the bar while I was playing Foos, and without me knowing it you would pour Tobasco sauce in it. I don't know how many times I reached for my drink after a game and fell for that stunt. And a Colorado blizzard, I don't know how I would have gotten home one night in a major snow storm (blizzard) from the old IHOP on 104th without being able to follow your old Ford pickup (the one with the Duck tape). The snow was so bad that I couldn't tell if we were going straight west on 104th or north sideways. Your taillights were all I could see to follow and you made sure that I got home safe. Oh, and our trip to Twin Falls, hey we were only going about 90 mph in no man’s land Wyoming in your White Blazer where we got pulled over by one of Wyoming’s best. The trooper had us and we knew it. Thank goodness for Bronco memorabilia. When you saw him looking in the back at all of it and you asked if he was a fan and he got all excited, you knew you had him, he too was a big fan. So we left without a ticket, fewer Bronco items and the trooper left a happier fan than before. And how could I forget one of my families 4th of July outings in Grand Lake. I think this was the first time my family got to meet you and some of my crazy Westminster friends. We were all in a restaurant eating dinner when my Sister in Law’s brother David said “look some guys are pointing and hitting the window trying to get our attention”, oh boy! You and Moose (Bill English), Sokol (Rick) and others? After dinner I introduced my family to all of you and then David and I met with you all for some partying. We had such a great time and David thought you and all my friends were a wild bunch that he wanted to know better. My life will not be the same without you in it. Thank you for helping me grow up and be the person I have become and thank you for all of the wonderful memories and for touching the lives of so many that you have known. I will see you again and remember to chase all of the female angels you encounter, they too will love you as I have. Oh my dearest, very best buddy, I love you. Your forever friend, Patti…;-( Patricia Kirgan

07/13/2010
Diane Hess

My condolences to my siblings for the loss of our brother. I know his death has hit me hard as I'm sure it has you. Each of you had a special way of dealing with him and a special story to tell about him. But that's what made him unique. He had a way of dealing with each one of us as well. We will miss him deeply but he will not be forgotten. Much Love Diane

07/13/2010
"Niece" Kathy Delaughter

My condolences to all of my Aunts and Uncles for the loss of your brother and MY Uncle Jimmy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Uncle Jimmy with all of my heart. Although you will be missed very much, we are happy that you are in a safe place now with no more suffering. Thank you for serving our country and for being there when we needed you. Love and kisses from your niece Kathy Delaughter

07/12/2010
Patrick Hess

To a man who had this rough exterior, but I new better. Thank you for your help for being a friend and just a good guy. You loved your family wholeheartedly, as we discussed more than once. I am very sad to see you go, but thankful there is no more suffering. I will miss you Uncle Jim.. May you rest in peace. God Bless Your Nephew Patrick

07/12/2010
Nichole Roullier

I wish I could be there. I will love and miss you Uncle Jim. I promise to take good care of your vinyl collection. Love Nickie

07/12/2010
Rhonda Baird

To all of Jim's family: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I only know of Jim through Ruth, but I do know how much Jim was loved by Ruth. He seemed like he was such a happy-go-lucky guy! I am sure he will be missed.