James J. Kahrs

 
 
 

May Jim’s strength, resiliency and innate generosity & kindness continue to echo in the hearts and minds of all those he loved and all those who loved him unequivocally in return.


 
 

To ensure your generosity and support are acknowledged, Jim’s family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the following

 
 

American Red Cross

Clara Barton first heard of the Swiss-inspired global Red Cross network while visiting Europe following the Civil War. Upon returning home, she and a circle of her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881 and simultaneously campaigned for ratification of the Geneva Convention protecting the war-injured, which the United States ratified in 1882. Barton led the Red Cross for 23 years, during which time the organization initiated the first domestic and overseas disaster relief efforts, aided the United States military during the Spanish-American War, and campaigned successfully for the inclusion of peacetime relief work as part of the global Red Cross network–the so-called “American Amendment” that initially met with some resistance in Europe. Today, the supporters, volunteers and employees of the American Red Cross provide compassionate care in five critical areas: people affected by disasters in America; support for members of the military and their families; blood collection, processing and distribution; health and safety education and training; and international relief and development.

Jim was a true survivor.

Contributions given in his honor will be allocated specifically to the relief efforts in Maui where many others will need his strength of spirit and resiliency to wear that same mantle.

American Red Cross
 
 
 

St. Jude Children's Hospital

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of its founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.

 
 
St. Jude Children's Hospital

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