Mosier, Oregon 2014

Jim Grossman

Loving Father, World Champion Kayaker, Special Olympics Organizer

Jim Grossman, 56, died May 30th, 2022, doing what he loves, kayaking. John Kerry, the godfather of Jimmy’s son Buey, said: “He paddled into a water hole and never came out.” The news hit me hard in the waking hours on the opposite side of the world. I was not able to express my shock and sorrow until my return.

I came to know Jimmy when his father, Sam, introduced us during Kerry’s presidential run in 2013. We teamed up and scoured New Hampshire, giving away 20,000 copies of my magazine that featured the then-Senator John Kerry on the cover. Since the fortuitous campaign, Jim Grossman and I have become life-long friends. He would visit me frequently with his son and daughter in tow: always with a carload of skis, kayaks, and planned activities. Always being the doting, loving, caring, and brilliantly instructive father. Their visits were always magical, and since we shared a love of photography, they were always full of visually collected moments.

A tribute to my friend — son of Sam Grossman, father of Buey & Saba Grossman — a few magical moments of a life well-lived. 

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Collectable

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Jim Ealer

PROGRAMER
A future blog about the late Jim Ealer will be completed here. Enter now to see photos. Circa 2004.

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Hubert Baudoin

RESORT DEVELOPER
Future page about Hubert Baudoin of the Moorings will be completed. Enter now to see photos. Since 1985.

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Marc Riboud

FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER
Future blog page about Marc Riboud will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1974.

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Maui Meyer

REAL ESTATE BROKER
A future blog about Maui Meyerwill be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1988.

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Leonard Freed

PHOTOGRAPHER
A future blog page about the late Magnum photographer Leonard Freed will be completed here. Enter to see photos. Circa 1985.

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Anna Winand

EXCECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Welcome to the future blog page about Anna Winand. Assistant to the Director of the International Center of Photography. Enter to see photos. Since 1973

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Gregory Thorne

BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER
Future blog page about Gregory Thorne will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1994.

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Dawna Price

NURSE/ACCOUNTANT
Future blog page about world traveler Dawna Price will be added here soon. Enter now to see photos. Since 2018.

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EM Marie

MODEL/DANCER
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