James Vincent DuRuz
June 4 1981 - June 24 2007
James (Jimmy) DuRuz set himself free on Sunday, June 24th. He did not mean to hurt his loving family or friends. In fact, he was gentle and loving to every living creature. James was an excellent student and leader, being the class president of both Beaver Lake Middle School and Issaquah High School.
His awards and achievements are too numerous to list. He was a singer, musician, composer, actor, dancer and director. It was no surprise when he went off to Yale to continue his studies in theater and drama.
After graduating, he had trouble finding his path, as he could accept the imperfections in everyone but himself. He traveled the world and worked with at-risk youth through Outward Bound until his death. James, our Jimmy, will be missed by so many people each day.
This site is for all of the people, all over the world, that Jimmy touched - to share their memories, their photos, videos, etc - and to enjoy one of the few things that gave him solace, that quieted his mind and his soul - MUSIC. Please download his songs. We have So much of his music to get out to people - so please check back - as we will be changing the songs every month or so.
PLEASE feel free to leave comments with memories, messages and thoughts on this page - or comment on any of his photos. This site is for all of us to unite in his memory...which is what he always wanted....
Also be sure to visit his official Memorial Site - http://jamesvincentduruz.virtualmemorials.com/
