Jim Gamble -ELP Allsky Has Died at Age 60 15AUG2012

Astronomer / Weatherman Jim Gamble of El Paso, Texas - the operator and owner of ELP Allsky has died at age 60 on 15AUG2012
- Funeral Service Announced
Funeral Service
Monday, August 20, 2012
9:00am - 9:45am
@
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
2500 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936-3203

Jim Gamble (l) Thomas Dorman (R)
After a full night of sky gazing... Those were the nights!

Perseids 2011 Composite by Jim Gamble ELP Allsky
(click on image to enlarge)

Some of you that read this may have had the pleasure of knowing or working with Jim Gamble. Jim has passed from this earthly life into Heaven, The Infinite Dimension.

Rejoice in this news, as Jim now is.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Jan, mother Molly and his two sons Chris and Steve (and their families).

I have considered Jim a close and good friend, knowing him now for over three years, we spent daily Skype telephone calls sometimes lasting 8-10 hours! He was a very smart man with extreme motivation and skills. He was a true living man, a teacher, a friend, a loving father and husband.

Jim you were a blessing! A true bolide!

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. RIP, Jim Gamble! Amen!
Dirk Ross...Tokyo

ELP Allsky website by Jim Gamble: http://www.elpasoallsky.blogspot.jp/


 Jim Gamble - Your Eye On El Paso - Tinseltown CBS Live 4


GAMBLE James A. Gamble, born December 30, 1951 in Athens, Georgia, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He moved to El Paso when he was six years old. Jim attended Bliss Elementary, Ross Middle School, graduated from Burges High School, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1983, James began his career in weather broadcasting after working for El Paso Natural Gas for ten years. He pursued other interests after leaving television in 2003. Most recently he was a contract weather observer for the FAA. He is survived by his wife, Jan; their son, Chris and wife Angela and their four children; his son, Steve and wife Lisa and their two children. He is also survived by his mother, Molly. The Gamble family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Martin East. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:00 am at Christ our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2500 George Dieter Drive. Interment will immediately follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multi-Language Publications, 2500 George Dieter Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936. This ministry publishes the gospel in 45 languages around the world.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?n=james-gamble&pid=159261653#fbLoggedOut
JAMES A. GAMBLE

December 30, 1951 - August 15, 2012

Visitation

Sunday, August 19, 2012

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Funeraria Del Angel-Martin East

1460 George Dieter Drive

El Paso, TX 79936

(915) 855-8881

Driving Directions

Funeral Service

Monday, August 20, 2012

9:00am - 9:45am

Christ Our Redeemer

2500 George Dieter Dr

El Paso, TX 79936-3203

Obits:
http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_21321715/former-el-paso-weatherman-jim-gamble-dies

http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/news/former-el-paso-weatherman-jim-gamble-dies/nRCbp/

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/former-el-paso-weathercaster-jim-gamble-dies_b57224

http://www.kvia.com/news/Jim-Gamble-former-El-Paso-weather-forecaster-has-died/-/391068/16140488/-/4bhs1r/-/index.html

http://kisselpaso.com/former-el-paso-tv-weatherman-jim-gamble-passes-away/

Guestbook:
http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/elpasotimes/guestbook.aspx?n=jim-gamble&pid=159202328&cid=view

Any personal/private messages to Jim`s family can be emailed to wxtx01@gmail.com

Dirk Ross...Tokyo

2012 THE Year of Meteors!

updated & reposted 19AUG2012
original post 17AUG2012

ELP Allsky Reports Daytime METEOR FIREBALL ...Phoenix, Tempe AZ Green Daylight Fireball Report 08JUN2011

BREAKING METEOR FIREBALL NEWS...Phoenix, Tempe AZ Green Daylight Fireball Report 08JUN2011

...ADDITIONAL REPORTS NEEDED please email LunarMeteoriteHunter@gmail.com

Randall C.-Tempe, AZ:
I witnessed a bright daytime meteor from the east Phoenix suburb of Tempe at 13:33 local time June 8 2011. The tract was due West from my position, streaking almost straight down and about 10 degrees toward the North. Meteor had a bright lime green color... (more) see ELP Allsky:
http://elpasoallsky.blogspot.com/2011/06/breaking-meteor-fireball-newsphoenix.html

IF you saw this meteor we need the Date and Time of these events 
Location name (town,city) where you were when saw the meteor, 
Start and Stop location in sky, Direction of movement, 
Duration of Event (seconds), 
Brightness ( in comparison with Venus, Moon, Sun) color, sounds? 
Photos? Videos? LunarMeteoriteHunter@gmail.com 
Thank you! Your reports make it possible for all to check what they saw as well.
 2011 Year of Meteors!

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