Last Wednesday 2/10/2010 Jimmy passed away. His passing came 46yrs to the day of winning his Olympic medal..
Jimmy Heuga was know for his Olympic medal, for his huge advances in research and living with MS, amongst many many more accomplishments. But most of all Jimmy was known for his killer smile and his enormous spirit. No matter how bad of a day Jimmy was having, he always had that smile on.
Jimmy Heuga was know for his Olympic medal, for his huge advances in research and living with MS, amongst many many more accomplishments. But most of all Jimmy was known for his killer smile and his enormous spirit. No matter how bad of a day Jimmy was having, he always had that smile on.
Jimmy in 64.
I was lucky enough to take Jimmy as my date to the '08 CU Ski Team Ball. Wilder (his son, pictured above) met us there for a few twirls around the dance floor.
I have many great memories of Jimmy and will never forget his legendary stories. I consider myself unbelievably lucky and blessed to have had even just the little time I did have with him.
My parents and I made the drive up to Vail yesterday for Jimmy's funeral and memorial service. Although it was unbelievably sad we all left with a feeling of being enormously blessed to have known such a great spirit.
I have many great memories of Jimmy and will never forget his legendary stories. I consider myself unbelievably lucky and blessed to have had even just the little time I did have with him.
My parents and I made the drive up to Vail yesterday for Jimmy's funeral and memorial service. Although it was unbelievably sad we all left with a feeling of being enormously blessed to have known such a great spirit.