Jimmy Galvez

In memory of my friend Jimmy Galvez

by Steve Bamford on Oct 14 2008

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Jimmy Galvez is on the right with the beard.

 

I was very sad to hear the terrible news my close friend Jimmy Galvez passed away from a sudden heart attack this past weekend at the model show in Guayaquil, Ecuador.  The show was cancelled on the spot.  Jimmy was only 49.  We originally met and spent plenty of time together at the at the Atlanta Nationals in 2005.  Through e-mails, Jimmy showed me the beauty of Ecuador in our many e-mails and he had convinced me to visit Ecuador to attend their show and I knew one day I would visit him in Ecuador.  Jimmy was the President of the IPMS Guayaquil, Ecuador (website is off line for 1 month in memory of Jimmy) and the show was something he always looked forward to each year.  Jimmy had a passion and love for scale modelling like few people I know.  Jimmy loved this hobby and his model club was a friendlier because Jimmy was part of the club.

Jimmy was the type of person that could make you feel at ease minutes after meeting him.  He was very friendly and whoever met him was sure to remember him, because of his friendly nature.  As big as our planet is.....it somehow seems smaller and friendlier with guys like Jimmy.  I am very sorry to know that Jimmy is no longer with us.....this is very sad new for everyone that knew him.

This past Aug 22 on my birthday Jimmy sent me this e-mail.

H B 2 U
H B 2 U
H B Dear Steve
H B 2 U
Hi Steve
Wishing you a very special birthday celebration.
Warm regards from all yo
ur friends at IPMS Guayaquil and myself.
Jimmy

You will be sadly missed Jimmy.....rest in peace my friend.

Ecuadorian Air Force Jaguars by Jimmy Galvez

XXI IPMS Guayaquil National Contest by Tigre del Aire

XXII IPMS Guayaquil National Contest by Tigre del Aire

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford