Passing of Jim Lammers

[PaperPusher]

I hope that you gentlemen will excuse me for posting this thread here but I am inclined to make sure that those who knew and respected Jim Lammers of Cedar Creek Supply Depot were aware of his passing. Jim passed away today of an apparent heart attack. I do not have funeral arrangement information yet but I will post it as soon as it becomes available to me. Please remember Linda and her family in your prayers during their time of need.

[PaperPusher]

if any of you gentleman are members of the AC would you please do Linda the service of posting this announcement there. I am not a member but would greatly appreciate your help.

[tenfed1861]

Mark,I just posted it.

[Craig L Barry]

I am greatly saddened to learn this. Jim and Linda were always a friendly face at any event they did and his leather goods were a great value for the money. I still have my Cedar Creek Supply Depot bootees which wear like iron. Most everything Jim sold was made in America and a lot of it in his own shop.

The hobby just lost one of the truly great field merchants. He will be well remembered.

[PaperPusher]

I appreciate it Cullen

[cjdaley]

I got this news last night and I am really sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was always one of the nicest guys on sutler row. I was just talking to him last week about about the upcoming Chickamauga event.

Most reenactors are unaware that while we are competitors on sutler row, we also act like a nomadic family. We set up together on Wednesday or Thursday before you get there, and don't leave until Sunday night or Monday after you've left. We do more events together as a 'unit' than most reenactors do. We have most of our meals together either before you are awake, during your battles or after you've gone to bed.

Sulters have thrown birthday parties for my son. We've helped each other in storms when all the tents have gone down. We've shared resources and we've redirected customers to other vendors when we're out of stock on something.

Jim was a good guy and will be greatly missed in our sutler row family.

[doc13thnc]

It was with great sadness I learned of the passing of Jim. He was one of the most honest and kind person's on sutler row. He made quality goods that will be worn by many for years to come. Jim was a very likable fellow, great sense of humor (needed to be a sutler), family man and a caring individual.
He was also a fellow Detroit Tiger fan. He and his wife Linda were always a pleasure to be around. We will miss him, God Bless .

Rex Hovey
North State Haberdashery

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

I am deeply saddened to hear this. Jim was one of the "good guys" in this hobby, and I could always count on being able to hang out and talk shop anytime, and Linda is also one of the dearest people I know. He was one of the few to take the time to not only make a decent reproduction, but he made it affordable for so many reenactors to upgrade their impressions and themselves through his work. Please keep his wife Linda in your prayers.

[Craig L Barry]

Agree, I know Ross does a variety of campaigner events and has said he has never been turned away because of his Cedar Creek Supply Depot bootees or accoutrements. Now, he no doubt has been turned away for his other conduct, or that dead animal he has glued to his chin, but we won't get into that here.

Like Ross (and many others) I have a pair of Lammer's bootees, as well as a cartridge box and scabbard. Each will take the Pepsi challenge with products costing 50% more. Jim was a fair and honest businessman, well liked and will be missed. In addition, his workmanship was excellent. Jim stood for a good US made product at a fair price and what a great legacy that is to leave.

[Kevin O'Beirne]

This is very sad news. Whenever I bought from Jim, he was always courteous, had great customer service, and a good sense of humor.