Federico Pazos

Monday, January 15, 2024

Me acabo de enterar, que tristeza. Un Patriota y un gran cuervo de Ley.

Scott Faiia

Saturday, June 4, 2011

I knew Jim from his time in Addis Ababa during the terrible famine that took so many lives. It is one of the privileges of my life to have met people like him who respond effectively and nobly to such tragedies. His extraordinary warmth and humanity set him apart from the average diplomat. My sincere condolences to the Cheek family.

Kevin and Geraldine Farrell

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

We both very saddened to hear of Jim's passing- and also of Carol's death a few months ago. We have wonderful memories of great times in both Nepal and Ethiopia - and of a very happy week together in Ireland back some years ago. We sincerely mourn the passing of a great couple, and send our deepest sympathies to Surya and to the Cheek Family

Vilma S. Martinez

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

U.S. Ambassador Vilma S. Martinez and all of the staff at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires would like to express their sincere condolences to the Cheek children, family and friends on the loss of Ambassador James R. Cheek.

A career Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Cheek served a long and illustrious career as a diplomat. As U.S. Ambassador in Argentina from July 1993 until December 1996, he was a vibrant and very popular representative of the American people in Buenos Aires. He is still remembered fondly by Argentines for his friendliness and humble service in fostering warm relations between the U.S. and Argentina.

Ambassador Martinez and the Embassy staff send our sincere condolences to Ambassador Cheek’s family on your loss.

Margaret

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

It was an honor to have worked for Ambassador Cheek - a true gentleman.

Sergio Sepiurka

Sunday, May 29, 2011

I officialy received James and his team from the US Embassy in Argentina during April 1994. They visited our town Esquel when I was Undersecretary of Economic Development of the province of Chubut. He enjoyed a lot our National Park Los Alerces and our Old Patagonian Express. Our major Ubaldo Ongarato offered him a little reproduction of an steam locomotive dedicated to his son and he showed emotion. He offered us all kind of help to promote investments and to solve local problems. Once he finished as Ambassador, he always remembered our region with love, writing nice articles about our National Park Los Alerces and supporting students as fellows in US. I will conserve his personality in my mind and heart. The Jefferson's cup he gave me as symbol of friendship will be always used remembering this very good man and his realtives.

Carolyn & George Colvin

Saturday, May 28, 2011

George and I met Ambassador and Mrs. Cheek on our second tour in the FS and his first as a poloff in Khartoum. After the evacuation due to the lst Gulf War, George received an award from Ambassador Cheek. Mrs. Cheek helped me learn what the wife of a senior officer should be and do. We had many pleasant conversations. We were so happy to hear of their posting to Argentina. Our condolences to the family.

Dennis and Mira Hankins

Friday, May 27, 2011

We were so saddened to learn of Ambassador Cheek's passing. We had the honor to work with the Ambassador and Carol in Sudan from 1989 to 1991. hey were among the warmest and human representatives of America we ever had the pleasure of meeting. We will always remember one 4th of July the Cheeks set up --- hot dog stands and a feel of Americana. The Sudanese were mad at us that month so they boycotted -- more great American food for the rest of us.

Our deepest condolences to the family.

d west

Thursday, May 26, 2011

May GOD bless you and your family in your time of sorrow
Revelation 21:3-4

Dr Alexander Heldring

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Also on behalf of my wife Frauke I would like to express our deep sorrow with regard to the passing of Jim Cheek. We knew each other from our stay in Addis Ababa in 1987-88. Both Jim and I were Chiefs of Mission (Chargés d’Affaires a.i.) at the time in respectively the US and Dutch Embassies. Career-wise Jim was, just like me, a ‘jack of all trades’ but Jim was undoubtedly a ‘master’ of many of them.
Frauke and I cherish the fondest memories of our friendship with Jim and Carol in Ethiopia and although we parted ways thereafter (such is life, by definition, in the foreign service), we were very happy to see the Cheeks twice again at the famous Ethiopia reunions in Bratislava, co-organized by Jim’s colleague and close friend Dr Rick Machmer and Dr Eduard Kukan, the Czechoslowak ambassador to Addis at the end of the eighties and his wife Zdenka.
We wish Jim’s children much strength in these sad days. May the outpouring of sympathy, from friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
Alexander & Frauke Heldring, The Hague Netherlands May 2011

Terry Patin

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Jim was a terrific guy with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him state-side. My sincere condolences on your loss.

Nils G Revelius, Swedish Ambassador to Ethiopia 1983-1988

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Paying tribute to the memory of an American Colleague and Friend who, through his professional skill as well as his human qualities, brought an important contribution to a collective international effort to combat human suffering under exceptionally difficult times and circumstances.

Lou & Judi Janowski

Friday, May 20, 2011

We served with Jim in Addis and remember Jim, Carol and Surya fondly. As I understand it, Jim was in Kabul and Addis Ababa because his strongly held views on Central America conflicted significantly from those of the Administration of the moment. Jim made the best out of his staff and wasn't afraid to hear differring views. He will be missed.

Siria Lopez

Friday, May 20, 2011

My husband, Joseph Strugala, and I served with Ambassador Cheek and Mrs. Carol Cheek in Khartoum, Sudan in the early 1990s. We have very fond memories of our contacts with them, as they were always very welcoming, gracious and helpful. They were fantastic dinner guests too--patient, chatty and very forgiving of culinary mishaps.
Ambassador Cheek was also very supportive of his staff and very approachable, which we also appreciated. He was a very friendly person who wanted people to feel at ease, notwithstanding his high position and rank.
Joseph and I extend our sincere condolences to Carol and the rest of the Cheek family for their great loss.

Dan and Carolina Turnquist

Thursday, May 19, 2011

This is the message I sent to Jim's children to be excerpted in the Service if they so chose...

Dear Leesa, Forest, and Surya,

Carolina and I are so very very sorry to hear about your Father.

We first met you all in 1971 in Managua, Nicaragua where Jim was my boss in the Political Section of the American Embassy. I was a third tour officer and this was my second go at Political work but the first time in an Embassy. I had also done political work on my first tour at the Consulate General in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.. I learned a tremendous amount from your Dad who was always a hundred percent supportive.

But my most vivid memory is of the Earthquake in December 1972. My Mexican girlfriend, now my wife, Carolina, had just arrived in Managua to spend the Christmas holidays with me when my house came tumbling down on top of us. Carolina, the maid, and I were trapped by the rubble in the patio and after the second shock you could hear gas escaping. I reported this on my radio and called for help. Very very soon I heard your Dad calling from outside the house and he and the neighborhood night watchman dug us out of the rubble and took us out to your home in Las Colinas where your Mom was a most supportive hostess. Your parents were towers of strength within the Embassy community, of course the chancery had been destroyed, during that most difficult time and i will never forget your Dad's quick action and bravery in rescuing us in a time of utter chaos.

Jim and Carol visited us in both Paris and London and we always had a wonderful time together. And we saw them frequently during periods when we were in Washington learning langages and serving in the Department. And if all had gone well your Dad, Tom Odonell, and I would have been in Berlin together at this very moment. Buit that was not to be.

We very much miss both of your parents. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We wish the three of you all the best, becoming an orphant is a very difficult challenge no matter what your age.

Finally if any of you should happen our way either here in Wyoming or at our house in Guadalajara where we spend the winter we would be most eager to host you and yours.

All the best.

Sincerely,
Dan and Carolina .

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John Becker

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Jim and I were in the same Foreign Service entering class in September 1961. He was a devoted member of the Foreign Service, supportive of his colleagues and had the courage of his convictions.

Sarah Helm

Thursday, May 19, 2011

James Cheek was an incredibly generous man who was capable of great feats of unconditional love. I feel blessed more than I can express to have known him. All my love and prayers go to his surviving family.

Luis Ferrer

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Jimmy Cheek was an exemplary public servant and diplomat: generous, simple and humble. Always serving the interests of his Country.

I was invited to his residence in Buenos Aires on two occasions in 1996, the year of the Atlanta Olympics.

Every time I was in his presence, the last was in 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia, he made his country look good, made American Diplomacy look better, and his human quality was always felt by those present.
Jim, we will miss you dearly.

Stuart Lippe

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Jim Cheek was a friend and colleague, but even more he was also an inspiration of how a diplomat could maintain a moral center and personal integrity in service to the best of U.S. interests. After the devastating 1972 Managua earthquake, where the Embassy collapsed and the downtown was destroyed, Jim, was the person around whom our efforts coalesced that night; he became the leader of those who converged on the scene to rescue personnel trapped in the rubble, travelled across the burning city to rescue another, and gave Washington its first on the scene reporting. In the days that followed, he earned and was given the Department's prestigious "Rivkin Award" for clarity and creativity of his analysis.

Throughout all of this and for the years I knew him, he maintained a genuine modesty and simple decency, which were even more a part of him than his courage and integrity. My sincere condolences to the family who can be genuinely proud of him and his legacy.
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Barbara Elizandro

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Cheek family. I pray the Lord will comfort you all during this most difficult of times.

sari mintz

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My sincere condolences to your family. We meet in Mexico in the early-mid 70's and we remember your family fondly. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sari Mintz and Famlly

Norman & Darrylynn Shaft

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

We send our deepest sympathies to James' family. We were friends in London in the Sixties, and have fondest memories of the Cheeks.

Kevin M. O'Reilly

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I served under Jim Cheek at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1994 to 1996. He offered respect for my opinions, tolerance for any misguided enthusiasm of youth, and thoughtfulness regardless of rank.

I learned from him how to live the simple and old-fashioned maxim that leadership in public service is service.

He and Carol opened Villa Bosch, the ambassador’s residence in Buenos Aires, to my wife Sandra and to me on the day of our wedding and hosted a memorable reception. The setting was, of course, lovely, but I recall with greater appreciation that simple and generous gesture of opening their home to us, and the gracious manner in which they received our families and friends.

We miss them both, and offer to the entire Cheek family our condolences and most profound sympathy.

Nancy Graham

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I was Jim's secretary at Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and later I was thrilled when he asked me to work for him at Embassy Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jim and Carol were absolutely my most favorite Foreign Service "bosses." Although these two postings were completely different -- in size, culture, importance -- the Cheeks were always the same wonderful, down-to-earth people who made us all feel important and who were kind, generous, and caring of everyone they met and interacted with. Thanks to Jim and Carol, I have great memories of life on the Addis Ababa compound, as well as my Buenos Aires posting. The Cheeks were without a doubt the best representatives of the United States overseas. My deepest sympathies to Forrest, Leesa, and Surya -- you should be proud of your parents and comforted by all these good wishes from so many admirers of Jim and Carol all over the world.

Barbara Graves Theodore

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I was Jim Cheek's secretary when he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs -- the ARA bureau, now known as WHA. He was a gentleman with an unflappable demeanor. My sincere sympathy goes to his family, friends and colleagues.

Rick Machmer

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I had the honor of serving under Ambassador Cheek in both Ethiopia and the Sudan. We were both colleagues and, including Carol, friends ever since the 80's. My Foreign Service career lasted 35+ years. I never had a better and more caring Ambassador thatn Jim Cheek. May both their souls rest in peace.

Mary Ann Fisher

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My deepest condolences to your family. I had the pleasure of working with Amb. Cheek in the NEA Bureau at the Department of State.

Anne Cary and John McNamara

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Anne and I served under JIm in Ethiopia during the great famine of the 1980s. He was an inspiring leader: caring, savvy and hard working. He and Carol and Surya set a great tone for our small embassy community. We all admired them and wanted to do our best for him. All our prayers. Anne and John

Mary Deane Conners

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Working with Ambassdor Cheek and his wife in Argentina (1995-97) was a great pleasure and an honor. He was the model of what an Ambassador should be. The signed photo of him, me and my press staff, with an appreciative message, hangs prominently in my office today. I thought of him often.

Donald Hamilton

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I recall Jim with fondness and respect. He was a credit to the family and friends who shaped his character and the country he served so ably.

Larry I. Light

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Jimmy, I am going to miss our conversations and dinners very much. You have always been my brother in my eyes, not just a brother-in-law. I know that you are in heaven with Carol and your sister Sherry (my wife) and your brother Jan. Not to mention all those others that preceded you. Some day we will all be reunited in the Lord's house. Until we meet again, I will remember your grace and humility.

Gene Blagg

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

We were truly sorry to hear about the passing of Jim Cheek. Jim, his brother Jan, and I were schoolmates from elementary through high school, graduating together in 1952. I will always cherish our friendship during those years. Please accept our condolences, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gene and Lynn

Gabriela

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Our sincere condolences to the Cheek family; He left his mark on our country and in our memories and shall be remembered as a true diplomat and gentleman; always humble and cheerful, a great person whom embraced our culture like no other ambassador and we adopted Mr Cheek as one us; we celebrate his life and his dedication to his passion,
Que en paz descanse

Sharon Hendricks Meeks

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Jim and my late husband, Harold Meeks were very good friends throughout the years. When Harold passed away one year ago, Jim told me to call if I ever needed anything and gave me his card. When his Carol passed one of the first things he said to me was
'I am joining you in grief.' Jim was one of the finest men I've ever met. When Harold and I were married Jim drove all the way to Evansville by himself for our wedding at our church here. Today when I heard the sad news I felt like I had lost another piece of my Harold. Because shared memories of someone is what one has after a loved one is gone.
My health prevents me from being there in person. However, my heart and my prayers are with you children and your families.
Love, Sharon Meeks

Edward Abington

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I worked with Jim when I was a junior officer in the late 1970's. I always admired him for his integrity and professionalism and was charmed by his Southern drawl and his quirky smile and sense of humor. He stood up for human rights in Central America and paid the price when Ronald Reagan became President. Jim never complained but went ahead serving in difficult places. I was very happy when President Clinton named Jim to be Ambassador to Argentina. Your father represented the very best in the U.S. Foreign Service and I am proud to count him as a former colleague and friend.

Hooky Walker

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Jim was my wonderful colleague in Addis Ababa in the mid-'80s: very well informed, wise of judgment, ready to share views. You could tease by saying that if you started a conversation with him you wouldn't get a word in.
In his early posting in London he acquired a taste for British theatre (normal) and British beer (unusual for an American). After his retirement he and Carol would sometimes use air miles to spend a week in London: they would attend a couple of theatres, and then Jim would as likely as not be found in a pub. My wife and I performed him at least one service in introducing him to a country ale. May they rest in joint peace.

Kevin & Laura Light

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

America has lost a true patriot, the world has lost a great man. Uncle Jimmy devoted his life to ease the burdens of a great manyy peoples all over the globe. Because he saw America as a great humanitarian power, rather than a militaristic one, he was ostracized by the incoming administration in 1980 to some of the worst postings in the Foreign Service, at the absolute worst of times. However, instead of complaining, he and Aunt Carol rolled up their sleeves and went to work, saving countless thousands of lives and advancing America's stature in this world as a nation that truely cares about humanity. Surely a man who has bore witness to the greatest of human sufferings is now enjoying the grandest of God's gifts. We will all miss you tremendously Uncle Jimmy, you left us too soon. May God bless our family in these trying times.

Liliana Calleja

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Ha sido un privilegio para mi y mi familiar haber contado con su amistad. Un gran hombre, honesto,generoso y gran trabajador. Siempre me dijo que él era solo un profesor y es verdad, me enseñó muchisimo. Hemos compartido todos los partidos de su amado Club San Lorenzo de Almagro y miles de anegdotas durantes sus estadias en Buenos Aires. Voy a lamentar mucho su ausencia. Gracias por conocerte querido James

Anne Patterson

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Your father was a great American, who demonstrated integrity, intellectual courage, and a kind and caring disposition. His respect for foreign cultures, his love of foreign countries and their citizens, and his energy to take on some of the toughest assignments in the Foreign Service has always been an inspiration to all of us. We know that he single-handedly prevented famine and human suffering in his assignments, but he was always low key and humble about his enormous accomplishments. Jim Cheek was never one to seek the easy jobs.

I had the pleasure of working for him, and then he honored me by swearing me in 2000. David and I offer our prayers and deepest sympathies for you, his other family members, and his friends. He will be sorely missed by his colleagues and by those to whom he taught so much about our profession and about how to represent our beloved country.

Tracy Windham

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

James was a patient of mine for many years. He was a wonderful man, with a world of knowledge. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he came in for his dental appointments and I would also see him at the LR Athletic club. He will truly be missed.
Leesa, Mallory, and family- I will keep you in my prayers.

Bruce White

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I was priviledged to know Ambassador Cheek for only a relatively short time, but I was impressed by the man and his walk through this life. My prayers go out to the family in this time of loss. May God give you comfort.

Bruce White

Rucky

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mis respeto a su familia, un gran hombre que deja sus huellas en Argentina...Que descanse en Paz James

"Converse Bank" CJSC

Monday, May 16, 2011

Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of our esteemed Board Member and good friend, James Cheek.

May God bless his soul and provide comfort to his loved ones with the thought that he is in a much happier place and in peace.

With our prayers and deep sadness ,

The Board of Directors, Management Board and entire staff of

Converse Bank
Yerevan, Armenia

Lucas L.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Fue embajador de los Estados Unidos en mi país. Siempre dijo que estaba enamorado de la Argentina. Un gran hombre!

Fernando Morales

Monday, May 16, 2011

Se fue un gran Amigo de todos nosotros, lo recordaremos siempre con cariño y respeto. Dios de consuelo a su familia
con todos mis respetos
FCM

Antonio

Monday, May 16, 2011

Se fue una gran persona y un sanlorencista que fue el embajador que teniamos en Norteamerica

Ezequiel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un personaje atipico que se destaco por ser un gran hincha de San Lorenzo de Almagro. Mis respetos y mis saludos a la familia de esta gran persona.

Jose Luis

Monday, May 16, 2011

Se fue una gran persona, supo entablar muy bien los lazos entre su pais y nuestro pais. Un gran hicha de San Lorenzo.

Antonio

Monday, May 16, 2011

Se fue una gran persona y un gran cuervo mis saludos de otro cuervo

Mónica

Monday, May 16, 2011

A un CUERVO que ya no esta, pero que siempre llevaremos en nuestra memoria.... Que descanses en paz!!!

Jose Alfonso

Monday, May 16, 2011

In Argentina, you will always remember with a smile ...
bon voyage Mr. Cheek!

fernando speroni

Monday, May 16, 2011

para un gran amigo de nuestro pais,mis sinceros respetos y que sus restos descansen en paz

Hernán

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis más sinceras condolencias para la familia de Mr.Cheek.Un agran perdida Cuerva.

Nicolás Costa

Monday, May 16, 2011

Realmente nos caia muy simpatico a todos en la Argentina, personalmente me resultaba muy carismatico. Lo siento como una perdida de una persona que al menos en revistas nos traia felicidad siempre con una sonrisa en cada foto. QEPD

Nicolás Costa

Monday, May 16, 2011

Realmente nos caia muy simpatico a todos en la Argentina, personalmente me resultaba muy carismatico. Lo siento como una perdida de una persona que al menos en revistas nos traia felicidad siempre con una sonrisa en cada foto. QEPD

fabian

Monday, May 16, 2011

great man, unbelievable, charismatic ambassador
I will remember forever

Ana Arias

Monday, May 16, 2011

Siempre lo recordaremos por su simpatía en su paso por Argentina! Especialmente en sus incursiones por la cancha de San Lorenzo! Saludos y consuelo a su familia

alejandro reyna

Monday, May 16, 2011

desde el cielo vas a alentar al club de tus amores! gracias james x anta pasion al club de boedo, siempre en la memoria de la gloriosa!

Charly Zeta

Monday, May 16, 2011

Una persona muy simpática que se ganó el afecto de gran parte de los argentinos. No se lo olvidará.
Mis condolencias a su familia. Q.E.P.D.

Horacio Suárez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Sr. Embajador James R. Cheek muchas gracias por su gran entrega para llevar a cabo su responsabilidad diplomática en Argentina. Siempre lo recordamos con mucho cariño porque usted se brindó siempre con generosidad en las relaciones interpersonales. Muchas gracias por haber sido aficionado del foot ball argentino y del Club de sus amores, San Lorenzo de Almagro al que de manera pernamente acompañó con la bandera azulgrana y con su alegría de persona de bien. Dios bendiga y guarde a su querida familia y la consuele en esta hora de dolor por la separación. Sr. James R. Cheek los argentinos y los hinchas de San Lorenzo de Almagro recordaremos a usted con el mayor de los respetos y con profunda gratitud por lo que significó y sigue significando para nosotros en este país amigo. Hasta siempre.

Horacio Suárez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Sr. Embajador James R. Cheek muchas gracias por su gran entrega para llevar a cabo su responsabilidad diplomática en Argentina. Siempre lo recordamos con mucho cariño porque usted se brindó siempre con generosidad en las relaciones interpersonales. Muchas gracias por haber sido aficionado del foot ball argentino y del Club de sus amores, San Lorenzo de Almagro al que de manera pernamente acompañó con la bandera azulgrana y con su alegría de persona de bien. Dios bendiga y guarde a su querida familia y la consuele en esta hora de dolor por la separación. Sr. James R. Cheek los argentinos y los hichas de San Lorenzo de Almagro recordaremos a usted con el mayor de los respetos y con profunda gratiud por que significó y sigue significando para nosotros en este país amigo. Hasta siempre.

juan

Monday, May 16, 2011

UN BUEN REPRESENTANTE DE LA DEMOCRACIA Y LA CULTURA DEL RESPETO, EN ARGENTINA NOS ENSEÑO A COMPARTIR BUENOS MOMENTOS, DANDO UN VERDADERO EJEMPLO DE SER "EMBAJADOR" A SU FAMILIA MIS CONDOLENCIAS.

Cristina

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mi respeto a sus familiares y mi deseo que su alma descanse en paz.

Hernán

Monday, May 16, 2011

A great diplomatic, a great fan.
My condolences to the Cheek Family. RIP

Miguel Gaona

Monday, May 16, 2011

On James R. Cheek departure for eternity I can´t but feel sorrow for this man who lived among us as the Ambassador of the US in Argentina but in a way that made our people think that he was also one of us. A real great person. Let God keep him in his holy glory.

Jose Luis Otermin

Monday, May 16, 2011

To the family of Mr. James Cheek, please accept my deep and sincere simpathy for your loss. Mr. Cheek wasn't a foreigner in my land. He was one of us, among us and represented USA like no other ambassador did.
May the mercyful God take care of his soul.

Martin Laino

Monday, May 16, 2011

My condolences to the whole family in this hard moment. Here in Argentina we'll remember James always with a smile. Thank you for all you did here and to the family, please know that you are so welcome in our country.
Regards,
Martin Laino

Juan

Monday, May 16, 2011

We'll always remember James as one of the most cheerful diplomats that we had in Argentina. He was, maybe, the most "argentine" US official that ever existed.

My condolences to James' family from Buenos Aires.

Pedro

Monday, May 16, 2011

Siempre te recordaremos, cuervo amigo, que descanses en paz

Bruce & Susie Gatti

Monday, May 16, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of passing of Ambassador Cheek. We served under him in Khartoum, Sudan. He and his wife, Carol, were the warmest most down to earth people, and they truly represented the best America had to offer. 

JUAN C. MAGDALENA

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis saludos a toda su familia, no lo conoci en persona al señor Cheek pero aprendi a quererlo ya q compartiamos la misma pasion EL CLUB ATLETICO SAN LORENZO DE ALMAGRO.
Los CUERVOS SIEMPRE TE VAMOS A LLEVAR EN UN PEDAZO DEL CORAZON.

John de Jong

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mr Cheek was really a gentleman and really know to represent the US overseas with honor.
His memory will forever live in the hearts of those who know him personally.
My sincere condolences to the family

Fernando Dozo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Como embajador colaboró en la obtencion del visa "waiver"para los argentinos y para el "waiver" a la clausula de propiedad y control en el caso de Aerolineas Argentinas. Trabajamos juntos cuando, ya retirado, asesoró a American Airlines en su participación en Aerolíneas Argentinas.Siempre bien predispuesto y de buen humor.Un excelente ser humano. Saludo a su familia y pido a Dios por el descanso eterno de su alma.

Ruben Martinez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Uno de los mas grandes embajadores de San Lorenzo en Estados Unidos, gracias cuervo querido. Que Dios te tenga en la gloria James.

Bruce & Susie Gatti

Monday, May 16, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of passing of Ambassador Cheek. We served under him in Khartoum, Sudan. He and his wife, Carol, were the warmest most down to earth people, and they truly represented the best America had to offer. 

Isaac Benoliel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis mas sinceras condolencias a la familia. Tuve el placer de conocerlo. Era indudablemente un grande. Estando en una custodia en el harás "La Madrugada" se acerco y nos saludos como al resto de los invitados. Una humildad increible.

Victor

Monday, May 16, 2011

James, sos un Santo de la primera Hora, así que como Santo Dios te va a tener siempre en su Gloria. Hasta Siempre

Javier

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis respetos a su Familia...

Ariel

Monday, May 16, 2011

James Cheek ha dejado una huella en la manera de hacer diplomacia. Descontracturado y nunca dejado de lado su verdadera misión de paz como vehículo entre los Estados Unidos y Argentina, fue sin dudas figura preponderante y de vital importancia en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambos países.
Mis mas sinceras muestras de apoyo y mis condolencias para la familia de James Cheek. R.I.P.

Ariel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias a la familia, un fenomeno simpatico que se hizo hincha de San Lorenzo.

guillermo Teijeiro

Monday, May 16, 2011

My sincere condolecens to his relatives and friends
A man that knew to file cultural gaps between the US and host countries by his charming personality

Gustavo Daniel Guzman

Monday, May 16, 2011

mi mas sentido pesame a la familia James R. Cheek,
una gran persona que se supo ganar el cariño de la gente de san lorenzo de almagro.
que descanses en paz,amigo cuervo !!

Eduardo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis respetos. Fue una gran persona que supo ganarse la simpatía y el cariño de la gente. Trabajó con gran entusiasmo para unir fuertes lazos de amistad entre Argentina y Estados Unidos.
Su simpatía por San Lorenzo, lo hizo una persona muy querible.
Lamento mucho su pérdida.

Hernan Garcia

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un Gran Hombre, lo conocí en la platea de la Tribuna de San Lorenzo de Almagro...Mis condolencias

Guillermo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Fue el embajador americano mas querido en la historia de Argentina.

Fernando

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis mas sinceras condolencias, para su familia,
en Argentina siempre tendran las puertas abiertas

Daniel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Thank you for your service in Argentina, you were a good man... greetings from Argentina and rest in peace""

Juan Carlos AYALA

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias a la familia del Señor Cheek. Un gran hombre, dejo gratos recuerdos en mi país. Lo siento.

Gabriel

Monday, May 16, 2011

As argentinean I am, I felt him like one of ours. Im deeply sorry about this notice. Our very big respect. RIP

Norma Stroili

Monday, May 16, 2011

En Argentina lo quisimos mucho y lo seguimos y seguiremos recordando.
Acompaño a la familia en este momento de dolor y rezo por su eterno descanso.
¡¡ Fuerza familia!!

Rosa

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis mas sinceras condolencias para su familia. Lo recordaremos por su paso por Argentina como embajador y por haber llevado a San Lorenzo en su corazón.

Freddy

Monday, May 16, 2011

My condolences to his family.

Mr Cheek was a a great ambassador and a better person. The people of San Lorenzo loves him.


Sincerelly,

Freddy the Cuervo

andrew

Monday, May 16, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. ALWAYS IN A GOOD MOOD . THE BEST AMBASSADOR THE US HAD IN ARGENTINA . IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO TALK TO HIM.

Ricardo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Good bye Mr CHEEK, thank you for your friendship.
God bless you

Enrique

Monday, May 16, 2011

Respeto a su familia. Un CUERVO SANLORENCISTA que se va a extrañar.

cristobal reinoso

Monday, May 16, 2011

nunca habia tenido la oportunidad de conocer la residencia del embajador de estados unidos y menos compartir alli un almuerzo con colegas catonistas de varios periodicos nacionales. Nos parecio una persona con sentido del humor alejado del protocolo, festejo que lo hubiera mencionado en una de mis viñetas aparecidas en Clarin. Lo recuerdo con mucha simpatia y afecto, vayan mis condolencias a sus familiares. Nos enseño a pronunciar Arkanzas , Arkanzò porque es lengua indigena

miguel angel stanganelli

Monday, May 16, 2011

desde argentina mi mas sentido pesame para su familia por este gran sanlorenzista que tanto quizo a nuestro querido club

sergio de Nastchokine

Monday, May 16, 2011

SIEMPRE ESTARAS EN LA MEMORIA Y EN EL CORAZON DE TODOS LOS HINCHAS DE SAN LORENZO.
Yo personalmente tengo un lindo recuerdo llendo a Rosario por la Autopista. Un fenomeno que conocio la pasion del futbol en el mejor club de Argentina con los colores de la bandera de su otro amor USA.
saludos a la familia. Que descances en PAZ

Alejandro

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mi mas sincero pesame a la flia.

HERNAN

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis mas sentido pésame para un GRAN HINCHA DE SAN LORENZO DE ALMAGRO QUE SUPO LLEVAR NUESTRA BANDERA POR EL MUNDO...OTRO CUERVO COPANDO EL CIELO!!

Martin

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias desde argentina a una gran persona y cuervo el pueblo Azulgrana esta con ustedes

Raúl

Monday, May 16, 2011

Querido James, fuistes un gran embajador aqui en la Argentina por ende muy inteligente al haber elegido ser hincha de San Lorenzo.- Todos los seguidores del Ciclon te recordaremos y ojala en algun lugar del estadio te realicen algun presente para honrar tu memoria. Tu no te has ido, sino que estas mirando todos los partidos de tu San Lorenzo querido, desde un lugar preferencial alli en el cielo.- Que Dios todo poderoso te tenga en la gloria. y mis mas sinceros respetosde condolencia a todos tus familiares.-

Flavio

Monday, May 16, 2011

Gracias por todo cuervo !!!
Siempre vamos a recordar tu bufanda del Ciclon !!!

Mario

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias para su familia, lo recuerdo con cariño y con mucho respeto

andres

Monday, May 16, 2011

lamento su partida soy un ciudadano argentino que a visto su trabajo en mi pais
los EE.UU. a perdido un gran politico y sobre todo una gran persona mis saludo a toda su familia

José Luis PRIETO

Monday, May 16, 2011

Nuestros respetos y condolencias a sus familiares y deudos, vivirá por siempre en el recuerdo y corazón de todos los argentinos.-

ANTONIO

Monday, May 16, 2011

UN EJEMPLO DE HOMBRE. SUPO TRANSMITIR EL MENSAJE DE SU NACION.

el cuervo

Monday, May 16, 2011

que en paz descanses gringo!!
Que Dios te haga un lugar en el cielo cuervo

Carlos Fernadnez

Monday, May 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy for your loss. He shared with us, the love for San Lorenzo. He knew, that love its a feeling that can not be explain

Alicia Alv.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Good bye Mr. Cheek. You were such an adorable Ambassador. I enjoyed you while you were in Argentina and now that you have left us, I feel sad.
Thanks for being such a warm, close person to the Argentines, while you were defending the interests of your country.
God bless your soul.

Carlos Belton

Monday, May 16, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the family for their loss.
We will always remeber him for the personal values he demostrated during his assignment in Argentina

Horacio

Monday, May 16, 2011

Tuve la oportunidad de estar con él en varias oportunidades en el Teatro Colón,donde yo trabajo, y era una persona sensacional. Lamento muchísimo su partida y le envio mis condolencia a todos sus familiares.

Javier Breitman

Monday, May 16, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family of a sincere friend and husband, who lived according to their beliefs. Someone who achieved a great work as Ambassador. He did feel the United States as a very near and dear country

Pablo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Great great person, very professional and easy going, and San Lorenzo's fan,,,

An Argetinian from NJ

Martin Rodriguez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Siempre estaras en la memoria de todos los hinchas de San Lorenzo de Almagro James, y seguro nos alentaras desde el cielo. Un abrazo enorme my friend!

Guillermo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias a la familia de un diplomático que quedará en el recuerdo eterno de los argentinos, especialmente de quienes compartimos su pasión sanlorencista.

Marco

Monday, May 16, 2011

My deepest condolences to an eternal fan of San Lorenzo de Almagro, i know he will be following and supporting the team from Heaven.

Fernando Grassi

Monday, May 16, 2011

Los admiraremos los argentinos por todo lo que hizo en nuestro país.
QueDios lo tenga en su gloria y le brille la luz que no tiene fin.

arlos Rattagan

Monday, May 16, 2011

Segui haciendo fuerza por el Ciclón desde donde te encuentres . Siempre serás recordado por la comunidad cuerva.

Marjorie

Monday, May 16, 2011

Rest in peace!!!!!!!!!! he was a great man

pablo r. marin

Monday, May 16, 2011

james san lorenzo reza por voz y tu familia hasta siempre

Sebastian

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mi más profundo pésame a la familia. Sinceramente. Sebastián Taiariol.

ana mochnal

Monday, May 16, 2011

un saludo a la familia,

Hermelindo Candia

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condolencias a la familia.

Fue el mas famoso "Cuervo" extranjero.

Richard

Monday, May 16, 2011

God bless you James.

Graciela

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mi mas sentido pesame a su familia, un abrazo para Carol, lamentamos mucho su perdida.

Carlos Eduardo Corso

Monday, May 16, 2011

I was lucky enogh to share a breakfast with Mr. Cheek at Little Rock several years ago. He was an outstanding person and his memory will stay with us. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Roman

Monday, May 16, 2011

Se fue un grande, todos los cuervos te vamos a recordar!

roberto

Monday, May 16, 2011

Que Dios lo tenga en la gloria y pueda encontrar la paz,.Gracias por ser hincha de SAN LORENZO DE ALMAGRO,

nancy

Monday, May 16, 2011

Lacking in his obituary that Jemmie Cheek served as foreign minister in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1993 to 1996. Display unique detail of your turtle and his adopted son. Crow fan and great inclusion to the culture of this country he loved dearly, rest in peace and my condolences to his family. Argentines pray for you ..................Falto en su obituario que Jemmie Cheek se desempeñó como canciller en Buenos Aires, Argentina desde 1993 hasta 1996.Detalle singular la exhibición de su tortuga y de su hijo adoptivo .Fanatico del cuervo y de gran inclusion a la cultura del este pais que amaba profundamente, que en paz descanse y mis condolencias a su familia. Los Argentinos rezamos por vos ..................

Ruben

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis condelencia a su familia y amigos, tuve la oportunidad de conocerlo el año pasado en el Estadio de San Lorenzo de Almagro, conversamos por un largo rato despues del triunfo contra River Plate,(vino solo a ver el partido) nos sacamos unas fotos con mi hijo y me estuvo contando que estaba retirado en el campo, se lo vio muy contento y me resulto una persona encantadora. Dios lo tenga en la Gloria y descanse en paz. San Lorenzo y sus jamas te olvidaran.

Marcelo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis sinceras condolencias por la perdida de un gran hombre, Amen

Carolina

Monday, May 16, 2011

Muy buenos recuerdos de su paso por nuestro país. QEPD.

Divis

Monday, May 16, 2011

Vivió en Buenos Aires y se adaptó a las costumbres. Amó un club argentino de futbol, era un cuervo de ley y fanático nada mas ni nada menso que un diplómatico de EE UU en mi país.
Que en paz descanse Sr Embajador, que Di-s lo bendiga, Almagro lo va a extrañar.

Divis

Monday, May 16, 2011

Vivió en Buenos Aires y se adaptó a las costumbres. Amó un club argentino de futbol, era un cuervo de ley y fanático nada mas ni nada menso que un diplómatico de EE UU en mi país.
Que en paz descanse Sr Embajador, que Di-s lo bendiga, Almagro lo va a extrañar.

Mariano Gomez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Desde el cielo seguirá alentando a SAN LORENZO! Un abrazo

rosalia

Monday, May 16, 2011

No lo conocí personalmente,solo por TV,cuando era Embajador en Argentina,me gustaba su personalidad,amable,educado,y de muy buen humor!!
Mi más sentido pésame a su familia.

Patricio

Monday, May 16, 2011

May God have him in His Glory. A server to his country, Mr. Cheek will be remembered in Argentina as a symbol of better past times and as a man who devoted many years to bring our nations closer.

Farewell, may you rest in peace Mr. Cheek.

Rubén Gabriel Cabana

Monday, May 16, 2011

Una persona que con su simpatia y responsabilidad supo ganarse el aprecio argentino. Nunca dejo de ser un hombre común, eso lo hizo más grande.

Gustavo

Monday, May 16, 2011

James you were a great person, i remembered u like a fanatic; You loved san lorenzo, my soccer team, you are goona be forever in my heart. Thanks for your great humor....my condolences.

J.E.ROGEL

Monday, May 16, 2011

Acompaño en su dolor a su familia. Se fue un a buena persona, y muy querida en Agentina.
Jose E. Rogel

Gustavo Gonzalez

Monday, May 16, 2011

Hasta simpre amigo cuervo......

Ricardo Reyes

Monday, May 16, 2011

Gracias por tu caríño y alegría. Así te recordaré siempre..

Ariel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mis respetos a una gran persona,Dios lo tenga en la gloria

Sebastian Callari

Monday, May 16, 2011

James

Siempre te recordaremos como un cuervo de ley. Mis más sinceras condolencias para toda la familia.

Ted Pertini

Monday, May 16, 2011

To the family of Mr. Cheek, please accept my humble condolences, and remember that a person really die when it disappears from the hearts of those who loved it. James. Cheek: a heart beat.

sfeir Alberto Jorge

Monday, May 16, 2011

No lo conocí personalmente, pero sí por televisión y leí algunas notas de él, mientras fue embajador en Argentina. Soy tambien de San Lorenzo. Fue una persona agradable y eficiente en su labor. Su gestión fortaleció la relación entre ambos países.
Envío mis respetos y mis condolencias a sus seres queridos.

Daniel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Hombre que hizo de la Diplomacia su vida, y que supo ganarse el corazón de gran parte del pueblo Argentino.
Mis respetos a su Familia.

jorge cisterna

Monday, May 16, 2011

un buen hombre que supo hacer querer a ee uu un abrazo a su familia

Gabriel Arjona

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un saludo grande a un gran hincha del Ciclón!!!

Romina

Monday, May 16, 2011

MIs condolencias a la familia. Uno de los embajadores mas recordados en el país.

Santi

Monday, May 16, 2011

Que dios lo bendiga y recoja en la gloria.

NESTOR RAMOS

Monday, May 16, 2011

LO SIENTO MUCHO UN ABRASO DioS LO TENGA EN la gloria

Carlos

Monday, May 16, 2011

A great person, very warm and friendly and always cheerful and above all the best, soccer lover of my country, here was a more Argentine. My most heartfelt condolences and best comfort for your family / Una gran persona,muy cálida y amable y sobre todo siempre alegre y lo mejor,amante del fútbol de mi país,aquí era un argentino más. Mi mas sentido pésame y el mejor consuelo para su familia.

Licho

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un "cuervo" de corazón se fue y estará hinchando junto al Padre Masa.
James esperanos que juntos llenaremos la tribuna que estarás construyendo en el cielo.
Un embajador fuera de serie merece mis oaciones.
Licho.

Licho

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un "cuervo" de corazón se fue y estará hinchando junto al Padre Masa.
James esperanos que juntos llenaremos la tribuna que estarás construyendo en el cielo.
Un embajador fuera de serie merece mis oaciones.
Licho.

marcelo suarez

Monday, May 16, 2011

SE FUE UN GRAN HOMBRE

Orlando

Monday, May 16, 2011

Sinceras condolencias a la familia del Sr. Cheek de quien conservamos un grato recuerdo de su paso por Argentina donde fue embajador de su pais. Que Dios le de descanso eterno.

JHON JHON

Monday, May 16, 2011

Hasta la vista Mr. Cheek

Oscar Schwartz

Monday, May 16, 2011

James R. Cheek was a friendly, pleasant and down to earth human being. He was the most popular of all american ambassadors of the last fifty years. He acted like a local and his inclination for San Lorenzo football club made him one more of us. Very often present in football matches and poor provinces he will be remembered as a very good friend of Argentina. We will miss Mr. Cheek.

Ricardo Benitez

Monday, May 16, 2011

He will be remembered as a good Argentinean friend. My deepest sympathy to his family

Santiago

Monday, May 16, 2011

Chau Cuervo!!!
Un abrazo de toda la gente de SAN LORENZO!!!!!

ROGELIO

Monday, May 16, 2011

una exelente persona, lo conoci en el año 92 en misiones aproximadamente mis condolencias a sus familiares

luis gracia

Monday, May 16, 2011

mi mas sentido pesame a sus familiares y Dios les de cristiana resignacion.

Padre Lorenzo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Hay que dejar la vida y el corazon
hay que poner huevo para se campeon
dale Matador...
que tenemos que ganar
San Lorenzo sos mi unica razon
vos sos la locura de mi corazon
San Lorenzo es un sentimiento de verdad
que nunca nadie lo comprendera
por que te sigo en las buenas las malas
la que lleva la pasion Azulgrana
siempre voy a estar
siempre te voy alentar
vamos San Lorenzo te voy alentar la vida entera
desde el cielo te voy a seguir cuando me muera
no me voy a separar de vos por que te quiero
y te juro que no voy a parar hasta volver a Boedo


HASTA SIEMPRE COMPAÑERO DE TRIBUNA

SAN LORENZO - BOEDO - ARGENTINA

Cuervo

Monday, May 16, 2011

Un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina a un hincha de San Lorenzo!!!!!

Brenda S. Terry

Monday, May 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May his memories last with you for a lifte time.

I worked with him during his visits to the Department in the 90''s, he was such a gentle spirirt. Terry

Arisha and Daimon Hogan

Monday, May 16, 2011

 “Most truly I say to YOU, The hour is coming, and it is now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who have given heed will live.  For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted also to the Son to have life in himself.  And he has given him authority to do judging, because Son of man he is.  Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice  and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.....John 5:25-29

michella khan

Monday, May 16, 2011

Jimmy was an amazing gentleman for whom im honoured for having known and I know his memory will live on in all of our hearts, My sincere condolences
go out to his family.

Jim Guy Tucker

Sunday, May 15, 2011

I am so glad he was with family for his passing! Our deep condolences.