James Family Statement

This is a difficult day for all three families. Our hope is that Kelly, Brian and Jerry would all be rescued safely and that has led these families to become very, very close. We are persuaded that Kelly has been found, but I feel that I have two other brothers still on the mountain. And the James family is deeply, deeply grateful for the rescue efforts to date. And we wish, we wish the rescue workers Godspeed in their ongoing efforts to bring Brian and Jerry down that mountain safely We are also profoundly grateful for all of those who have prayed for our families. We find strength in your support. And we join all of you in your prayers for the safe return of Brian and Jerry. As Christians, we find peace that Kelly is with God. Kelly always told us that he felt closest to god when he was on the mountain. That is what drove him to climb. And we find enormous comfort in knowing that he lifted off that mountain from a place that he loved and doing something that he loved very, very much.

Thank you all for your support. The family is most grateful.

Frank James