Update:

In talking with the medical examiner that 
reviewed my dads case, they have already determined that his ultimate demise was a direct result of the injuries he had sustained down at Ground Zero in the rescue/recovery efforts.  

Although this does not bring him back, it brings us some answers.  

I will not have the full report for almost another 2 months, and once I do, I will share the rest of the information.  

Thank you all for the love, stories, support, and uplifting words.  It is so appreciated, and it has helped carry my family through this incredibly tough loss.  

The proceeds of your donations will go towards the survivors of 9/11, and their family members.  

I will continue to add to the cause, but right now, I am just trying to make it through today. 

Many people have been asking me where they can donate, and I am posting this to provide a platform for the love and generosity that has been displayed already.  


It is with the absolute heaviest of hearts that I am making this post.
Today October 6th, 2020 at 11:35am New York standard time, my father James P Wind
Sr. has passed away.

He died instantly, and there was no pain.

If you knew my father, or ever met him, you would know that he is and always be a legend.

My world is completely ROCKED.

I do not have the words to express how truly shocked and sadden my family and I are right now.

There is no amount of preparation that one can take to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for this type of tragic event.
In the immediate aftermath of this, as I sort the the emotions, I am at peace with his passing. It happened quickly, with ZERO signs, and quite honestly, the way my dad would have wanted it to go. I can hear his voice telling me "James, don't worry! I am proud of you! You got this! You are far better than me as a person, and have surpassed anything I could have ever done!" He has already told me this in person, and his spirit is already comforting me as I write this post.

We do not have arrangements made yet, but will shortly, and I will post when we do.

I would ask that everyone can kindly wait for updates.

I don't have many answers at this point in time.

My dad and I had the most beautiful relationship that was a direct result of him not being taken on 9/11. I can genuinely say that we made the absolute most of the 19 years that were borrowed. God gave him a mulligan and he hit it down the center of the fairway on the second shot.

Thank you in advance for the support that I know everyone will be giving.
In the next few days I will start a donation page in his memory. The funds will go to Ladder 3 in New York, and to survivors (and families of survivors) of 9/11.
My dad is a true American Hero. He is with his brothers that perished, and his family members that will welcome him to heaven.

I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to know him, be one of his sons, watch him be a grandfather to my kids and my niece, and enjoy him living with me the past few years.

Life is so short, and so fragile. Take this time to tell your family you love them. The last conversation I had with him yesterday was pleasant and peaceful. It was loving. It was every way interactions are supposed to be with our family.

If you are fighting with your family, forgive them, if you are angry at someone, say your sorry, or let it go, if you are sad, smile and know that you are alive, and we are lucky! I gave him my last hug and said my last words to him.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Thank you all for your love and support. My family and I appreciate all the prayers, and will need it to get through this absolutely shocking tragedy.

With Love and Adoration,
James P. Wind II