Honor Lincoln Roosevelt James

January 1, 2020, at the age of 56; and WHEREAS, Born in Antigua and Barbuda, Lincoln Roosevelt James was the first born son of Eileen and Johnathan James and would soon be joined by four younger siblings, Rowan, Alfred, Jason and Coleen; and WHEREAS, In 1978, Lincoln Roosevelt James and his family moved to Brooklyn, New York, in pursuit of a new life for the family; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Prospect Heights High School in Brooklyn, at age 19, Lincoln Roosevelt James went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army; he was stationed in Germany in 1982, and though he never participated in an active war, he went to do special missions, namely in Somalia, Panama, and other places around the world, completing four years of active duty and four years in the Reserves; and WHEREAS, Lincoln Roosevelt James distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Carving out a career for himself in real estate, Lincoln Roosevelt James opened his own business, James Enterprise Realty, in the 1990s; he initially began working from his home, developing it into a thriving career in a storefront close to home; and WHEREAS, Lincoln Roosevelt James was extremely hardworking and a very successful businessman, encouraging and empowering multiple novice entrepreneurs to kick start their own business; and WHEREAS, With a passion for traveling, Lincoln Roosevelt James was on a trip to London, England, in 2001, when he met a woman named Kim; after a long distance relationship ensued, the couple eventually married in 2004, when Kim relocated to Brooklyn; in March of 2005, they became parents when their son, Kameron was born and two years later, their daughter, Keira arrived; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Jonathan; his mother, Eileen; and his brother, Jason; Lincoln Roosevelt James is survived by his loving wife, Kim; two children, Kameron and Keira; two brothers, Rowan and Alfred, and one sister, Coleen; five nephews, Johnathan, Jeremy, Keyon, Austin and Jett; one niece, Aria; along with many beloved Aunties, Ernestine, Yvonne, Edith; and Uncles, Robert and Joseph; and countless cousins; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Lincoln Roosevelt James leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Lincoln Roosevelt James, distinguished citizen and long-time member of the Caribbean-American community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Lincoln Roosevelt James.