James George Bracewell, also known to many as "Jamie" born 29 November, 1981, passed away on 2 January, 2008 at his home in Ukiah, California. James was a wonderful son and brother, who loved his family and God very much. He struggled with mental illness for many years of his young life. Our family was so lucky to have been blessed with him for 26 years and all though it will never be enough time for us, we are hanging onto our wonderful memories. He never really knew how many lives he touched with his tenderness and many acts of loving kindness. He was blessed with many natural talents as an athlete, musician, linguist and artist, who had performed with the junior symphony and often for his family. His love of animals was a true gift. He always greeted everyone with his beautiful sweet smile. His blue eyes seemed to reach into everyone he met. He always met his mom at the door with an arm and a laugh, helping her get into the house. He loved his dad and step-mother and would often go to dinner and the movies with them. He called each of us several times a day to let us know that he was loving and praying for us. He loved his big brother, and wanted to be just like him. He bought several shirts that said "I Heart Mary", which he wore frequently for his baby sister whom he adored. He was known to have learned more French in his one semester than his sister did in four years. He would also want to speak French when he called, and when his sister would respond with "Je Ne Sais Pas", he would kindly respond with "Je T'aime ma soeur." This last New Years was very special, he wanted to go out and ring in the new year in style, so his oldest sister took him out. We counted down the end of 2007 and talked about how wonderful the new year would be. Those who were blessed to know him, loved him. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Bracewell of Ukiah, his father and stepmother, William and Nancy Bracewell of Ukiah, his sister Christina Lovaas of San Jose, Ca., his brother Michael of Ukiah, his sister Mary Bracewell of San Diego, Ca., his step-sister Lisa Hayes of San Jose, Ca, his step-brother and his wife Howard and Rita Hayes of San Jose, Ca., his grandmother, Jean Bracewell of Dublin, Ga., his aunt Bonnie Smith, of Sugar Hill, Ga., his uncle, Bobby Smith, of Alpharetta, Ga., his cousins; Ranna, Ken Peyton and Ashton Edwards of Alpharetta, Ga., Robby and Caitlin Smith of Sugar Hill, Ga. He was preceded in death by his grandfather George R. Bracewell of Dublin, Ga., and his grandfather and grandmother James and Lillian Williams of Ridgewood, New Jersey, his uncle John Christopher Williams of Ridgewood, New Jersey and his aunt Mary Elizabeth Williams of Ridgewood, New Jersey.