Memorial Service for James Flye Jr.

Bangor Daily News Saturday, January 9, 1999 Island Falls man dies when car hits truck MARS HILL - A man died Thursday night when the car he was driving slammed into the tractor portion of a tractor-trailer on Route 1A, according to Maine State Police. James Flye Jr., 20, of Island Falls was killed when his 1987 Oldsmobile hit a tractor-trailer that was stuck in the snow at about 9:40 p.m., police said. The 1995 Freightliner, driven by Douglas Steeves, 36, of Guilford had been traveling north on Route 1A when Steeves decided to reverse direction, according to police. While turning around in a driveway, the tractor-trailer became stuck in the snow. The trailer portion was blocking the road at the time. Police said Flye was driving south on Route 1A and apparently did not see the tractor. After striking the larger vehicle, Flye's car landed in the ditch on the east side of the road, according to police. Flye was wearing a seat belt, police said.

The Perfect Place By James Flye Jr. When the time comes that I'm to die Promise me that you won't cry When I'm laying in my casket Laugh and cheer Because this world is just a test Eternity is the rest. Promise me That I will see you there Obey God's commands And live with open hands I'm telling you that I can (will, could?) see you there If you want to go to Heaven Then Heaven's in your reach Just live the life That Jesus lived and preached 'Cause this world is just a test Eternity is the rest And promise me That I will see you there In Heaven ... The perfect place. James didn't name this poem but it has become known The Perfect Place

James' Family

For more of James' poetry and a guest book, check out the Fields of Grin site...