Intelligence Loss
September 11th, 2007
My father-in-law Donald F.B. “Jamie” Jameson passed away last week. He was — and forever will be — the center of my wife Peggy’s soul and, through her, a quietly influential part of my own life.
Today’s Washington Post has a fascinating and moving obituary, focusing largely on his career in the CIA and his work with prominent Soviet defectors. Theres a lot in there that I didn’t even know about him, and it’s a fascinating portrait of another era in world politics.
Despite the cloak-and-dagger reality of his career and the gravity of his work, however, Jamie was through it all a dreamer and a storyteller whose main objective in life seems to have been to perpetuate his own idyllic storybook childhood in his own children and in the world around him, despite incredible adversity.
Normal blogging will resume shortly. Lots still going on.
Chris, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences and best wishes to you, Peggy, and your family.
by Jorge Arango September 11th, 2007 | 4:21 pmCondolences aplenty, my man. This is only the more poignant for our having so very recently gotten to know Peggy better.
Lots of love from far across the sea,
by AG September 11th, 2007 | 4:52 pmag
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Chris,
You did Mr. Jameson justice with your kind words. He has a sweet face, and I am sure Peggy has his demeanor. Sorry for your loss, losing a parent is heartbreaking for Peggy, and you.
Love,
by Laura Merriman September 11th, 2007 | 6:39 pmAunt Laurie
Hello Chris,
by Carol Lester September 12th, 2007 | 8:56 amI am sorry to learn of the passing of Peggy’s dad. Please convey our condolences to her. I was at his table at your rehearsal dinner and he was a very fascinating man. I knew he had a very interesting background but of course he did not speak about it.
I am sure this is hard for Peggy and you, too. You wrote a lovely tribute… I am sure he was pleased you are Peggy’s husband. Love, Aunt Carol
Thanks to everyone who sent their good thoughts here and privately. It’s appreciated by all of us.
by Christopher Fahey September 15th, 2007 | 2:08 amChris,
by Julian laverdiere September 15th, 2007 | 10:55 amPeggy’s father sounds like he was a fascinating man and the end of era, arguably a member of “the greatest generation”.
Its no wonder Peggy and her brother are so whip smart.
Please give my condolences to the two of them.
sincerely - Julian
rest in peace Mr. Jameson.
Lovely to see the young photo. Probably the man he remembered himself to be inside.
all our love,
by Craig & Carina September 15th, 2007 | 1:32 pmC&C