I'm Brian Whipple, brother of the Bride. I can't remember the first time I met James, but what I can tell you is that James has been a mentor as well as a role model. He doesn't look at situations as a struggle but as a learning experience. He's made me laugh with his old music references, like "catfish that makes my nature rise". But he's has also given me some tough love as well. He sees the potential not just in me but in anyone that he has a close relationship with. He strives to bring the best out of everyone. The word "me" in his book is "we". So as he shines we shine. With saying that I want to thank you for loving my sister. And it would be an honor to become your brother in law. But in all honesty you can remove the in law. Because I already claimed you to be my brother.