A friend who goes first: Jimmy Gálvez, 

IPMS Guayaqui`s President

by Tigre del Aire

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Two years ago I received in my mail an invitation to go to the contest organizing IPMS Guayaquil, the recipient was Jimmy Gálvez, its president.  Consulting with my wife, we decided to visit neighboring Ecuador to participate and meet this gentle person who invited us.  The first impression was very positive, Jimmy Gálvez greeted us at the airport with Christian Villacreces and took us to our hotel, the next day we picked Juan Montesinos was outstanding and our stay was the best.

I took his friendship immediately as the greatest treasure and I decided to immediately organize our trip for the coming year.  Last year I was in Guayaquil and again Jimmy Galvez put much effort into making us feel welcome, he was gentlemanly and cordial with my wife and my mother-in-law, provided friendly and receptive conversation was the best of my second visit and my second participation.

Unfortunately this year I could not attend the event organized by IPMS Guayaquil.  To hear news of Jimmy passing away left a heavy feeling in my heart and immediately memories of such wonderful human being came to my mind as the weekend had taken place.  Again I read his messages of happy birthdays and Christmas, the loss of this friend is very painful for all those who knew and will remember him forever.
Hasta siempre, amigo!

Always up, buddy!

Tigre del Aire

Photos and text © by Tigre del Aire