The Original Northampton County Bulldog - Jim Hemstreet

"He was always someone who stood up for what he believed. He always called it the way he saw it, despite what other people around were saying or thinking or doing. He was a good example for a lot of people to follow."

"He was a champion of Northampton County. I'm just saddened to hear of his death. It's a loss to a lot of people. It's a loss to Northampton County."

Northampton County Executive John Stoffa

"He was just an independent thinker and got people frustrated sometimes. He was a smart man who thought for himself."

Council member Peg Ferraro

"Jim always liked to discuss the public's business in public."

Council Clerk Frank Flisser

"Northampton County has lost a legend in its politics."

Former County Executive Glenn Reibman.

The Express Times and Morning Call both have touching accounts of the original who passed away on Sunday at age 86.