By Anna Von Reitz
In the early morning hours of Monday, September first, our beloved Head of State, James Clinton Belcher, died in his sleep, at home. It was a peaceful passing. Jim faced and overcame many health issues over the past five years; his death was not expected, but not totally unexpected, either.
James was born October 8th 1941 and spent the majority of his life in Alaska; he served as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War Era and was a lifetime member of AmVets and a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America. His career in fine arts spanned fifty years during which he received much acclaim and several major awards.
His life took a dramatic turn in 2001, when, upon the death of his Mother, he found himself entrusted with an inherited Office of State and an obligation to restore the lawful government of The United States. This enormous effort was the focus of his life for over twenty years.
James Clinton is survived by his wife, Anna, a daughter, Brenda, three sons Clinton, James, and Eric, his first wife, Sandra, three grandsons, Brandon, Caleb, and Joseph, and three Great-Granddaughters, Abigail, Alexis, and Ashley.
There will be a private Memorial Service and celebration of life.
Further announcements concerning the new Head of State will be made later in the week; no other Federation or State offices are impacted by his passing.
Jim was a supremely talented artist, and a noble, generous heart; a man who never wanted anything to do with government or politics, he nonetheless answered the call of an inherited duty and did his best with it. Jim cared deeply about the welfare and security of living people in an increasingly crooked and corporate-controlled world. His wry sense of humor and quiet kindness will be sorely missed throughout the Federation.
He was, and is, greatly loved.
