In Loving Memory of Mario James
CREW AND AMBASSADOR TO SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED
Mario James, November 1954 - February 2023. Devoted husband and life partner to Saving America's Horses Filmmaker Katia Louise. Mario James was a passionate Ambassador to SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, and the award winning Line Producer, Production Manager, Camera Operator, Lighting, Theater Technician and Special Events MC & Educational Spokesperson for SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED. Mario was also the Equine Rescue & Sanctuary Assistant Director & onsite Manager, and Caregiver for Wild For Life Foundation's (WFLF's) Lifetime Equine Refuge, longtime horseman & dedicated equine advocate. Mario James was the man behind the Mission of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES at WFL Humanion Films. He was a devoted supporter of the Wild For Life Foundation and its mission to prevent animal cruelty, end horse slaughter, and save and protect horses & burros in need. His humanity shined in his devotion to his wife and family, and the labor of love work for his revered horse family. Mario was also a loving and devoted son-in-law, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and caring friend. He was there when fire threatened the sanctuary and risked his own safety, he was there when neighbors and friends needed help in their rural community, he was there to help care for his mother-in-law, and served as the rock on which everyone could always depend. Mario was a Treasured Spirit Peaceful Warrior Brother and Elder of the Horse Nation, with a HEART as BIG as a HERD! Mario's FIRE and PASSION to take care of one of CREATOR'S MOST MAJESTIC BEINGS with utmost LOVE, GENTLENESS AND CARING was boundless and selfless. He made sure they had a voice and a perpetual home and did everything in his power to ensure they were well cared for.
But the heart of the man with the heart of gold suddenly stopped beating in the morning of February 4th. And now we at Saving America's Horses, Wild For Life Foundation and Lifetime Equine Refuge are faced with the reality that our kind, gentle and sensitive man who gave his all to those in his care, are grieving through the experience his sudden loss and the rescue horses & burros who reside at our humble equestrian sanctuary are facing life without our sanctuary manager, their caregiver and support for their essential daily needs.
Mario’s family is grieving through the shocking experience of his traumatic loss, and has set up a special memorial fund to honor his lifesaving work through the Wild For Life Foundation charity. Please consider supporting us so we may honor and continue the work of his life, and now, his legacy. Follow the arrow below to support the 'Touch the World with Love Mario James Legacy Fund' through the Wild For Life Foundation.
Click here to support Mario's Legacy Memorial Fund.
Visit the SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES Memorium page where we pay homage to those board members, cast members, crew and contributors of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED who have passed away since the making if this landmark film.
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