Melbourne and the Football World mourn Jimmy Stynes

[reynolds46 1,250]

RIP Jimmy Stynes, Champion footballer, Champion Human Being.

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

Jim is with Sean now...

[IWAP 170]

RIP Big Jimmy. What an inspiration on and off the field.

Condolences to Sam and family.

[Rocknroll 1,004]

Tears in eyes today.

Good on you Jimmy Thanks for all your effort for the MFC. thanks for the memories.

Great guy. Sad day for MFC and footy

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,795]

Jim's impact? Look at the numbers on this page right now...

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[daisycutter 29,616]

A sad day. RIP Jimmy.

You may have died today, but you will live for all tomorrows in the hearts and minds of millions who will treasure your legacy

[pantaloons 2,019]

Thanks Jim. Few of us will leave as large an imprint on the world when we leave. What an outstanding contribution to the club, the game and the community. Very sad for his children - as a father, it's unimaginable.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

I spoke with Jim's sister Terri-Ann at the family day and she said thatJimmy was ready to go.

God Bless you Jimmy.

Edited March 19, 2012 by RobbieF

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,177]

What an inspirational man and family. Rest In Peace big Jim. Gone but never forgotten.

[the fork 357]

The King is dead, long live the King. RIP Jim Stynes.

What would he want us to do today to honor him? He would want every lapsed, past, forgotten, lazy barracker of our footy club to become a Member.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Unfortunately as soon as he was diagnosed i knew things would no bode well for Jim. My Dad fought and passed away with the exact same cancer in the same position and due to its positioning it's extremely hard to fully remove.

RIP Jim Stynes.

Thank-you for not only virtually rebuilding and saving the Melbourne Football Club but also rebuilding and saving so many lives through your selfless charity work.

You are an on going inspiration and your legacy will continue to inspire those who have self doubt and self belief for as long as we inhabit this planet.

You fought a good fight, and as a fan i will miss seeing you stride onto the MCG and/or hugging the fans whether the Dees win or Lose.

Thank-you for showing us the way Jim, in more ways then one. You will never be forgotten.

It's a Grand old Flag.

Lets make sure the G' is packed this year guys, and lets push to hit that 40,000 member target!

[Robbie57 2,020]

God speed Jimmy our thoughts are with Sam, Matisse and Tiernan and all your family.

Whilst we shed a tear or two I can hear you singing:

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling

From glen to glen, and down the mountain side

The summer's gone, and all the roses falling

'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow

Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow

'Tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow

Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

And when you come, and all the flowers are dying

If I am dead, as dead I well may be

You'll come and find the place where I am lying

And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.

And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me

And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be

For you will bend and tell me that you love me

And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.

I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

And I shall rest in peace until you come to me.

Oh, Danny Boy, Oh, Danny Boy, I love you so.

Followed by a rousing chorus of a Grand old Flag!

"Ave" for you and RIP, you will always be our inspiration.

Edited March 19, 2012 by Robbie57

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Totally devastated. I have been living in denial that this day would come.

A truly great man and fighter.

R.I.P. Jimma

[Viney12 196]

Shattering

RIP Jim, inspirational man

[Adam286 0]

RIP Jimmy. Thanks for everything you have given to our great club, and our wider community. You will NEVER be forgotten!

[Forest Demon 4,681]

A legend of the club, the game, and just in general. A remarkable human being. Lots of love to Sam and the kids.

[markc 975]

rip big man

from the first time i meet you , you inspired me , the world is now a sader place , with you gone .

My thoughts and wishes are with your family

markc

[wmth 69]

RIP Jimmy. Can't thank you enough for what you have done. Makes it even more of a priveledge to support this club and when the day comes, it will be because of what you have done. The next Demon premiership is yours.

[GIRO 63]

RIP big Jim a true legend on and off the field

[Arrow 1,257]

Born and bred a Demon but died a Saint.

RIP Jim our world is now a worse off place.

Love you mate!

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

RIP Jim Stynes.

Condolences to his family.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

A very sad day.

Jim's legacy will live on. The simple fact is, he made a genuinely meaningful and significant contribution to a society otherwise obsessed with the superficial (and often negative) contributions made by self obsessed celebrities and sports stars, religious fanatics and unthinking politicians.

In an age where heroes don't really exist anymore - he was one.

RIP Jim. Your life will always be celebrated - it goes without saying by family and friends, but also by every single supporter of this club. You almost single handedly saved it - and for that I personally feel absolutely indebted.

[Weedster 174]

A truly sad day - RIP Jim - you are a true legend - thank you for everything you have done for us.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

"Whatever it takes"

[armstrong35 262]

R.I.P Jimmy

Can't believe it

I hope every Melbourne supporter shows up and supports the boys round one. i wish to see the stands packed with red and blue.

That's what Jimmy would want to see!

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

I am very sad.

Jim singlehandedly saved the MFC from extinction by uniting its supporters and its traditional owner of 120 years the MCC. This enabled him to raise initially $5 Million from supporters to get the MFC out of debt and then another $2 Million to MFC endowment fund. MFC had been fractured since the sacking of Norm Smith in 1965 and its break from the MCC in 1981. Despite decades, the splits were so deep that no leader had successfully united the club until Jim came.

Regardless of this achievement it is insignificant to his efforts with the Reach foundation and the 1000s of young lives he changed for the better over the last two decades.

I last saw Jim in September, he recognised my face but not my name (spoken to him about a dozen times over the years). We spoke for a while, for the first time ever I saw him angry. He was disgusted with the dishonesty of Tom Scully. Tom had indicated to him he was staying and Jim took him on his word. I got the impression Jim was not someone who was lied to his face very often. Simply he demanded honesty.