In Memoriam, "Big Jim" Maivald

[ssennott]

I will be praying forJim and his family.

[Max Good]

This sad news weighs heavily on all of us at AmazingRibs.com

Hey Jim old pal - you're on the minds and in the hearts of many.

[Huskee]

Sad update:

Meathead received word from Jim's wife Susan today “We have decided to take Jim off life support. Very heavy but the right decision.”

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Meathead adds this: “Jim and I have worked together about 15 years and he has built the foundation of the website and our tech team. I looked forward to our meetings every month or so, always accompanied by a fine spirit of his choice. We will miss him.”

I add this: "Jim was always a very bright, willing to help, fun guy. He'd invited me to go sailing with him about 3 times when he brought his boat across the big water from Chicago to Michigan. I almost was able to make it last year (2022), but it always seemed that my work was scheduled the weekends he'd be over my way. I regret that I never made it to spend some time sipping a bourbon and talking BBQ and sailing with him. I was fortunate to see him nearly every week in our Zoom staff meetings, and he always had a quip about someone, often me, but usually it was about Meathead. I considered Jim not only a colleague but also a pal. I too will miss him and his wit.

[Panhead John]

So sad to hear…my condolences to his family….😢

[DavidNorcross]

Very very sad to hear this news..

[Jim White]

So sorry.

[fuzzydaddy]

My prayers with everyone affected. Sorry to hear this.

[RichieB]

My condolences to Jim's family and friends. My he rest in peace.

[Michael_in_TX]

This is incredibly sad. I even made his Smoky Salsa Verde a few years ago. Green/Tomatillo-style salsas aren't really my thing, but his was quite good. I need to make it again.

[STEbbq]

I am so sorry to hear this new news. What a loss to our AR community.

[Mosca]

Our condolences to Jim’s family and friends. Very sad.

[Finster]

Peace and strength to Big Jim and his family

[Draznnl]

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to Jim’s family and friends.

[John Henry]

Most sincere condolences to all of Big Jim's family and friends.

[RonB]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news.