In Memoriam, "Big Jim" Maivald

[Huskee]

Tell your loved ones, your friends, your so-so acquaintances, and your work colleagues what they mean to you. You never know when something so sudden and unexpected will happen and you'll be left with a series of I should'ves.

[Elton's BBQ]

Word!

[Locotech]

Sorry to hear this news. Condolences to his family and friends, especially his AR friends. RIP.....

[Bogy]

Prayers for his family and friends!

[Meathead]

There is some good news. raywjohnson (Ray Johnson) who has been Jim's right hand, has agreed to step up and try to fill Jim's big shoes (he was 6'5"). Many of you know Ray because he built the Pitmaster Club and keeps it running. He is very talented and we were lucky to have him on the team.

[FireMan]

You can call him Ray, but ya doesn’t hasta call him Johnson! Thanks fer steppin in Ray.

[Alan Brice]

Classic schtick! Thanks RayJ!!!

[Mtrcylman]

So sorry to read this. Only the good die young. God Bless him and his family.

[johnwortman]

Thanks for being there for the Club Members all those years Jim! RIP

[PMcK360]

Prayers for Jim’s family.

[michaelmouse]

This is an excellent site thanks to Jim and his team. Now the journey begins for family and friends. Prayers.

[ColoradoCookie]

Very sorry to hear of the passing of "Big Jim". I have visited a number of times, but rarely interacted with the forums, but I've always been impressed with the quality of his work, his team and all of the Pitmaster Club's members and passions. I hope everything is able to continue as before, as that seems to be a fitting tribute. Now I have to decide whether to have some of the smoked short ribs or smoked Thanksgiving turkey in honor of Jim, though there's no question what it will be washed down with.

[Clawbear57]

Condolences to his family.

[Smoky B]

Sincerest condolences to Big Jim's family, co-workers and friends here at Amazing Ribs, and to all his extended friends and family. We are thankful for his contribution to our gathering place and are certain he's gathering like souls to his new bbq spot. Grill on, buddy!

[realdocBBQ]

Big prayers for Big Jim and his family. Thanks for all the years of effort, Jim, and know that your work has been appreciated!

[Rich Pedraza]

Such a bummer to hear this news. With so much goofiness out there now, it seems harder to find folks that are truly a pleasure to work with AND hangout too. I feel for his family and I’m sorry for the loss of your good friend and colleague.

[Huskee]

Thanks Rich. He was a good guy and I know he would've been fun to hang out had I taken him up on his offer....

[jab688]

Prayers for a full recovery