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A Man for the Ages: Friend, Family, Dj, Designer, Snowboarder-MSM Ryderz and so much more….
I met Jim 25 plus years ago through two of my closest friends who told me I had to meet this really cool guy. I had no idea how blessed […]
On behalf of Bob Hornsby
Here are some photos courtesy of Bob Hornsby – and words from Bob “Beach bums forever! Miss you man.” Jim and friends in Manzanillo and Montezuma, 30-35 years ago…
Gone Too Soon.
Dear, dear Jim. It’s so sad that you’re no longer with us to continue😞😭 on with your journey towards healing. I was really surprised by the tragic news of your […]
Jim negotiated our freedom.
It was an evening to remember until it wasn’t. We were out downtown in the market racking up a big bar bill trying to stay until midnight when i would […]
The DJ saved my life
I’ve known Jim for 35 years or more. As a teen into middle age, I couldn’t get enough of him. Jimbo, as we so lovingly called him, was able to […]
This DJ saved my life with an orange wall and a Rubik’s cube
I’ve known Jim for 35 years or more. As a teen into middle age, I couldn’t get enough of him. Jimbo, as we so lovingly called him, was able to […]
The Man & The Cave
My best days at The Cave usually involved chauffering drinks to Jim throughout the 80’s (Retro style) and pleading with him to play Strutter (by Kiss) before last call…he’s also […]
The Chair Crew
I first met Jim at the end of my teens at The Cave in Ottawa. It was my first city job for this country bumpkin and Jim was the first […]
Jim – Mij – Miglet
30 years ago I met a friend that changed my life – James Francis Reilly. He made me dance and laugh, made me sing and cry, and he opened my […]
Thank you, Jim
Jim was one of the first people I met when I joined CKCU. Jim and his roommate let me crash on their couch one night and was one of several […]
Jim Hated (but also loved) Everyone
He would have hated this event and this website (but also loved it secretly). I don’t remember when I met Jim, could have been back in the Cave days or […]
Carmen Karaoke
I met Jim at Mercury Lounge, he’d always play Dawn Penn, No No No to get me down to Bar 56 from Collection on Martini Mondays. He was such a […]
Immaculata High School
Jim in high school, followed by Jim at a high school reunion. We were great friends during high school – smoking buddies and antagonizers of each other. I will miss […]
One of a kind
Jim Reilly We worked together for hundreds of years and the best of Jim was when he was the Manager of the bars and nightclub. He would complain but you […]
Just another night at the cave
So many memories especially at the cave and 56. I wouldn’t know where to start and some not appropriate to share ;). This picture captures the love we always had […]
Golf Pros
Golfing with Jim was the most hilarious time ever , especially when playing with my Dad . You had to have a thick skin around Jim and no one was […]
A goodbye letter in 5 acts
A goodbye letter in 5 acts, which I admit, is too many acts, but I have known you a long time Act 1 When we met in 1995(ish) I thought […]