SUPPORTERS can send their tribute messages to the club, which will be passed onto the family.
The Stynes family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either The Jim Stynes Future Fund or Peter Mac Cancer Foundation.
- Submit your tribute
- The Jim Stynes Future Fund- reach.org.au
- Peter Mac Cancer Foundation- petermac.org
Below are some of the tributes that have been flowing in via Twitter.
Julia Gillard
Jim Stynes will be remembered as a brilliant footballer and a man of great courage. My thoughts are with the Stynes family today. JG
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillard) March 20, 2012
Nathan JonesThe MCG won't be the same without Jim Stynes. Our hearts go out to his family and all at @MelbourneFC. Farewell to an icon. #RIPJim
— Melbourne Cricket Gd (@MCG) March 19, 2012
Lance ArmstrongA Legend, Hero, Warrior & Savior, My heart is broken for the Stynes family, thoughts are with you. RIP BIG Jimmy, gone but never forgotten!
— Nathan Jones (@nathan2jones) March 19, 2012
Cameron SchwabRIP Jim Stynes. We'll miss you mate.
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) March 19, 2012
Brad GreenTo challenge, to respect and to stay true. Vale Jim
— Cameron Schwab (@CamSchwab) March 20, 2012
Brent MoloneyThe spirit of Jim Stynes will live on...#RIPJim
— Brad Green (@BradGreen18) March 20, 2012
Colin SylviaJim Stynes,a hero to us all,my thoughts go out to sam & the kids,wat an inspiration,much more than a footballer,helped so many RIP#myhero
— Brent Moloney (@Beamdogg) March 20, 2012
Matthew BateFor what his has achieved with the Melbournefc, Reach Etc. He is truly an inspiration to me & many others - my thoughts are with his family
— Colin Sylvia (@Real_ColSylvia) March 20, 2012
Ricky PetterdRIP Jimmy.. I will always think of your strength and courage in adversity. A true hero and leader. Thoughts are with you and your family
— Matthew Bate (@bater06) March 20, 2012
Jeremy Howe#playforjim instagr.am/p/IYKO12PGW6/
— ricky petterd (@rickypetterd15) March 20, 2012
Adem YzeRip Jimmy our love and thoughts go out to your family and you will always be apart of the mfc, #absolutelegend!!
— Jeremy Howe (@howie0038) March 20, 2012
Jeff WhiteSending my love to the entire Stynes family. Very sad news. Will be greatly missed, but never forgotten! Inspiring, caring, legend!RIP
— adem yze (@ooze21) March 19, 2012
Matt BurganMy heart goes out to the entire Jim Stynes family. A hero, a leader, a family man, he touched so many life's. REACH out like he did #RIPJim
— Jeff White (@JeffWhite34) March 19, 2012
Brad MillerMy respects and memories of the great Jim Stynes. I hope this pays respect. RIP Jim melbournefc.com.au/news/newsartic…
— Matt Burgan (@MattBurgan) March 20, 2012
Brett KirkJim Stynes - a true leader. Fought to the end. The world is a better place because of you.
— Brad Miller (@BradMilzy) March 19, 2012
Cameron LingMy heart hurts to hear the passing of Jim Stynes. What a wonderful courageous human being. Sending loveand light to the Stynes family.
— Brett Kirk (@brett_kirk) March 19, 2012
Max GawnAll my thoughts are with the Stynes family. Jimmy did so many great things in his life for so many people. Respected by everyone #greatbloke
— Cameron Ling (@CameronLing) March 19, 2012
Shane WarneA man who has so much to do with my attitude on and off the field! An absolute privilege to be wearing the 37! #RIPJimStynes
— Max Gawn (@gawndog37) March 19, 2012
AFLVery sad news with confirmation that Jim Stynes has passed away.. Condolences to all the Stynes family & friends, he was an inspiring man !
— Shane Warne (@warne888) March 19, 2012
Father BobThe AFL is saddened to learn of the passing of an icon of our game, Jim Stynes. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— AFL (@AFL) March 19, 2012
Dave HughesImmediate and extended family was wind beneath Jimmy Stynes' wings which now cover them in the true Celtic spirit.
— FatherBob (@FatherBob) March 19, 2012
Rove McManusRIP Jim Stynes. #legend
— Dave Hughes (@DHughesy) March 19, 2012
Hamish and AndyVery saddened to hear about the passing of Jim Stynes. One of the true greats both on field and off. Thoughts go out to his friends & family
— Rove McManus (@Rove) March 19, 2012
Wil AndersonGoodbye Jim. Not just an AFL great, a great. Full stop. So lucky to have seen your magic firsthand. H
— Hamish & Andy (@hamishandandy) March 19, 2012
If I could do a quarter of the good with my life that Jim Stynes did with his I would consider myself very lucky. RIP Great Man...
— Wil Anderson (@Wil_Anderson) March 19, 2012
