James Owen Sullivan

rest in peace!
foREVer

He was very skibby and cool. r.i.p foREVer

Firstly, I’d like to say that your work is what inspired me to take on Drumming, and now me and my friend are forming a band, I plan on playing in your honor, FoREVer Rest in Piece, James

My heartfelt condolences go out to James Owen Sullivan's family and friends during this difficult time. May cherished memories bring comfort and peace.

RIP, You inspired me to pick up drumming, and I listen to your music nearly everyday, it's not the same without you

You will foREVer be missed! RIP Jimmy ✞

To start I wanted to say I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your your brother and prayers with the band I am a 59 year old metal head I work a concert of yours in Hershey pa back stage as a stage hand for your hail to the king tour lately I have listened to a lot of your older music with Jimmy all of you are very talented it´s sad when things come together and the suddenly fall apart people learn to move on and never forget the person we lost someday we all be together up there rip Mr Sullivan written 1/08/24

I can only thank you for getting to know you and for changing my life, I met amazing people in fandom who I call best friends, I saw the deepest feelings of Avenged Sevenfold, I became addicted to ducks, and I even met from afar a person with the heart of size of the world! Thank you so much Jimmy!

Thanks for being such a good role model for me when I was learning drums. Wish I could have met you in person. I bet we could've been good friends with each other.

It's 10 years without you bro. I'm trying find my own way without you tonight

I love you, you are and will always be amazing. I wish I could have hugged you. Rest in peace.

Many will miss MUSIC

Jimmy has been on my mind a lot the last few days. We met in about 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He became a friend pretty quickly, and never failed to visit when he was in town. He was trustworthy, funny, sweet, and quick-witted. Jimmy lived in the moment and made life a lot more exciting. He carried drum sticks with him all the time, and I kinda miss him using my arm (or knee) as a drum when we were chatting! He was the rare type of friend you could truly bare your soul to. I still miss him all these years later.

I always admired how great of a drummer and person Jimmy was, and he and the rest of the band inspired me to start playing guitar. They also helped me learn to live life right, because you never know when you are gonna leave. you are gone, but will never be forgotten jimmy.

We miss you Jimmy! We think about you all the time!

So far away is the most favorite song of mine I listen to it every day wish u were still here I love advenge sevenfold wish I could have met u jimmy ur a handsome man rip see u on the other side

U were an amazing drummer I'm a huge fan u looked really cute wish I could have met u had a crush on u

Still miss you Jimmy and think what could've been. Rest easy brother.

I can only imagine what Avenged could have been with you still alive today. I never knew you personally, only through music. But your music told me a lot about you. I miss your touch to the songs.
FoREVer

Thinking of you today. Hope you are resting peacefully. Miss you, and thank you and the rest of Avenge Sevenfold for the amazing music. You will live on in my heart forever.

Inspiration to many. Left too soon. Burnt his candle at both ends. Raise a toast to you. Some come into this life and stay a long time while some only stay a short time. Time does not matter really. It is how they lived that matters. RIP Rev...

Greatest drummer. A inspiration to many.

Your legacy lives on in your music foREVer.

Thank you for sharing your creativity.

R.I.P. James Sullivan, St. James.

Its been seven years and I still find myself tearing up whenever I read about you or listen to your music.... especially your final song. I know we have never met but I love you jimmy, thank you for everything you've done for me. May you rock on foREVer brother<3

Rip the rev u are a legion

Sorry I never really knew about Avenged Sevenfold or you until after your passing. But your light burns bright in everyone's eyes and will never go out. Your legacy will continue with your family and your brothers

You have touched my life, even though I never knew you personally, your music lives forever! I can sure tell you are deeply loved by all that knew you. I have seen it in your smiles, in your eyes, how special and fun loving you are! You were an incredible Artist, and, you gave that gift to the world forever, so thank you for that! I know there are special people that were part of your journey here, that will just love your forever, and never forget you for one day, until they meet you again! I hope I can meet you one day too! You are special and will always be. I hate to say this, but some people are just too good, and you left so much in such a short time, too amazing, now on to the next journey and watching over us all. Love the Van Allen family to you. (Sherry Van Allen, NC)

Jimmy, i loved the way you played on the albums and on stage. You were my inspiration for drumming just how Corey Taylor is my inspiratiom for vocals. You were a great man. And died so young. All of A7X fans will miss you tons and will remember you foREVer!

Every time I listen to an Avenged Sevenfold song, I think of you, Jimmy.

Dearest Jimmy,

Not one day that goes by when am not thinking bout you. Am missing you so much. Been re-watching all your clips on the net and I wish that you are still with us. Your laughter, jokes, charm, the way you play the drums and your beautiful voice, I never wanna forget them.

You will always be in my heart, and on my wrist, foREVer, your name reminds me that your soul is with us and that everything is gonna be alright. Rest well Rev. Love you tons.

Love, Rene

So talented and so young! U will never be replaced! U will live foREVer! :( ♡

We love and miss you jimmy,rip<3

jimmy you were a great artists and will be missed terribly you were a great man with a short life. you will be missed terribly.

Jimmy you was my inspiration and reason, rest in peace dude

rest in peace brother

Not a single word could put you into perspective.

Kris Klym, Windsor Ontario CANADA

You still live on at all of their live shows, they still use all of your vocals because there isn't a single person that can replicate your voice or your extraordinary musical talent. You are missed by fans everywhere.

We love you jimmy. Rest in peace <3

God Bless You Jimmy. You were a very talented man...gifted in many ways...still touching so many people after your death :)

I miss you and love you REV!!! We all do I can't believe your gone I hate it REV you are the best of the best please come back please wake up!!!

You are so missed. The band is and never will be the same. I saw A7X the year after your passing. Mike Portnay filled in. I would do anything if I could have seen you guys before you passed on. You are missed and always will be. The video So Far Away is excellent and will always remain a fave of mine. Along with Fiction. The words are so true on both songs. You are loved.

Greatest drummer ever!!! Hope to see you again one day!!!

R.i.p. you were a blessing for avenged sevenfold.

Goodbye Jimmy. I can't believe it's been over four years. You were amazing in every way, shape, and form. I met you after Taste of Chaos '08 and you gave me the biggest hug. I will always remember that. But most importantly, thanks for being you. RIP man. foREVer.

I miss you soo much Jimmy, you were the most amazing person ever -foREVer

Sorry you passed so young. You definately where the funny guy of the band. Best drummer ever.

Four years on & still so upset not a day goes by without thinking of you jimmy & I know one day I will finally get to meet you. Love foREVer x

I'm sorry I couldn't write yesterday, but let's remember the great man you STILL are. We all love and miss you. Even in death you keep us moving. Rock the heavens Jimmy. foREVer.

Yesterday.. :( It wasn't a good day for me. I cried and screamed.. Like always. :( We miss you.

Yesterday it was four years since you have been gone. You were the best drummer I have ever heard. You inspired many people and no one will ever forget you or your stallion duck.

It's been 4 years without you today, it's still as hard as it was 4 years ago. <3

The best damn drummer ever love you Jimmy Wish you and I could've meet, but someday when I'm done on Earth I'll be up there there in heaven Rockin out with you and Raise Hell up there foREVer in our hearts

December 28 is coming soon. ):

Yesterday I was talking to my boyfriend he asked me what was wrong, I told him that I really miss James. He gave me a hug as we both cried and he said, "I miss him too."

rock on bro in the afterlife . From a devoted fan.

Writing letters to James makes me feel like I'm not alone.

My biggest drumming influence...I wished I could've seen you play live. We all love you. rock the Heavens.

My biggest influence as a drummer...we all love you.

Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost, it's empty and cold without you here.

The Greatest drummer in the world. <3 R.I.P The Rev. <3 a7x foREVer, Your my idol and always will be. <3 Love you Rev. <33

Now that your gone, the lyrics are getting to me. Sending letters to you seems to help me a lot. I feel like you are the only person that won't judge me. Thank you Jimmy for giving me a reason to smile on the darkest days and thank you for being by my side, foREVer.

The Greatest drummer ever. I wish I could've heard you played live in my first concert, but you'll always be in all of our hearts and we'll always be praying to you foREVer. We love you. Hail to the REV (THe KING)

We love we Jimmy and you'll be remembered foREVer. May you rock in peace

James, we miss you, we all do. Please come back.

"You were- are my biggest inspiration."

"Jimmy, you inspired me to be who I am, even if I don't fit in."

~Emory

You were not meant to be down here your rocked yourself off the ground and up into heaven with where you belong always loved never forgotten
-brittneylynn

I hope you are rocking up there in heven R.I.P. foREVer

Even though i didnt know him i will miss him

You always were and always will be the greatest drummer. R.I.P foREVer

Jimmy, I know we never met, but you are what's inspired me to become a drummer, and I'm going to follow through with that. I just know that you're up there rocking out with the greatest, and I want you to know that I love and miss you. Be strong foREVer...

I loved his drumming

Jimmy i want to be just like you rest in peace

I really don't know what to say other than thank you for sharing the gift you were give with us.I hope you found the peace toy were searching for,I am looking for the same kind.rest in peace rev...

Jimmy,I know I didn't know you personally,and you never knew I existed, but I just wanted to say that you are my inspiration and I will love you foREVer. Keep on rockin

I know I'm a little late on this but happy belated birthday Jimmy. You were and still are the beat drummer ever in my eyes and by far my greatest inspiration. Rest in peace in that Little Piece of Heaven.

Rock on in heaven you will be missed happy birthday knifemaster

I miss you and love you, Jimmy. The world isn´t the same without you. Rest in peace. You´ll foREver be in our hearts.

i can't believe it's been three years love and miss you jimmy you are always in my thoughts rip i will meet you one day

its been three years. I miss you more every day. And I love you so much, Jimmy. Thank you for all you did for us and all you continue to do beyond the grave. You are always in my heart and forever in memory.

Jimmy, in your short 28 years you lived a life few people can achieve in a full lifetime. You inspired so many and touched the world with the finger of an artist. 'Jimmy jumped into life and never touched bottom.'

I, as a drummer, will deeply miss The Rev. I looked up to him as an idol and role model and will forever be missed by fans, family, and personal friends. No one will ever be able to fully replace you.

Jimmy isn't dead, he just left to go give Jesus some drumming lessons. Rock on, brother.

The world lost a very talented and wonderful man, I have loved A7X since they came out and always enjoyed listening to Jimmy play, I love You Jimmy and your family is in my prayers!!

James Owen Sullivan , there are no words to describe the somber feeling that came over the world of Rock n' Roll when you last breath was taken. you were not only taken from music but from your immediate family, friends, and fans I may only just be a fan but I believe that where ever you may be , you hear each & everyone of us whether it be prayers or just a "hey wanted someone to talk to" you understand the depth of hurt we all feel when your soul departed from earth you are forever in my heart & the hearts of others I thank god I got to see you alive & plays one hell of a show! Rest in peace I'll never forget you or the possibilities you pushed into my heart which is hope.

He was just incredible and he is dearly missed by all.

Hey Jimmy. I was supposed to go visit you today, but things got in the way. It's on my bucket list for before I go off to college, dont you worry. I'm gonna lay my drummers sticks and the 1st a7x shirt I ever bought in tribute. Rock in Paradise brother. You are very very missed.

TO THE BEST DAMN DRUMMER IN THE WORLD JIMMY AND MY FAVORITE BAND IN THE WHOLE WORLD AVENGED SEVENFOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jimmy i love you! i can't believe you are gone... you were and still my idol and always will be... the whole damn band is my idol. i want to become a famous female metal singer, drummer, and guitar player. i cry everyday still. when i listen to Avenged Sevenfold i always listen to the drums... i hear you and i am just like "Oh my god, dude, i can't believe he is gone" you were just the most sexiest, amazing, talented guy there could ever be. as to the rest of the guys, Matt, Brian, Zacky, and Johnny... you guys are so amazing... i love you guys and i am so sorry for your very very very painful loss.. you guys are sexy and i would ive my life up just so Jimmy could be back here with everyone! but i know he is in a better place and we will all see him in the after life... keep your heads up guys and keep making your amazing music... and for Jimmy, don't stop that rockin' out with god, i love the sound of it. it helps me think and sleep... because i know its you up there playing "Beast and The Harlot" or "Bat Country":) I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JAMES "THE REV" SULLIVAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! foREVer and always you will be loved and missed! i love you a7x!!!!! always and foREVer:') good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!