REMEMBERING

Reid Charles Wiley

September 3, 1992 — December 29, 2020
A Fighter On and Off the Ice
Reid was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and moved with his family to Medina, Ohio in the spring of 2000. From an early age, he discovered his passion for hockey—a sport that would define much of his life and shape the person he became.

Those who knew Reid described him as one of the most genuine, kind, caring, and selfless people they had ever met. He approached life with a passionate, fiery energy that was larger than life itself. He was always there when friends and family needed him and brought joy and happiness to people in his own unique, carefree way that naturally drew others to him.

ON THE ICE
Hockey Was His Passion

Reid’s hockey journey, in United States, began with the Parma Hockey Association Flyers in 2000, where he won his first championships. He went on to play for Strongsville Youth Hockey, winning Peewee and Bantam championships, before joining the Medina High School varsity team.

His junior career included time with the Cleveland Junior Jacks and Wooster Oilers, developing his skills and competitive spirit. Reid then played five seasons at the University of Akron in the ACHA Division II, wearing #22 as a right-shooting forward.

“Reid was a fighter both on and off the ice. Despite asthma making it difficult to breathe—particularly challenging for a competitive hockey player—he never let the condition define or limit him.”
HIS BATTLE
Living with Asthma
Reid battled asthma his entire life. For most people, it’s a manageable condition. For a competitive hockey player pushing his body to the limit, it was a constant challenge. But Reid never complained, never made excuses, and never let it hold him back.

On December 29, 2020, Reid passed away at age 28 due to complications from asthma. His loss devastated his family, friends, and the hockey community that knew and loved him.
THE FOUNDATION
Turning Grief Into Purpose

After Reid’s passing, his parents Glenn and Mary, along with their daughter Erin, spent a year in mourning before deciding to channel their grief into action. In 2022, they established the Reid Wiley Charitable Foundation to keep their son’s name alive and ensure no other family has to experience the tragedy of losing a loved one to asthma.

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