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His wife Machell posted this on FB the morning of the 13th.
I've posted on my own page,but I wanted to let Michael's friends know that he peacefully past last night surrounded by his family. His battle with cancer had just begun in August. However,like his premature birth brought him into the world early,this battle took him away from us far to soon. I will forever be grateful and blessed to have been his wife. Now I'm begging,please stop smoking.
i just saw it today after another forum member sent me a link to it
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
Had diner with him and his bride at his house one evening when I was in the area. Quiet. Polite. Intelligent. Hospitable.
A true humble gentleman with exceptional skill.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
AFAIK, he was the 1st "regular" on the G&A forum with QuickLoad.
He and I spent many, many hours on the phone before he and Machell got married and had always planned a PD hunt, until the last round of plague decimated them. When I bought my copy of QL, I spent a couple of weeks learning tips and tricks from him.
The phrase, "another good man gone" definitely applies in this case
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
Never had a bad conversation with him, super helpful when I had a question, wish I could have met up with him on one of the Colorado trips, anyone heard from Jerrybobco or mosseybuck?
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
Crap…. He just told me about his stage 4 diagnosis a few weeks ago and I was hoping to get some time to get to CO to meet him in November. We spent a lot of time on the phone working on the .257 Scooter with Scootertrash. Kind of ironic that he goes of the same disease. Another great friend that I never got to meet face to face. Damn… RIP brother and save me the bench next to you in the big range.
Very sorry to hear this. He was one of the kindest folks I've had the pleasure to chat with, comparing notes on a lot of things. I also wish we had met in person.
Yeah that. Just damn. Everyone here is at the age where losing friends is more common.
Unfortunately true.
I've heard death referred to as, "The debt we all must pay" and that's a fact.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
It's just a fact of life. The trick is to make yourself remember the blessings of the good times (and appreciate them MORE while you're having them) as opposed to the pain of the loss. THAT is a personal choice.
Chiro1989 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 3:57 am
Never had a bad conversation with him, super helpful when I had a question, wish I could have met up with him on one of the Colorado trips, anyone heard from Jerrybobco or mosseybuck?
JerryBobco is doing well. He recently posted on FB about an off-shore fishing trip.
He lost his wife a few months ago and has been in Texas for a few years now
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
