Mike (shouldazagged)

[walkin jack]

Rain, I too would like to thank you for taking the time to hunt us down. You know, this place isn't just about guns. Sure, we love 'em but I believe that all that is just a backdrop. We are a society of like minded folks that actually share many interests. For many of us Mike, with his eloquent kindness and sense of humor and decency very quickly became one of the most popular and frequent posters. I don't recall one negative post or comment about any one or any thing. I will miss him terribly and regret the lost opportunity to shake his hand.

In my relatively brief time (7 years) in here I've made some great friends. Since we are so scattered around the globe my chances to ever meet any of them are small. But there is list in my mind of those I'd love to meet. And no one is higher on that list than Mike. All the more sad for now that opportunity is forever lost.

Your comments serves to cememt what we all in here already knew about Mike but your post was a comfort to us all.

Thank you!!

 

[Engineer1911]

Rain,

Thank you for posting and know that Mike was very respected and admired on this Forum. May the Lord grant you peace as Mike rests in His arms.

 

[oldbrownhat]

And a worthy SCRABBLE opponent.

His forum name adds up to 29 points (before any "extras") if my memory of Scrabble tiles values is right. A pittance to the "points" he earned here on the Forum, though. RIP.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Somehow in the normal hustle and bustle of life I had missed learning the sad news of Mike's passing. I had sent him a note when he was in the hospital; and had been praying for him. Although we never met, he was one of my favorites here on the Forum.

One of my close high school classmates died of lung cancer two years ago, and I know poignantly how difficult and painful it was for her. I would not wish that affliction on anybody.

I grieve that he is gone, and will now pray for his family. A good man, and I am so sorry to belatedly get this terrible news.

John

 

[hoc9sw]

I've been off the board for days at a time taking care of my mom's dive into dementia and my cancer, so I've lost touch.

I'd never had the opportunity to meet Mike in person, but we've bantered a bit here on the forum. I highly respect his opinion and insights.

I'm near the end of a cancer battle myself, so will be seeing him sooner than later. I'll pass on news of the respect he found here.

I am happy that he left us with great memories! That is the best any of us can hope for, a life lived well.

 

[Old TexMex]

What a loss. I mourn the passing of Shouldazagged. He was truly awake.
I’ve been away for a while. Grateful to have read his wisdom and cool.

 

[The Big D]

Oh, dear!

Was just catching up on the posts honoring shouldazagged when I saw yours.

Keep fighting the good fight recognizing there are some that we cannot win. But there are those we never lose. Stand tall and keep swinging!

Be safe.

I've been off the board for days at a time taking care of my mom's dive into dementia and my cancer, so I've lost touch.

I'd never had the opportunity to meet Mike in person, but we've bantered a bit here on the forum. I highly respect his opinion and insights.

I'm near the end of a cancer battle myself, so will be seeing him sooner than later. I'll pass on news of the respect he found here.

I am happy that he left us with great memories! That is the best any of us can hope for, a life lived well.

 

[ladder13]

I've been off the board for days at a time taking care of my mom's dive into dementia and my cancer, so I've lost touch.

I'd never had the opportunity to meet Mike in person, but we've bantered a bit here on the forum. I highly respect his opinion and insights.

I'm near the end of a cancer battle myself, so will be seeing him sooner than later. I'll pass on news of the respect he found here.

I am happy that he left us with great memories! That is the best any of us can hope for, a life lived well.

Godspeed to you.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

He will be missed by all of us here on the Forum. Prayers sent for you & yours.

 

[gregintenn]

He was a kind man and will be missed here for sure.


I find it comforting to know his suffering is now over.

 

[eveled]

We all lost a good friend. He will he missed. You have our condolences. Thanks for making the effort to let us know.

 

[wingriderz]

Sad news and prayers

 

[Isis1200L]

I've been away for far too long.
Now, someone I cared a lot about is gone.
Funny how connections can be so solid through
the near immaterial electronic pulses that bring
us together.
Rest in Peace, Mike.
Your friendly neighborhood goddess will miss you.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Isis, I have missed you. Mike told me often how much he liked your playful, witty poems.

Stay in touch. I'm running out of Connecticut maple syrup.

 

[DCWilson]

Rain, thank you for letting us know, and I apologize for not finding this discussion thread before now. I offer my condolences to you for your loss. From his posts here and from some personal correspondence in the past, I knew Mike as the same funny, clever, sympathetic and basically humane guy that you and so many other others above describe.

To me Mike was another one of those friends you make without ever actually having had the opportunity to meet in person. I really feel his absence.