He never doubted he'd be back out there and he'd have kicked your ass if he thought you doubted it.
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He never doubted he'd be back out there and he'd have kicked your ass if he thought you doubted it.
Because someone just reminded me:
Due to the nature of a forum, you can spend a lot of time interacting with someone without actually meeting them face to face. Of course, being a local community like we are, there have been opportunities to meet and greet which has made this whole experiment a lot of fun for many of us. Even though we drove him nuts sometimes, Rumbler loved this place.
One thing I'd like for some of you guys to know, it didn't matter if you met him face to face or your only interaction was here on the forum. If he treated you like a friend here, you were a friend. You do not need to feel like an outsider looking in. You are welcome to grieve with the rest of us as friends of Mike.
After I got the call from JD, had to call my son at Pendleton and he did not take it well at all. My boy started shooting with Mike when he was 9. It was strange to see the dynamic of that relationship. As gruff as he came across, he had the patience of a saint and was actually a very gentle man when it came to kids.
Thank you for that sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonastio
Through my little bit of interaction with Rumbler at CCGF, it seemed like we were on the same page and shared some common views. In the few posts between us he came off as insightful, patient, and down-to-earth. Though we never met it did hurt to hear of his passing. All of the good ones leave too early.
I was glad to know him. He will be missed. RIP.
Even Picky Pete isn't exempt from the long arm of the Feds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
Proof positive that the goverment can even screw up heaven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafar
Farewell my good friend.
May you rest easy in fair winds and calm seas.
I was stunned at the news this morning at Mike's passing. I can tell you that even though I didn't know Mike well I feel like I have been kicked in the chest by Secretariat. I am a charter member of Talon who used the temp range before they opened and that's where I met Mike. I looked forward to those Sunday afternoon's and Mike's advice. I was a total novice and Mike ALWAYS took time to help me. I always enjoyed his unapologetic love of country and guns! Mike had just messaged me Sunday reminding me he had bought me a new Carlos Hatchcock DVD because the one I loaned him had been misplaced/lost. I didn't care if it was gone, but Mike was going to make sure to replace it as that was who he was. God Bless You Mike! You will be sorely missed.......
My heart is truly saddend. The first time I had a chance to spend time with him was at Bob's Precision class. I made it a point to sit next to him and speak with him as much as possible, I was his fatter but better looking shadow that weekend. Our friendship grew from there. My heart aches.