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I hate the be the bearer of bad news and I particularly hate not calling y'all and tell you personally, but Rumbler was found this morning at home and had passed away.
I will update when we know on the what/when/where for whatever services will be held.
:-(
As sad as this news is, he's in a better place. RIP buddy.
We have all lost a good friend who would always do anything he could to help you. Didn't matter if you knew him for 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 years or more. Rest in peace.
I miss him already.
Damn, this is sad news. He will be missed.
RIP Mike, he will be truly missed.
That hurts to hear.We've lost one of the best.I am sorry and hope he is at peace.
So sorry to hear this news.
He was a true warrior, fought to the end with never a doubt in his mind he wouldn't win. We had a personal conversation Friday and he was encouraging me without any thought or mention of his own tribulations.
He was a good man and a good friend and is already missed.
Godspeed and good hunting old friend.
Rest in peace brother.
Are lines are diminished.
Prayers to all. Many of you were very fortunate to be near him and know him better than I got to. A true loss to the community... God Bless you Mike.
Dammit
I hope he went as peacefully as possible. I'm proud to have known him.
Be in peace.
It's never easy when a friend passes away, I will certainly miss Mike. I am however very thankful that he is no longer in pain, no longer suffering. He fought the good fight and I pray that he is at peace now.
I really do not know how to express the deep hurt that I feel right now, a lot of people never saw the the side of Mike that I saw when he coaching my two young grandsons in safety on the range an the twinkle in his eyes,when would joke with them in his gruff ways.Alas I have lost another good friend too early.God speed and rest in peace my friend.
RIP Mike, you are missed.
Several months back Mike was in the hospital for a few days. I stayed one night with him so Triad and Ms. Kathy could go home. We talked a LOT. He came as close to breaking down as I ever saw him. I don't think he would mind me telling y'all how humbled and thankful he was for how much help, support and encouragement the forum members had been to him. He truly was in awe, not only for what we had done but he had a hard time with grasping WHY we had done it.
Jonas, you were and will continue to be Mike's right hand here. Please carry on as you see fit, knowing that Mike will be watching over your shoulder. When you need $ for the operation of the forum, speak out and we will pass the hat and take a collection.
He will be sorely missed by many. John Browning is holding a spot for you.
Wow, shocked and saddened. I think I'll get a 1911 and name it Rumbler.
Mike was one of the first persons I met when I moved up here. We became very good friends and I will miss you deeply. To me he was much more than a friend and mentor to my son. RIP buddy
It's gotta say "Two to the snot locker" on the other side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bodo
This is a sad day and a loss for our community. I am gratefull I new him. God Bless and Gods Speed!
RIP my friend. I've got no words. I'm just glad I got the time with him that I did.
Rest in peace good sir. You were a great friend and mentor over the years.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Dear Mike O'lary.
You leave a hole in the world that is bigger than you can imagine. Those of us who knew you can only hope to carry your virtues forward as a tribute to someone who was truly bigger than life.
To those left with the messy details. I avail myself to you as needed. Please call upon me to ease your burdens. I will gladly be Mike's Huckleberry.
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Though I never had the honor of meeting him in person, I had hoped to bump into him at Talon one day. I'll think of him when at Talon and be grateful for the part he played in getting it up and running.
God speed and rest in peace
LOL. I would love to be a fly on the wall listening to that conversation!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billythekid
Knowing Mike, the first question he will ask JMB. "The Hi Power 9mm, what the hell were you thinking John?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cattle/Horses
Hear, hear. I know I speak for the board as a whole when I say we are at your disposal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
I'll miss him. He was a hell of a man and a friend.
damn...
I'm sorry Wes I intended to hit the like button, but I have tears in my eyes couldn't see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cattle/Horses
Got this news from Highlander earlier this evening. Truly a loss for all that knew him.
Wow. :(
Rest in peace buddy.
rest in peace Rumbler!
I'll have it fixed in a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by FLT
I really feel the need for a group hug coming up.
I have no words. RIP my friend.
Being a young guy usually comes with caveats that you don't realize until you become an old guy. By the time a young guy becomes an older guy, he has a lifetime of knowledge that he sometimes tries to share with young guys, but young guys usually let that knowledge pass away with it's keeper, starting the cycle all over again. Here's to a friend that often made young guys realize the need to shut their mouth and learn from an older guy. Mike made us better, often at times when we had no idea that we needed to be better.
Goodbye friend, I hope Saint Peter put's you on the gate with an M1A in your hand and the master key to God's reloading room. Every time I hear thunder, I'll smile and know you're just testing a new 10mm load for the angels.
I remember that day . I've got some pics I will dig out later.
Rest in peace Mike. Heaven got a new instructor.
Thank you Jonastio. Rest in peace Mike. Rest in peace...
You would think he would be able to get a real M14 in heaven..Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafar
:)
R.I.P
Mike was a cross between a cholla cactus, a bulldog, and a good ol pair of leather boots. At first blush Mike could be considered kinda rough and intimidating and one of his burrs could get under your skin if you werent careful about it. Once you got to know Mike a little, you realized he was a guarded man, a man with many miles and experiences, but also one with a dogged determination about his craft and his opinions weren't for the weak. I was fortunate enough to have trained with Mike and also be trained by Mike over the years and he was always there to answer a question and was in constant mode of learning. Mike became an old pair of boots to me. Someone who provided comfort, protection, and someone you liked spending time with. Mike made the world safer for a lot of people. Thanks again. Vaya con Dios My Friend.
Damn....RIP man.
Nobody has taught me more about reloading than Mike. It was probably naïve of me to think that he would have healed up so we could spend a couple more lazy afternoons out on the long range at Talon, testing new loads. RIP brother.