Sad news. Right hand salute! Two!
From a very old U.S.Navy sailor.
Thank you for posting his story.
There would be so many untold on this forum.
We all need to stay a little closer, to the friends and mates we gather round us.
Although I am new here, I have read many of the old posts and have come to regard all of you as extended family. I am greatly saddened to hear of Mike's illness and passing. Condolences to all those who loved him.
Michael's passing will leave a deep hole here. Very sad to hear this. I'm shocked that he was as young as me. Sincerest condolences to friends and family. He will be missed.
Yes, there will be deep hole in the forum! Mike, you will be missed! A great contributor, one of the most knowledgeable people I've ever come across. Although we had our disagreements at the end Mike had my total respect. Calm seas and trade winds old sailor!
He included a few pics in his biography post, as quoted by Marcel @ #51 above.
Never mind...for some reason, TeChNoWC's post #61 wasn't appearing when I first replied. Either that or my brain's slippery path downhill got a lot steeper all of a sudden!
Back to the subject of the thread...Fair winds and following seas, Michael. Your knowledge, insight and willingness to share will be greatly missed. The forum was a better place for your presence and will be a much worse place for your absence.
Very sad news.
My wife grew up in Orange and when we occasionally visited her relatives I always thought of trying to look him up. Life is full of missed opportunities. He'll be sadly missed here. Condolences to his family.