Sad news

curmudgeon · Post by **curmudgeon** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:25 am

I never knew Red Label being a newbie here, but condolences to his family and friends on here from me as well. I had read just a few of his post's and can see your guys loss of a good friend.
Perhaps there are Golden Excaliburs in the Happy Hunting Grounds.

BigBear · Post by **BigBear** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:47 am

Oh my god!..I can't beleive what i'm reading here

..Mike was a good friend, and he was at my home just a few weeks ago.Mike may god bless you and your family....you well surely be missed.

Lou DiGirolamo and Family

kendo kid · Post by **kendo kid** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:56 am

My deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to his family. Certainly, as a brother of the arrow, he brought some good convesation and ideas to the forum. I was just reviewing some of the archives and his posting.
Red Label, may the bucks have huge racks and the wind always be in your favor.

Kendo Kid

Sam In Northern ont · Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:37 am

I am so sorry. He died on my sisters tenth anniversary she left us with no notice 3 children 1 year old 3 year old & 12 year old & a husband. She was 30 years young. May strength be with the family. So Sorry, Sam

Moreland · Post by **Moreland** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:38 am

It is very sad to hear of this, I just read one of his posts, naw this couldn't be true I thought to myself, things can happen in the blink of an eye.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:54 am

I'm sad to hear about what happened. I always enjoyed reading his posts.
My deepest condolences to his family.
I'm sure that he has returned to the better place where we all came from. Life is just a moment and one day you will see him again!

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:05 pm

God speed to Mike and God Bless his family. This is very sad indeed.

schnarrfuss · Post by **schnarrfuss** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:22 pm

What a shocker. My sincere condolences go out to the family. Even though I have not met Red Label, I know from what I have seen and read here that he will be missed greatly.

nerosrevenge · Post by **nerosrevenge** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:44 pm

Sad news indeed, condolences to his family and friends.

DJH · Post by **DJH** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:14 pm

We will all miss Brother Mike, but heaven has another crossbow hunter.

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:45 pm

Sorry guys ... I have got behind on the PM's , e-mails and calls ... I've been out most of the day getting some things ready for Monday , Tuesday .

I am still blown away by the out pour of support for Mike and his family at this time of loss from guys that never even met him ! This shows you how much Mike touched people !!

I will be printing all the well wishes and prayer messages from all the forum members and will try to read them all Tuesday a.m. when I speak at Mikes funeral .

I guess the easiest way to get the info out is to post it ....

Visitation is 2-4 pm , 7-9 pm Monday , and the funeral is 11:00 am Tuesday .

If you would like the funeral home info and Mikes home mailing address .

Mccleister Funeral Home . 495 Park Rd. North . Brantford , Ontario , Canada . N3R-7K8 ( 519 ) 758-1553 .

An account for a trust fund for Mike's children is being set up . You can send any donations to the trust fund or letters of sympathy to .

Sharron Van Bommel . 10 Brook St. P.O. Box 18 , Glen Morris Ontario . Canada . N0B-1W0

Thank-you again for your prayers , kind words , and thoughts .

Many of you have phoned from out of town and left messages of support .... I don't believe I will have time to reply to everyone right now and I'm sure you will all understand ... Thanks Again !

Some people have called and mentioned they are having trouble getting flowers sent from out of town , out of country .... don't worry about it ... I will pick up a flower arrangement tomorrow on behalf of all the forum members . .... you can still send individual flowers and donations , but if it is not possible for whatever reason , no problem you will be represented by the local forum guys on Monday and Tuesday .

Most important is that your thoughts and prayers are with Mike and his family .... that is what really matters !!!

I know Mikey V. was real proud of his ties to this forum group !! and these reply's from all of you prove why !!

Got to go ..... R.J.

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:53 pm

If I may, and I hope I'm not stepping on any toes. In my opinion, as much as flowers are nice, I feel that a contribution to the Trust Fund will get better mileage in the long run.

Just my personal opinion.
Lou

wildwindom · Post by **wildwindom** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:55 pm

You will be missed my friend are prayers are with you and your family.

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:58 pm

Thanks for the input Lou .... It was just a blanket reply to some members that PM'd me or called and left messages ...

I think it is a good idea as well ! .... I will have a flower arrangement there for the forum group , so if anyone is able , send donations to Mike's wife for the childrens trust fund ....

huntman · Post by **huntman** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:59 pm

I was away this weekend and just read this for the first time. Like all other forum members i am completly shocked and sad by this news. Mike was a great man and always there for us forum members. He will be missed my thoughts are with him and his family.