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posted August 06, 2004 05:19 AM
Thoughts and prayers needed for a friend and his family.....
It is with great sadness that I post this.
Some of you guys that have been to the DG Rallys know Big Mike. His screen name here is "Richard Simmons". Mike and I have been best friends for over 20 years and I can tell you that he and his family are some of the most decent good hearted people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. They are "family" to me, which makes all of this even harder. Mike's brother died yesterday of a massive heart attack, he was 39 years old. I ask that you guys keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
RIP Big John
  
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posted August 06, 2004 05:48 AM
Oh Rick, I can't even put into words what I feel now. You must tell Mike that I am thinking about him and his family and will be praying for them. 39 is way too young, way to young. :sad :sad
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posted August 06, 2004 05:53 AM
Rick, Give my condolences to Mike and his family. RIP.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted August 06, 2004 05:59 AM
I know dude, 39 is too young. That makes it even harder too accept. 
I will certainly tell Mike that you are thinking of him and his family. It will mean a lot to him Chris.
Also, thanks for calling this morning.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted August 06, 2004 06:00 AM
Thanks Greg, I will certainly pass along your condolences to Mike and his family.
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posted August 06, 2004 06:07 AM
 Edited By: redelk on 6 Aug 2004 07:26
Rick, all I can do is share this that I posted a little over two years ago...
There isn't any reason for anyone to be sad over my brother's impending death or his passing. One of the things I've learned in watching so many of my friends, both in and out of recovery, die... is that it's not what we as family or friends have lost. No, it's what we have GAINED. My Higher Power saw fit to bless me with a big brother. Though he will no longer physically be with me, the memories of all the things we did together will be with me forever. In the big picture, what more could a person ask for.
My heart and prayers go out to Mike and his family. Godspeed.
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posted August 06, 2004 06:24 AM
Thanks Sherm, I'm gonna show this page to Mike when the time is right. He will appreciate all the kind words,...as do I.
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posted August 06, 2004 06:25 AM
god bless Mike and his family.
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posted August 06, 2004 06:44 AM
RIP!!!
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posted August 06, 2004 07:57 AM
Condolences.
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posted August 06, 2004 08:32 AM
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posted August 06, 2004 09:44 AM
Send my condolences, very sorry to hear this bad news!
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posted August 06, 2004 11:14 AM
Rick,
Let Mike know we are thinking about him too.
I lost my brother suddenly like that when he was only 32. That was in '86 and I was telling a story about him yesterday like it just happened. He wasn't here forever but he changed our lives forever.
The best thoughts and prayers go out from our family to his.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted August 06, 2004 11:28 AM
Thanks a ton guys...............
I will be with the family tonight and I will certainly pass along the kind words.
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posted August 06, 2004 11:46 AM
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of a brother, and best wishes on celebrating his life.
Peace be with you and your family Mike, that includes you Rick.
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posted August 06, 2004 12:49 PM
My condolences.
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posted August 06, 2004 01:13 PM
Rick I dont know what to say....I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. And my heart goes out to Mike and his family and friends......I will keep them all in my prayers.....
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posted August 06, 2004 01:34 PM
My condolences to Big Mike and his family.
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posted August 06, 2004 11:10 PM
RIP
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posted August 07, 2004 07:24 AM
My condolences go out to everyone involved.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted August 07, 2004 02:05 PM
You guys are awesome. We are having a gathering tonight in honor of Big John. I told Mike that I'd made a post about John passing away, and that you guys were thinking of him and his family. He's having a very hard time dealing with it all, but I, along with many more, will see him through this. Thanks again fellas.
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posted August 07, 2004 05:08 PM
A life ending at such a young age is so hard for the loved ones left behind. I'm new on this forum and I don't know any of you, but you can count on my prayers for you and your friends family.
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posted August 07, 2004 05:16 PM
Thats a real bummer... My condolences to you and to his family.
39 is way to young to die. :-(
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posted August 07, 2004 07:36 PM
Very Sad.... Was that Mike with you at Deal Gap #1??
Very sorry to hear of the news! Deepest sympathy to Mike and all the family and friends. That is a very young age and must be tough on everyone!!
RIP!
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posted August 07, 2004 08:38 PM
My condolences to mike , his family and friends.
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