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fernando
11th January 2017, 04:58 PM
If Michael was with us, he would be 64 today.
Peace to his soul.
kai
11th January 2017, 06:40 PM
Amen to that!
Andi
11th January 2017, 07:20 PM
Cheerio :o
Jim McDougall
11th January 2017, 09:30 PM
He was always an inspiration and fueled the fires for learning and the advance of serious study of arms and armour. He worked tirelessly his entire life to compile incredible collections and passionately worked to share his knowledge here.
In that, his spirit remains powerful as ever.

I miss you my friend.
M ELEY
12th January 2017, 12:50 AM
That was very thoughtful to remember him, Jim. Yes, his knowledge and unique presence is missed- :(
batjka
12th January 2017, 12:58 AM
I have learned so much from his posts, am still learning to this day, and will be learning far into the future. Michael, you are missed. RIP
Evgeny_K
12th January 2017, 08:49 AM
RIP...
LisaP
15th January 2017, 11:33 PM
Rest in peace Michael.
rickystl
20th January 2017, 09:42 AM
RIP Michael.
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
29th January 2017, 10:36 PM
He was a great person and I thought what a nice idea would be to celebrate his life and his contribution to this Forum by raising his name onto what I would term our hall of fame where his key works can be listed. I think he would like to be remembered in this way. :shrug:
NeilUK
2nd February 2017, 01:29 PM
I think that is a great idea of Ibrahiim's - to create an archive specifically of Michael's contributions to this forum for future students (and us still) to consult. Only problem, it would involve a lot of work by the moderators!
Good luck.
Neil
Pukka Bundook
9th February 2017, 03:06 PM
A very nice thought, Ibrahiim.

The more I re-read Michael's old posts, the more questions I have that I would have liked to ask him!
Oliver Pinchot
9th February 2017, 05:03 PM
I agree with Ibrahim's proposal. Michael contributed a great deal to our knowledge.
fernando
11th January 2018, 10:22 AM
One more year past since he left us. He would be 65 today.


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Andi
11th January 2018, 06:24 PM
Happy Birthday dear friend
fernando
11th January 2019, 10:37 AM
Our dearest member and friend would be 66 today.
Marcus den toom
11th January 2019, 10:43 AM
His memory still lives on strong, i would propose to look at Ibrahim his idea once more. If i could be of help just give a shout.
Pukka Bundook
11th January 2019, 03:15 PM
Another year, and missed as much as ever.
Jim McDougall
11th January 2019, 08:29 PM
It is a poignant remembrance of a dear friend, and one of the most generous, kind arms enthusiasts I have ever known. Rest in peace my friend, you are always in our thoughts.
fernando
11th January 2020, 06:22 PM
One more year since Michael left us.
He would be 67 today :shrug:.
Jim McDougall
11th January 2020, 08:55 PM
One more year since Michael left us.
He would be 67 today :shrug:.


ALWAYS in my thoughts!!! Missing you my friend.
M ELEY
11th January 2020, 09:40 PM
Remember his post on the Man in Black! He was a HUGE Johnny Cash fan, but, I mean, who isn't?! He was always supportive of our questions and gracious with his massive knowledge. Very much missed...
Pukka Bundook
12th January 2020, 02:29 PM
Still dearly Missed!
ChrisPer
14th January 2020, 10:30 AM
Matchlock, you taught me so very much. Thank you.
And happy Michael's birthday - to his friends!