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I doubt many of you know but Mike had 2 strokes on 1/30 and has been in the hospital since. I got an update from his wife yesterday. He is now on life support and is being treated for pneumonia. Once they feel it's cleared up enough that he will be able to breathe on his own they will pull the vent. If he is able to breathe on his own they will move to the next step. If he's not they will make him comfortable and he will pass. He don't want to be re vented.
Thanks for the update. He is in my prayers.
Prayers headed up for Magnum Mike and His entire family
God Bless
Doug
Thank you for sharing.
Sending up prayers...
Sorry to hear this, prayers sent
I’m sorry to hear this. Was hoping he’d be doing much better by now. Will be praying for Mike and his family.
As an update to this, Mike passed this afternoon. Keep his family in your prayers.
Sad new to receive. Prayers to his family and friends
Very sad news. Let his family know that he'll be missed and his involvement in the SP community over the years is deeply appreciated.
Idk IF there would BE anything CALLED a specialty pistol if it weren’t for mike. His website provided a place for many many people to get it all going and where the term “specialty pistol” came from. He wasa big reason i have as many as i do.
i am saddened. Prayers for his family and thanks for all he did.
Sadly another leaves the range, I did finally talk to him in person once after many messages and a correction or two ( you know what I mean) we had a deal going and talking is always the best way to know someone he was a rather pleasant fellow on the phone
My thoughts are with him and his family, God speed Mike
prayers sent.
What a great website it was. I don’t see how there will ever be another like it. I’ve met several good people through there, the politeness and knowledge amongst the members was amazing and though there were a few rough spots in the road along the way, overall it was fantastic. A big thanks to Mike for getting it started.Quote:
Originally Posted by KYODE
Prayers for the family I’ve spent a lot time on the SP forum and feel like I knew him from thar time
So sad to hear this news, I was very blessed to be a member of Specialty Pistols' for many years and have met some really great friends through there. Prayers for the family and God speed Mike, you will be missed.
Sorry to hear this news. Prayers for his family. I miss the SP website as i was always eager to look at it almost every day seeing what everyone was doing and the comments.
Thanks for all you did Mike, R.I.P. you were truly a Magnum person.
Prayers to the family. I had seen on F B that he had a couple of strokes and passed it was sad news as I told my wife. With Specialty Pistols he created the largest group of handgunners in one place ever. RIP Mike.
RIP and Prayers for the family and his friends.
RIP.
Rest in peace
So sad to hear this. Many prayers for his family. He was a great inspiration to many and a leader in SP community.
He will be missed.
Steve
Very sad to hear of Mike's passing. He sure did a lot for the community. What I remember the most was being very ill in 2008 with an auto-immune disease which required chemo treatment. Not being able to sleep and having an irregular schedule, I spent a lot of time on chat with Mike, Tigger and Dean - all of whom are now gone. It lifted my spirits and cemented my relationship with the SP community. Prayers for the family to be able to endure Mike's absence.
Really sad to hear this about Mike he was a very good friend. Prayers to the family to help them to get over this tragedy for them.
Al
RIP Mike!
Prayers for Mike and for his family.
Rest in peace,Mike.
RIP Mike
Magnum mike providing a place at Specialty pistols website for interests in TCs, xp100s, and a few other brands to grow, and a place for many people to learn and socialize should never be forgotten. Several of my internet friends that were there have passed on now. I had a great time and enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks for it all!
Those were the days KYODE. We were all a lot younger back in those days and Mike gave us 20 plus good years. It was a lively place in the early years with lots of great pictures posted and some good group buys. Georgia Jim wood, the barrel cradle, and the one and only Fuzz Rest are some that I got in on. I'm happy to have met and shot with a few of the boys in person. Like you mentioned some of the guys have passed on now. Especially miss my good friend Sawcarver Adam Bender.
Very Sad news
He was a great asset to the SP community
Hes will be missed
Dan
Terrible news to hear; Mike was a truly good guy. Quite a few years ago, was pleased he stopped by for a visit, and he was as likable in person as he was online. Our thoughts go out to his family.