[Ismellfishy]

Rather than say unfortunately, I would like to say that I was fortunate enough to meet mike this past december on the PUOSU. I was there at the boat when he arrived and for sure, he ARRIVES, he doesnt just show up. At that time I was finally able to put the face to the name, the name that has had me doubled in laughter so many times on this site. Damn was he a fun and entertaining guy, and from what I experienced a HOF ball buster, starting with the fact that he called me "smell like a fish" and later "ll cool j". Unlike some, I could not even begin to muster anything but a smile and a laugh. Throughout that sunday and the following sunday, it became very clear that beneath the hard exterior was a gentle and caring mind and heart, when you would catch him in his quiet moments he was rather transparent to his true nature.

Truly a sad thing to see this MAN go. I really wish I could have had the chance to fish and talk with him more, even if the whole time he was breakin my stones. My condolences and prayers go out to the family, and all of us that were touched by Mike