Sad day for NJF... RIP LAB......

[fin_s_guy]

Originally Posted by Reel Class

Mike was simply a great guy, who was a hall of fame ball buster - he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need.

He did a hell of a lot for this website - he will be missed by all here. He also did a lot for many of our businesses, and made countless friends from simply being "out there" and not always just behind the computer screen.

Prayers go out for him, and for his family. For Tom and his other close friends, prayers and thoughts go out to you as well.

RIP Mike

These words hit home Allen. Most people only got to see the harsh loud side of him, but deep down...the guy was a softie who cared for people almost as much as his dogs.

There can be only one...and he will be missed.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by fin_s_guy

Most people only got to see the harsh loud side of him, but deep down...the guy was a softie who cared for people almost as much as his dogs.

There can be only one...and he will be missed.

So true Bob and Allen... Metal tongue with a heart of gold. Certainly not going to be the same around here without the "Charter Master".

Still can't believe he is gone

[SaltLife1980]

RIP Mike..

[Tuna Tales]

Tom

Sad news...sorry for your loss


Joe T.

[DMac]

Found out today at work when i got call and couldn't believe it like everyone has been saying its shocking. I couldn't believe it. I just saw him little while ago with his normal passengers a bloodhound and two huskies. Like everyone is saying mike will be remembered for his wity ball busting but mostly for his heart of generosity.

I hope they have more than a lab limit of blackfish In the ocean in the sky with endless whitrleggers and endless dog beach.

May god bless his family in this terrible loss. My deepest sympathy

[tautog]

RIP Lab. Only met him once in person but had many pms as we were often both up and on the board at 5:00am.

[wink_man]

I can't even believe I am reading this. RIP Mike. Great guy who will be sorely missed by many in the fishing community and outside of it. My deepest condolences to his family, still can't believe I read or had to type this.

[AndyS]

Very sad news. He was a shining star among us.

[msgold]

Mike and I were always like oil and vinegar. Just the same he had a heart of gold and if he was your friend you were one of the lucky ones. Just the same I had a lot of respect for him. Find it hard to believe he is gone. My condolences to his family. RIP