GLIDEANGLE 1 #1 June 18, 2009 Michael.... I will always have the memory of my coach eval dive with you. You were delightfully "bad" on that jump. That fun memory is the one I will hang onto when I think of you. Vaya con Dios. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #2 June 18, 2009 My friend! Always had the "best skydive(s) EVER" with you... Had the best runs with you... Had the best philosophical moments with you... Loved hearing your voice on the phone every time I needed someone... Even when I failed, you stood by my side. I am a skydiver because of you. You saved me. I am heartbroken that I could not do the same for you. You reached out to everyone in the world in the most selfless ways. You are a true hero in my eyes. Blue skies always my dear friend. You are free... ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #3 June 18, 2009 I'm so very sorry to hear this. I'm glad I got to jump with him this last weekend; he had words of encouragement on every jump. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #4 June 18, 2009 Damnit......he was a great guy that always loved working with students! He always helped anybody that needed it. You will be missed!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jverley 1 #5 June 18, 2009 This is very sad news. I was jumping with him on the Arizona Challenge just a few weeks ago. Michael was always one of the good guys who was fun to be around. Blue Skies, my friend.John Arizona Hiking Trails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larakiyomi 0 #6 June 18, 2009 Oh no! I only met Michael a handful of times, but what an impression he made. What sad news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #7 June 18, 2009 "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #8 June 18, 2009 When I was a green newb, Michael would jump with me at Skydive Airtight. Miss ya, big guy! SteveO steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #9 June 18, 2009 Blue Skies! vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,312 #10 June 18, 2009 Thanks for the jumps, Michael.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 June 18, 2009 Photo of Mike during a visit he made to Skydive Houston. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #12 June 18, 2009 Michael - I am going to miss you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #13 June 19, 2009 He was always a pleasure to be around. Blue Skies Brother!I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #14 June 19, 2009 We'll miss you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #16 June 19, 2009 RIP Mike Can someone PM me details? www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #17 June 19, 2009 QuoteRIP Mike Frown Can someone PM me details? Same here.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudtom 5 #18 June 19, 2009 Mike was a great guy. I met him on several big ways in Texas. Blues Mike, loudtom QuoteQuoteRIP Mike Frown Can someone PM me details? Same here.tom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman_Mike 0 #19 June 19, 2009 I met Mike years ago when I started skydiving in Tulsa, OK. He was a nice guy. Can someone also fill me in on the details? Thanks, Purple Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #20 June 19, 2009 One of my favorite pictures from my favorite jump. Sunrise jump 2008 He kept holding Jim's hand and gazing out the door at the sun coming up that morning. It was so cute and funny! The second is from my 200th jump. I was so excited to have him on it. Then he got stuck holding the hoop. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #21 June 19, 2009 Michael was the most consistently good-natured person I think I've ever met at a DZ. He seemed to never have a bad or downbeat thing to say, no matter how long a weather hold, maintenance delay, etc. Michael encouraged me through World Team tryouts and frustrations with nothing but the most positive of attitudes. He just seemed to be a purely nice guy. I showed up one morning at Skydive Dallas to jump and didn't have my logbook. They asked me if I knew anyone who jumped there and could vouch for me. I gave them Michael's name and they called his cell phone. It turns out he was in Hawaii on business and it was about 4:00 AM. He cracked a few jokes and told them to let me jump. I can't imagine being in such a good mood after being awakened at 0400. I'll miss you, Michael. I'm sad that we will never jump together again. Blu Skies, Brother, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #22 June 19, 2009 Could someone with info PM me please? Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el_chester 4 #23 June 19, 2009 I have nothing but good memories of Michael from various bigways including World Team 2006. It was a pleasure sharing the skies with him, and I am happy to have met him. RIP -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #24 June 19, 2009 This really sucks. He joined us in Belize in February and had a great time. I hadn't seen him in about 10 years and it was fun to catch up and make some leaps together. There were many posts about this on Facebook today. He just couldn't face life anymore. So sad...Fly Free Michael... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #25 June 20, 2009 BSDB.... Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
