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    RIP Filthy Mike

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      Omega Man
      Haraki san Student
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      I know we are just acquaintances on the forum.  I conversed with him in March 2021 when he opened up.  He is a good soul.  RIP, my friend.

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      • goosehdG
        goosehd
        Mod Squad
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        One of my favourite pictures…

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        • popvultureP
          popvulture
          見習いボス
          Joined:

          Man, I am just seeing this. Absolutely crushing.

          Love you, Mike.

          WTB
          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          • motojoboboM
            motojobobo
            啓蒙家
            Joined:

            Sooo Saaaadddd to learn this.

            I own two IH overalls thanks to Filthy’s super enthusiastic push for them.

            Thank you buddy, you will be heavily missed by us. R.I.P

            The journey is the objective.

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            • LewisStonehouseL
              LewisStonehouse
              啓蒙家
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              The most horrible news, Mike was such a dude. Absolutely lost for words x

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              • DmartD
                Dmart
                啓蒙家
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                This so sad and although not knowing him in person I’m speechless.

                Rest in peace Mike!

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                • Clint_DC
                  Clint_D
                  啓蒙家
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                  Absolutely tragic. Hate to hear that we've lost someone who was such a unique and interesting soul and an inspiration for others.

                  ATX IH Hoarder

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                  • gilyG
                    gily
                    Raw and Unwashed
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                    This is very sad!!! RIP

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                      Jakederoche
                      Raw and Unwashed
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                      So sorry to hear. Very much love goes out to him

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                        twin
                        見習いボス
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                        Can't believe this so sad to hear this. Mike would talk with me quite a bit about Iron Heart. RIP @Filthy  He also gave recommendations on fixing the old steam boiler at Boumans that we use to make Apple butter.

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                          weegeebee1
                          Haraki san Student
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                          I'm pretty new around here, but Filthy is probably the first person I "recognized" as I perused the forums.  For obvious reasons–his name, his look, his passion for the brand.  He seemed to be in every thread I was looking at.

                          I saw his recent fire sale posts in classifieds and I could sense the pain.  Having to give up some of his cherished items to raise money to save his truck, etc.  Unfortunately he was a good size or two heavier than me and so I couldn't buy any of it, but I knew deep down inside this was a good guy going through some tough shit.

                          God rest his soul.

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                            the246guy
                            Haraki san Prodigy
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                            That's extremely sad to hear. Absolutely a terrible loss for his family and of course for us here at the forum. May his soul Rest in Peace.

                            IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                            IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                            • chrisjohnnickC
                              chrisjohnnick
                              Iron Heart Deity
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                              So sorry to hear. I always figured I'd meet him eventually at an event. Definitely inspired my first bibs and like others will miss seeing his posts and presence.

                              Wants List:
                              IHSH-20-Red, XL
                              IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                              IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                              IHSW-45 Black, M
                              IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                              IH-777S-SB size 32
                              IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
                              IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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                              • joesaintjohnJ
                                joesaintjohn
                                啓蒙家
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                                Absolutely shattering. I bought my 805s because of filthy. He inspired my love of the bib. Man, he’s gonna be missed.

                                Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                • weftyarnW
                                  weftyarn
                                  啓蒙家
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                                  The fact that this hits strangely hard despite us having shared so very few moments of interaction and only
                                  through this forum tells everything about what a special man Mike must have been to so many. RIP.

                                  Use it or lose it.

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                                  • OaktaviaO
                                    Oaktavia
                                    見習いボス
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                                    Maybe we can all wear our bibs tomorrow and post photos on here as a tribute to Filthy Mike. Would that be cool?

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                    IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                      Weft 4 Dead
                                      Raw and Unwashed
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                                      Absolutely gutted to see this. My only interaction with Mike was selling him a wallet leash (maybe some WAYWT too), but as mentioned elsewhere, he's one of the forum cornerstones whose name I knew from years of lurking before joining. Always liked his style, too.

                                      It kicks ass that he'll be wearing his favourite jeans for the viewing, and his bibs will be on show. It speaks volumes as to his passion for the brand and niche that his sister knew to reach out and to incorporate it into things.

                                      I know there's such a thing as "caught up in the moment", but serious suggestion here to rename the IH-805 to the IH-FIL or similar.

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                                      • ?
                                        A Former User
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                                        It’s so sad to read this.. he made me wanna buy a ib denim and rock it.. with large single cuffs and everything. He spoke out of pure passion. He gave us something to remember , a lesson, Iron Heart isn’t a brand. It’s a brotherhood with people who share the same love, passion and dedication. He has shown us love, passion and dedication! Let us continue by doing it so as well! Mike.. isn’t here anymore but he took his passion with him and will make god wear a XHS!

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                                        • SKTS
                                          SKT
                                          見習いボス
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                                          Absolutely heartbreaking news. May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends. I don’t have the right words…

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                                          • iamjustdannyI
                                            iamjustdanny
                                            Haraki san Student
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                                            Freeking horrible 😞

                                            One of the folks I talk Iron Heart with on Instagram, along with beer and cigars.

                                            And yes, he did mostly convince me into getting some bibs down the line.

                                            I'll definitely miss him. I'll have a beer and a mickeys in his honor.

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