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RIP Filthy Mike

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    LewisStonehouse
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 11 May 2020

    The most horrible news, Mike was such a dude. Absolutely lost for words x

    last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Dmart
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

      This so sad and although not knowing him in person I’m speechless.

      Rest in peace Mike!

      last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Clint_D
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 5 Jun 2011

        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

        last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          gily
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 6 Nov 2020

          This is very sad!!! RIP

          last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Jakederoche
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 10 Dec 2017

            So sorry to hear. Very much love goes out to him

            last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              twin
              見習いボス
              Joined: 12 May 2012

              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.

              last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                weegeebee1
                Haraki san Student
                Joined: 6 Jul 2022

                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.

                last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 20:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  the246guy
                  Haraki san Prodigy
                  Joined: 8 May 2016

                  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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                    chrisjohnnick
                    Iron Heart Deity
                    Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                    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

                    last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 21:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      joesaintjohn
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 9 Aug 2012

                      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.

                      last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 21:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        weftyarn
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                        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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                          Oaktavia
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                          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: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            Weft 4 Dead
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 14 Feb 2021

                            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.

                            last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 21:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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!

                              last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 22:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                SKT
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                Absolutely heartbreaking news. May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends. I don’t have the right words…

                                last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 22:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  iamjustdanny
                                  Haraki san Student
                                  Joined: 17 Apr 2021

                                  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.

                                  last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 23:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Paul9221
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 19 Apr 2011

                                    😞

                                    Mike was such a thoughtful, generous, and helpful guy!  I forget how we managed to exchange phone numbers, but he would text me now and then just to see how things were.

                                    I remember he and I were eyeing this Ship John denim jacket that was about to release.  When I said I couldn't swing the purchase that month, he offered to loan me the money!  We hadn't even spoken offline or anything, but here he was offering to lend me cash!

                                    He taught me a lot about shrinking and cleaning denim and always managed to make me laugh.

                                    Fairwell, man.  You'll be so missed.

                                    Blanket-line all the things!!!

                                    last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 23:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Oaktavia
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                      @iamjustdanny:

                                      mickeys in his honor.

                                      Dude I can't find Mickeys anywhere! I talked to the clerk at a liquor store today in Maryland and he said his distributor doesn't offer it anymore. Mike told me he had to special order cases of the gernades from his local store.

                                      IG: electricindigowizard

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

                                      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

                                      last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 23:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        iamjustdanny
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        Joined: 17 Apr 2021

                                        @Oaktavia:

                                        @iamjustdanny:

                                        mickeys in his honor.

                                        Dude I can't find Mickeys anywhere! I talked to the clerk at a liquor store today in Maryland and he said his distributor doesn't offer it anymore. Mike told me he had to special order cases of the gernades from his local store.

                                        Ouch!!! I haven't look that closely at a convenience store offerings in a while, so I guess I'd better keep lookout.

                                        Either way, at least a beer in his honor tonight.

                                        last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 23:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          sabergirl
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                          @Oaktavia:

                                          Maybe we can all wear our bibs tomorrow and post photos on here as a tribute to Filthy Mike. Would that be cool?

                                          Absolutely do this! I don’t have bibs, but I will definitely be wearing the two jeans he sent me in heavy rotation for the next little while. I’m still so gutted. What a loss [emoji174]

                                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                          last edited by 27 Jan 2023, 23:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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