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    RIP Filthy Mike

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    • chrisjohnnickC
      chrisjohnnick
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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
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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
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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
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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: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • W
              Weft 4 Dead
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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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              • ?
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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
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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
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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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                    • Paul9221P
                      Paul9221
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                      😞

                      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!!!

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                      • OaktaviaO
                        Oaktavia
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                        @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

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                        • iamjustdannyI
                          iamjustdanny
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                          @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.

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                          • S
                            sabergirl
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                            @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

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                            • ARNCA
                              ARNC
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                              Such sad news. I never got to meet Mike in person but like many I connected with him on here and had the privilege of speaking with him on some of the UHHHs. If it wasn’t for IH and the forum our paths would never have crossed, and I’m so glad they did.

                              For me, this is the third successive weekend of losing someone I care about. An uncle, a dear friend I have known for 20 years and now Mike. It says so much about Mike that his passing ranks alongside the other two who, objectively, I knew much better.

                              “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                              • chrisjohnnickC
                                chrisjohnnick
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                                Definitely bibbin' it up tomorrow.

                                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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                                • OaktaviaO
                                  Oaktavia
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                                  @ARNC:

                                  If it wasn’t for IH and the forum our paths would never have crossed, and I’m so glad they did.

                                  🖤

                                  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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                                  • OaktaviaO
                                    Oaktavia
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                                    @sabergirl hell yeah

                                    @chrisjohnnick hell yeah

                                    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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                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
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                                      Shit…I literally exchanged a few messages with him just a few days ago. He was busy at the time but still took a few moments to answer my questions. Take care up there, Mike. Clearly you will be missed!!

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      • MattM
                                        Matt
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                                        I’ve been driving all day and just got to Denver.  I can’t believe this.  I’m so sorry for any of you who may have been particularly close to Mike. I remember when he was a newcomer here and went by @filtjybloodjunky.  I didn’t pack my bibs for the trip but I’ll be sure to spend some time in them next week.  While doing so I’ll be sure to think not only of him but of each of you.  He loved IH so much because of all of you.  This is a great time for us to celebrate exactly what brought Mike to us and what keeps us all so tight not despite being spread out all over the world. I guarantee it wasn’t jeans.

                                        Love you guys.

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                                        • JoberwockyJ
                                          Joberwocky
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                                          This is heartbreaking news.  I haven't been as active on the forum recently, but certainly always looked forward to an opportunity to talk to Mike or message with him.  He's certainly a big reason for my passionate bib ownership and it just hurts to lose such a genuinely kind and interesting friend.  Huge loss for this community

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                                          • ROmanR
                                            ROman
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                                            Really sad to hear this about Mike. During the time that I have been a member of this forum he has always been like an institution here. As mentioned by many, I was always impressed by his thoughtfulness, generosity, dedication, inspiration, enthusiasm, and mostly his passion for all things Iron Heart related. I could go on but I think all are aware. I will also miss his passion for his cat Pickles, which he recently posted pics of. May he rest in peace eternally in his Iron Hearts.

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