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    RIP Filthy Mike

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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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                      • GardenStateG
                        GardenState
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                        Mike was a genuine person. i got to have a few conversations with him about videogames and tattoos and really wish I would have taken the time to get to know him better. Things seemed very heavy for him lately and that makes me sad because he seemed to genuinely enjoy talking/helping people out.

                        Rest in Peace

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                          Tmulltuous
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                          Newer forum member here but glad you all gave Mike his flowers while he was with us. From creating the Filthy Few to sending him care packages in his tough times - you all showed him how important and loved he was.

                          Hope his family is able to find peace.

                          Legends never die.

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                          • J-IVJ
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                            Just reading this..damn I'm in shock. Mike was an absolute legend. His passion was evident and equally infectious. He was such an ambassador not only for IH but the community here on the forum. I'm sorry and feel for all of Mike's close friend on here and his family. Damn..

                            May he forever rest easy.

                            I'm as ugly as you

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                              leafscan18
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                              Newer member here and unfortunately never got to meet or really talk with Mike. Regardless, this is very sad news - I hope he is at peace.
                              Just a suggestion for anybody who knew his family and could possibly ship out one of his bibs - I think it would be great if you guys hung up his favourite bibs at Iron Heart HQ. Again, I never really met him, but I have a feeling that he'd really appreciate his favourite bibs on display forever at Iron Heart HQ.

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                              • dinobarnesberlinD
                                dinobarnesberlin
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                                This a such a gut punch to read this morning…

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                                • DstaufferD
                                  Dstauffer
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                                  Wow. Just no words. Mike was so kind to me in all our interactions and while he never could convince me to get into a pair of bibs (despite his valiant efforts  :D), he rocked those muther fuckers like a son of a bitch!

                                  I hope he is at peace and I pray his family can find some solace in the midst of such tragedy.

                                  Rest easy friend….

                                  You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                  • DstaufferD
                                    Dstauffer
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                                    I just read the obit, and while this post is about Mike and not IH, I do think it’s important to note the impact this community had on Mike. So much so that it made it into the obituary.

                                    While it said his favorite pastime was shopping for IH clothing, we all know IH is far more than just purchasing pieces and adding to a collection.

                                    I feel honored to be a part of a community that so positively impacts people’s lives and it’s clear Mike felt the same.

                                    You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                    • iamjustdannyI
                                      iamjustdanny
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                                      Cheers.

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                                      • den1mheadD
                                        den1mhead
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                                        This is such awful news and both me and Jules are deeply saddened to learn that
                                        @Filthy has passed. It doesn't come as a surprise to learn that he has struggled in his past as there was something in Mike that resonated with my own journey, something in Mike that touched many of us. What was crystal clear to see was the joy he found in the Iron Heart forum / family and his love of expressing himself through the way he rocked his Iron Heart clothes. He was a one off, an individual and a huge loss to his friends, family, work colleagues and all of us on the forum. Sending Love to all. Rest In Peace Mike

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                                        • bryaneidins70B
                                          bryaneidins70
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                                          Very sad news  😞

                                          Rest well in your 21oz Mike.

                                          'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                          • ?
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                                            A song for Filthy feel free too listen. Popped in my head nothing professional but out of the heart

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