RIP Filthy Mike

[Fadez]

I’ve been reading this for the past few days and haven’t had it in me to post yet. I had a good cry last night over it. The sadness is still there, and it is time to honor this kind man.

I was fortunate enough to meet Mike in Pittsburgh for an afternoon with Seth. Knowing that he was a Pittsburgh Punk, I knew a lot of the people in that circle from my young and wild days. I was a little apprehensive about meeting up… After saying hello and talking for a few minutes, I knew that he had graduated from the “punk houses”. For me, it’s so inspiring meeting people that have grown up in a rough area go from a tough life to one they enjoy.  Mike gave me the inspiration of perseverance right off the bat.

So we all met up at a sushi spot and had a really nice lunch. We talked everything denim. I remember so much about how Mike loved the smooth feel of the texture of the denim, especially the 21oz. He really spoke to how the fabrics felt on his body when he was wearing them. It was more than clothes, it was really a part of who he was.  That really stuck out to me. It wasn’t just the style, brand, color, etc. it was all how it felt and how it made him feel wearing it.  This is why we’ll miss you man. You gave the pieces you wore every bit of your life.

Mike lived his life in his Iron Hearts and I think that gave us all inspiration. Happy Continuation Mike. Your body is no more, yet your energy will always be here. ️Fueled by Iron Heart️

[Memphisakers]

@fadez that was fu*king lovely man!
Looks like the 888s will be headed to scarfmace… wear them with pride my friend!

[Fadez]

To honor a legend [mention]Memphisakers [/mention]

And to everyone else. Thank you for sharing your experiences. This is why the Iron Heart Forum is what it is. We’re here for the denim and we’re here for each other. Much love and respect to all of you [emoji1308][emoji170][emoji158]

[ROman]

@Giles:

I am trying to get a few of Mikes pieces here so that we can run auction them off and donate the proceeds to The American Heart Association, his family's charity of choice.

One forum member has already offered out of the blue to send me a pair of jeans Mike gifted to him, I'm going to see what else I can rustle up.

Any chance of anything going to the care of Pickles?

[Giles]

Great idea.  I will see what I can do…..

[jordanscollected]

I would love to take a pair of his bibs on a trail ride in memory of his passion for Iron Heart. I'll even wear 8" cuffs

[louisbosco]

had awhile to think through..

haven't been on the forum and this is the first news I see when I refresh the page. it's absolutely heartbreaking to see this wonderful soul missing from the forum. although I've never met him in person, I'm glad to have met him through the happy hour chats in the rough early mornings of (my time) and interacted with him.

[ROman]

@Giles:

I am trying to get a few of Mikes pieces here so that we can run auction them off and donate the proceeds to The American Heart Association, his family's charity of choice.

One forum member has already offered out of the blue to send me a pair of jeans Mike gifted to him, I'm going to see what else I can rustle up.

I will go through my wardrobe in a bit and see what I can come up with to donate towards the auction.

[Matt]

@Giles  do you know or can you find out if there’s a way to make a donation in his name?

[budpatch]

Wow…every day is precious.

RIP Mike, Godspeed.

[Giles]

@Matt:

@Giles  do you know or can you find out if there’s a way to make a donation in his name?

I do not know and I am currently having trouble contacting his sister.  I'm sure she is up to her neck, when I reengage, I will ask.

[Paul9221]

@Matt:

@Giles  do you know or can you find out if there’s a way to make a donation in his name?

Heya, Matt!  There was a note about that at the end of his obituary:

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., #1300, Pgh., PA 15222 or www.heart.org.

[popvulture]

@ROman:

Any chance of anything going to the care of Pickles?

This definitely crossed my mind — would love to know she's being taken care of, would happily donate to help out.

[Giles]

Does that mean you can donate in his name? I was worried it didn't.

[goosehd]

@Matt @Giles

https://www.heart.org/  Takes you to the American Heart Association website.

There are two buttons at the top of the page (Donate Once or Donate Monthly)

When you click on one of those, it takes you to this page:

[Matt]

Thank you!

[Giles]

Brilliant thanks a lot Dennis…..

[Oaktavia]

@popvulture:

@ROman:

Any chance of anything going to the care of Pickles?

This definitely crossed my mind — would love to know she's being taken care of, would happily donate to help out.

From what I understand, his mom and him lived together and he was taking care of her along with Pickles. I would guess his mom is taking care of Pickles but maybe his sister is instead?

[Mizmazzle]

I was just on Youtube checking out a Left Hand Twill review. Didn't even realize it was Mike's channel. Gave me a little bit of the chills hearing his voice. You've been on my mind, Filthy!

[popvulture]

@Oaktavia:

@popvulture:

@ROman:

Any chance of anything going to the care of Pickles?

This definitely crossed my mind — would love to know she's being taken care of, would happily donate to help out.

From what I understand, his mom and him lived together and he was taking care of her along with Pickles. I would guess his mom is taking care of Pickles but maybe his sister is instead?

Cool @Oaktavia thank you!