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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    RIP Filthy Mike

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    • J
      Jett129
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      @Weft:

      @Weft:

      It’s upsetting to read what a troubled bloke he was…

      I realise how poorly worded this was, for anyone who read it. I didn’t mean to sound judgmental. I sincerely meant it in the sense that I hope Mike hadn’t suffered. He was a kind soul. Just to clear it up.

      .  I didn’t think it was poorly worded,and while Mike was troubled he seemed to find immense comfort in everything Iron Heart especially this Forum, where he was revered like no other member.

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      • joesaintjohnJ
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        Man, I love seeing his indigo dying adventure pics. Thanks for keeping the pic update going. It made me smile so much today, when I really needed it.

        Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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        • endoE
          endo
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          @joesaintjohn:

          it made me smile so much

          me too, it's great that he's still so much presence

          si tacuisses

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          • BorasB
            Boras
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            I just wanted to add my condolences, his how to wash your jeans aka the filthy method is legend. He was always entertaining and full of IH inspiration and passion. It’s very sad to read of his passing, but also inspiring seeing everyones comments. He presence was large on the forum. May God bless his soul.

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            • OaktaviaO
              Oaktavia
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              Finally found a Mickeys! In a West Virginia mom and pops store of course. Cheers to you Mike.

              IG: electricindigowizard

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

              WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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              • W
                Weft 4 Dead
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                Lovely photo today, guys. It’s been nice checking in each day to see the rotation.

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                • UnTuckedU
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                  Just wow…

                  I popped in to drop a few update posts on the forum and saw the header.

                  RIH Filthy

                  In search of:
                  IHV-04, med.
                  IHSH-185, large
                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                  • spitfiredealerS
                    spitfiredealer
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                    Fuck! This is awful news

                    RIP Filthy

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                    • M
                      Mustafa911
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                      RIP. First guy that got me in to 25oz denim. He was so enthusiastic about 25oz denim. Later he changed his handle to 21/23 Oz.

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                      • Matty123M
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                        @Giles oh no. this is awful. WTF. i was just looking for him on FB to see what he had been up to. this is so upsetting. RIP bro.

                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          I just read the email regarding the auction for Mike. This is beyond sad.

                          Mike was above all a beautiful, generous and genuine guy.

                          I recall a couple of years ago I posted about wanting a Fire King cup for my morning coffee. Mike messaged me about a set of promotional cups he had found in a house clearance near Detroit, and then mailed them all the way to the UK for me.

                          I use those cups every morning and will think of Mike every day as I do.

                          Rest in peace brother.

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                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • tvenutoT
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                            Really sorry he had to go, like for many here he was a friend I’d never met in person.

                            On to new adventures, good buddy, you’ll no doubt have improved the path we find when it’s our time to follow.

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                            • bobbychachaB
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                              I had the privilege of meeting Mike at an IH event in Philly a couple years ago. He was such a nice, warm, friendly, all around great dude! I can't believe he is gone. Miss you bro!

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                              • K
                                kiecker
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                                RIP Mike. Sorry to hear about the passing. A loss to the community, friends, and family.

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                                • SamDS
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                                  We've just released a newsletter in tribute to Mike, but for those of you who may not be subscribed...

                                  In Memory Of Mike "Filthy" Ogurchak

                                  As many Iron Heart forum regulars will know, earlier in the year we lost a dear friend, Mike Ogurchak (aka “Filthy”), who unexpectedly passed away on January 25th. More than just a loyal customer, Mike was a much-loved forum personality, touching the hearts of the many friends he made worldwide through his kindness and extraordinary generosity.

                                  In the months following his sudden passing, there was an outpouring of love and sympathy for Mike, his family and loved ones, resulting in a community-based auction being set up to honour his memory. In the spirit of Mike’s generous nature, the idea was that people who knew him would donate an item of clothing to be auctioned on the forum.

                                  We were blown away by your big-hearted donations, and so far - when combined with Mike’s own personal IH collection that was added to the auction - we’ve been able to raise just under $10,000. With some of the proceeds going to the American Heart Association, the remaining ensures that Mike’s mother (with whom he lived and supported) will be provided for.

                                  We've recently added some more of Mike's personal collection to the auction, with further items due to be added in the next few weeks. To see what's currently up for grabs, please visit this thread: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/category/160/the-filthy-mike-stuff-for-sale

                                  RIP Mike, we miss you.

                                  Below: Mike's favourite 21oz overalls, now hanging pride of place at IH International

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                                  Obituary - Michael D. Ogurchak
                                  November 27th,1978 - January 25th, 2023

                                  Of North Versailles, age 44, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. Michael was the beloved son of Bernadette (Krah) Ogurchak and David Ogurchak. Dear brother of Alissa Miller of Bremerton, WA. Uncle of Arielle and Israel Miller. Nephew of Bernard (Barbara) Krah, Elizabeth "Irish" Clements and the late Kathleen (late David) Belchick. Cousin of Brian Krah, David Belchick, Marci Belchick, Thomas (Emily) Belchick, Sara (Jason) Virostek and Lesley Busch. Michael is also survived by his precious pet kitty, Pickles.

                                  Michael was a 1997 graduate of East Allegheny High School and then attended California University of PA. For 15 years, Michael was employed by Conco, Inc., travelling throughout the world doing repair work at various types of power plants. Most recently, Michael worked for Giant Eagle in the North Versailles store.

                                  Michael was a wonderful artist, drawing mostly pencil drawings and sketches. His favourite pastime, however, was shopping for Iron Heart clothing.

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                                  • Daniel SanD
                                    Daniel San
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                                    The framed Bibs are epic , what a wonderful idea !

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                                    • EdHE
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                                      Hear hear!

                                      Take the dive...

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                                      • goosehdG
                                        goosehd
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                                        Absolutely love it!! Thank you guys 🙂

                                        "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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                                        • louisboscoL
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                                          amazing gesture. love it!

                                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                          • KasiK
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                                            Amazing.

                                            👍 for the love of IH

                                            The world's insane
                                            While you drink champagne
                                            And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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