RIP Filthy Mike

[sabergirl]

Dammit Mike [emoji174]. Oh no. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing this news, Giles.

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[tody]

Oh dear, this is sad news indeed.

[Alex]

Really really sad. Mike was one of the nicest people and I am so glad I was able to meet him in person before he passed. He will be sorely missed, and this was the worst news to wake up to this morning

[goosehd]

Mike was one of the first people I connected with on this forum and we often chatted via pm behind the scenes.  He inspired me on so many different levels and I regret not being able to meet him in person.  He has touched me often in his generosity to others and the way he never really complained no matter what life threw at him.

I will miss him dearly. 

[Nik]

Hope he rests in peace. Sad news for sure, he will be missed on the forum. Was such a great presence on here.

[super-thermite]

Oh no. I’ve read so many of his posts. What a kind soul. Oh, Filthy you will be missed

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[hajduk]

Oh no… that’s very very sad.

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[Kasi]

Very sad.

Am lost for words

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[IH-GARY]

This is heartbreaking. RIP Mike.

[pechelman]

terrible news when anyone that's been such a cornerstone of a community passes.
Didnt know the guy really at all, but appreciated his enthusiasm and photos for all things IH.

As a thought to memorialize or honor his contributions, would duplicating memorable posts of his or his final few fade pics of various pieces into a single Filthy thread make any sense?

[Giles]

Many of you will be wearing overalls because of Mike….

We call this "The Filthy Effect"....

When you bastards up there have me knocking on the gates. you better be wearing a pair of IH-805's.....

[goosehd]

@pechelman:

As a thought to memorialize or honor his contributions, would duplicating memorable posts of his or his final few fade pics of various pieces into a single Filthy thread make any sense?

Good thought and recommendation.  This entire forum has been touched by @Filthy and you can find his love for IH and us all over the place.  I can’t think of a better memorial of him than this place as a whole.

[Jcaz6996]

So sad IH through and through .
Be missed shared the love of loving IH denim and watching those bad boys fade .
My thoughts are with your friends & family at this tough time RIP Mike .

[T.J.]

He was one of the most inspiring person here on the Forum. Very, very sad

RIP Mike

[mclaincausey]

Absolutely gutted…

[Nocturama]

I’m new to the forum, but know the reverence with which [mention]Filthy [/mention] was held. I can’t process the effect this news has had on me, so I can only send love to those that knew him better than I. RIP.

[Crispy Heron]

Never met him but read many, many of his posts on the Forum. I admired his passion and shared some of his tastes in music. He was a legend. Awful news.

[alexswords]

This is heartbreaking. I can't count the number of conversations I had with him here on the forum. Such a thoughtful and passionate person. I hope he found his peace.

Your Denim may have been faded but our memory of you will not be.

RIP Mike

[T4920]

I only had a couple of interactions with Mike, but remember fondly a time where he articulated so beautifully how his love for IH and denim kept him going in dark times, a reason to get up and get dressed so to speak…

I really related to his way of thinking,  truly a stalwart of this forum.

Rest easy, Filthy.

[Daniel San]

Totally shocked
Will miss you Mike , RIP brother .
Always be in our Iron Memories !