A Day's Silence In Memory Of Mikey4444

[anotheoldgit]

I am so devastated over the news of the death of Mikey, that I will no longer be posting on AB today.

More of a day's silence one might say.

RIP Mikey old chap.

[emmie]

RIP Mikey..

[Hazi-Hammenuhoth]

Very shocking news. We will certainly miss him. Thoughts and prayers with family and friends.

[Togo]

I think that we are all stunned AOG. So sad. I see that his little dog has joined him, according to DT's latest update. They were inseparable anyway.

[jourdain2]

Understood AOG. I just keep having a quiet tear or three.

[ABSpareEditor]

We very much respect your decision AOG. News hit AB towers pretty hard last night together with this morning. We share the sorrow with yourself and many other members.

All our best wishes to everyone.

[hereIam]

I too can no longer post today, I feel really down, so I'm off too. A sad loss mikey, a very sad loss. xx

[murraymints]

Me too....just can't concentrate on anything....miss you dear friend xx.

[pixie374]

I agree aog, I think most people are going to be in shock and upset today. I said to Mikey on an email only a week or so ago, that although I didn't always agree with him (or anyone!) on here, I really admire the way he comes across and deals with any flak without nastiness. A kind and patient man.

[jim360]

I don't think I will ever tire of seeing the warmth that people express for those who, when alive, they did not always see eye to eye with. In death we should be brought together and I for one am grateful to see the tributes for Mikey pouring in from across AB regardless of what people thought about his views and opinions.

See you tomorrow, AOG, and may your own tributes not go unnoticed.

[Mamyalynne]

Well said Jim , it's a great leveller and makes us realise what really is important about being human.

We have fond memories.

Nice thread AOG.x

[Lie-in King]

Indeed, this was nicely done, aog.

[Jahulaye]

I’m pretty sure by how his character was he’d like us to carry on and if a crazy debate amongst far right wingers vs “limp wristed muesli crunching hand wringing lefties” that he’ll be looking down at us laughing.

This isn’t the 1st poster online that I’ve lost and unfortunately won’t be the last
:(

Let’s have a fiery debate in memory of Mikey instead, as I guess that’s what he would’ve wanted.

[Mamyalynne]

AOG isn't asking anyone else to be silent, simply stating his own intentions.

Topics are as always open to start a debate in your own thread.

[Jahulaye]

Personal Opinions are free to voice unless you know otherwise?

[yogi-bear]

A lovely thought, aog....I'm still shocked and it's really hit hard. Nothing further today....but I'd just like to post this song, if I may, especially for Mikey and his faithful and loving dog....Rest in peace forever, dear man......

[ummmm]

So sad to hear this news. It's a family on AB. We don't always get on but we like each other nonetheless.

[Mamyalynne]

Yogi, quite perfect.x

[Kromovaracun]

I didn't know Mikey (the man at the keyboard) at all, and - as I'm now realising in the tribute threads - only knew "mikey4444" through his News contributions, when he was very active in other areas of the site. I had no idea he was an opera lover.

So, to be honest I'd feel a bit odd commemorating him with a day of non-posting. But I understand that you did have quite a unique relationship with him AOG as a sparring partner and it's only natural to need some kind of ritual when someone dies.

[bainbrig]

It tolls for thee, Mikey; it tolls for us all.

Another good man gone.

May his spirit journey onwards through the universe.

With metta,

BB