We lost HSO.

[Flat Rock]

Some info on the situation
This is from the group message amongst some friends of Mike:

All, Mark and I just visited with Gwen Crenshaw and dropped off some food. She is doing pretty well considering and appreciates all the offers of comfort and support even if she hasn't been able to answer them all. She will be posting arrangements on Mike's Facebook page in the next day or so. Because so many of you have been asking, she told us they are planning to receive friends at Click Funeral Home on Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville between 3pm and 6pm on April 19th. Gwen said Mike just collapsed in the driveway by his pickup truck shortly after 3pm Saturday. Gwen and Michaela were there and despite extensive 3-person CPR including paramedic neighbors until the ambulance arrived, he could not be revived. They believe it was a brain aneurism not a heart attack. The doctor said he was gone instantly. Gwen will reach out for help when she is ready to deal with Mike's collections and she has our numbers for any help they may need in the interim.

I will keep you all posted as I receive it

 

[Jeff White]

The news is unfortunately true. Flat Rock reached out to me with the details. I've asked him to post them here. All afternoon I have been hoping to hear Mike make a pithy comment about the rumors of his demise. We are diminished, I've lost a great friend.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Tragic. Please let us know if there is a Gofundme or something similar to help the family.

Aneurism took my mother in an instant with no warning. Can happen to any of us. Don't take tomorrow for granted.

 

[Flat Rock]

As I find out more info, I will post it up here.

 

[JmacD]

Prayers for the family. That’s rough… wow

 

[ms6852]

Sad, sad news. May he rest in peace.

 

[Buzznrose]

This is his last post:

Post in thread 'Should firearm training be mandatory?'
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...rm-training-be-mandatory.939038/post-13109372

On the Texas Gun Talk, when a member passes on from this world, a moderator (or someone) will post a link to their last post. Everyone will go to that post and “Like” it as a show of respect.

May be a worthwhile tradition to start here…

 

[Bazoo]

Prayers sent for the family.

 

[armoredman]

I lost both my mother and father to aneurisms, it's terrible, prayers sent.

 

[Valkman]

hso was a big influence on me when I made knives and his knowledge will be missed. RIP brother.

 

[red rick]

I am very sorry to hear this news . My prayers go out to his family .

 

[joneb]

I was hoping this was a April 1st thing, but the more I read I see this was a terrible tragedy.

 

[Walkalong]

Mike will be missed.

 

[nettlle]

Hate to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.

 

[Anchorite]

Oh no, we are diminished.

I will be toasting his memory this weekend. I invite all of you to do so with me, and with your beverage of choice. I’ll even fire a fine cigar.

I believe he would appreciate that.

RIP

 

[old lady new shooter]

This is his last post:

Post in thread 'Should firearm training be mandatory?'
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...rm-training-be-mandatory.939038/post-13109372

On the Texas Gun Talk, when a member passes on from this world, a moderator (or someone) will post a link to their last post. Everyone will go to that post and “Like” it as a show of respect.

May be a worthwhile tradition to start here…

It was a very good post.

 

[Mal H]

Like many here, I am in shock from the news of Mike's sudden passing. He and I have shared many a phone call and PM on all sorts of topics. I was having a PM conversation with him just last week about the similarities of our jobs. My last PM to him was on Friday - now I know why he didn't reply.

Rest In Peace my friend.

 

[Boattale]

Well, this should serve as a reminder to all of us to enjoy every bite of every sandwich. Rest in Peace Sir I'm going to miss you around here.

 

[Odd Job]

This is a shock! RIP Mike, you were a fixture here at THR.

 

[KevininPa]

Rest in Peace Sir. My condolences to the family.

 

[JShirley]

Folks, I'm kind of at a loss. I asked Mike to moderate the NFW forum with me, more years ago than I want to admit, and he graciously accepted.

Mike knew a lot, and he was happy to share what he knew. He always wore this loud Hawaiian shirt at shows, to make it easy to find him. He wasn't much larger than me, a little hobbit of a man, but with an aura of sturdiness about him, flashing a huge grin.

I think the last time I saw him was at Blade in 2018 or 19. Hard to believe it's been that long. I helped man the Knife Rights booth, and we had a great time after the show closed for the night, with a bottle of good brandy and cigars, me, Mike, and @Jeff White.

Mike has left his imprint here, and he will be sorely missed.

 

[herrwalther]

What a loss. Whenever I had a question about knives, his advice was always the soundest and what I took most to heart. There are several knives I would not have or not as well taken care of without his knowledge.

 

[kidneyboy]

RIP Mike

 

[Mark_Mark]

HSO has a wealth of knowledge that he left here for us to comb thur for thousands of year. Miss you Sir!

 

[Spats McGee]

He will be missed. RIP, Mike.