We lost HSO.

[Mark_Mark]

WHAT?!

He'd just posted on Saturday morning.

I cursed (to myself) when I read the news,

Not a slam at any other members, but HSO was so darn mellow, factual, convincing and conciliatory that even if one disagreed with anything he ever said (pretty sure I never did), you still liked the content and tone of his words and wanted to know him.

This is so sad. My thoughts and prayers to his family...

He was so mellow!

 

[Speedo66]

Have to say I was shocked when I read the thread title. Sorry to hear, his knife knowledge will be sorely missed.

Condolences to his family.

 

[IJ1981]

HSO's passing is a immeasurable loss to his family and friends.

We never met but had many PM conversations over the years.

Rest easy, Sir. You were always a gentleman.

 

[Legionnaire]

So sorry to read this. He was a fixture here and a voice for reason. I will miss him.

May God comfort those who knew and loved him.

 

[geekWithA.45]

Rest in Peace.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

You know...I cannot help but think he would laugh at this Monty Python reference:

"Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem."

*WACK!*

(Merciful Lord Jesus, give them rest)

 

[JShirley]

Mike loved to laugh, and he did it frequently.

 

[dh1633pm]

Very sorry to hear of his passing. He always had time to respond to posts and my messages.

 

[Resist Evil]

Ever sit in a room and the light suddenly burns out? RIP, Mike.

 

[Rexster]

Rest in peace.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

You know...I'm wondering what he and bikerdoc are talking about right about now?

 

[redneck]

I hadn't checked in for a few days and this was not an update I wanted to find. Mike will be missed. I enjoyed his discussions on knives and how he occasionally asked me about a project and gave me a little nudge to get back into the shop and make something.

 

[coloradokevin]

I just saw this thread. What terrible news to read. I never met Mike in person, but certainly chatted with him around here on numerous occasions over the years. RIP.

 

[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…

We have over 60 likes. Kinda like one last acknowledgement of a person we will sorely miss.

 

[19112XS]

Awful, awful news!

Mike was a wonderful guy and the epitome of knowledgeable and responsible firearm ownership. He quietly talked the talk, walked the walk and was well and widely respected.

The rooms won't be the same without those shirts and smiles brightening them.

As many have noted, the world is greatly diminished.

 

[KY DAN]

What happened?