A moment of silence please...

[ironhat]

Some of you still remember Cabinetman who practically lived here. I have been communicating with him since his banning about ww'ing and the usual swapping of web stuff. I sent something to him on Aug 28 and he didn't answer right away - the usual e-mail comm with unimportant stuff. I then received a reply to that e-mail and here it is in its entirety:

I’m sorry to let you know that Mike passed away on Sept. 3, 2014 --

Joan

So, offer up a prayer, a kind thought or at least one of appreciation for his willingness to share his knowledge - at least one of comfort for Joan's sorrow.

[dbhost]

A moment of silence please...

I opted to spawn a new thread instead of move the post. Some sad news about a former member that needed to be on its own thread.

A Moment of Silence, Please
Some of you still remember Cabinetman who practically lived here. I have been communicating with him since his banning about ww'ing and the usual swapping of web stuff. I sent something to him on Aug 28 and he didn't answer right away - the usual e-mail comm with unimportant stuff. I then received a reply to that e-mail and here it is in its entirety:

I’m sorry to let you know that Mike passed away on Sept. 3, 2014 --

Joan

So, offer up a prayer, a kind thought or at least one of appreciation for his willingness to share his knowledge - at least one of comfort for Joan's sorrow.
__________________
Blessings,
Chiz

[trungdok]

My condolences

[leehljp]

Thanks for posting this. I will remember Joan in prayer.

[radhak]

Thanks for the notification, Chiz and DB.

We'll all remember Mike for his great knowledge in woodworking.

Condolences to his family.

[jussi]

Very sad news. When I first got into woodworking and joined this site he answered many of my questions.

[cwsmith]

I enjoyed the many posts that Cabinetman made over the many years. I was sorry to hear of the problems which resulted in him leaving the forum. I thought he had so much to offer, but I understood.

His passing is very sad and though I didn't know him personally, I feel sadness for his departure. May God bless him and his family and give his loved one's strength and guidance during this very hard time. I know he will be missed.

My prayers and condolences to his family,

CWS

[TB Roye]

I too had been in contact with him since he got booted. In fact I just sent him something the other day that should have drawn an instant response. Thoughts and prayers of go to Mike, Joan and their family.

Tom

[Knottscott]

Thanks for posting this. It's sad news indeed, but without your post I'd have no way of knowing. I corresponded with him quite a bit on another forum. He'll be missed.

[LCHIEN]

Thanks for the post, Chiz.
He was certainly a part of BT3 for a long time.

[gerti]

Cheers C'man, thanks for all the help you have given over the years. Joan will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Earlier this week I was just looking at some old threads and Mike's helpful responses to some of my questions, wondered how he was. Prayers for Joan and family.

[RAFlorida]

Mike did some really

beautiful cabinet work. He was gifted when it came to wood! I had many a email with him concerning the proper tools to use and the many different woods, etc. He also had a really great humor side to him too. Many a joke, stories, so on. RIP Mike, we miss you. Prayers for his family and friends.

[phrog]

I, like many on this site, kept up with Mike via email after he was banned. My last email from him was in late July. I sent him several emails in mid August but never got a response. (This was unusual.) I wondered if something was wrong and had intended to send him another email this week to ask if he was doing okay.

I just learned of his passing. He was a man of great intelligence and tremendous talent. I will greatly miss his wit, his advice, and his encouragement. My condolences to his wife and family.

RIP Mike. RIP, my friend.

[billwmeyer]

So sorry to hear about him.