Mike D passing

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  1. fishboat
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    fishboat Junior Member

    I just received an email from Mike D's daughter that Michael passed away on May 7 from a cerebral hemorrhage. I was the recipient of one of Michaels random acts of kindness when he helped work out some calculations. I suspect he helped quite a few folks.

    What a shame
     
    fishboat, May 14, 2003
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  2. duluthboats
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    duluthboats Senior Dreamer

    That is terrible news. The experience he had will be missed here. We exchanged PM’s several times. He knew how to get right to the point.

    Gary :(
     
    duluthboats, May 14, 2003
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  3. Jeff
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    That is very sad news indeed but thank you for letting us all know.

    He seemed to be one of the most knowledgeable and helpful folks I've ever met, going well above and beyond to help everyone. Even though I knew him only from his excellent posts and helpfulness and kindness here on the forums, he truly will be missed.
     
    Jeff, May 15, 2003
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  4. yipster
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    yipster designer

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    thats sad news indeed, he wasnt all that old and for sure a good man i learned, we exchanged some PM's as well. was just thinking of sending him a excel spreadsheet and miss you note that now remains a "miss you". my condoleances to his family.

    yipster
     
    yipster, May 15, 2003
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  5. Polarity
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    Polarity Senior Member

    Mike will be missed by many of us I am sure.
    I for one was the recipient of his patient teaching both directly and through others, and it is sad to hear of his passing.
    He has many friends here and will be fondly remembered.

    Paul
     
    Polarity, May 15, 2003
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  7. Willallison
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    Willallison Senior Member

    I've only just discovered this thread - and what terrible news. As you have all said, Mike's informative and down-to-earth explanations of the black art that is boat design will be sorely missed......
     
    Willallison, Jun 19, 2003
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