It's so hard to be writing these words so soon after hearing the news. But will give it a shot....
Mike was simply the finest person I've had the good fortune to know (either inside or outside of the hobby). He was always thinking of others, always upbeat, so brave, and had such integrity. He was incredibly smart, hard working, and had a razor sharp sense of humor. He battled his recurring cancer so valiantly, and remained incredibly positive up until the very end.
He was a great family man, and a very dear friend. Despite being 2,000 miles away, it always felt like he was right next door. He had a great eye for Baseball collectibles, and loved to share his insights and information.
Mike was always among the first to compliment someone else's collection, or congratulate fellow collectors on a new acquisition. He was a tremendous contributor to the hobby and to the Memorabilia Forum. He will be missed by so many people.
We lost a truly great person last night... one that I'll miss for the rest of my days. I just hope and pray that Mike's friends and family can be at peace knowing the pain is now gone, and that he's in a better place.
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