Mike Brockman

[MGHPro]

This is absolutely shocking news . He’s one of the guys I always looked forward to talking to and hanging out with at the national . An absolutely great guy and friend . Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends !

[Bill Rayburn]

I have been struggling all morning trying to wrap my head around Mike's passing. Thanks Tom for the call and posting this thread. Mike was like a son to me. To long of a story to post here as to how we met but we have been very close for several years. I live 3 1/2 hrs from Louisville, Mike would come down, spend the night at our house and we would talk and work on bats for hours in the shop. We would buy, sell and trade with each other frequently. He would call weekly to chat and check on us. All I can say at this point is my heart is broken and my deepest sympathies go out to his family, Mike was truly a great man and will certainly be missed.

[tribefan1313]

I met Mike at the National through several other members on this board. He became one of my regular "National buddies" whom I would visit with and eat a meal with, while enjoying our week of collectibles. Mike's son is the same age as my youngest and they became fast friends. It was always fun to let them run around the National together to see what they could find. In recent years Mike let my oldest son and his roommate stay at his house while attending a Louisville football game on a road trip. They even had a goodie basket for them when they left. That was the way Mike was. He always put the cherry on top. Last year Mike offered to let my son and I stay at his lake house on the way back to Georgia from the National. Instead of staying in a hotel we were treated to a relaxing night on a secluded lake after a long week. He was always looking out for you and would have given you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We will miss you Mike, and the National will never be the same without you in attendance.Thanks for being a great friend and I wish we could have spent more time together!

[kmac32]

Definitely a loss to the Veterinary profession. Remember seeing his posts about shows in St Louis one time. Met him at a National about 3 years ago and what an awesome guy. He also gave me encouragement when I had my spinal stroke 10 years ago. May his soul rest in peace and my thoughts are with his family.

[Scott L.]

Tom so sorry for the loss of your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

[NiceDocter]

The best part of this hobby is NOT the stuff but the stories that go along with the stuff and the people who were there when it happened. Sad to lose a great guy, the memories remain.

[HRBAKER]

Really too sad for words at this point. Great hobby friend made during my days in Louisville. So thankful for the literally hundreds of hours I got to spend with Mike and Tom then and in the years since. Heartbroken for his family.

[Joe_G.]

Tom, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. It was a pleasure meeting up with you and Mike the Christmas before last at the Horse Ranch. Blows me away, way too young, such a gem of a gentleman. Our condolences to family & friends.