And the minute the key came out of the ignition the microfiber towel would be out as well! I always smiled to watch him eye every line of the car, daring a fingerprint to show itself, and then give it all another once over after every smudge and bug was long gone. One of many many fond memories that I'm thankful for. Such a tragedy to not be able to look forward to seeing him again.

 

For me, the last thing I will remember about Mike was at Fraggle's when he came up to me, put his arm around me and told me how proud he was of me for all the weight I have lost. I well up with tears just thinking about Mike. Always a kind word from Mike. He was a good friend and one of the original Crash Test Dummies (the name used for the original Bull Run members).

 

Mikey was a great guy. He would always approach me in Cars and Cofffee and yell out my Youtube name, "REALMCR12", the way he said it would always put a smile in my face. We talked about cars and anything Youtube. He was so interested in sharing all the cruises with others that he was planning on buying a new camcorder to record them. Last time I saw him was about a month ago. I will never forget that day when he offered me a ride in his car. I didn't even ask him for a ride. He was just so humble. RIP Mikey.

 

My condolences......

 

didn't know him well, but recognize his face and car from various events. Always seemed a friendly, genuine person. Very sorry to hear of the loss.

 

Horrible news. May he and his family find peace.

 

Best wishes and condolences to Mike's friends and family.

 

didn't know mike that long but he always made a point of saying hello to me at events with that great smile so many of you have mentioned~

 

Heard this morning and have been blown away since. Honestly couldn't have been a more genuine guy...absolutely terrible news, and he'll certainly be missed.

 

I could always count on Mike to give a different perspective and honest sincerity to any topic. His selflessness always impressed me as did his ability to put away plates upon plates of food.

Something to make you smile: Mike had a flip phone, so whenever I texted him I knew to wait a little while for his reply. No matter how much we tried, we could not get him to move up to a smartphone. We would joke that he can afford a Gallardo but not a smartphone and that we were going to take up a collection and get him an iPhone for his birthday.

.... we are going to miss you man.

 

Finally joined 6 speed to say RIP to Mikey. will be missed!!! Figure they can't ban me on my first post!

 

Didnt really know him but saw him at Fraggles only a couple weeks ago. So sad. RIP to both Mike and his Father.

 

Pretty blown away by this as well... I can't really say anything other than that he was always a pleasure to be around, always smiling, always personable, had great taste in cars, and judging by the outpouring of love and condolences, great taste in friends and acquaintances as well! Mike will be hugely missed by many many people, myself included, and that's about the best legacy that one can hope to leave when they pass from this world to the next.

Too soon, too soon

 

How much **** did we give him over that wooden hand-cranked cellphone!!!
Makes me want to =p and ='( all at the same time.

 

Rip...