My best friend took his own life. Rest in Peace, Mike :(

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Writing a song is an excellent idea Will. I suggest you wait a little while til your head is clear and then I bet it will just come.

 

[Shpongled]

Yep, just take your time. You'll know when it's the right time.

 

[Captain Beard]

I bought a new CPU cooler in his honor. Explanation: He complained that my idle temps were too high when I told him about them. So, I'll let him win this time.

 

[Chromatose]

I always enjoyed talking to him, since he was one of the few people I know who was really into Clutch, we'd talk about that band often. Also he'd always be willing to chat during the day since he was always online at work, and there weren't many other folks online that time of the day.....
He was always fun to hang around with in my visits to NJ.

Definitely a great guy....

 

[Jace_Mereel]

Hey guys. I know this board is divided into many groups when it comes to religion, but I really wanted to share this. Last night I sent a prayer request through my church website ("non-denominational" Christian). I strongly believe in prayer, but being that mine is one of the largest churches in Maryland, I kinda doubted any response. Anyway, it may bring some comfort to know that a whole buttload of people are praying for Mike's family and us here on the boards. So here's two of the emails I recieved this morning:

Thank you for your email reference your friend taking his life. I am so, so sorry…I cannot even imagine the pain he must have been in to do such a desperate thing. I am not familiar with this group, but I sure am familiar with you and your beautiful mom, and I wanted to respond to you to let you know that I care and I am praying for all of you.



Blessings and Love to you…



Carrie

Pastoral Care

Mountain Christian Church

Hey Emily,

Sorry to hear about the death of your friend. Often, suicide is about hope. I’m praying for everyone, but also for you, that maybe God uses you to bring a word of hope to those who will look at this event and be deciding if life is worth living, if there is hope, or if the way of despair and hopelessness is the only route. It’s more than being positive and optimistic; there is reason for hope, and it’s in Jesus. I’m praying maybe you can point some light into that darkness on the message board.

Peace,

Ben

PS. I don't mean to offend anybody with this.

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

It's a good thought, regardless of whether or not you believe.

 

[dreaming neon darkspot]

though will and i are now laughing off our lovely ordeal at the chicago airport, i'm thinking about it now and getting really sad - i missed my last oppurtunity to hang out with mike. it's a damn shame the way things with out sometimes.

the only time i really did get to hang out with mike was after last thanksgiving when i was up in jersey to stay with will. will, brent, mike, bianca and i all went bowling (i LOATHE bowling and totally sucked at it, haha) and then went to a diner afterwards. everyone was really great (my first time meeting brent and bianca) and there were soooo many laughs and good times, but mike's sense of humor and just out-there personality definately made it a memorable night - one of the best times i've ever had, hands down.

i talked to him a good deal over the board and AIM after that, but it really does sadden me that i won't get to talk to or hang out with him anymore, and didn't get to know him better, and that someone who i love lost someone who meant so much to him.
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[Captain Beard]

Who got on his aim? Family? Will?

 

[derek]

Sometimes it automatically signs on.

 

[Captain Beard]

I still vote someone says hello and awaits a response. He didn't sign on that often.

 

[Ryan VH]

Still can't believe it. RIP Mike... I'll play some CS in your honor tonight bro.

Same here, except I'll play Rainbow 6. It's hard for me in school right now he just can't get off my mind.

Hope to see you on the other side Mike.

 

[dreaming neon darkspot]

I still vote someone says hello and awaits a response. He didn't sign on that often.

i just did (prior to reading this) and am awaiting a response. it probably is just some random computer spazzing, though.

 

[Lunar Still]

Someone logged onto his MySpace last night, too. Weird.

 

[MetalAges]

Man what terrible news (sorry just saw the thread) .

It's always tough reading things like this, you think back wondering if there were signs, if there was something you could have done, etc. No matter how well we may think we know people sometimes, there are just parts of us we just decide not to share (for whatever reasons). I just hope that he now has peace, and that friends and family will celebrate the good memories he left behind.

I as well always bring things like this up at my church and will do so this weekend.

 

[Liverslapper]

Still can't believe it. RIP Mike... I'll play some CS in your honor tonight bro.

whats your stream ID, ill play with ya.

 

[Nightshade]

Someone logged onto his MySpace last night, too. Weird.

Not to be insensitive, but prolly not that weird. Think about it. If someone in your household chose to take their life, and you were in pain and looking for answers, what sort of things might you try doing?

 

[deathstrike from hell]

Not to be insensitive, but prolly not that weird. Think about it. If someone in your household chose to take their life, and you were in pain and looking for answers, what sort of things might you try doing?

Very true.

 

[Dead_Lioness]

WHAT THE........................... fuck....
oh my god, I'm in shock.... total shock....

Will...... oh my god...


RIP.....





I'm so sorry... i don't even know what to say... this is unreal...

 

[Dead_Lioness]

He was a great guy... I met him few times...
RIP Mike.

sorry for the double post... This is very shocking.

 

[AsModEe]

I'm a bit late, but man, sorry Will about the loss. I didn't know Mike that much, but he was a pretty damn funny guy on the board. Only by knowing him a little I feel terribly bad, I can only imagine how shitty you can feel right now.

RIP Mike.