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Old 03-19-2014, 11:11 PM
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Mike went in for a routine surgery, once opened up they found he had stage IV colon cancer, and that it had spread to his lungs. There were no indications or anything out of the ordinary, until the surgery.

Mike is in the hospital, Ball Memorial, I'll work on an address.

They are already working on hospice for Mike, and the Doctors are giving him less than two months...

Mike has spent 17+ years here on PY helping anyone he could with tech answers and performing his moderator duties. He's also spent a considerable amount of time with the POCI over the past few years as well, now its time for us to give back and help out a Pontiac Brother in his time of need.

Mike has three young sons and no life insurance and is worried about leaving his kids in debt with his funeral expenses. I'll post an address tomorrow and see if there is a PayPal account to make things easier to help Mikes kids. Mike has been one of my best friends for the past 20 years, I'm shocked, saddened with a heavy heart and at a loss for words so please excuse me if this doesn't make any sense.

Please, give what you can, everything helps.

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Thank you!

Mike, we love you Brother!
Logged in and added to the pot, God Bless you Mike and Family.

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Old 03-19-2014, 11:17 PM
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Mike:

What goes around, comes around. I remember your concern for Rick Phillips (dyingbreed) after his accident. That's how I feel about your problems.

I'm in.

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Old 03-20-2014, 08:19 AM
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Mike:

What goes around, comes around. I remember your concern for Rick Phillips (dyingbreed) after his accident. That's how I feel about your problems.

I'm in.
Couldn't have said it better......Thanks

I remember a old saying my Grand mother used to say..."You reap what you sow in life so plant the good seeds." Mike sure nailed that...

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Old 03-20-2014, 12:23 PM
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While I do still come here occasionally to see what's for sale or read some of the threads, it's been a long time since I actually logged in to post. Over two years in fact "Last Visit 02-01-2012". Since I've gotten out of the old cars and more into the Harleys, I just didn't have much to say on here.

I found out about Mike only last night. We only live 30 miles apart, and while it's been a time since we hooked up, he has been at my house many times, as I have his. This hurts to see him having to deal with this kind of thing. My dad passed 3 years ago from colon cancer. I did the scope shortly after.

Count me in for a match, And for prayers from the Lynn, Indiana area. Only wish I could do more.... I'm a fixer.... just want to fix this.

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Old 03-19-2014, 11:38 PM
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Sorry to hear about Mike. Sent a couple of washingtons to help. I also did not know him personally but enjoy his posts. Keep the faith Mike.

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Old 03-20-2014, 07:57 AM
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Sorry to hear about Mike. Sent a couple of washingtons to help. I also did not know him personally but enjoy his posts. Keep the faith Mike.
Don't sell yourself short. Those weren't Washingtons you sent. You must have your presidents mixed up. Thanks for your help. It is deeply appreciated.

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Old 03-20-2014, 07:29 AM
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GEEEEZ, I just seen this!! .....So sad to hear! Prayers to Mike and his whole entire family!!!

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Old 03-20-2014, 12:46 PM
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Mike was Mike last night! That is what we all expected. No disappointment there! He looked good, actually much better in person than a few of the pics I've seen online. We're making plans for the future and had a great time bench racing. At times it was easy to forget he was even sick. Great visit and I look forward to going up again soon.

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Old 03-20-2014, 12:58 PM
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In the theme of there are a lot of good people in this world still.....

I was discussing today Mike's situation with a buddy of mine at the gym where I workout over lunch. He disappeared for about 20 minutes and shows back up with $100 cash he wants sent for Mike. Stopped his workout and went to the bank nearby. Doesn't know Mike from Adam but understands Mike's plight and wants to help out. Thank you Kent Argenta from Springfield, IL.

Another $100 sent paypal....

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Old 03-20-2014, 01:47 PM
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Thank you Kent Argenta from Springfield, IL.

How great is that?

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Old 03-20-2014, 02:55 PM
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In the theme of there are a lot of good people in this world still.....

I was discussing today Mike's situation with a buddy of mine at the gym where I workout over lunch. He disappeared for about 20 minutes and shows back up with $100 cash he wants sent for Mike. Stopped his workout and went to the bank nearby. Doesn't know Mike from Adam but understands Mike's plight and wants to help out. Thank you Kent Argenta from Springfield, IL.

Another $100 sent paypal....
Hooter, I AM SHOCKED!!!! I speak for many others I'm sure, this is amazing... YOU work out at lunch? JK. Very cool story... Thank him again for me would ya?

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Old 03-20-2014, 03:12 PM
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Hooter, I AM SHOCKED!!!! I speak for many others I'm sure, this is amazing... YOU work out at lunch? JK. Very cool story... Thank him again for me would ya?
I was waiting for that Paul....

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Old 03-20-2014, 03:15 PM
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I was waiting for that Paul....
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12oz curls???
And several knob pulls.

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Old 03-20-2014, 02:05 PM
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Old 03-20-2014, 10:21 PM
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Mikey!

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I lost my father young (and he was 100% Pontiac nut). I'm in, also.

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Old 03-20-2014, 11:11 PM
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Never met Mike.Always like reading his post on the tech forums.Prayers and money sent.

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Old 03-21-2014, 04:29 AM
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F*ck cancer, you sh!t!!!!!!!
Prayers and money sent from Down Under.
Going for a "up your endoscope" next Thursday.

Tony (& Mary)

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I`ll send $100 also.

Mom went in for her 1`st colonoscopy with NO symptoms at 70 yrs. old. They found stage 4 as well that had spread to the liver. The spot on the liver was right on the lung also. Typical spreading points for colon cancer. And she was an RN with a masters degree for 30 yrs. She NEVER liked to go to the doc.

She`s fighting it fairly well for now.

Just goes to show how cancer kills very quietly.

Sorry for Mike. Stay strong man. There is another Man waiting for you.

The family has to last afterwards without him. That will be the hard part.

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