A great man has walked the line

machinist · 26th July 2015, 05:02 AM

I too will miss him, it is a rare man that can devote himself to gaining and sharing knowledge on a subject like he did.

Bob A · 26th July 2015, 06:21 AM

I am a newcomer here, and gather only a glimpse of what I have missed from the tributes above. I am moved nevertheless, by this passing and others of my recent experience, to note, with sadness, the truth in the proverb: When an old man dies, a library is burned.

Matus · 26th July 2015, 08:35 AM

Ruhe sanft Michael.

drdavid · 26th July 2015, 08:45 AM

Very sad, a great loss, I loved his erudite posts
drd

Andi · 26th July 2015, 09:59 AM

Chris my wife an I are really shocked and deeply depressed about this sad message.

In our holidays we visited Matchlock at his home in Abensberg only 18 days ago on July 7th and found him in a much better state of health as on our last visit one year ago. He was so active and had planned so many things for the next time. It was such a nice and informative afternoon with him and we exchanged a lot of ideas, information and files. We can not believe that this should have been the last time as we promised him to visit him nex year again.

It is such a great loss which can not be filled. There is so much knoledge passed with him - it is so sad......

Matchlock, may you find your peace where ever you are now!

On our next ocassion we will shoot a salute on him.

rickystl · 26th July 2015, 07:10 PM

I responded in the European Forum. A sad loss to one of the GREATS in the collecting community. RIP Michael.

Sajen · 26th July 2015, 07:45 PM

Sad news. Rest in peace.

TVV · 27th July 2015, 05:05 PM

Sad news indeed, my condolences to those members who were close with Michael. His knowledge and enthusiasm will be missed, but his research and legacy will live through his posts on this forum.

26th July 2015, 09:59 AM	#5
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Chris my wife an I are really shocked and deeply depressed about this sad message. In our holidays we visited Matchlock at his home in Abensberg only 18 days ago on July 7th and found him in a much better state of health as on our last visit one year ago. He was so active and had planned so many things for the next time. It was such a nice and informative afternoon with him and we exchanged a lot of ideas, information and files. We can not believe that this should have been the last time as we promised him to visit him nex year again. It is such a great loss which can not be filled. There is so much knoledge passed with him - it is so sad...... Matchlock, may you find your peace where ever you are now! On our next ocassion we will shoot a salute on him. Attached Images

26th July 2015, 05:02 AM	#1
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	I too will miss him, it is a rare man that can devote himself to gaining and sharing knowledge on a subject like he did.

26th July 2015, 06:21 AM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	I am a newcomer here, and gather only a glimpse of what I have missed from the tributes above. I am moved nevertheless, by this passing and others of my recent experience, to note, with sadness, the truth in the proverb: When an old man dies, a library is burned.

26th July 2015, 08:35 AM	#3
Matus Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 35	Ruhe sanft Michael.

26th July 2015, 08:45 AM	#4
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Very sad, a great loss, I loved his erudite posts drd

26th July 2015, 07:10 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	I responded in the European Forum. A sad loss to one of the GREATS in the collecting community. RIP Michael.

26th July 2015, 07:45 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Sad news. Rest in peace.

27th July 2015, 05:05 PM	#8
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	Sad news indeed, my condolences to those members who were close with Michael. His knowledge and enthusiasm will be missed, but his research and legacy will live through his posts on this forum.