A great man has walked the line

Marcus den toom · 28th July 2015, 09:31 AM

I am still in disbelieve about his passing, he was so happy and full of live the last time i spoke with him... and Andi tells that story very well, he was planning to write again on the forum and maybe even plan some exhibitions.

Armin told me yesterday that Michl will be cremated in silence and that his urn will be burried in a service where friends can say there goodbyes.

ulfberth · 28th July 2015, 01:52 PM

I remember entering the forum by coincidence and started reading Michaels comments.
He drew my attention, I thought "finally here are some people that know what they are talking about"
I would like to join....
Sometimes he got emotional, but I guess that's what's makes us human.
His contributions to the forum and no doubt beyond are without compare.

A warrior is not remembered by a single battle but by the sum of his quest !

Jim McDougall · 28th July 2015, 04:29 PM

So beautifully worded Ulfberth! and indeed, it is the sum of his work that will stand as his hallmark, here and in the world of arms and armour.

When we began this forum, it was his entry which became a driving force as he tirelessly added incredible art work and showed and compared his amazing collections, a virtual museum of the earliest firearms and ordnance.
In that time, he gave us so much, and helped us all learn on these often very obscure and amazingly important arms. He was very much the quintessence of what this forum is all about.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of this magnificent scholar, and I will always be grateful for his kind friendship, and wonderful sharing.

I wish I could find an appropriate note or image or quote which would stand to represent him in this time of sadness, but it would be impossible as he was the master of so much and so comprehensive.

The terrible suffering he endured in recent times, and in many cases may have clouded perceptions of the man who loved and helped build this forum, is now done, and may he rest in peace. He will not ever be forgotten.

fernando · 28th July 2015, 06:59 PM

Let there be no doubt about all you said, Jim.

Norman McCormick · 28th July 2015, 09:00 PM

This is sad sad news indeed. Many will know that Michael was very unwell for some time and one did hope that with time he would return to us and once again give us the joy and benefit of his unique expertise. He gave of his time and vast knowledge freely and with good grace, a truly generous quality which I had the good fortune to personally experience a number of times. I will miss him.
My Regards to All,
Norman.

fernando · 1st August 2015, 06:48 PM

in principle on the 6th August 11:00 o’clock, Michl’s urn will be buried in his Abensberg family grave.
Peace to his soul.

Fernando K · 2nd August 2015, 01:09 AM

Descansa en paz, Matchlock. Que Dios te tenga en la palma de su mano

Fernando Keilty, desde Argentina.

28th July 2015, 09:31 AM	#1
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 535	I am still in disbelieve about his passing, he was so happy and full of live the last time i spoke with him... and Andi tells that story very well, he was planning to write again on the forum and maybe even plan some exhibitions. Armin told me yesterday that Michl will be cremated in silence and that his urn will be burried in a service where friends can say there goodbyes.

28th July 2015, 01:52 PM	#2
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 424	I remember entering the forum by coincidence and started reading Michaels comments. He drew my attention, I thought "finally here are some people that know what they are talking about" I would like to join.... Sometimes he got emotional, but I guess that's what's makes us human. His contributions to the forum and no doubt beyond are without compare. A warrior is not remembered by a single battle but by the sum of his quest !

28th July 2015, 04:29 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	So beautifully worded Ulfberth! and indeed, it is the sum of his work that will stand as his hallmark, here and in the world of arms and armour. When we began this forum, it was his entry which became a driving force as he tirelessly added incredible art work and showed and compared his amazing collections, a virtual museum of the earliest firearms and ordnance. In that time, he gave us so much, and helped us all learn on these often very obscure and amazingly important arms. He was very much the quintessence of what this forum is all about. We are deeply saddened by the loss of this magnificent scholar, and I will always be grateful for his kind friendship, and wonderful sharing. I wish I could find an appropriate note or image or quote which would stand to represent him in this time of sadness, but it would be impossible as he was the master of so much and so comprehensive. The terrible suffering he endured in recent times, and in many cases may have clouded perceptions of the man who loved and helped build this forum, is now done, and may he rest in peace. He will not ever be forgotten.

28th July 2015, 06:59 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Let there be no doubt about all you said, Jim.

28th July 2015, 09:00 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	This is sad sad news indeed. Many will know that Michael was very unwell for some time and one did hope that with time he would return to us and once again give us the joy and benefit of his unique expertise. He gave of his time and vast knowledge freely and with good grace, a truly generous quality which I had the good fortune to personally experience a number of times. I will miss him. My Regards to All, Norman.

1st August 2015, 06:48 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	in principle on the 6th August 11:00 o’clock, Michl’s urn will be buried in his Abensberg family grave. Peace to his soul.

2nd August 2015, 01:09 AM	#7
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Descansa en paz, Matchlock. Que Dios te tenga en la palma de su mano Fernando Keilty, desde Argentina.