A great man has walked the line

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.

spiral · 28th July 2015, 11:36 PM

Ahhh Another great one gone... Ill crack a brew in your memory...

16 years on the net for me, & people who were familiar are going..

Hope the journey was good...

spiral

VANDOO · 30th July 2015, 01:34 AM

TROUBLES IN THIS LIFE ARE ENDED. MAY HE ONLY KNOW JOY WHERE HE HAS GONE. R.I.P. HE HAS LEFT US ALL A VALUABLE GIFT OF INFORMATION HERE.

kahnjar1 · 30th July 2015, 03:46 AM

R I P Michael
So much knowledge now gone for ever.......

26th July 2015, 09:59 AM	#1
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 202	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, 07:10 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	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	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,580	Sad news. Rest in peace.

27th July 2015, 05:05 PM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,602	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.

28th July 2015, 11:36 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Ahhh Another great one gone... Ill crack a brew in your memory... 16 years on the net for me, & people who were familiar are going.. Hope the journey was good... spiral

30th July 2015, 01:34 AM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	TROUBLES IN THIS LIFE ARE ENDED. MAY HE ONLY KNOW JOY WHERE HE HAS GONE. R.I.P. HE HAS LEFT US ALL A VALUABLE GIFT OF INFORMATION HERE.

30th July 2015, 03:46 AM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,730	R I P Michael So much knowledge now gone for ever.......