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LucyK! · 08 Aug 2007, 16:34

Beautifully put, Diane.

I and many others were stunned this morning to hear of his sudden death, and his parting will certainly leave a void in the Meat Loaf fan community.

Despite passing each other on numerous occasions, Mike, Maureen and I were finally introduced in May this year at the MEN at which he truly appeared happy and healthy and looking forward to another great Meat show, and although this meeting was brief it was great to finally put faces to two very well known names here at MLUKFC.

For me, and for so many others, Mike has been a constant in my MLUKFC life...from joining the fanclub back in June 1998 until now I have never experienced an album release, a tour or an issue of RVM without reading a review, an opinion (and usually a strong one at that!!) or a story of one of many of his wonderful Meaty experiences.

Last year, after an ongoing exchange with Mike via PM, he sent me one of our MLUKFC badges and a small note telling me to "Wear it with pride!". His dedication to the fanclub and to RVM was and will be truly valued for a long time to come, and I hope that wearing that badge with pride will be a reminder of his hard work and his memory.

08 Aug 2007, 16:34	#2
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Beautifully put, Diane. I and many others were stunned this morning to hear of his sudden death, and his parting will certainly leave a void in the Meat Loaf fan community. Despite passing each other on numerous occasions, Mike, Maureen and I were finally introduced in May this year at the MEN at which he truly appeared happy and healthy and looking forward to another great Meat show, and although this meeting was brief it was great to finally put faces to two very well known names here at MLUKFC. For me, and for so many others, Mike has been a constant in my MLUKFC life...from joining the fanclub back in June 1998 until now I have never experienced an album release, a tour or an issue of RVM without reading a review, an opinion (and usually a strong one at that!!) or a story of one of many of his wonderful Meaty experiences. Last year, after an ongoing exchange with Mike via PM, he sent me one of our MLUKFC badges and a small note telling me to "Wear it with pride!". His dedication to the fanclub and to RVM was and will be truly valued for a long time to come, and I hope that wearing that badge with pride will be a reminder of his hard work and his memory.