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I think that pretty much sums it up for all of us.
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Another friend is gone. Sad news. RIP, MMC
> Jim Legg <
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I first met Mike at the 1997 Vintage Cup in RI. This involved literally getting in line to pay my respects. He was a genuine celebrity of our shooting sports, and his A. H.Fox book was Safari Press's model for the production qualities of my Parker Guns: The "Old Reliable." The one problem with Mike was trying to follow in his literary footsteps: Wherever I went, he had been there first and could do it better.
To quote a century-old trade press (Shooting and Fishing) eulogy for Charles Parker by Jacob Pentz:
"I saw somewhere recently, where the death of an individual was noticed, a man who occupied a large space in the business interests... 'No man is necessary, but some are missed.'"
Mike will be missed. EDM
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I knew him through his writhing, he had a wondrous ability to string a few words together and transform them into literature. Although he died he left a legacy.
May he rest in peace
My condolences to his wife and family.
Good Shooting
T.C.
The Green Isle
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Like the great old-school writers MM was as concerned about articulation as he was about firearms. For this reason his writings make enjoyable rereading.
He was fearless when it came to taking a position, and that earned my respect.
Sam
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I guess it's a measure of Michael McIntosh's writing ability that so many of us who knew him only through his books feel as if we just lost a friend.
Voting for anti-gun Democrats is dumber than giving treats to a dog that shits on a Persian Rug
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I just finished reading through for the second time Mike's "BEST GUNS". He was a talented writer with an obvious love of his subject. Perhaps he and Ansley are together roaming the Elysian Fields. He will be missed!
To see my guns go to www.mylandco.com Select "SPORTING GUNS " My E-Mail palmettotreasure@aol.com
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An absolute genius and master of words. I suspect he could have written about anything and made it fun to read. Writing about stuff of which we are passionate made it all magic. A real loss.
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Great writer! I will miss him!
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Michael was too young and too valuable to go so soon. Very sad news. He will certainly be missed.
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