Alien Son Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Mike never really recovered from the fall he had about a year ago, and was also contending with several health problems. Sadly, he suffered a massive heart attack on Saturday September 9, and was not able to be revived. Mike would have turned 80 on October 25, 2023. AwesomeDude will continue for the time being, and I will continue posting current serial stories until they are complete. At this stage I'm not sure what to do about stories that have been submitted but not yet posted, or about accepting new stories. I'll make a further announcement when the future is clearer. ~ John Link to comment
Altimexis Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Mike had been in poor health for a number of years and in spite of failing vision, he managed to maintain the site, to vet our stories and to make AD a beacon of hope on the internet. There are a number of gay-themed story sites that began around the turn of the current century, but none could match the quality nor the sense of community that Mike nurtured here. For that I will always be grateful. We should probably wait a few days before beginning a frank discussion of the future of the site, and under a different thread. I would like to see the site continue, but there is much to consider before that could happen. At the least, the stories must be preserved for all to enjoy. Link to comment
Wildone Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Rest in peace Mike 😥 I don’t believe we ever talked but I do know some of your friends. Your site has brought me hours, if not days, weeks and beyond of enjoyment. You have promoted authors that are not elsewhere on the net. Your contributions to the internet gay reading community was and will always be invaluable. I still check in regularly to see what is new here. You will be missed. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Oh, Mikie. Link to comment
dlgrantsf Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 I am so very sorry, for all of us. I am so very glad, for all that Mike built. I tried to tell him so, time and time again. I hope he heard it. What he did, persists. Resquiescat in pace. Link to comment
TalonRider Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Rest in Peace, Mike. Link to comment
TheEggman Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Rest in peace, Mike. You’re missed. I’m glad to have known you. Link to comment
Seth Newman Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Mike, It was my pleasure being one of your authors for almost twenty years. You created a wonderful site. Your talent will me missed. Rest in Peace. John Lloyd aka Seth Newman Link to comment
synystraal Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Sad, sad, sad... Rest is Peace an Awesomeness of Dudes. Link to comment
Richard Lee Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 So very sorry to hear this! Link to comment
Capt Phil Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Mike, what a way to go. Here am I having known you since 1982 when you were a Radio Amateur in Seoul, as I was in Hong Kong. At 88years of age now I should have been here waiting for you. I know that all our readers will miss you terribly, as shall I. What of the future. I sincerely hope that AD will continue and hope that we will hear more in due course. Rest in peace Michael. Captain Phil Link to comment
Oliver Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 So very sorry to hear this. Wishing all the strength and compassion to all who knew and loved him. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Very sad news. And thank you, John, for the incredible amount of effort you have been putting in every week to keep the site updated, process stories, and deal with all the myriad tasks involved with a site this size. R Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 It's a dark day indeed, a very sad one. Mike was instrumental in my development as a writer, and I'll always remember and be thankful for that. His site is a marvel. My dearest hope is someone will step forward to continue the job Mike initiated. C Link to comment
Chris191070 Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 R.I.P Mike you will be greatly missed. I hope we can find a way to keep AD going. Link to comment
Joe Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Sir. You will be missed; you will be remembered fondly! Love, Joe Link to comment
Merkin Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 So sad. Mike encouraged me as a writer just as our Awesome Dude showed me the way. I have relied on him and on this site for over twenty years now, and I am left with a huge hole in my heart. James Link to comment
Camy Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Can't process. Bereft. Link to comment
Graeme Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Rest in peace, Mike. While we hadn't spoken in a long time, I still remember all the help and support you gave me when I started writing. You'll be greatly missed. Link to comment
Pedro Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Sad news. May he rest in peace. With this site and his selective moderation of it, Mike not only encouraged authors to develop their craft. Through their stories he would not just entertain readers but help those struggling alone find a measure of self-validation. May this site survive to be his memorial. Link to comment
Gee Whillickers Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 This is devastating news. I'm so very saddened to hear this. May he rest in peace. I agree, a bit of time is needed before decisions are made about Awesomedude. Link to comment
Jake Hubik Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 'm devastated to hear this tragic news. As a long time reader, I feel tremendous loss. Please let us know how we can support him by keeping this site running in his memory. I'm happy to contribute. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 My Mom's funeral was the day before he passed. Link to comment
Altimexis Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 11:48 PM, JamesSavik said: My Mom's funeral was the day before he passed. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she lived a long and happy life. Link to comment
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