Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

You are one of the angels now in my mind,
I don't think you'll ever be left behind

Again such a deep sadness we all are feeling it when you left us suddenly. I only hope you knew when alive how much we all respected you, and acknowledge the fact how you always helped everybody, even without asking. Bless your soul. Terry.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from 24chas

Excellent

This was very well written, Ms. Snyder. Everything you wrote about Michael was true. I always looked forward to reading his reviews of my work. He was positive and always made great suggestions. He will be missed.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

reply by 24chas on 08-Feb-2019

Well written and amen.

Comment from RichardFann

Exceptional

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Fonda,

In memoriam.

This tribute helps me understand Mike a little.

We did not meet on this site but I knew his name and I can now look at his work.

Thanks,

Richard.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from seaglass

Exceptional

Your essay brought tears because your words reflected the feelings in my heart. Michael was the brother each of us wished for. He can not be replaced. This is beautiful and I hope it will be included in the book fans are putting together for him.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This was a very nice eulogy for Michael Cahill, who was a popular and important member of the Fanstory site. This poem was quite a tribute to the man and nicely constructed to include his value, his contributions, and the loss created by his untimely death.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Teresa Alford

Exceptional

Amen to this, Ms. Fonda! Even in my short time on FS, Michael had reached out to support and encourage me. What a blessing he was. His life will have a lasting impact! TA ":~)

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Aw Fonda, this is just fantastic!! I am most impressed. Your artwork choice is divine as is Led Zeppelin as a music choice. You've captured much of what made Michael such an asset to the site and his welcoming attitude toward a very cool person, such as you. :))

You are a real treat and this is a fine, fine tribute and excellent addition to the book.

Really enjoyed this. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

I made that from my album cover and was trying to do it justice so that it would be my own. I?m glad you thought that my choices worked. Gloria just saying the word fantastic let?s me know I at least in my fog did something that was coherent enough. Thank you for your wonderful review. I am very grateful.

Comment from susand3022

Exceptional

Okay... you finally got me... now I'm in f****** tears... hope you're happy... again... sorry I wasn't there when you needed me the most my friend... buried in my own shit.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019

My friend, you are beautiful and you were there for me. I needed to check out of FS. It was too hard to see all this right away and I was getting bombarded. I also want you to know that every now and then you will find I drag you down into my emotional holes and I am sorry. This was a deep one for me - for a lot of reasons. This man was someone who was doing exactly what we have been doing since December. Helping people navigate this site. Being kind to those he found as new to the forum. It was in a strange way his duty for some reason. We are paying it forward. Although we get frustrated, this man had the amount of patience that went far beyond what is normal - I think I understand why. But you weren't buried, you and I were just having that point where I needed to detach. and tune out. It is my default. So I am sorry and thank you for the review and I'm glad it touched you. Because it was how my heart was feeling and how much I was reeling when I wrote it. And if you think you were in tears? I barely could read back my sentences for grammar and punctuation. I just needed to do it. And post it - and it took everything I had to do that on my own let alone with another person talking to me about any of it. Thank you for the review. Thank you for the stars. Thank you for being my friend. Fonda

Comment from Mike Stevens

Excellent

So sorry, Fonda--I wasn't acquainted with him, only new his name, but it sounds like he was one of the best. It's tough, one minute they're there, the next they're not

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019

Okay now you know what is going on - and I still managed to get your 6's out to you that I know deserved them. I will when I have more time to follow up with you and rewrite those review according to what I thought. Probably Thursday or Friday at some wee hour. You're so sweet to me and I do appreciate everything that you do! Thanks for being my friend!

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This is a fine tribute to a much loved, and will be much missed member of fanstory. Mike greeted me when I was first here in 2013, but after that our writing paths didn't cross much, but he has helped so many people. Beautfully written Fonda, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019

Hi Roy,
Thank you for calling this beautifully written - that at least helped the situation. I felt it was blurred by the barrage of grief. I was working through the pain of it all, as I was writing it. I just didn't really look at it as my regular writing as much as trying to say goodbye to a friend. Blessings back to you Roy and I'm glad you had contact with Mike even if it was brief.

reply by royowen on 06-Feb-2019

Well done