Our Friend Michael Cahill
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Comment from TheStoryMan
Fonda I'm so sorry your friend Mike has left us here at fanstory - hearts are in mass in sorrow and grieving so deeply which shows the impact he had here - I being here only a month never had the pleasure of knowing him or even corresponding with him at all - yet I am here feeling saddened by his passing not only not being able to know him - but for all the ones that did and are pouring out their hearts in words - I am truly touched yet respect all that he done to leave such an impact on this writing site - it says a lot of who he was and he must look down and say - wow - I accomplished what I intended to do - because he was loved by all and it shows that in every post that I see - that's huge and I can see why he was chosen as the writer of the year - having said that I suppose in his heart perhaps that was his goal - to be that loved and respected pouring out his soul to help others here knowing inside his time was coming to a close - I salute this man I never met for his unselfish ways to contribute and help others along their journeys to make them better at what they do - God Bless you Fonda my prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow for a friend so many will miss here at fanstory - your friend Ron
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Fonda I'm so sorry your friend Mike has left us here at fanstory - hearts are in mass in sorrow and grieving so deeply which shows the impact he had here - I being here only a month never had the pleasure of knowing him or even corresponding with him at all - yet I am here feeling saddened by his passing not only not being able to know him - but for all the ones that did and are pouring out their hearts in words - I am truly touched yet respect all that he done to leave such an impact on this writing site - it says a lot of who he was and he must look down and say - wow - I accomplished what I intended to do - because he was loved by all and it shows that in every post that I see - that's huge and I can see why he was chosen as the writer of the year - having said that I suppose in his heart perhaps that was his goal - to be that loved and respected pouring out his soul to help others here knowing inside his time was coming to a close - I salute this man I never met for his unselfish ways to contribute and help others along their journeys to make them better at what they do - God Bless you Fonda my prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow for a friend so many will miss here at fanstory - your friend Ron
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Ron,
I appreciate you writing such a nice review for someone you didn't have a chance to know but through others writing we are giving everyone a glimpse into this persons heart and soul. He was the writer of the year back to back 2017, 2018. Not only that but he made it a point to really help people that were in direct competition with him. He was gracious, he was someone that no matter what you asked, he would help. Unselfish was a great word - I wish I would have used it! Thank you for the blessings - I am still reeling from the loss and have stepped back a bit for the moment. I just wanted to let each person know how much they mean to me who have written a review on the post. I hope by Thursday evening to have some semblance of my composure back and will try to move forward with the goals and help others as I have stated to be like Mike. Thank you for being my friend.
Comment from Scarbrems
Yet another touching tribute to Michael, emphasise how his personality on the site was so great. In your words,
'I won't forget and I will try to help others the way you did.
And try to follow the example of how you lived.'
You offer the greatest tribute. To keep his memory alive by carrying on his good work. Well done to you for writing this.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Yet another touching tribute to Michael, emphasise how his personality on the site was so great. In your words,
'I won't forget and I will try to help others the way you did.
And try to follow the example of how you lived.'
You offer the greatest tribute. To keep his memory alive by carrying on his good work. Well done to you for writing this.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Ms. Sarkems,
I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you enjoyed reading this tribute to Mike. I still need a few more days to get myself together but I will help keep his memory alive. Thank you.
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Fonda,
I enjoyed reading your tribute to Michael Cahill. He reached out to so many of us here on fanstory. He is missed in a huge way. I'm glad you had the chance to get to know him. Yes, keep writing and sharing. Hone your skills.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Fonda,
I enjoyed reading your tribute to Michael Cahill. He reached out to so many of us here on fanstory. He is missed in a huge way. I'm glad you had the chance to get to know him. Yes, keep writing and sharing. Hone your skills.
Joy xx
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Ms. Graham,
I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you encouraged me to continue writing, sharing and honing my skils. Thank you.
Comment from DR DIP
Fonda that is a beautiful sentiment, a lovely tribute to the man who definitely was a huge part of Fanstory. Every newbie has always been welcomed by Michael. Thanks for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Fonda that is a beautiful sentiment, a lovely tribute to the man who definitely was a huge part of Fanstory. Every newbie has always been welcomed by Michael. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Dear Dr. Dip,
I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you enjoyed reading this chapter. You are welcome for my share. It is probably the hardest writing I've ever done. It is important to me that you found it a beautiful sentiment. Thank you so much.
Comment from judiverse
This is a lovely tribute. You certainly add your personal touch with reference to how Michael helped you and you show he really meant a great deal to you. Your rhyme at the end of this is very touching and heartfelt. Michael would be proud. judi
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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This is a lovely tribute. You certainly add your personal touch with reference to how Michael helped you and you show he really meant a great deal to you. Your rhyme at the end of this is very touching and heartfelt. Michael would be proud. judi
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Judi,
It all started with reading your poem and then gut punched! Not only had a I just a few days back gone to his profile, and was dumbfounded that I had missed his birthday - and no notice of it - but that he hadn't replied or been on since the 13th - and also I made a comment and had an exchange with him on the 13th about technical crap. I just feel lost still - and I appreciate you finding it not only lovely but personal because he was a friend and a lot of people in this forum mean a great deal to me. I'm glad you think he would be proud. I felt ashamed and disconnected because of the stupid list and all of that - it was a horrible day all the way around, but to try to write this was excruciating. I am still having some issue with being on - so please do not mistake my delay in responding as indifference. It is still deep grief.
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It was a shock to all of us. I was confused about what you meant by a list. judi
Comment from patcelaw
Yet, again we have a lovely tribute to Michael who indeed was a man who wanted to help others in their quest to become better writers. I enjoyed reading this chapter in the book of Michael Cahill's life. Patricia
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Yet, again we have a lovely tribute to Michael who indeed was a man who wanted to help others in their quest to become better writers. I enjoyed reading this chapter in the book of Michael Cahill's life. Patricia
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Dear Ms. Patcelaw,
I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you enjoyed reading this chapter.
Comment from Sugarray77
Fonda, you have written a verse full of moving couplets that rhyme beautifully. Thank you for saying what so many others could not find the words to say. It is a lovely addition to the book. Well done.
Melissa
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Fonda, you have written a verse full of moving couplets that rhyme beautifully. Thank you for saying what so many others could not find the words to say. It is a lovely addition to the book. Well done.
Melissa
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Melissa,
Sorry I've been a little MIA - still trying to work through some stuff. I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you think I found different words. They were some of the hardest ones I had to work out in my head. Thank you.
Comment from tfawcus
A great eulogy, Fonda, to one of FanStory's leading lights. Mike and I joined the site at more or less the same time, and I've grown to admire him more and more over the years. A wonderful guy who'll be sorely missed.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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A great eulogy, Fonda, to one of FanStory's leading lights. Mike and I joined the site at more or less the same time, and I've grown to admire him more and more over the years. A wonderful guy who'll be sorely missed.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Mr. Fawcus,
I appreciate the wonderful words of kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful that you enjoyed reading this chapter. It was very nice for you to share about Mike. Yes, I am already missing him. I am having trouble just being in FS at the moment. So I apologize for my delay in this review reply. Thank you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a beautiful tribute to Michael, Fonda, your words are kind and endearing and from the heart. He will be greatly missed by everyone on Fanstory, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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This is a beautiful tribute to Michael, Fonda, your words are kind and endearing and from the heart. He will be greatly missed by everyone on Fanstory, love Dolly x
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Hi Dolly I got the 4 poem books but I?ve been so struck by events that I have them to try to read tomorrow when I have some time the covers are beautiful as soon as I finish I will post reviews! Thank you for your kind words. I?m very sad. And I know this will take some time to adjust. He was a very kind man to me. Thank you for your review.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Your tribute is obviously heartfelt. Mike was a special guy and you express that sentiment well.
Some suggestions/corrections:
"Opening people(')s minds..." apostrophe needed for possession
I suggest: "Mike(,) the sage (to whom I turned for answers)..."
No semi colons = "Your words(,) your light was something..."
"...without (refusal)."
"...I go back over everything I kept that you wrote..." - no comma after "kept" and omit the first "that"
"I hope all (we) writers..."
"As I picture..." sentence fragment &
ditto for "I think as you so..."
"forum that we love(.)"- no semi colon- a period.
The next sentence has a preposition at the end of it, so I suggest merely leaving off "of".
I am rating this purely on the care you've shown for a dear friend. I do not subscribe to the rating/ranking system on FanStory, as much as I love the site.
One more correction for your beautiful ending -
"So for your family(,) Mike(,)..."
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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Your tribute is obviously heartfelt. Mike was a special guy and you express that sentiment well.
Some suggestions/corrections:
"Opening people(')s minds..." apostrophe needed for possession
I suggest: "Mike(,) the sage (to whom I turned for answers)..."
No semi colons = "Your words(,) your light was something..."
"...without (refusal)."
"...I go back over everything I kept that you wrote..." - no comma after "kept" and omit the first "that"
"I hope all (we) writers..."
"As I picture..." sentence fragment &
ditto for "I think as you so..."
"forum that we love(.)"- no semi colon- a period.
The next sentence has a preposition at the end of it, so I suggest merely leaving off "of".
I am rating this purely on the care you've shown for a dear friend. I do not subscribe to the rating/ranking system on FanStory, as much as I love the site.
One more correction for your beautiful ending -
"So for your family(,) Mike(,)..."
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019
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I don't have it in me at this time to make any corrections. I am barely getting back to reviews. I appreciate the kindness you have offered in your review. I am very grateful, thank you.
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I completely understand. You're welcome.
