John Barresi Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 From David Gomberg: It is difficult for me to write all of you with this devastating news. Mike Gillard died unexpectedly earlier today. His family found him at home. They believe he suffered a heart attack. As you know, Mike was one of the pillars of AKA and a major contributor to making contemporary kiting what it is today.In addition to being the driving force behind the new Kiting Magazine, he has chaired our Sport Kite Committee, was principle architect in the development of our sport kite rules and the center spoke of the global cooperation in sport kite competition. Mike was Chief Judge for the World Sport Kite Championships last year, and was scheduled to serve as Chief Judge at the new international completions in Weifang China this April. He was a dear, dear friend. I'm in touch with the family and will get you news about further support. Damn. Lift a glass tonight to a good guy who worked hard to spread the joy. dg - - - Many of you know, Mike was the founder of Kitelife... A good friend of mine for many years now, and a former teammate on the World Cup team Captain Eddie's Flying Circus in 1997. I'm a bit speechless at the moment, but wanted to pass this on through our forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I am just in shock over this, can't really wrap my mind around the fact that he is gone. Mike will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. Bill and Jeannie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 A very sad day indeed, he did huge amounts for kiting over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 a very sad day. Mike was a great friend and I have many memories. dam it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Kushner Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mike will be greatly missed by myself and the kiting community for all he has done for the sport. I am still in shock from reading the email earlier today. Kites to the sky in your honor Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcflyer Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I was introduced to Mike at Worlds last Summer... I had heard of him, knew about him but only just begun to know him. I know how much he meant to many of you... My thoughts to his family and the friends that will miss him. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Mike was one of the first people I met at my first AKA convention in Billings. He was incredibly warm and welcoming. He greeted me in exactly the same manner every time our kite worlds crossed after that. Today the world seems cold and not so friendly. He will be missed. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I don't even know what to say. The kite world will miss him. Our prayers are with his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLAMAGUY Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 WOW... that's all I can think to say right now. wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. -Psalm 103:15,16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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