Apparently Mike Sommer has passed away

[jsgilbert]

I am surprised that there hasn't been a posting here yet. apparently Mike passed away Thursday, although any further information is unavailable.

He an I banged heads on more than one occasion, which can happen when strong willed and passionate people. I had a great deal of respect for his knowledge and commitment and his willingness to share.

He will be missed in many ways by many people. I am certain there are thousands whose live's were touched simply by his prolific gifts to this and many other online groups and forums.

I will personally miss our jousts as well as his being my regular source of information with regards to all things acoustic.

[Diane Havens]

I am in total shock at this news, hoping it was a hoax, like all things we don't want to be true. A good gifted man, and full of knowledge, fire and passion -- but most of all, integrity. I'll miss him very much. Thoughts and prayers for all who loved him.

[Dave_Wallace]

Oh my God...

This is definitely not the kind of news I like to wake up to. Even as I type this, my mouth is hanging open a tad in shock. Mike has helped me out so many times with his brutal honesty and his knowledge of acoustics. More than anything else, I feel terrible because I'm not sure I ever thanked him. Well...may he rest in peace. My prayers go out to his friends and family. I only knew him through the internet, but I will miss him very much.

[lanceblair]

I will miss Mike, despite all the head-banging (not of the Metal Rock kind) he and I did together. I learned a lot from him. He shared a lot in varied ways with all kinds of people. My thoughts go out to his family and the many friends he made over the years.

[vo]

Very sorry to hear this news.

He was remarkably patient and helpful to me in several exchanges on this forum. Hugely knowledgeable combined with great generosity of spirit. Thank you, Mike; go well.

[Lapianoman]

Thanks for letting us know JS...I'm still trying to process this. He was a tremendous help to me...I can't believe he's gone.

[Gidget]

Mike was a sweet, wonderful man, so giving of his time, knowledge and self. There are not enough words to describe him. The world was a better place because he was in it. I am proud to call him my friend. I will miss him so much.

[LynneE]

What??? This isn't true, right? I can't believe this! What happened, does anyone know?

[Scott Pollak]

I think the reason there was no posting of this was because we were not aware of it til you posted it, JS. Like everyone else, I am truly saddened by Mike's passing. May he rest in peace.

[JohnWeeks]

So sorry to hear the bad news about Mike.