I am very saddened to relay the news that MikeR has passed away. I just received an email from his daughter. (below)

MikeR was a great friend and I am going to miss talking with him on the phone about these cars, guns and shooting sports, the things he was machining and the thing he was most proud of, his family. He was a truly great person and will be missed.

To the family, you are all in my prayers and have my deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow and joy in knowing Mike is finally again with his wife.

 

No words to express how stunned I am... Mike was always a gentleman and a very helpful member on this forum. Though we never met, I always considered him a good friend.

Prayers going out to his family...

 

Wow, my prayers go out to his family

 

That's horrible, he was an awesome guy... RIP Mike

 

What a tragic loss to his family, friends and this community (forum).

People like you, Mike are not soon forgotten .... Rest in peace, brother ...

Chris

 

I also just got an email from Tiffany. It is so sad, I never met Mike but we had many private conversations where we were exchanging thoughts and ideas. He was a really honest and nice guy to know. Many prayers to his beloved family.

Rest in peace

/Adam

 

My family, as well as the Crossfire community send our thoughts and prayers with the Rydquist family in this time of grief and pain. I was stunned to read this email this morning. Mike was a good friend to whom which I never got the pleasure to meet in person, but talked with on the phone, PM and email quite often. Mike truly will be missed by all that have been in contact with him.
Wow.... Word cannot describe the feelin in my stomach right now.

Bryan Tracy

 

Very sad, my thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Mike.

 

Very sorry for the loss. However, I would suggest removing her contact info, and just saying it's available. The web is crawling with scammers and other bad people looking for email and phone #'s... They don't need to be bothering her, especially right now.

 

Prayers to the family and friends of MikeR. Surely, he is resting peacefully.

 

Mike was a great guy, an awesome friend, and one hell of a mind. I enjoyed our conversations as well, and numerous email exchanges. He made good parts, and made the world a better place with his presence - you will be missed, Mike.

Tiffany emailed me as well, I was absolutely shocked...

 

~ this is saddening news to here... god bless he and his family... my prayers are with you.

 

This is very sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. RIP Crossfire friend.

 

I never got to meet Mike but also considered him a friend. Thoughts and prayers for Mike and the family.

 

I read this just as I went to bed, and then my internet failed due to the storm... this is just awful news.

I, too, never met him - sure wish I had. The only positive thing - it was obvious he enjoyed his life, and many, many people enjoyed the fact that he was here with us as long as he was. 'Bye Mike.

 

Loss for words....
Godspeed MikeR.

 

Very sad to hear this my prayers go out to Mike's family.

 

I never met Mike in person butr we did talk on the phone. I have all of his suspension parts. What a great man he was a real team member..
john

 

wow, im stunned sitting here, what a loss, Mike was such a great guy. as Mike was way out west we never got a chance to meet in person but shared many many hours on the phone throughout the years. we just spoke last week. he will surely be missed and is in our thoughts

 

I too am at a loss for words. His camber arms saved my rear tires and were of the highest quality I was looking forward to purchasing his sway bars links in the future. I too never met him in person but email and pm exchanges were always quick and very respectful.
Rest in piece Mike and condolences to those whom his sudden departure from life greatly affected.