Ecohawk

[karen627]

I had exchanged emails with him about one of the whistles he was selling. He seemed like a very nice person. Very sad news indeed.

My condolences to his family.

[whistlecollector]

Greetings:

While I'm not new to C&F, I am new to posting here, so will add my condolences to those already made by everyone else.

[Reyburnwhistles]

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Michael as we have been connecting a lot lately regarding my new Alloy Low D. Michael was the fist to try out the new Low D and he also just received an Eb tube for it tuned to A-432. I was curious why there has been no response to the new Eb tube and now I know why.

It is a great sadness and loss for me to hear of Michael's passing as he was a real caring gentleman.... he will be missed.

Ronaldo

[cboody]

Add me to the list of folks who are saddened by this news. I've sold whistles to him, "jousted" with him out here, and enjoyed responses from a thoughtful and delightful gentleman. Condolences to his wife and to others close to him. I hope our thoughts can somehow be collected and sent to his wife. I don't think drowning her in emails is a sensible thing, but perhaps one of the moderators could collect the thoughts and arrange to send them on in a sensitive way.

[Cayden]

Wow, very sad and coincidentally myself and Ytliek were just speaking together regarding Mike Hawk this past weekend. I will join the many C & F members that count Michael Hawk's passing as a true loss to this online community.

My heart and sincere condolences go out to Michael's family, friends, and to all those members of C & F that considered Michael "EcoHawk" Hawk a friend and musical resource.

God rest ye Michael, and tight lines as ye fish the waters beyond!

Respectfully,
Cayden

[Mr Ed]

My condolences to Mr. Hawk's family. I didn't know him well on here, but his wisdom was part of many search results of this forum.

[heyjude]

Here is the obituary from the San Francisco Chronicle-
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate ... =170998938

[Brigitte]

Very sad news indeed. We have very fond memories of Michael.

Our condolences to his wife and family.

Brigitte and Colin

[Mikethebook]

Very sad news. I had regular correspondence with Michael and we traded whistles a few times. A generous and kind man from what I knew of him. I will miss him.

[Tommy]

My condolences to his wife and family.
If there is going to be a collection to send to his wife, count me in.
There are most likely still medical bills to pay.

[rhulsey]

Many have left us since I joined this forum, and I'm very sad to hear of this loss. Please keep us posted if there will be a way to contribute if needed.

Reg

[Seonachan]

I first communicated with Michael on this forum about a possible trade; he went with another deal but (unnecessarily) apologized to me for not taking up my offer, and assured me that he would remember me the next time our bartering paths crossed. We went on to trade a couple of times, and chatted about playing klezmer music on the whistle. You can't always discern someone's character from such limited internet contact, but in Michael's case you could.

עליו השלום
(Peace be upon him)

[Jerry Freeman]

Godspeed, Michael.

You are a great Soul. I am privileged to have known you, even though we never met in person.

[tomcat]

oh my, this is tragic. i've corresponded with michael several times over the years asking his advice regarding various instruments and he has always been gracious in his response. i found him to be one who always took the high road. he will be missed greatly. heartfelt blessings to his family and friends.