It is with deep sadness and regret that the whistler Michael Hawk passed away suddenly this week!
I bought Michael's three Copeland whistles last week. After I made the payment, I didn't hear any news from ecohawk (Michael) any longer. I felt very worried and then sent many emails to him. Yesterday evening, I received the reply from Michael's wife. Here is the original text below.
"Sir, My husband Michael passed away suddenly this week. I will do my best to ship as soon as I can. If it is too delayed I will refund somehow. Thank you. Jeanine Hawk
Sent from my portable umbilical cord (iPhone)"
I am really in deep sorrow. I must show my highest respect to Mr. Hawk - A Great Whistler and C&F member!
Please restrain your grief everyone!
Anyone with details and/or confirmation of this sad news?
Last edited by Mr.Gumby on Sun May 11, 2014 5:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Mr.Gumby wrote:Anyone with details and/or confirmation of this sad news?
Nothing above what you've already quoted but, yes, I'd also spotted that this morning and alerted the mods in the hope that one of them might post an announcement in a more appropriate forum.
I've been in contact with Michael from time to time and had noticed my message to him sent last week
had not been opened which is very unusual for Michael, he usually replies within a few hours.
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Mr.Gumby wrote:Anyone with details and/or confirmation of this sad news?
Nothing above what you've already quoted but, yes, I'd also spotted that this morning and alerted the mods in the hope that one of them might post an announcement in a more appropriate forum.
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I too had spotted it, Peter, but was awaiting further confirmation, and wondering how to get it sensitively. ecohawk has been a gentle and valued contributor to these forums. If true, this news is sad indeed, and Michael's family has our sympathies and condolences.
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wow that is shocking, stunning. I just happened to come across his name and address yesterday on the list of people on the Kerry Optima whistle tour, as I checked it to see who to ship the whistle to.
Yes keep us updated with any news.
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wow feeeling a lot of pain and sadness really sorry i didnt wish him good luck when i saw his post about whistle sales and emergency surgery miss you already michael
I am shocked and saddened with this news. Michael and I have bought each others whistles and I recommended he try a Reyburn low D. He got the first new alloy models which became his favorite low D, at least as happy with it as he was his custom Goldie. We were to finally meet in person next week for a show and tell of our collections and to talk whistles, as I had never seen him at any sessions in the area. We had put this off a couple of times over the last two months due to schedule conflicts. I am very sad that this meeting will not take place and I will miss our budding friendship.
Just woke up to this this morning. Yes, we have no "official" confirmation yet. But it is a real shock. Michael was a great Chiffer, knowledgeable and helpful. This is very sad news indeed.
