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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ray Moss on January 11, 2015, 02:34:10 PM

Title: Mike Koon
Post by: Ray Moss on January 11, 2015, 02:34:10 PM

Mike is in the hospital.  He was taken yesterday as he was throwing up blood and had lost a substantial amount.  While in the ER, the hospital staff was moving him and broke his arm between the shoulder and elbow.  He is currently in CCU at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.  I will keep you updated

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Phillip Stocks on January 11, 2015, 02:40:04 PM

Oh Man,

Thank You for letting us know and yes, please keep us updated.  Our prayers are with him!!

Phillip

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Ray Moss on January 12, 2015, 08:39:40 PM

Update on Mike.

He is on a breathing tube.  Still unsure where the blood is going.  He is conscious but they are keeping him sedated while the tube is in his throat.  They will probably take that out tomorrow. 

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Phillip Stocks on January 12, 2015, 08:50:09 PM

Thanks Ray

I will keep him in my prayers!

Phillip

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Tom McKeever on January 15, 2015, 07:48:26 PM

Thanks for letting us know Ray, he will be in my thoughts and prayers also.

Tom

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Ray Moss on January 28, 2015, 07:05:49 PM

Mike passed away late last night.  Please remember his father and mother (Buck and Doris) in your prayers.  He will be missed.

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Greg Gerk on January 28, 2015, 08:40:35 PM

I am so sorry Ray to hear of Mikes passing. I know you and Mike were very close. Please say a prayer for Mike and his family, but for Ray as well and all of Mikes friends. 

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Phillip Stocks on January 28, 2015, 09:59:51 PM

I am so sorry, Ray, for your loss!  Thank you for letting us know.  Thoughts and prayers for all of the Koon Family and all of Mike's friends!


Phillip Stocks

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Warren Pead on January 28, 2015, 11:22:11 PM

Oh no... Ray, I just don't know what to say, bud.
I know how close you guys were and the pain you must be feeling right now. :'(

Mikey tackled every obstacle life put in his way and soldiered on gallantly, he never ever gave up, never voiced one iota of complaint for his condition, and was always there to help anyone at SCE when asked.

He will be dearly missed.
The world has lost a brave man that was simply an inspiration to all who knew him... if he was born here he would have been tailor-made for the monicker "A little Aussie Battler".

All choked up here thinking about the last thing I said to him in late November: " Have a good Xmas break, mate and I'll catchya at the start of the 2015 season."

Darnit, Mikey... gonna miss ya badly bud.
As Ray said, we smile fondly knowing you're finally forever relieved of those mortal constraints placed upon you in your time with us.

Free to ride with us forever, my friend, forever.

RIP 25_Mike_Koon

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Greg Gerk on January 29, 2015, 04:47:24 AM

Warren,  that is an incredible  post and so true of Mike, and who he was.  It really  made me pause to think.  Mike never used his condition for an excuse or complained.  He just kept on fighting and moving forward. Instead of making excuses,  he just kept working to get better and stronger.  I think we all can learn from who Mike Koon was to help us face our own daily battles that there is no comparison as to what Mike and his family endured,  but they kept up the fight with a positive attitude. I didn't know Mike nearly as you and Ray knew him,  but reading your post,  I could not remember him ever complain or use his condition as an excuse. Thanks again for the wonderful post,  and it will stick in my mind and heart.
Greg

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: 72_Larry_Jones on January 29, 2015, 01:15:48 PM

I just got the email and I'm truly in shock.  Very sad.  I had no idea Mike even had health issues.

Wishing the best for his family and friends.

Larry

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: RSmith63z on January 29, 2015, 03:39:37 PM

This is shocking news, so sad to hear about Mike. May he rest in peace. His family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Phillip Stocks on January 30, 2015, 10:18:02 AM

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/crestviewbulletin/obituary.aspx?n=michael-lewis-koon&pid=174007517

Title: Re: Mike Koon
Post by: Phillip Stocks on February 02, 2015, 06:38:27 PM

Will be praying for Mikes Family. How difficult this must be. Lord give them
comfort.

Terry Milford