RIP Mike Frade, aka 34_40

[rspears]

Recall that Mike Frade/34_40 retired last November and immediately left New Bedford, MA to move back to Alamogordo, NM with his wife, Christine. They had been planning the return for many years and had even managed to buy back the home where they had lived some 25 or 30 years ago - who says you can't go home again!!
April 4th Mike was working in the yard, came in and sat down with the dogs, and a few minutes later had passed away from a massive heart attack. So sad, slipping away so soon after he finally retired. Rest in Peace my friend. You're gone far, far too soon.

[TooMany2count]

so sad to hear…joe

[NTFDAY]

Very sad to hear RIP Mike

[rspears]

Several years back, maybe before John & Rosie visited, Mike got fed up with work politics and took a week off to come to Kansas. We ran around the KC Metro for 2 or 3 days, and then he took a side trip to see Speedy Bill's Museum in Lincoln. I regret that I elected to hang back and didn't join him on the road trip, and in fact I still have not made the trip to see the place. Mike was truly one of the good guys, loved dogs and hot rods - named his '34-40 "Citation".

[JOATMON]

Dammit, another good ol boy gone.
Condolence to the family.
RIP Mike

[NTFDAY]

I just noticed that this would have been Mike's 67th birthday, Rest In Heavenly Peace, Mike.

[v8nutz]

That is terrible, sad to hear about him.