loehring Posted February 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2008 It's with a very heavy heart that I let you all know of the passing of a great friend and brother. Many of you who are PGR members may know the name "Deltoid" GA Ride Captain. Mike Bland was one of the finest people I've ever met and one of the few I would consider a true friend. He lived with no compromise. A Marine to the end Mike died of a brain tumor Friday night without a wimper. Through months of deteriorating health he never complained and continued to make people around him laugh and feel good about themselves. I will really miss him. I bought Mike a Venture Guardian Bell last Christmas in the hopes that there would be a miracle and Mike would ride again. He has an '07 Midnight Venture and was a member here even though I don't think he ever posted. He liked to read a lot of the tech stuff. Mike was cremated Saturday and we will have a memorial service later this week. the Guardian Bell will be attached to his urn and protect him on his final ride. I wish you all could have known him. He would have fit in perfectly with the great group of people I have met here. Thanks for the friendship and the miles Mike. I will miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted February 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2008 Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Ride free Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted February 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2008 Stand down Mike....your mission is completed! Our prayers and condolences go out to Mikes family and friends. Rest well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted February 25, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2008 All the best Chip and to his family as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2008 Sad news. Sounds like somebody that I would liked to have known better. Does anybody have a good picture of Mike? I would like to add it to our "memorials" page. He has some nice picture of his bike in the pic gallery but no picture of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman1 Posted February 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2008 Our heart felt regards to you and his family. Steve & Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted February 25, 2008 Sad news. Sounds like somebody that I would liked to have known better. Does anybody have a good picture of Mike? I would like to add it to our "memorials" page. He has some nice picture of his bike in the pic gallery but no picture of himself.I'll get a couple of my favorites to you as soon as I get them from my home computer. Thanks Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted February 25, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2008 My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mike Bland. It always saddens me to learn of the loss of a Brother PGR Member. May the Flag Line be long and stand proud for this son of the yellow and blue. Sadly..........Boomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted February 25, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 25, 2008 Semper Fi & prayers to family and friends. It always hurts to lose one of our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 25, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 25, 2008 St. Pete has greeted him at the gates and now one of our warriors is home with the father. God Bless him for his service and brotherhood to all that knew him. Never easy to say goodbye to a brother, perhaps better to say....till we meet again. Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saddletramp Posted February 25, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 25, 2008 Rest easy Mike. SEMPER FI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orrin Posted February 25, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2008 My sincere sympathy and thoughts to the friends and family of Mike Bland. Ride on in piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relaxin Posted February 25, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2008 As the last verse in the "Marine Hymn" states: If the Army and the Navy,Ever looked on Heaven's scenes.They will find the streets are guarded,By UNITED STATES MARINES!Semper Fi Brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 25, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 25, 2008 Janis and I send our most heartfelt condolences to the family and countless friends of Mike Bland. Special thanks and a tip of the hat to you, Chip, for all of the personal attention and effort you made on his behalf. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sling Posted February 26, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2008 Mike was a good friend to all who knew him. He will be missed but not forgotten Mike would always say "It's all Good" We love ya Mike Rick and Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted February 26, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2008 our hearts go out to you and the family... it hurts to lose a good friend and riding buddy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavericksix Posted February 26, 2008 Share #17 Posted February 26, 2008 The mission has been completed, stand tall and proud. May God welcome you into his arms. Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmocycle Posted February 26, 2008 Share #18 Posted February 26, 2008 our thoughts and prayers goes out to him and his family in their time of need. almost the same thing happened to me 1 1/2 yrs ago. i found this site and sent it to papa dan harris, my best friend and riding partner. we planned to attend the 05 tail of the dragon rally together but he got sick, and had to cancel out. found out he had a brain tumor and fought it with bravery beyond human sense, never showing pain or sorrow till the end. always finding something to laugh or smile about. he is greatly missed by all that knew him. i know mike will find a great friend and riding buddy there to meet him. may they ride for ever. the family will need your help and support in the future and i know you will be there for them, don and susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixit3546 Posted February 26, 2008 Share #19 Posted February 26, 2008 Just got the notice before i logged in here. It's a sad thing. My heartfelt prayers for the family. Wish I could attend and stand the line for Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #20 Posted February 26, 2008 Mike was a good friend to all who knew him. He will be missed but not forgotten Mike would always say "It's all Good" We love ya Mike Rick and Peggy This is a great picture of Mike! Thanks Sling. I didn't know you and Peggy were members here. I hope to see you Thursday or Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted February 26, 2008 Share #21 Posted February 26, 2008 We are losing to many good people...Please accept my condolences to you and the family...Some of my very best friends are Marines,....great bunch of people..they add some class to this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sling Posted February 27, 2008 Share #22 Posted February 27, 2008 Loehing This is a great picture of Mike! Thanks Sling. I didn't know you and Peggy were members here. I hope to see you Thursday or Friday. Yes I joined a couple of months back. Peggy rode with "Deltoid" one day on his RSV. That was pretty much the end of her riding on the back of the VTX. So now we are the proud owners of an '08 BlackCherry over Black RSV I might add we are loving every minute of it. We will see you Thursday and Friday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 27, 2008 Share #23 Posted February 27, 2008 Prayers and thoughts to Family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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