Sad News - One of our own has passed away.
Jun 21, 2011, 10:30 AM
#33
I have the funeral info:
Caturia Smidt Funeral Home
201 East 7th Street
Hastings, MN
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/MichaelLomkerFuneralService
Closed Casket
This Thursday, June 23, 2011
Public visitation 10-11am and service at 11am
Checks can be made out to his father, Eugene Lomker.
His family is trying to keep his car sort-of as his legacy, at least for now. We kicked around the idea of trying to get it up to BIR this weekend and parking it in a safe, central place as a weekend-long memorial for him. If anyone has an extra spot on a trailer or may somehow be able to help us accomplish this, please let me know. The family have a lot on their plate to deal with so the idea of them trying to get it up there is just completely out of the question--but if we can get the resources to make it easy for the family to let us do this then it may just happen.
Caturia Smidt Funeral Home
201 East 7th Street
Hastings, MN
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/MichaelLomkerFuneralService
Closed Casket
This Thursday, June 23, 2011
Public visitation 10-11am and service at 11am
Checks can be made out to his father, Eugene Lomker.
His family is trying to keep his car sort-of as his legacy, at least for now. We kicked around the idea of trying to get it up to BIR this weekend and parking it in a safe, central place as a weekend-long memorial for him. If anyone has an extra spot on a trailer or may somehow be able to help us accomplish this, please let me know. The family have a lot on their plate to deal with so the idea of them trying to get it up there is just completely out of the question--but if we can get the resources to make it easy for the family to let us do this then it may just happen.
Jun 21, 2011, 02:11 PM
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RIP Mike. I didn't know you, but your reputation preceded you. It's true that good guys die young. May you win all the races you'll be competing in heaven. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Jun 21, 2011, 07:51 PM
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Thanks guys for all the responses and donations! I am but a messenger and doing whatever I can to help his family out. I would do it for anyone if I could but I am proud to help out here for Mike.
We are around $350 in donations, does anyone have preference for flowers vs money gift? I know his brother is trying to find a way to keep mike's evo so I was thinking cash would be best, perhaps with a small arrangement.
We have a few decal designs floating around and I'm working like crazy to try and get them ready for BIR this weekend, I'll sell one to anyone though and all proceeds will go to his family. Here's the design we're running with for now. It is simple and subtle, just like mike would have wanted (I think) and most importantly we should be able to get it done in time:
We are around $350 in donations, does anyone have preference for flowers vs money gift? I know his brother is trying to find a way to keep mike's evo so I was thinking cash would be best, perhaps with a small arrangement.
We have a few decal designs floating around and I'm working like crazy to try and get them ready for BIR this weekend, I'll sell one to anyone though and all proceeds will go to his family. Here's the design we're running with for now. It is simple and subtle, just like mike would have wanted (I think) and most importantly we should be able to get it done in time:
Jun 21, 2011, 10:36 PM
#39
as I said on EXF I still can't believe it...
it's a real shame this has happened, he was a great guy...
It's hard to see the good in something like this - but if anything it should tell us that life is short and we should try to lead a good one while we can!
RIP brother!!
*donated*
it's a real shame this has happened, he was a great guy...
It's hard to see the good in something like this - but if anything it should tell us that life is short and we should try to lead a good one while we can!
RIP brother!!
*donated*
Jun 22, 2011, 08:47 AM
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I'll mirror what I said on EvoXForums.. mlomker always seemed like a great guy and contributed positively to the forums. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
EDIT: Donated
EDIT: Donated
Last edited by nystc23; Jun 22, 2011 at 08:09 PM. Reason: Donation
Jun 22, 2011, 12:09 PM
#45
$5 each sound ok? We are getting an extra-good deal on them through FastSigns and I think there is enough in the MitsuStyle.com fund for the cost to just be 100% covered. That way 100% of the cash collected for the stickers will go to the family.
This is the test-fit decal on spaz's car, the rest will be ready sometime tomorrow. If anyone would like one (or more) please send $5 per decal + $3 shipping to chris@snowsecurity.com, I will ship them all out as fast as I can!
I will have these with me this weekend at BIR. I will be camping in the big green bus so just find me around there. Cash or paypal on-the-spot is dandy.
ALSO if anyone else is making some decals, go for it! I know TK was going to whip up some, go for it, sell them or just run them in memory of Mike, if there's any cash produced from it just pass it on to the family (or let me know if you need help doing so).
This is the test-fit decal on spaz's car, the rest will be ready sometime tomorrow. If anyone would like one (or more) please send $5 per decal + $3 shipping to chris@snowsecurity.com, I will ship them all out as fast as I can!
I will have these with me this weekend at BIR. I will be camping in the big green bus so just find me around there. Cash or paypal on-the-spot is dandy.
ALSO if anyone else is making some decals, go for it! I know TK was going to whip up some, go for it, sell them or just run them in memory of Mike, if there's any cash produced from it just pass it on to the family (or let me know if you need help doing so).