Jim F
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Post by Jim F on Jun 30, 2010 7:05:47 GMT -5
I received an email last night and again an email this morning from Maggie that long time friend and member of this group, Jarlsbane, (Mike) passed away. He was a true friend. Life kept Mike on the move and though we visited from time to time over the past year goings on in Mike's life kept him from the things he loved to do. I had a chance to meet his family. I know they will miss him. If anyone hears anything about circumstances or arrangements it would be nice to pass around to all that knew him.
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Post by David Nelson Bradsher on Jun 30, 2010 8:41:53 GMT -5
Jim, it's great to see your name pop up here again.
Mike suffered a massive heart attack while doing yard work at his mother's house with his son. They'd stopped to take a break when it occurred.
Condolences from the EP family to the Cotners.
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Jim F
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Post by Jim F on Jun 30, 2010 8:57:15 GMT -5
If Donna or anyone can leave an address to send cards it would be greatly appreciated
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Post by Jo Lynn Ehnes on Jun 30, 2010 9:16:19 GMT -5
Oh my gosh, I just talked with him the other night. I'm somewhat shocked at the moment. Thank you for letting us know of this sad news, David. My heart goes out to his entire family.
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Post by ramadevi on Jun 30, 2010 10:23:23 GMT -5
How tragic and sad. heartfelt condolences to Mike's family and the EP family too. he will be missed. Nice to see Jim step in here. A family reunion to honor a great poet and friend.
Blessings and prayers...rd
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Jim F
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Post by Jim F on Jun 30, 2010 10:50:47 GMT -5
Donna just sent me a message. It seems Mike was at his mothers helping his son mow the lawn. They were taking a break when Mike felt pain and fell from a massive heart attack. Donna says that he died almost immediately. His wife Nancy and three children ( I believe three) will need our prayers. As soon as Donna gets me an address I will post it here so his EP friends can send cards to the family. They will appreciate it I'm very sure.
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Jim F
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Post by Jim F on Jun 30, 2010 11:09:52 GMT -5
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Post by Jo Lynn Ehnes on Jun 30, 2010 11:13:01 GMT -5
Thank you, Jim.
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Jim F
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Post by Jim F on Jun 30, 2010 12:31:47 GMT -5
For those of you so inclined
the address for cards is
Nancy Cotner (or family of Michael Cotner)
106 Fourth St
Westervelt, IL 62565-9004
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Post by Jonathan Morey Weiss-Namaste47 on Jun 30, 2010 16:21:47 GMT -5
Thank you Jim and David for informing us of the shocking news. Michael always liked that brown suede jacket I wore to dinner in Memphis. I regret never having sent it to him. Peace be with you Michael......And all our love.
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Post by Ron Buck (halfshell) on Jun 30, 2010 17:18:26 GMT -5
a sweet soul... and a positive spirit... I hope he hooks up with some of my dear friends... lots of stories to share... save a chair for me.
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Post by Tina (Firefly) on Jun 30, 2010 18:57:46 GMT -5
Jarlsbane was such a dear and genuine guy. I so enjoyed the time we had together in Memphis, and the many times we all had with him here on EP. Bless your sweet spirit, Michael, and condolances to family and friends. Tina
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Post by ed2039 on Jul 2, 2010 19:17:29 GMT -5
I just came home from the road and found the notice from Maggie. My condolenceses to Michael's family. I am saddened that such a fine spirit has passed from this world.
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Post by Ken_Nye on Jul 7, 2010 21:42:11 GMT -5
You know, our weeked in Memphis (how many years ago?) didn't result in big book sales or a contract with a publishing company, but it did give us a chance to meet each other in person, and now, as time moves along and brings events such as this with which we have to deal, we have memories of each other that put flesh on what were only pen names. I remember the first time I met Jarls in the book tent in Memphis. We hit it off right from the get-go. He was another dog lover and always got choked up reading my dog poems. He was a gentle person who, I'll bet, was a terrific father and his kids are going to have major holes in their lives for a long time. As I have faded out of the EP poetry circle, I still stop in occasionally to see who is posting, and, as I read the old familiar names, faces from Memphis come back to me. Maybr we should do another Memphis in memory of Jarls.
Ken
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Post by silentsound(C.G.) on Jul 9, 2010 20:40:31 GMT -5
it's been a while since I've posted here but when i received the email i thought i would stop by and give my condolences.
cg
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