I just got off the phone with Wanda Hill, Mike's wife, and she has asked me to relay some horrible news to his friends.

Mike passed away this morning of unknown causes. Wanda awoke around 7am and found him unconscious. She called 911 and tried to perform CPR, but to no avail. At this point we don't know the actual cause of death, but honestly it doesn't matter how it happened. A great man has passed away decades too early. I'm sure the Lord has plans for him, but I just wish it was easier for the rest of us to understand.

The family hasn't had a chance to make all of the necessary arrangements yet, but I was told there will be a wake here and he will be laid to rest in Louisiana with the rest of his family. For those that are interested, please let me know I will relay all of the arrangements to you as I am made aware of them.

Everyone please keep the Hill family in your prayers.

 

wow my prayers definetly go out to the family loosing a loved one...its unfortunate

 

Sorry to hear that. May he RIP.

 

my condolences.

 

My prayers go out

 

aww man.. sorry to hear.. never like hearing stuff like that.. how old was he?

 

That's horrible. I've only met him once this most recent summer but could easily tell that he was a great guy.

 

That's terrible. My condolences go out to his family. It's always a heart-wrenching experience to bury your kids.

 

Mike was 47 or 48- Just a young guy in the grand scheme of things. A great man.

 

my prayers go out

 

my prayers. . i know exactly how the family and everyone else feels
i've lost many people in my family
my uncle who was an olympic athlete passed away in his sleep.. no cause death

i guess gods wants my and uncle and mike to be angels

 

my condolences to his family

 

its always sad when someone just dies without any warning. i hope his family would be able to make it through this. we should do something special to honor him and his family.

 

my condolences to his friends and family

 

wow, im so sorry to hear about this. My prays go out to his family.

 

my prayers

 

Probably an aneurysm from all the G's of your front/rear BBK he enjoyed testing out so much.

So sorry to hear that. He seemed like a really nice guy. I hope his family can find a way to make it through. God bless them.

Everytime I hear of some tragedy like this, I remember how short life is and how it can be gone at anytime.

Life is too short, so enjoy everyday.

 

eeek.

 

man, i just got the email... sad... i met mike a few times at HNE meets... RIP my friend...give his family my condelences.... we should do something for him...

 

Ouch, I never met him but his family will be in my prayers. I wish them the best in this, the worst of times...

 

wow.. I'm speechless.

I just had a small business transaction with him a week ago.

He was extremely nice and great guy to deal with.. Very sad to hear. My condolences to his family.

 

very sorry to hear about this. condolences go out to his family.

 

I've talked with David Warner and a few other car guys, and we've all agreed that it would be a good gesture to take a collection and send some flowers in behalf of all of the car clubs Mike was involved in.

I'll take donations at matt93SE@sbcglobal.net if you'd like to send via Paypal. anything extra over the cost of the flowers will be put into a bond or savings account for John, his youngest, who is just now 16. They will certainly be able to use the money when John gets to college.


A Wake and Memorial service will be on Thursday starting at 10am if you wish to attend. everyone who knew Mike has been invited. If you want to come, please email me and I will forward directions to you.

 

My condolences to his family and friends.

 

agreed, and sent.

my heart goes out to his family

casey

 

Thank you for the donation, Casey.


Mike's memorial service was yesterday. David Warner and myself attended from the local car clubs he was involved in. Very nice service, as far as funerals go.. I purchased a flower arrangement on behalf of all the car clubs he was involved in (Maxima.org, Houston Nissan Enthusiasts, and Z Club of Houston), and his wife thanked us all for our support.

The cost of the flowers has been covered and any more donations I receive will be sent to the Diabetes Foundation in Mike's name, as that is the family's wish for monetary donations.

Thank all of you so far that have donated. I sincerely appreciate your willingness to give of yourselves and support Mike's family in this time.

 

my condolences to his family

 

oh my... condolences to his family.

 

I'd like to express my condolences to his family and friends, I'm shure the good lord now has a special place for him.

AA

 

that sucks. from what i heard he was a really good guy. may his soul live on forever.

 

Wow I am very sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to them. May he rest in peace.

 

My condolences to his family. My best friend died in his sleep back in April, so I sort of know how they are feeling.

 

i know i am late in posting regarding his passing, although i did not know him, my condolences and best wishes go out to his family. i am sure he will be missed.

 

Wow... my condolences to his family...

 

my condolences to his family...... may he RIP...

 

Sorry im a little late but my condolences go out to his family and everyone around him who was affected by his death, may your R.I.P

 

Talked to Mike's wife yesterday for a little bit.
The entire family is in therapy, but they're doing OK considering the circumstances.

She finally got word from the medical examiner.. His actual cause of death was listed as "complications to the diabetes and vascular disease"....

basically his entire body was so weak from the years of diabetes, it just shut down and he went to sleep and never woke up.

 

Sad to hear that he died. I wish his family the best. I'm glad it was a peaceful death. I want to die in my sleep too.

 

my condolences to his family

 

So sad..... Nice guy too. Will be praying