In Memory of Our Friend, Churchmouse....

[ChrisK]

Tim had such a wonderful heart and love for his family and friends. I was deeply touched when he called me friend in his last months when my wife and I came down pay him a visit. His passing has left a large void in the family of INGO….

 

[KG1]

Took this to the celebration. Been holding onto what was left. Still unsure what I'm going to do with the last two shots.

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Take one for yourself and maybe encase the remaining one left in the bottle in sort of a shadowbox frame behind plexiglass with an inscription dedicating the last shot for brother Churchmouse and put it in a place of prominence of your choosing.

 

[WebSnyper]

Took this to the celebration. Been holding onto what was left. Still unsure what I'm going to do with the last two shots.

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[Hawkeye]

Hard to believe its been a year.

 

[d.kaufman]

Northern Indiana meet, shoot, and eat today. 4 of has 1911s with us so it was only fitting to line up and fire a mag at the sane time in his honor

 

[Mij]

I know I’m not the only one, but thoughts go in this thread also. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

 

[Mij]

I know I’m not the only one, but thoughts go in this thread also. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

Seemed like the time and place for it. We are a group after all. Thanks to all who joined me.

 

[jwamplerusa]

I still miss him, and I never met the man IRL. Just his demeanor on the site, and one direct interaction with me, said so much about what kind of man he was.

 

[OutdoorDad]

Our dearest friend, Tim aka Churchmouse passed today at his home.

The following words were posted by him when Rick aka BirdsAway passed. I find them appropriate for Tim and, as my words are difficult to express, I will repeat this here:

Epitaph by Merrit Malloy

When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.

And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words, Or sounds.

Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not your mind.

You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.

Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.

I have been away far too long.
He did some work with me a few years ago.
We talked 1911's and "1911 shaped objects"
I am sad to hear of his passing.
He was a good egg.

 

[LtScott14]

I only had a chat or two with The Mouse, but i shared working on commercial refrigeration equipment, and HVAC similar to what he used to. Liked my 1911 guns, too.
He had a really dedicated way about him, was well versed on mechanical things and even built up cars and engines. Ton of technical and common sense experience to be a Master Craftsman.
Like all of us, he had his ways and means, and can't recall a single soul who he would not help.
Rest well Churchmouse, you are still da man!

 

[1911ly]

The Mouse was the best. He always had a ear to bend and a shoulder to lean on. He is missed for sure.

 

[CombatShooter]

Godspeed CM

 

[patience0830]

Godspeed CM

The way mouse liked to drive, I'm sure he's already where he was headed. Probably on the 1911 range.

 

[SeanT]

Respect to those who passed away...
Sorry to hear that, may him rest in peace

 

[KG1]

CM was and still is a man worthy of respect.

Miss you brother Tim.

 

[patience0830]

Respect to those who passed away...
Sorry to hear that, may him rest in peace

You missed meeting a good one in The Mouse, SeanT.