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On February 1st, 2006, RF Generation tragically lost one of its founding members and webmaster. Michael Collins was a friend to many, and loss hit hard through out the community. Since that time we have had the time to grieve, and to cope, but it still pains us to know that Mike has moved on to the next life. You may not have directly known Mike, but one thing is for certain - your viewing of this page, this site, is proof alone that Mike has directly or indirectly touched your life. This website, this database - would more than likely be nonexistent had Mike not got people around to make it with him. This site is a true refelection of Mike, its design, its philosophies, its spirit, are truly a reflection of Mike. While we know that Mike is gone for good from this earth we take solace knowing that in everyway this site is a reflection of Mike's spirit and personality. You may have never known Mike but without him you may have never known us.
One of Mike's tenets was that "No one Here Should be Forgotten." We hold strong to this tenet, and we know that we will never forget Mike. Mike was a wonderful human being, and had he not created this site with Laurel, Mark, Mike, Eddie, and Rick we certainly would not have the wonderful community that we have today. We will never forget you Mike, and we hope that you will never forget him too.
It has been a while since Mike passed, and in that time we've been able to reflect on Mike's life. Our individual thoughts, memories, and reflections of Mike can be found below. We hope that you will read them. While it only shows two reflections at a time if you refresh it should change the reflections. We hope these reflections will truly give you an idea of how great of a person Mike was. If you have a reflection that you would like to contribute you are more than welcome to submit one by contacting the Site Director.
Remembering Mike
I knew Mike all throughout grade school, high school, and college. It was hard to see him leave us so early.
Whenever I was looking for something to do on the weekends, Mike always had an idea of what to do. I still find myself
turing around to tell him something when I'm with the rest of my friends, only to find that he is not there. It
wasn't an easy fact to accept, but it is one that I had to learn to.
After a year I now realize that Mike still does live on in each and every one of us that knew him. I am honored that
I had the privilege of knowing Mike and spending the time that I did with him in the short time he was here. I know
that he played a role in shaping who I am today and that a part of him will always be with me for the rest of my life.
We miss you Mike, you will not be forgotten.
-Eddie Herrmann (St0rmTK421), Jan. 31, 2007, 03:40:06
I first got to know Mike about 5 or 6 years ago at the old Video Game Bible site. Shortly after Mike founded RFG he offered me a staff position. I was happy to accept. Mike built RFG to credit everyone who contributed. I think that's why RFG has become as great as it is. It's a group effort that everyone involved feels a part of so it will continue and grow. Mike had the right idea. I regret that I never got to meet Mike in person but I still consider him a friend... and I miss him.
-Dennis Gruchala (den68), Jan. 30, 2007, 17:16:52
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