I first met Mike at the 1997 Vintage Cup in RI. This involved literally getting in line to pay my respects. He was a genuine celebrity of our shooting sports, and his A. H.Fox book was Safari Press's model for the production qualities of my Parker Guns: The "Old Reliable." The one problem with Mike was trying to follow in his literary footsteps: Wherever I went, he had been there first and could do it better.

To quote a century-old trade press (Shooting and Fishing) eulogy for Charles Parker by Jacob Pentz:

"I saw somewhere recently, where the death of an individual was noticed, a man who occupied a large space in the business interests... 'No man is necessary, but some are missed.'"

Mike will be missed. EDM

EDM