Mike; aka Cap'n aka; mxvirgil


"Hello, Les.

My name is Sheryl Virgil, and my husband, Mike,
learned to "know" you on Caedes. He enjoyed
chatting with you and the others, but over the last
few years, he lost most of his eyesight to diabetic
retinopathy, which made it impossible for him to
be on Caedes anymore. Besides being diabetic, he
was also diagnosed with congestive heart failure
about a year ago. In mid-Nov., he had a silent heart
attack, and after 2 wks. in the hospital, he was sent
home on hospice care. He passed away peacefully
yesterday (Sun.) morning.

Losing his eyesight was difficult because he couldn't
use his camera gear anymore. However, his eyesight is
perfect now, and he's no longer suffering, because the
God he loved has chosen to end that earthly hardship
for him. I'll miss him terribly, but I aim to see him in
heaven, and I know he would want the same for you.

Sincerely,
Sheryl"


He was one of us, here.. in the land of crazy silly.

He will be missed.. R.I.P, Mike.

My deepest sympathy to Sheryl and all the family & friends of Mike.

It always a very sad day in the neighborhood when we lose one of our own.

R.I.P Mike, your legend & images precede you.

Oh dear....My heartfelt sympathy go out to you Sheryl and family!...Mike was a great contributor to this site, and has many friends here who will miss him dearly!...

'We will miss him'!

Such sad news. I send my sincere condolences to Sheryl and the family.
We all enjoyed his work and now heaven can enjoy his artistry.
R.I.P., Mike

So sorry to hear that... Most profound sympathy to Sheryl and family.
RIP, Mike

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, my deepest thoughts go out to you.

I've pressed the button by mistake twice.

Think that Mike's 'Welcome Home' image is an appropriate one after I've read Sheryl's message.

My sincere condolences go out for Sheryl, relatives and friends. We've lost not only a member but a great fan of this site as well.

Cornelius

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. His photography was top notch.

Sheryl, I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband passed away in November last year, and I know first hand the ability of the Lord to carry you through the rivers of sorrow.

(Isa 43:1-2) But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you."

God bless you and keep you.

~Connie

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news and send sincere condolences to Sheryl and all Mike's family.

Below is a poem sent to me by a dear friend after a bereavement.
It brought me great comfort then and still does now. I hope the words will touch your heart as well Sheryl.
LynEve

"Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well."

~Rev. Henry Scott Holland

Sheryl, i am very sorry for your loss. He was a fantastic artist and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Victor

Sheryl, I'm so sorry to hear about Mike... He was a valuable member here at Caedes, but I think I got to know him best on the 'offtopic' threads. He had a sly sense of humor. And I'm very sorry to hear that he's gone.

Mary

So sorry to hear. 8�(

I emailed Sheryl with a link to this page, so that she may read your collective words above.

Very sorry to hear this sad news...Mike was a lot of fun on the off-topic discussion boards...my sincere condolences to his family.

What a terrible news..he will be missed here with his great sense of humor! My condolences to Sheryl and his family.

Sheryl had a chance to read the posts above and sent me an email with some words she'd like to share with everyone:


"To Mike's Caedes friends,

Thank you so much to ALL of you for your condolences with regard to his passing. Cornelius, it's interesting that you should mention Mike's "Welcome Home" pic. That was the picture I chose for the front of his memorial card. I miss him terribly, but God is my helper, and He will see me through this. He is forever faithful. ~Sheryl Virgil"

My thoughts go out to you Sheryl, as you deal with your loss. "Welcome Home" Mike.

Referring to the by Les (purmusic) given information above, I like to respond to Sheryl that both Mike and you are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl, I wish you all the possible strength in this difficult time. Think I know where I'm talking about as I've lost my dear wife in October 2013. I miss her still dearly!

My condolences...

:( *another piece of my heart crumbles away....