A Tribute to Mick Smith

[admin]

Mick Smith, a member of this community since day 1 and long time moderator of ScrapMetalForum.com has recently passed away.

Mick was an amazing man, father, husband, teacher and friend. He was a hard worker and an honest individual who was always willing to help those in need, as he displayed in his many years as a member here. He has undoubtedly affected THOUSANDS, potentially MILLIONS of lives in a positive way with his contributions as a member of the SMF family. His positive impact on anyone who has had the pleasure to meet him, speak with him, or learn from him will be passed on and remembered for years to come.

Every time you visit this forum, you should know that Mick played a HUGE part in what the Scrap Metal Forum is today. He was with us since day one. He encouraged members to participate, he provided value for others to learn from when nobody else did. Since the beginning he always encouraged others to succeed and has always offered his wisdom and motivation to those who needed it. He was clearly selfless in his efforts to help others.

There are no words to explain how I feel about this loss, other than knowing that the mark he left behind will never fade away.

The world has lost a truly amazing human being, but heaven has gained one hell of an angel.

Over the years this community, has become an awful lot like family. We joke, we share success stories, we share our failures, we share our knowledge, but most of all we share a bond as a community that would not be nearly as strong if it was not for Mick Smith.

His footprint will always remain on this forum and in the minds of us all.

Rest In Peace Mick - Our thoughts and prayers are with you up in heaven and with your family.

You will never be forgotten.

[ilovejunk]

Rest in peace mick.

[street_sweeper]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Father last year and he was a veteran and worked for the Post Office as well. We all owe large debt of gratitude to people like Mick who put serving their Country and others first. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family.

[Metalbestos]

We will miss you !

[Gnraxlrose88]

I havnt been real active in the community lately however I caught the news on my FB feed. I talked to mick a few times and learned ALOT from him. RIP Mick you won't be forgotten

[sledge]

Hats off for the Sticky Admin!

[scrap lap]

RIP Mick

[TheDude80]

Wow. Thank you so much Shelly for sharing that. I never knew you dad personally but from what I've read in his past threads, and what you wrote for his obituary, resounds in these pages. I learned much from reading his thoughts and posts on the forum, and he will be greatly missed here as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

[newattitude]

I am so sorry to hear this, I just now saw this news. My condolences to his family. Mick was always nice to me here and helpful.

[BroJer]

First, Thank you Admin for your tribute to Mick!

To the family, I would like to thank you, for taking the time to inform us, for allowing us to share in your personal life, and in a small way, to share in the grieving process. May you find that peace, that goes beyond all understanding, and find joy, in knowing just how good a man that Mick was. He indeed, touched many, many lives, here on SMF. I am personally very thankful, for the knowledge that I gained from Mick, over the last few years.

When I first saw this post a few days ago, I was taken back. We get so used to family, friends, the girls at the quick mart, always being there. We take for-granted others presence in our lives.

We recently lost a young man, who was a friend to two of my children, to an overdose. He was 27. This was a real shock to many young people who knew him, or knew of him, through social media. It can be difficult to come up with the right words, words that comfort, really have meaning, when we are hurt, confused, grieving...and the only words that I could offer to my kids, were these...dying is a sad thing...not a bad thing. While we grieve the loss of someone, we can also rejoice, in that they have completed their journey. One we all have to make. And I pray when this journey for me is over, I can leave half the positive mark on this earth, that Mick has!

So, I will keep the family in prayer, as well as all of you. There are many here that I have come to respect, and expect, to be here tomorrow. Let us all ... NOT take... this life ... for-granted! +++Bro

[Sirscrapalot]

Well said Brojer.

Well said.

Sirscrapalot - No quote while posting here.

[BurlyGuys]

He was a very good man and knew where he was going

Mrs. Smith, I am SO thankful for your husband's contribution here, and to me personally. He was always a delight to deal with. And as someone else who knows where he is going, I want to know one thing: He DOES know the streets paved with gold are not for scrapping, right? ;-)

May the Lord bless and keep you ma'am, until you meet with your husband again!

[newattitude]

^^Burly, he's up there right now laughing his head off thinking ''why didn't I come up with that one!''

[Copper Head]

RIP, Mick. Thank you for planting a seed of development , for all us - forgotten looked at oddly , and not understood scrappers .. we are all your children regardless of age .

[admin]

Fun fact.

Mick was the first member ever to formally introduce himself on the forum back in 2010.

http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/intro...nks-forum.html

[parrothead]

Wow. Mick sure will be missed around here. That is a fact. He was always willing to share his knowledge and advise.

I had spoke with him by phone once and had always hoped to get the chance to meet him in person at some point.

I can only imagine from reading his words what type of man he was as well as father and husband. He was a no nonsense kind of guy and was surely not afraid of work.

I think it says a lot to see the family come in here and share with us, and for that I am deeply grateful. May you find peace in the coming days, months and years. Mick will live on through you and this forum as well.

[Bandit]

It has been almost a year since I have logged in , only to see that the first member to welcome me here ( and ask if it was also me on the snowplow forums ) is no longer here .
I have met Mick at several plowing G To G , He was real old school Down East Maine , and sold me a bucket of his " Homemade Magic Ice Melter " to try .
while camping in his area a couple of years ago , We stopped at his favorite coffee shop , but just missed him .
I will miss reading his post and picking his brain .
My Condolences to His Wife and Family
Bob

[EcoSafe]

I have been silent. It is rare for me to be at a loss for words. Bless the family for their unexpected loss of this most wonderful, father, grandfather, husband brother and mentor. The pain of the loss of such a man must seem unbearable.

I have often wondered why God chooses to take our best so early. when he/she already has so many at his/her side.

I won't use the worn phrase "rest in piece" because I believe such a man will not rest when there is so much need for his many talents.

His worn physical body may be gone but that is just like a set of old cloths. You may be comfortable with them but they are just not meant to last forever.

Mick and who he is will live forever in your memories and ours. When you are most in need He is just a thought away.

Michael C. Wier
(olddude)

[Scrappah]

I just never know what to say. Words just don't seem to be good enough and i'm always afraid that i'll say the wrong thing.

I'm new, so i really didn't know him, but i feel the loss of a fellow Mainer. The cancer has taken so many of us. We have the highest rate in the nation. It is a part of living here. As much as you love the place you call your home and your heritage you realize that it may some day come to claim you. A life well lived with close family, friends, and community is worth it.

That way you can look back from the other side with no regrets and move on to the next step in your journey.

Godspeed Mick !

[Electrowaste]

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family of Mick as well as the Admin who obviously held Mick is such high regard and considered him family.

When a man first starts out scrapping, especially e-waste, it seems he is tethered to this website for a week STRAIGHT. Reading and reading and reading some more. With all that reading comes some understanding of the people who filled this vault of knowledge. After a day or so I realized that some people were full of it, some people couldn't put a complete sentence together to save their life, and there were others who were very knowledgeable, articulate and helpful. Mick was of the last sort. He never claimed to be a scrap kingpin, just politely shared what he knew. I got the sense he emphasized working hard and growing slowly and steadily. I paid attention when I saw his avatar while reading something, giving it weight that I reserve for those I hold in high regard because post after post we all knew he earned it.

Mick taught me a lot in my first week and will continue to teach others a lot. I'm grateful for his contribution and I wished I would've made more of a direct connection with him.

Once again my deepest sympathies for the family and the extended family.

Jeremy Burrage

[Mechanic688]

I had posted on the other thread and thought I'd copy it over here,,,

"A sad day for the SMF family, I'm pulling for the family".