A great personal loss...

[martok2112]

My dear friends,

I have just received terrible news.

A friend of mine, Mike Kirby, with whom I had played in a band in West Virginia, is dead. (Ruled a suicide.) I am terribly rocked to my very soul over this, as I considered him a good friend, and one of the best damn bass players I have ever heard, and had the honor of playing with. We even recorded a few songs together.

A terrible, undescribably terrible loss to me and my friends...as friends, and as musicians.

With all reverence to the memory of an awesome bass player, and friend,
Martok2112
:warrior: :music: :music: :colwar:

[Archangel]

My condolences, Steve. It's tough losing a friend like that. :(

[bsg1fan1975]

((((((((((((((martok)))))))))))))))))))

So sorry to hear this sweetie. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you like offering a shoulder to lean on. My prayers are with ya.

[martok2112]

Thank you, both.

I regret I cannot make it back to West Virginia to be there with my friends. I am hoping to be able to talk with one of them very soon about this.

Archangel and Bsg1fan, thank you for your kind words. :)

I have a feeling it's gonna be a rough nite hosting karaoke tonight. :(

Respectfully, and appreciatively,
Martok2112

[bsg1fan1975]

yw, that is what you have friends to lean on for. Just remember the good times with your friend and take things one step at a time.

[The 14th Colony]

Steve, I'm sorry for you and for his family. He isn't the one you hoped to get together with again, is he? Part of your old band?

[Dawg]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Steve.

I grieve with thee.

Or perhaps you'd prefer the Klingon cry to Stoval'kor for your friend. ;)

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[Muffit]

My deepest thoughts go with you at this time Martok :heart:

There is an attachment between those who share music which is special and unbreakable. I will be thinking of you...

Affectionately,
Muffit
:muffit:

[thomas7g]

I'm sorry, bro.

:(

[BST]

Steve,

I just read this and want to offer my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your friend.

Pete

[martok2112]

Many, many heartfelt thanks to you all. Many, many , indeed.

Muffit, Yes, there is a kind of special kinship with musicians, especially ones you had a really great time working with. Thank you. :)

Ron ,in answer to your question: no, he was a bass player in a band I was in about two years ago. But, in retrospect, he is a bass player I would not have minded hooking up with again for another quality band. :)

John, yes, I thought about writing a Klingon Battlecry out to Sto'Vo'Kor, warning them : "Beware, a bad arsed bass player is arriving!" :)

Thomas, Pete, and Arlene, thank you so very much for your kind words and sympathies. My freinds who also knew him will be very grateful for your support.

Thank you all, my online family, :rose:
Martok2112 (Steve)

[kingfish]

Very sorry to hear.

Paul

[martok2112]

Thanks, Paul, :)

Much appreciative,
Steve

[julix]

Oh............((((((((((((((((((((((STEVE)))))))))))))))))
I am so very sorry my friend :heart: :heart: :heart: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friend's family....as well as for your friend. Maybe he is in the rock and roll band in heaven(always hoped there was one :) )

[martok2112]

Thank you, Julix, dear friend. :)
((((((((((((((((((((Julix)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) :rose:

Much appreciated,
Steve

[larocque6689]

My condolences as well. To both you and his family.

[martok2112]

Thank you, Larocque. :) Thank you very much.

[warhammerdriver]

Man, I am really sorry to hear that.

May God grant you and your friend's family peace during this time of sorrow.

Mike

[martok2112]

Thank you, WHD. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, my friend. :)

My dear friends,

I would like to share with you, my friend Phil's response to all your heartfelt well wishes and prayers.

"hey man,

it's always nice when people you don't know send their heartfelt
wishes.
Thanks them from WV.....

It's very surreal......I'm just speachless. I just talked to him a few
days ago.

I'll be in touch,
phil"

So, he would like everyone to know that your prayers, well wishes, and condolences are very appreciated.
Thank you all again, from the bottom of my heart.

Appreciative beyond words,
Martok2112

[braxiss]

steve

peace be we you at this time

[amberstar]

(((((Steve))))

I just noticed this thread...........

I am so sorry for your loss, I'm here if you need a friend.


:rose: :heart: :rose:

[martok2112]

Thank you, Braxiss and Amberstar.

It was kinda rough working Karaoke tonight, as I was not quite mentally, spiritually, emotionally or otherwise prepared to deal with drunks who sing bad songs really badly, and then badger you when they think that their turn is already up again.

Thank you both for your well wishes and support. :) They mean a lot to me.

With great appreciation,
Martok2112

[kitty]

I have seen your sad news Steve. I am sorry to hear of such sad tidings.
My condolences to you and his family. You will pull through, even if you have to listen to some awful singing at work in the mean time!
All the best! :salute:

[gmd3d]

My condolences to you Steve,
My thoughts are for you and Family and His Friends ,

[martok2112]

Kitty and Potemkin,
Thank you both, from the bottom of my heart. Whatever pain Mike was suffering in real life, I hope that he has found his peace now. :)

Appreciatively,
Martok2112

[bsg1fan1975]

glad our kind words in your most sorrowful times helps all who knew your dear friend.