We will miss you Mike.

[Brent Mills]

Member "Lance" from Superformance sent me a sad note, but one they wanted to share with the group. My heart goes out to Mikes family and I wish nothing but the best during this difficult time.

Many of you who knew Mike Colando were aware of his fight against a rare disease called Amyloidosis. Mike was in New York undergoing leading edge treatment which we all hoped would give us many more years with him. Sadly, Mike died yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry, Mike Junior and the rest of the family.

They say “it’s not work if you love what you’re doing” and that was true of Mike – he was a car enthusiast like all of us! Beyond that, he was a loving father and husband, a good friend and a great guy who will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. Mike left some big shoes to fill but Mike Junior, Kevin and the rest of the D&M family will do a great job continuing to run D&M as Mike wanted. I’m sure I speak for us all in saying “if there’s anything we can do to help, we’re here for you”



This Thanksgiving, as we take the time to reflect on all we are thankful for, let’s take a moment to remember loved ones who are no longer with us and give thanks our health, family and friends. .Speaking of reflecting…I wanted to share this picture of Mike and Terry, taken at SCOF earlier this year – it captures how I (and many of you) will always remember Mike!

[Silverback51]

Being a new member here, I did not have the pleasure of meeting him here.

May Mike rest in peace, and thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[Ron61]

Same for me as Silverback said except I am not a new member. But it is sad when any person passes on and they will be in my prayers. I haven't got to meet in person many of the members but feel I know a lot of them from the posting.

Ron

[alpace@pacificp]

Thank you for the post re Mike. Very sad. Remarkably, I lost a very good friend (age 50) in February to the same disease. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mike, the news of his passing and how it occurred touched a raw nerve.

God's Speed. Cobra Speed.

al

[Blas]

Just returned from Mike's wake. There is a huge turn-out of friends and Family.
Ward Brady (From Snake Power Performance) parked a Cobra at the front door....
Says a lot about the man when that many people come out to say goodbye...

[ekrupa2]

I didnt get to meet Mike personally when I picked up #2632, but the D & M team were great to deal with and am sure Mike will be missed tremendously. Top notch all the way! My thoughts and prayers will be Mike and his family.