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I am still trying to get my head around this, and cannot process it. Seems I am not alone in that.

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This is a punch to the guts, Rest easy brother. thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

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God's speed....

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Smoking a Camacho Triple Maduro tonight in honor of Mac

http://imgur.com/gallery/sVghw0p

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So sorry to hear this news. May the Lord bless and comfort his family. He will be missed. Thanks for letting us know!

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I woke up to a message of Kellie. First I thought "oh, good to hear from Kellie again" but then I read the news. Shocked, sad, heartbroken. I loved that grumpy guy like a brother and we chatted on instagram just a few days ago about the El Cobre cigars.

So sad, numb and in denial that I will never see my brother again.

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Ferdie, you'll always see him when you light a maduro. :tu

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My deepest condolence to the family.

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Got the news yesterday. Caught me really off guard. Really sucks. He was a great guy

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This is terrible news, my condolences and thoughts and prayers. I really feel honored to have been able to herf with Mac.

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This news floored me. Truly saddened and shocked. Mac was a huge contributor to the board and will be greatly missed.

I can't smoke a maduro without thinking about him. Smoking one tonight in his honor.-(P

Love you Mac!

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I have no words...

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OKay, gang. Willy's Cigars, 12090 Jefferson Ave Suite 1030, Newport News VA 23606 is taking donations to help Kellie and family with expenses during this difficult time.

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So sad to hear this news.😢 May he Rest In Peace. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.🙏

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Kills me to have gotten the news. I only met mac a few times in person but he was always a shining soul with a smile. RIP brother.

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I'm still in shock. While Mac and I interacted (busted balls!) a lot here, I only ever met Mac in person once, several years ago at a herf hosted by Dave (68TriShield). Coincidentally, that day was the only time I ever had the opportunity to meet Peter as well. Thinking back on that day today brings back many great memories, but on this day, brings me sadness as well. I'd like to think Peter and Mac are herfing today, together. Link to thread with pics from that day

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I spoke to them tonight as was asked to call back tomorrow to talk to Caleb about this.

I'll post more tomorrow after I talk to him.

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Very good. I know Caleb, he'll take good care of the situation.

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Lighting a Padilla Reserva Maduro now, in remembrance of Mac. Had to be a maduro. If I had a Mets hat, I'd be wearing that too.

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That’s so sucky.

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R.I.P. Brother

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Joel....Thanks for the link....great pictures and brings back many memories and laughs from that day, especially of Peter and Mac...and Mac's greatest contribution...."Macs Apple Pie Shine"!!

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That was really a special day, thanks Joel for bringing it up again, love looking back through the pictures

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No words....tragic...Rest in Peace, Mac. I didn't know him real well, but my memories of him are exceedingly positive.

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Took some time to look at those herf photos. Good on ya, those who took time to capture the day!

Usually don't make maduro my first cigar of the day, but it seemed appropriate. Big old Churchill Flor de Oliva, and it's smoking perfectly.

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Ok, I spoke to Caleb this morning. He informed me that they are directing people who want to help out to mail a check directly to the house.

For those who do not have the address, you can pm me or anyone who knew Mac for the address or if you have FB or Messenger you can contact Willy''s Cigar and they will give you the address that way.

I'm sure you could also contact Cigarnut (Michael) for the address as he now is the keeper of the CA Rolodex.

Thanks everyone!

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Sad to hear. Condolences to his family.

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Such sad news. RIP Mac.

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My condolences and prayers for his family.

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Damn this is sad, first trade I ever did was this Mac!!

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This literally pained me to read. I still recall all the harsh words about being in different branches we would trade...all in good fun.

R.I.P. 1SG
You stand relieved of your watch.
Relieved by those you cared for, looked out for, and and will cherish the memory of you.
We have the watch.

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I have been busy lately dealing with a death in my congregation and missed this post. His family and loved ones are in my prayers. I am sorry that he is gone so soon.

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RIP. That's too young to go

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**** man... that’s just heartbreaking in many ways.

Mac was one of the first people I interacted with online. Gone too soon. Mac and his family, friends are in my thoughts. Condolences.

Wow, just lost for words to be honest.

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Hadn't noticed the flag in the banner pic before. I'm assuming it is a recent add, related to this thread. If so, very nice touch. If not, then just apropos that I noticed now. R.I.P.
I've been touched by way too many deaths of 'young' people in the past year. Changes your perspective on things.

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The ToE adds it to the banner when major events impact our community, in this case it's related to this thread. very nice touch indeed :tu

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Mac's obit posted in here
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...96&postcount=2

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Oh man this is sad stuff. Rest easy Mac and prayers for your family.

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This sucks. RIP Mac. Condolences to his family.

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I'm just seeing this today.
This news really ****ing sucks and has me bummed.
RIP Mac. A truly great man gone way too soon.

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I've been talking to Kellie a lot since the tragic news came. Mac was too big to fit in the urn. So part of him is in an urn, waiting for a spot at Arlington. The rest of his ash is ...... in a cigar box. She said that Mac would have loved that macabre joke.

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Damn skippy, Ferdi. Let's hope it is a maduro box.

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Just read this.... been off the boards for a while. Mac was a pillar of this group and I am heartbroken to see his light go out far to soon!

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Yeah, me too. I'm without words. I'd never met him but I always liked reading his posts. My next stick is gonna be a maduro in his honor.

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Kellie asked me to share this with the board.

https://plus.smilebox.com/play?g=6df...61cd&sbid=3466

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Miss that cantankerous old fart!....Lots of great memories in there!

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Thanks for posting Dom

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Gonna have to smoke a maduro later on to honor him again.

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That was smile inducing

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If you are looking for him, head to Port St. Lucie with pitchers and catchers.