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  1. 06-02-2009, 05:59 AM #1
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    Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

    It is with great pain and speechlessness that I have to tell all you people that Mike Martello Sifu passed away this morning.

    A great teacher, martial artist and a close friend left to soon.
    It just hurts ...
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    Wow... condolences to his family & friends as well as the Tang Lang family.
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    I am deeply shocked and saddened to see my friend of years gone just like that.

    Shock and disbelief and sad.


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    I'm shocked! How? Why? Where? How old was he?

    ...a great loss to the mantis community.
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    he was so young...what happened?

    my condolences to his family and his students
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    Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

    It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of a great teacher and an even better friend.

    Around around 9:30 this morning Mike Martello, age 42, passed away in Antwerp, Belgium, due to a congenital heart condition (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome).

    Born 5 October 1966, Michael Anthony Martello, has played many roles and touched many lives. Overcoming many personal obstacles and helping many to find their own way, these last few years were among Mike’s happiest. Mike loved his family and his students.

    Mike lived life fearlessly and without regret. Mike died loving life.

    Mike we miss you. My door is always open.

    Joshua


    **Please note that though our seminar series with Mike Martello, scheduled for June 12-17, will no longer take place, we are considering a memorial in NYC on June 13 or 14. Details will be posted on my website as soon as Mike's personal arrangements have been made.


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    ****. I never met the guy, but his skill was apparent even youtube clips. This is a very real shame. He''l be in my families prayers.
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    Our condolensces from the Traditional Kung Fu Academy San Diego. Please keep us posted with the details of the memorial.

    Thank you,
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    condolence to his family and friends.

    He will be missed by many.

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    May he rest in peace.

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    This is the 2nd bad news of this sort I've had in a week

    I am very sorry

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    my condolences.
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    Our Condolences

    I'm sorry to say that I never met him in person.
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  14. 06-02-2009, 10:42 AM #14
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    Mike never posted here or anywhere (too much BS). Some of us posted comments via him.
    I will be updating my blog as I get more info about memorials, memories, etc.
    No one can grasp how much of a loss this is to CMA and the CMA community as a whole, let alone those of us training under him, and more importantly friends with Mike.

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    I'll miss you dude,

    save me a good seat
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