We Lost a Levergunner Today

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:43 pm

Mikel Peterson was not a member of this board, but no one was more of a levergunner than he. His collection includes a '73, a '76, an '86, a '92, and several 94 Winchesters and clones. Calibers from .32-40 and .45-65 (I think) to .45-70.

Though we're not blood kin, he was my brother by choice.

Ride on...

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:46 pm

I'm sorry to hear that, loss is never easy for anyone.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:48 pm

Travel well Mikel. Thanks for your contributions. Heal well 20cows.

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:49 pm

Condolences to you and yours.....

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:54 pm

Very sorry 20Cows, my condolences.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:57 pm

Prayers sent.

Shawn

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:59 pm

Real sorry to here this.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:01 pm

That to which we all hasten.

Sad you hear of your loss. Another good one now on the other side.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:04 pm

Very sorry to hear 20 Cows. Condolences to you and his family.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:07 pm

I am sorry for your loss, I will keep you and his family in my prayers.

Thunder50 · Post by **Thunder50** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:00 pm

Sorry to hear of his passing. Lost my brother by choice earlier in the year. I am sure you have wonderful memories of him. Never forget them and he will live on.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:13 pm

Mikel was a very private man, one reason we never saw him here. He was a graduate of the original Gunsite. To give you an idea of how much a levergunner he was, he took an advanced rifle course with a 94 Winchester trapper in .30-30 (everone else had some AR varient) and came out near the top of the class.

I know of no other man in these days more devoted to our Lord.

Peace, brother.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:15 pm

20 cows,
May the Great Spirit light his path.

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:19 pm

20cows, A long time ago in a far away land at a memorial for a buddy the sky pilot said, he is dead but as long as you remember him he is not forgotten and will live on in you. Good Luck my friend. danny

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:52 pm

20Cows,

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your brother. I've heard his name mentioned somewhere before, so sorry he had to leave so soon.

Joe

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:48 am

Sorry friend, sorry.

Nath.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:11 am

Godbless

!

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:39 am

Condolences sent on your very sad loss.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:05 am

Very sorry for your loss. 1886.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:40 am

The loss of a best friend is one of the worst of happenings. He would have felt the same loss had it been you 20 Cows. Your friend will live in your heart till you are gone from this earth, and that is a good thing.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:44 am

Condolences to his friends and family.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:31 am

I know how you must feel. Prayers said for all.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:48 am

Sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend .

Ride Cowboy Ride

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:39 pm

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" to Mikel Peterson.

That's a Nautical term wishing one a safe, smooth, voyage.

It can easily be applied to a Levergunner.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:23 pm

He goes to Valhalla to be with all the other warriors. Some day we will all meet.

It's just too bad he left so soon. Godspeed.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:38 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like he was fairly young, and I am sure that makes it ever harder. I probably shouldn't ask, but was this due to an illness or a something more sudden? Please forgive me for asking, and ignore my question, if you want.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:51 pm

Sorry to hear about your friend!

Vaya con Dios, amigo.

jb

Dyerbill · Post by **Dyerbill** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:21 pm

Sorry for your loss.......................anybody that rides an Appy is a friend of mine!

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:35 pm

Sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose a friend.............

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:01 pm

I am very sorry to hear that we have lossed another good one. The good seem to go too soon. I still mourn the loss my best friend. I pray for yours and you, may the memories bring comfort. I lift a toast to you both. God bless.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:22 pm

He'd not been feeling quite right most of the summer due to a minor horse wreck. It turns out it was masking cancer. He was about starved to death by the time his wife forced him to a doctor. (He hadn't seen a doctor in over 20 years and up to now, hadn't needed to).

The chemo was whipping the dog out of the cancer, but him being down so much, it whipped him, too.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:36 pm

...anybody that rides an Appy is a friend of mine!

He's an interesting animal. Doesn't know much about a cow, as he was just a "trail ride" pony in his previous life, but man, does he have a good road gear. Not a kid horse,though (he was the source of the minor wreck).

I've got him on my place, which is probably the first time in his life he wasn't kept in a stall/pen situation. I took him out there while Mike was ill. It looks like he'll stay.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:33 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers up.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:34 pm

Better for him, to be with you.

Rexster · Post by **Rexster** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:59 pm

My condolences, and a prayer; may he rest in peace.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:44 am

20cows wrote:He'd not been feeling quite right most of the summer due to a minor horse wreck. It turns out it was masking cancer. He was about starved to death by the time his wife forced him to a doctor. (He hadn't seen a doctor in over 20 years and up to now, hadn't needed to).

The chemo was whipping the dog out of the cancer, but him being down so much, it whipped him, too.

20cows, Thank you for sharing that information. And once again, I am very sorry for you loss, and may God bless all who were close to him.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:51 am

20cows, words escape me. Somewhere I read or heard, "rememberence of the good times shared will overcome the sadness of immediate loss". I too, lost a brother by choice, but remembering Fred's enthusiam and perserverance have served to help me thru some of my own tough times. Every day I spend outdoors hunting is dedicated to Fred.
I wish the best for ya, my friend.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:33 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers said for all.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:06 pm

20cows, I know you have read this but read it again. Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

pullnshoot25 · Post by **pullnshoot25** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:28 pm

I am sorry for your loss. He seems like a good friend.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:45 pm

Gentlemen, thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:27 am

My deepest sympathy to you and his family for your loss.

As my Latin motto says: Friends are the Family you choose.

May your brother rest in peace.