The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 5, February 4, 2007, Article 12

THE LOSS OF COLONIAL COIN SPECIALIST MIKE RINGO

Also in the Yahoo Colonial Coins group this week was a flurry of
messages on the declining health and death of colonial coin expert
and dealer Mike Ringo.  Mike's brother Peter Ringo wrote: "I've
asked my brother Tim to forward this message to the Colonial
Numismatics list because I want you all to know how grateful I feel
that Dan Freidus drove all the way from Michigan to be with Mike in
what turned out to be his final moments. Whether Dan was a chosen
or self-chosen representative of Mike's coin community, you couldn't
have had a better one, in my opinion. He was very personable,
sensitive, and helpful, and I am very thankful for his presence
and for the presence he lent to Mike's friends and acquaintances.

"For me, it was at once touching and surreal to see Dan sit by Mike's
bedside, hear him tell Mike how well-regarded he was, and have him list,
by name, the many, many people who sent their best wishes. Dan was there
for Mike in whatever way he could--even feeding him ice cream at a time
he could no longer verbally express his desire for it -- and I like to
think he was there for me as well. I continue to be deeply appreciative
of his ready conversation and good ear on a day that I had expected to
be the only attendant from Mike's personal sphere.

"I hope Dan considers his time in Burlington well-spent and his many
long hours on the road rewarded. Certainly, I think all those who knew
Mike can."

[Our best wishes go out to Mike's family; all of us in numismatics
know how deep and longlasting hobby friendships can be.  I'm reminded
every week of how special our numismatic friends are, and Dan's efforts
are a wonderful example to us all.  -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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