My heart is broken. RIP Mikey.

[Balloonatic]

It is very tough to write through the tears at this moment. My oldest, dearest friend Mike Leebolt, you know him as TR6SC, passed yesterday from melanoma. I got the text just now. I'm still in shock and processing.

Mike Leebolt was much more than a friend to me, he was my brother for over 40 years. I know many of you met him over the years so you know what an incredible guy he was. I still can't believe it, I've been robbed.

Smile as often as you can, and be happy. Life is short. RIP Miguelito. I was lucky to know you for so many great years.

Justin Pinchot
Balloonatic O-O

 

[rollfaster]

What a shock, talked with him a couple times over the years. Really nice guy, he will be missed. Very sad to hear this.

 

[fordmike65]

No!!!!! OMG....what??? I haven't spoken to him for a bit, but I had no idea. I'm so glad I was able to ride alongside him, chat here on the Cabe and over too many beers on a few occasions. We even got in trouble for ducking out on everyone to down a few at the Marin ride. Rest easy my friend...Cheers.

 

[barneyguey]

May God bless you and his family.

 

[tryder]

This is a huge loss.
What a great guy and talented individual.
Always a lot of fun talking to and riding with.

 

[catfish]

Very sorry to hear this. Sorry for your loss and the CABE's.

 

[Balloonatic]

thanks for posting those pix fordmike and tryder... I still can't believe it. I'm in total shock. Just one of my very favorite people for over 40 years, more a brother to me than my own family. I'm seriously gonna miss that f-er... I'm nauseous thinking he's gone. So many, so many great memories... this one really hurts. I was sure we had so many more years with him.

 

[bricycle]

sorry to hear this, hang in there.

 

[dnc1]

So sorry to hear this news.
My condolences to all concerned.
A lovely, helpful guy.
Very sad news.

 

[tripple3]

OH Bummer!
Always a good time when Mike was there!
Treasure the memories.