We'll miss you, Mikey. Normally I don't even notice drums, but with BLUE in particular, I found myself really paying attention to and loving the drums. Good luck with everything!

Wow... I- I don't know what to say.
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I'll miss you dude.
You've not only been an incredible inspiration, but a good friend also.
I wish you luck with anything that you do with your future.
And remember that I (among many others) will be behind you in everything you do!
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We love you man. And will continue to do so.
I'll have to make you a going away present or something.
<3

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My sincere thanks to you all. In this move I'm following my heart as well as my mind. Some things you have to go for or you may never forgive yourself. You guys are the best. I wish I could give you all a big hug.
Also… know that you are not and were not ever just fans to me.

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Non omnis moriar

Oh man, we're gonna miss you.

I didn't think The Megas were going to have a member change so soon, but these things happen. I'm just happy you were there for such an amazing run.

It won't be the same without you. But, there's also something to be said for change. I really can't wait to see what the new mega brings to the table... I'll certainly miss that Mikey flair, though.

New guy's name better at least have an 'M' in it so the members' names can still spell Megas :'(

I'm sure you thought hard about this, so no regrets man. I will keep the drumstick of yours that I have, and honor it greatly!

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Cried.

Seconded. Damn, man... Just sat here for a good 15 minutes trying to think of something to type. Wish you luck in Virginia. And the fact that nothing's stopping you from doing what you feel you need, that's something we can all learn from. A great example to set. I don't even know if this is coherent anymore- gonna miss your sounds, Mikey.

=(

I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Good luck.

Joining the "I cried" club. Most of what I want to say has been said, a few times, by more articulate people than me. So I will only echo, we will miss you, and thanks for everything.

Gonna hug the fuck out of you at BitGen Mikey, as when I went to BG5 I somehow managed to meet every Megas member EXCEPT you (Brian wasn't born yet)

Still very proud to have a drum stick from you right next to the one I got from Sonata Arctica's drummer. Still proud to be a backer of that solo project and gonna be proud as fuck when I hear it.

Good luck, Mikey!

Manly tears were shed. You'll be missed.
Good luck on your life.

Well this sucks.

Do well in college, Mikey, and keep in touch. You're an awesome drummer, and while I'm super sad to see you go, I'm glad it's on good and promising terms for your future. You're an awesome dude, even just in interactions through the Facebook page and email and I really do hope this isn't the last we hear from you.

If I'd have known about this, I would have made it to Bitgen come hell or high-water. Profound sadness.

we love and support you.

the megas will never be the same without you.

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-alby13
Oh, I'm afraid the deflector shield will be quite operational, when your friends arrive.

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I just realized that your signature is in Latin, Mikey.
A bit of my twin rubbing off on you? ;P

Jay C and I are very torn up about you going but you're right in chasing down all of your aspirations and I know you wouldn't make a decision this weighty lightly. Best of luck to you in school and in life. Keep in touch.

All my love,

Lauren

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The Megas: Because sex does wear blue.

Mikey, I've always loved your drum beats on the Megas albums. You have left sizable shoes to fill, and we will miss you, but good luck and God bless in all that you do.