This evening just after 9 PM EST Mike passed away quietly after being transitioned to Hospice care. He was surrounded by friends and family who could be there in person, and many more who were nearby or held near in thoughts and hearts. We are so thankful for everyone who has sent message, stories, and positive energy. He was able to see his children and many other loved ones one last time, and despite being tired and burdened with sickness was able to acknowledge and I believe appreciative.
As we, his friends and family, are spread throughout the world, I want you know a little piece of you is with us in the form of your sentiments and stories as I am sure a piece of him will be with each of us for the rest of our lives. Please continue to share those thoughts and (as appropriate) stories (because we know there are more than a few perhaps not for public consumption). If you feel moved to do more a memorial fund has been started (https://www.gofundme.com/mike-lowe-flood-fund) and would be an appropriate avenue for remembrance in lieu of flowers. His wishes were to be cremated and perhaps spread over the ocean someday.
We will be organizing a celebration and remembrance of his life both in Florida and in Indiana over the next weeks, so if you are in either of those locations when the time comes please join us.