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Mike Brooks
« on: September 27, 2025, 05:36:03 PM »
I learned this evening that  Mike Brooks https://brooks-usa.com/black-powder-cannon/  passed away yesterday.

He was long time contributor of the two GBO boards and supplier of high quality cannons.

We have lost a true friend.

I have said a prayer for peace and comfort for his friends and family.

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Re: Mike Brooks
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2025, 04:38:41 AM »
I remember Mike, sad to hear of his passing. We're all nearing end of life. I'm 80 now and in poor health.


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Re: Mike Brooks
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2025, 02:13:33 PM »
I'm 75, and I ain't quitin. 8)
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Re: Mike Brooks
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2025, 06:06:53 PM »
I'm 80.5 this month. I'm not quitting either but am being realistic. I have a number of likely fatal health conditions including cancer. I'm not going to take chemo or radiation which they tell me are the only treatments. I also have COPD, diabetes, high BP, my kidney function is currently only 35%, I have liver issues and a 6" cysts on one kidney.

I'm not kidding myself that I have a long life left.


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Re: Mike Brooks
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2025, 04:26:58 AM »
I talked to Mike Brooks several  Months ago.  He was in his mid 80's and having health issues.  Never the less he was still busy in the shop, making cannons and filling orders, albeit a bit slower he said.

I am a month shy 78. I have prostate cancer.  My prostate was removed 3 weeks ago.  We were hoping the cancer had remained in the prostate, but a trace was found in two lymph glands.  I have a PSA test in a month-hoping for zero. Not zero, start treatment.

In the meantime, I have another week to go on weight restriction...after that I intend to follow Mikes path...I need get down to the deer lease and fill feeders, cut grass in front of cameras and finish building a hog trap.


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Re: Mike Brooks
« Reply #5 on: Yesterday at 01:14:22 AM »
Mike was 80 years old.

Here is his obituary.  The family has asked the a tree be planted in lieu of flowers.

https://www.pruittlivingston.com/obituary/wesley-brooks