Comments on: Michael Sargent 1969-2009

By: Joe Batson

Joe Batson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:33:03 +0000

I was stunned by the news of Mike’s death. Though I haven’t seen him high school, I remember him as very intelligent, and ever inquisitive, and as a good friend. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

By: John Schumacher

John Schumacher — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:49:59 +0000

I grew up in Cheyenne but have long since moved eastward. I was just beginning to reacquaint myself with many people that I knew in my youth when I happened upon this news. I was both stunned and saddened. Even though it has been two decades, I would have liked to say at least a quick hello from the distant past. I offer my condolences to his family.

By: Peggy Sargent

Peggy Sargent — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:19:35 +0000

This is his wife, Peggy, posting this.

Mike’s love for the future abounded in our household. He was always looking for new technologies that would make life easier and that might help people – especially those with serious medical conditions.

His intellect was astounding, although he rarely credited himself with how truly smart he was.

He was my highschool sweetheart, the love of my life, and a very unique and valuable soul – I was greatly blessed to have been chosen by him to share his life, which ended way too soon.

I would like everyone to know that fortunately for me, Mike and I always expressed our love to each other every time we parted company and whenever we spoke through the day. We were rarely angry with one another and resolved disputes quickly. For this foresight, I am very relieved. I can honestly say that I will never regret the last day we had together, for it was about perfect and definitely harmonious.

Our 18th anniversary and his 40th birthday would have been celebrated this June. I am devastated that he and I won’t have the opportunity to share more memories together.

Our families, friends, colleagues, and everyone we knew are crushed. If Mike and I can impart one thing for everyone to remember – tell those you love how you feel often; you don’t know what tomorrow will bring, good or bad.

Thank you for all the support – I’ll be looking to my future with everyone that we befriended through the years and with both Mike’s family and mine. I don’t know what will be around the corner, but I do know that the future will present interesting new sciences and solutions that Mike would have loved.

By: JL from Finland

JL from Finland — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:27:10 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear that. It reminds us about how fragile our biological existence is. It can end any time. So I hope we remember to appreciate every moment we’re alive and live to our greatest capacity. It’s good that he was here with us.

By: Sally Morem

Sally Morem — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:10:22 +0000

I was shocked to hear the news tonight on your radio show. My deepest sympathy to you all and to his family.

By: Matt Duing

Matt Duing — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:16:55 +0000

I am very saddened to learn of this and I offer my condolences to Mr. Sargent’s family and friends. I’m proud to say that I’ve been touched by his curiousity, enthusiasm, and vision of better possibilities. He leaves a fine legacy.

By: PJ Manney

PJ Manney — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:07:36 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about Michael. My condolences to his family, his friends and his faithful readers. He will be missed.

By: StupendousMan

StupendousMan — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:01:39 +0000

I’m an occasional visitor at this site but happen to be in Colorado Springs not far from where this horrible event happened. I read about it in my hotel room and ‘The Speculist’ jumped out.

It always sad when someone who dreams so large meets an early end.

By: Cypherl

Cypherl — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:29:14 +0000

There are not enough positive people in the world and we just lost a great one. Micheal’s contributions to a future that is “getting better all the time” will not be forgotten.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:23:59 +0000

I’m so very sorry guys.

I read this truly terrific blog all the time, and though I rarely comment, I must make an exception in this case! You see, my family and friends don’t really share my unbridled passion for all that the future of technology offers the world. However, since discovering this place (and a few others like it) I am able to get my daily fix of optimism, enthusiasm and, in a way, sense of belonging to a worldwide community that shares my interests and my hopes. …I think that’s important.

In that way and others The Speculist provides a great service to those of us with our eye on tomorrow, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I will miss Michael’s contributions here, and my thoughts are with his family and friends. I know that together we can create the future he dreamed of.

By: Neshobanakni

Neshobanakni — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:29:27 +0000

Imagine what could have been, had he had another twenty or thirty more years.

By: Bob Macke

Bob Macke — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:42:41 +0000

I’m one of Mike’s brothers-in-law. He has often steered me toward Speculist, and I enjoyed “nerdling” with him. I am encouraged by everyone’s outpouring of support here. We will miss him dearly. Let us hope that the better future Speculist envisions will someday come to pass.

Peace,
—Bob

By: Tim Noonan

Tim Noonan — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:57:53 +0000

Michael:
40. Wow. Love and condolences to the family.
Finally, at the end, what is there between the beginning and the end years but our karmic load, however it plays out?
I will share the families sadness tonight, and hold a prayer quietly in my heart.

Peace
Tim

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:23:44 +0000

I’m so very sorry. My condolences to his family and friends.

By: MDarling

MDarling — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:50:55 +0000

I agree with everyone.

Including helmets while driving, though it sounds like it wouldn’t have helped much in this case.

Mein gÃ¶tt! 40?
He had hundreds of years to live!