re: RIP Michael Houser

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Mikey's letter to the fanbase posted on WidespreadPanic.com 7/16/2002:
Dear Widespread Panic community, and dear friends, Mikey here, with some thoughts and facts for you.

As some of you know, I have contracted a terminal form of cancer. I want to assure all of you that all that can be done has been done, and I want to thank all of you who have contributed information, medicine, and so on.

As for me, I am at my home in Athens, GA, surrounded by my family, and being well taken care of.

In the words of Lou Gehrig "Though some of you may have thought I have caught a bad break, I feel like the luckiest man in the world."
Between my best friends, J.B., Todd, Sunny, Dave and JoJo, and you, our friends, and best support group in the world, I feel strong and well taken care of.

I have hopes of playing again soon, although I can't say for sure when or where, and I hope to see you all there.

With much thanks and love,

Mikey

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