It reminds me of something many of us go through. You join a new community, you feel a bit lost at first. But then someone like Mikeal shows up and helps you find your footing. Thinking about everything he contributed makes me feel like I have a responsibility to carry that same spirit forward, and try to support others the way he did.
Mikeal Rogers has died
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#52I wouldn't be where I am in life without Mikeal. Similar to other stories here, he saw things in people, in me, so quickly and with such confidence, and simply got out of our way to empower us and lift us up.
In true Mikeal style, he was able to introduce me to a new smash burger joint only a couple weeks ago while we were shuttling him around for medical stuff.
I intended to write more about Mikeal in any other medium, but don't think I'll ever finish. Even this isn't enough.
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#53I wouldn't be where I am in life without Mikeal. Similar to other stories here, he saw things in people, in me, so quickly and with such confidence, and simply got out of our way to empower us and lift us up. In true Mikeal style, he was able to introduce me to a new smash burger joint only a couple weeks ago while we were shuttling him around for medical stuff. I intended to write more about Mikeal in any other medi…
Hugs friend; all the hugs. I know now that I will spend much of the rest of my life aspiring to pay forward what he gave to me & to others.
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#54I might feel bad if I only knew who he was and, so far, I haven't been able to find that out and no one has mentioned it here.
+1 isaacs – Mikeal is why Node.js is the success it is today
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#55How tragic. I only had the pleasure to work with Mikeal for a few months but always found his presence wise and humble. He consistently approached decisions with the kind of pragmatism that came from a wealth of experience.
I hope his family and loved ones cope through this time.
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#56Mikeals little brother here...
It's been amazing to see everyone's experiences with Mikeal, and it hurts so bad to have lost him so early. I've always looked up to Mikeal in every way, and entry level tech as I am, it keeps amazing me how much he truly had an impact on the way we build and do so many things.
It's been a really hard time knowing I can't ever reach out for wisdom, insight or just a brotherly talk about our families.
I couldn't be happier to have had the opportunities to film TacoConf while on a double bike with Max, or bring my wife and kid to film NodeConf at Walker Creek ranch. Memories I'll never forget, but also saddened I never got more over the years. I always felt like I wasn't up to snuff to do anything tech, and always dreamed of the chance to work with him. Knowing I never will hurts harder than anything I've experienced, but knowing that everything I work on now involves his fingerprint is inspiring.
I love you bro..