Wow!

Prayers ascend for Mac's family... And for all those who loved and cared for him, including the CA community floored by this tragedy.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
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WTF? I'm stunned.

My condolences to Kelli and all of those who knew him.
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Just now saw this. So sorry to read it.
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Spent the night with Mac and Kellie on my mind. I definitely cried a little, but I mostly laughed, which is a testament to the type of person Mac was.

He was one of the first people I really connected with here.
There is a B&M, that rolls their own cigars close by, and, surprise, Mac liked the maduros.
After finding out he was a fan, in true CA fashion, I packed up and sent my first bomb.
I included a nice little letter, and below my signature I wrote P.S. David Wright is gay.
He got a huge kick out of that, and it really was the catalyst to our friendship as it seemed to blossom from there.

Like many a newbie, I also received my first bomb from Mac, or as he called it, sMACk sauce. His generosity knew no limits, and he truly enjoyed sharing with other BOTLs.
One time while he was at my house, he found out that a new guy was coming over for his first herf. Mac sent the word out and organized the poor bastids destruction. The newb was gifted full boxes of cigars, a full travel humidor, and just 5er after 5er. So much stuff it left him looking like a deer in the headlights, and Mac had as much delight watching it go down as the guy on the receiving end.

There's so many things I'm going to miss about Mac. Our yearly call to each other right before the baseball season starts when he was full of hope for his Mets, and the follow up call 3 weeks later when they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. :-)
The in season texts, his hatred of CCs, the doily, the "Maduro Whore" tag line, his colorblindness, his war stories, and his friendship.

Until we meet again, brother.
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Nicely put, Dom! When I saw the phone number calling me I was concerned because I normally don't get calls from Les. But, I was totally floored when I was told what happened. Mac was a special guy, a larger than life personality with a constant twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed by not only his family, but also by his many BOTL and SOTL everywhere!
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Oof. Mac will be heavily missed.
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So young, so sad. RIP.

Any memorial set up?
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Terrible news, RIP brother. Thoughts to Kelli and all his friends and family.
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I'm stunned… My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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I am at a loss for words. Just a great guy. I'm stunned.

Prayers for Kelli, friends and family.
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I'm truly at a loss for words...Just "broke balls" with him a few days ago....good natured "Mets suck" texts after the Phillies signed Harper....many great memories, all of which bring a smile in these sad times....RIP my brother
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Thanks For Sharing This, Dom. No One Could Say It Better.
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****... used to drive down to newport news on the weekend in college just to herf at his house with the local crew, laughing at his stories of which MLB player was cool and which was an asshole when he would ask for a signature for his wall of signed baseballs

this really ****ing sucks :-)
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****, this took the breath out of me. I never met him in person, but I have chatted with him many times on here.

This is a huge loss. RIP buddy.
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RIP Mac, beyond tragic news
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Agreed. Thank you, Dom.
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I can’t even believe it. Well these a suck feeling for you. Rest In Peace, brother.
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RIP Mac. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I’m Glad you shared that Dom.
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I am floored. And speechless. And cannot fathom this.
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I was at work when I got the text from Dom last night and had to go outside to catch my breathe. Way too soon to lose such a good guy. Thoughts and prayers to Kelli and family.
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