Carmia Matanna 9 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Today we laid to rest one of the great Dogmen of our times ending a forty year involvement in the sport. My Dad was a Good Bastard. Brian The White Poodle, Rules For Some, MiniJax and 8 others 6 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba2 11 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 He sure was Brian, remember him and Linda from the good old days, condolences to all the family Lyn MiniJax 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watsup 21 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 So very sorry to hear about Mike .Dave Kingston Remember his involvement and some of the good dogs he raced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinetic 124 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Sorry for your loss Brian. hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzim 338 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 So sorry to hear about your loss Brian.My thoughts are with you.Condolences to your family. Rex hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 203 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Condolences to you and the family. I only knew your folks to say g'day to at the races , but Mike was a straight shooter. My friends the Laaglands spoke highly of him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Two Cents 43 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Wow that's come as a shock to me. Really enjoyed chatting with Mike at the races, he was one of the good buggers for sure. So sorry for your loss, sincere condolences and best wishes. RIP Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorky 22 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Pammie & i are in great shock with the news of our great friend Mikes passing. mike was our "Rock" during Davids sudden passing and gave us great inspiration & motivation in our loss . we will sadly miss our regular discussions.sincere condolences to Linda, Brian & family. Rest in peace mike ,thank you for being a great friend. Pammie & Denis Schofield Emotive, bus stop and My Two Cents 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickel 45 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 A man who called a spade a spade....his reply from ten years ago..... Posted July 14, 2010 Pickel said: I can still hear Murray Burns exclaiming "Thpadeworthy, he'th back to the track, and he'th back to hith betht" And not a dry eye in the house. I had forgot about Peters sabbatical and Murray Burns. On the strength of that I will have to immediately withdraw my comment of you having no knowledge of greyhound racing, and I guess your summing up of Little Mother probably means I should withdraw my comment about her as well. However although your unfortunate geographical location gives you some kind of defence on the remaining point of the red and black eye patch I will have to leave that in place after your list of best ever in previous years. Rest in Peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotive 306 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 My sincerest condolences Brian, to you and mum. Mike and I had many conversations in recent times. He was indeed a good bastard, a passionate man who was loyal to those who mattered to him. He always called a spade a spade and I totally appreciated his candour. It does not make it any easier knowing this was coming, I will miss him and our chats very much. To you GOM, be at peace, my friend. Thank you for sharing your time. Hei maumaharatanga ki te tino hoa. Em. My Two Cents, hedley and Jabba2 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jape 344 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 I find it hard to believe that GOM has gone. That is so sad. To the family, my best wishes, my condolences. Rest in Peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Sharp 224 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Rest In Peace my friend. You & Linda trained some really good dogs over the years including the father to my girl when she was racing (Chris' Pride). Your comments & friendly banter will be missed on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Wales 27 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Brian I am shocked to hear that your dad is no longer with us. He was a really great guy. Condolences to Linda, you and family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouseabout 59 Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Linda Brian and Family So sorry for the passing of Mike. A man with such a constant work ethic for fairness at all levels of this sport. In my early days of training I went to Hutt Park and met Mike and Linda. I was so impressed with the fitness and magnificent condition of their bitch "Spades". I declared to myself that day, that I would always endeavour to present my dogs in a similar condition. I have never forgotten that day. I will always remember Mike as a stalwart for those with lesser opportunity than others. Ray Adcock Jabba2, bus stop and Emotive 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTeaz 119 Report post Posted May 29, 2020 Saddened to hear of Mike's passing,had spoken a few times and i loved following the martin dogs.Mike and Linda always had a good dog born and bred at home of course too. He was a fan of mine which was a priviledge as clearly he knew what it took to be a good greyhound caller. Taken far too soon and he will be sadly missed.Deepest sympathy to Linda,Brian and the whole martin family on your loss. NZ greyhound racing is all the poorer without him. Jason Teaz yorky and bus stop 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flabbergasted 67 Report post Posted May 29, 2020 So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Sincerest condolences to you and Linda and a real loss to this great industry. RIP Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...