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mike dillon
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Dillon. Mike left us on the morning of November 7th, 2016. He leaves behind a large family including wife Carol, sons Stephen and Christopher, daughter Stephanie, and 9 grandchildren. Mike’s legacy has touched the lives of countless people worldwide. He revolutionized the ammunition reloading industry and made it what it is today. Mike also redesigned and manufactured the M134 Minigun that is now in service in the United States and foreign military forces. As a passionate aviator, he worked for TWA as a 2nd officer for 13 years and later made a name for himself as a writer for Air Progress Magazine. He is recognized by some as being the one who started the warbird restoration movement in the 1960’s.
Mike's dedication to his family, his customers, and this country was exemplary. We hope to continue the legacy that Mike Dillon worked so hard to build and we will never forget the impact that he has had on us all. We take comfort knowing he is flying in the blue skies of heaven above.
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Thanks for sharing this sad but of news. Prayers sent. God Speed.
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I will pray for his family and friends. They will miss him greatly, as will the whole shooting world.
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God Speed Mike Dillon, may your memory live on forever!! For you, sir, were the MAN!!!! From all my Dillons on my bench, I salute you Sir! My condolences to your family.
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RIP, Hoss. You made our world a better place.
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Godspeed to you Mr. Dillon, godspeed. You will truly be missed. Bless him and condolences and prayers to his family.
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He made a mark in this sport - I ordered my first semi-progressive RL-300 long ago it was a spark of Genus and he only made more great products for us shooters.
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Sad News. A gentleman that gave a lot to our hobby and our country. RIP Mike.
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So sad. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike at the Dillon plant in 2008. He was a good man.
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From a family of Dillon users our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends. People like him are few and far between and he will be sorely missed.
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Rest easy .......your work is done and the world is a better place for it.
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RIP sir! Our condolences to Mike's family and close friends.
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Great man and a great company. I hope his legacy continues in his honor
Condolences to the family