RF The MVCCMI was saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of longtime member Mike Brink, age 74 on December 27, 2023. Mike was married for fifty-three years, and had two sons, and a handful of grandkids. He was a proud US Army retiree (First Sergeant), having served honorably for 25 years, with a time of service that ranged from the Vietnam Conflict into the Iraq Wars. Mike also worked for the United States Post Office for more than 30 years, retiring as a supervisor. He enjoyed bowling, working on cars and military vehicles, deer hunting and spending time at his cabin up north. Most of all, he loved his five grandchildren who were the joy of his life.   R.I.P. Top. RF The MVCCMI is saddened to announce the loss of our member and brother, Ken Alan Reeves, who passed shortly after suffering an apparent cardiac event at the Owosso military vehicle event. Ken joined the club in 2010 and was an active member, participating in many club functions with a number of different military vehicles. Interestingly, Ken's father James was serving in the U.S. Army occupying Japan after World War II, when Ken was born in Tokyo on October 5, 1947. The family returned stateside when he was two years old, where he grew up and lived. Over time, Ken raised two kids, and created and ran two different successful businesses, performing rigging and electrical work. Ken has always been a busy man, but he was also the most laid-back, easy-going person I have ever met. He enjoyed traveling and diving, and actually crewed on square-rigged sailing ships, crossing the Atlantic many times, which explains his fascination with shipwrecks. (Many long conversations while traveling to shows!) Ken met the love of his life, Cheryl in May of 2011. They were married in 2014, remaining inseparable till his death. Ken was a much beloved husband, father, and friend, and he will be missed. RF The MVCCMI is saddened to announce the loss of a most cherished member. On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Richard Ray Pilon succumbed to a relatively short illness. Richard was born in Flint, Michigan on April 21, 1927 and was a resident of the Flint area most of his life, graduating from Flint Central High School in 1945. He served in the US (Army) Air Force during World War II and also participated in the Berlin Airlift in 1948. A public service person for much of his life, he was employed as a letter carrier for 16 years in the City of Flint, before working at AC Spark Plug for 25 years to retirement in 1992. Over the time Rich had 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Richard was a member of the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, and an active member of IDPA (International Defense Pistol Association), and the Linden Sportsman Club. A pilot since 1944, Rich started re-enacting WWII battles in 2009 and joined the MVCCMI shortly after. He was a very active member, and a welcome addition to any club adventure. I'm certain members will join me in cherishing the memories of the many happy times we had with Rich at club events. He will be truly missed.