On Monday June 30, 2008,
Margaret Jones said:
There's nobody quite like Mick Epps - he was so very special and so so funny!! The sharpest wit of anyone I have ever met. You are irreplaceable!!!
On Monday June 30, 2008,
Karen Lewis & Sylvan Vignes said:
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this undoubtedly trying time. Michael was an incredibly special soul whose wit and sense of fun will undoubtedly be missed by all of us and last in our memories for years to come. May his suffering have ended and his soul rest peacefully. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Lucy, Gary, Jason and Samantha Black said:
A great friend to all and godfather to Sammy. Keep the beers cold, the wine red and the jokes funny. Miss you heaps. Love from Lucy, Gary, Jason and Samantha.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Phill Thompson said:
Mick had the angle on everything. Not only was he quick witted but he took time to listen to people, share a joke and provide a sage comment. Mick was a special bloke - from us old Zetland types - we'll miss you mate.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
John Brinson said:
I realise that I have been gone from the Defence community for just on ten years but I have kept in contact with my friends there and I was very saddened to hear of Mick's condition and his recent passing. I have known Mick since the early 90's and will miss him. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Cousin Graham said:
Michael was a really great guy. I have admired him since we were children. I had only recently re-entered his world was enjoying getting to know him all over again.
Michael was generous, patient and humorous.
I am going miss him greatly.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Geoff Donger Flowers said:
Eppsa you were smart and funny with a very big heart. You will be missed heaps. My thoughts are also with Guzie, may you be consoled by your very happy memories.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Melinda Hollis said:
It's true, he was the funniest, wittiest buggar I knew, but he was also kind and caring and always made me feel comfortable and included, he was my friend and I was his. My heart aches for Guzie, and the Epps and Hussein Families.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Tom Porter UK said:
Mick, you were an absolute star with the best sense of humour, the wittiest person I've had the good fortune to meet. Thanks for your wonderful friendship and our brilliant, brilliant times together in Oz. Dear Guzie, all our love and deepest sympathy.
On Tuesday July 1, 2008,
Stella and Rob Frost said:
Mick,
What a wonderful man. We treasure the moments we shared with you. Your wit is unsurpassed. Your penmanship was like no other. My heart goes out to Guzzie and family. Love Stella and Rob Frost
On Wednesday July 2, 2008,
Ginnii said:
For the first time in my life I have no words. My heart aches for a loss of a great friend and my thoughts and love are with you Guzie and all of Michael's family. I can't believe that the next time I come home we wont be sharing a bottle of red and a laugh. Virginia R.
On Wednesday July 2, 2008,
Linda Galway said:
What a guy! A very special, talented, witty man – every encounter with Michael was enjoyable and I always walked away feeling inspired, refreshed and upbeat – he made me laugh like no other – A true gentleman! Dear Guzie & family my deepest sympathy to you. Love Linda 'Magoo' Galway.
On Wednesday July 2, 2008,
John O'Reilly said:
Dear Guzie, a lot of friends and acquaintances of Michael's from over the years have asked that their condolences be passed on to you in particular and to his precious extended family also. Among the most recent are Rob Curran, Rod Homer, John Miles, Warren Thomas, Jennifer McAdam. There must be a much longer list whose names I have forgotten to include (to those I have omitted I extend my apologies). Oh, and we even received condolences from the US Embassy! Most have made mention of his wit, humour and decency. Also, on behalf of the crew at DMA and myself, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We were indeed fortunate to have him for a time as our leader and friend.
On Sunday July 6, 2008,
Jack and Jackie Frymire said:
We had the pleasure of making Michael's acquaintance back in '91, when we were posted to Sydney on a US Navy/RAN Exchange Tour. Since this meeting, Michael always displayed exceptional good-natured wit, intelligence and charm, characteristics representing the most positive attributes of our Australian friends. I ran across a poem some years back which seems terribly appropriate during this time of exceptional sadness;
"I am standing upon the seashore. A ship spread her white sails to the morning breeze, and starts to the blue sea.
She is an object of beauty and strength. I watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud, just where the sea and the sky meet and mingle with each other.
Someone at my side says, "There she is gone!" Gone where? From my sight, that is all. She is as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, just as able to bear her load to the port of destination.
Her diminished size is, in fact, in me, not in her. At the moment when I say, "She is gone" other eyes watch her coming, and other voices are ready to take up the glad shout and say, "Here she comes!"
And that is dying."
All our love to Guzie and Mick's family...he will be sorely missed.
On Tuesday July 15, 2008,
Margaret Jones said:
Dear Guzie
Mark Harrington, Neil Leech, Mary Spinoulas and Ken Little were a few who had asked me to pass on their condolences to you. This came from Ken "It is very sad to hear of Mick's passing away. My thoughts now try to conjure up all those days we were together, the touch footy, the ski trips away and of course, working at Zetland. In my junior days at Zetland, I
always viewed Mick as one of those golden-haired boys who would become the
heir-apparent.
He had a presence and the one thing that struck me was his voice. It had
a timbre that resonated and the way he crafted his words together, whether
it be a funny anecdote or dodging a bullet when a screw-up occurred was fascinating to listen to. Oh I miss those days when he dealt with Mr Badior and Mr Robinson. He was the epitome of the public servant.
He is at peace now and suffer no more. I will bless him for all the fond memories he gave me, he was a true gentleman."
It appears the wonderful man that was Mick Epps was not lost on any of us!!!
I will be in touch!!
Big hugs.
Marg.
On Tuesday August 19, 2008,
Tony Power said:
I last had contact with Mick when I left St Augustines around 1970. We were good mates through the school years, and had a great summer surfing at Queenscliff in that last year.
Nick names were just his first name in almost reverse - Leachim, and mine my last in reverse - Rewop....
It would have been good to have caught up - but it is clear that he cared for a great family and was loved by them. - which of course makes it all the harder for you at this time.
Kind Regards,
Tony Power
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