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Michael Hegstrand Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 21 to Oct. 26, 2003.

Hegstrand Michael J. Hegstrand, age 45, died peacefully October 19 at his residence in Tampa Bay. With a larger than life persona matched only by his kind and compassionate heart, Mike will be forever remembered for his wit, friendship, laugh and countless acts of charity. He will be dearly missed by his friends and fans around the world. He is survived by his wife, Dale; mother-in-law, Marcia Harris; sister, Sue (Joe) Auyer; brothers, Tom (Mary), Rich, Scott (Laurie Stone), Dan (Krissy); many nieces, nephews and cousins; and long time wrestling partner and friend, Joe Laurinaitis. Preceded in death by parents, Marge and Art Hegstrand; and sister-in-law, Patty Hegstrand. Mike grew up in North Minneapolis and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High where he established many life long friendships among his fellow 'Northsiders'. He began his legendary pro-wrestling career in 1983 as "Road Warrior Hawk" and, together with his partner "Animal" (Joe Laurinaitis), ruled the tag team wrestling world for the next 20 years. Mike and Joe were recently voted the "Greatest Tag Team of All Time". In 1998 Mike married Dale, the love of his life, and settled in the Tampa Bay area. Their mutual love and respect for each other was evident in everything they did. In 2002, Mike welcomed God back into his life and dedicated his energies to counseling youths across the country. Mike, you have touched countless lives in your short time here. We can think of no better words to describe your extraordinary life than those you would often use in the ring: "WHAT A RUSH!" Memorial services celebrating Mike's life will be held in Florida and the Twin Cities as follows: Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 PM at Seminole United Methodist Church, Seminole, Florida; Thursday October 30, 3:00 PM at St.John the Baptist Church, 835 2nd Ave NW; New Brighton, MN; 651-633-8333. Visitation two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers all prayers, thoughts and memorials to: Michael Hegstrand Memorial Fund; PO Box 432; Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785.

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David Kilgore

April 7, 2025

I growed up during the '80s the road warriors was my favorite wrestling team hawk was my favorite of all I never will forget him his memory will last forever in my mind I love you and pray you're in heaven where God can take care and watch over you. Your friend forever and always .David Kilgore

JAMES MCDONALD

November 30, 2020

two legends....ill never forget growing up as a kid.......GOD BLESS YOU BOTH IN SPIRIT....WHEREVER U ROAM.....

Sean Cox

November 2, 2020

I remember growing up with my brother watching yourself and Joe.. I still can not believe your both gone. I was blessed to watch you both wrestle and loved watching you both perform. To know that you both are gone, this world seems and feels a little bit darker, and a little colder. Thank you for everything you both did. Well Done, R.I.P Michael, I really will miss you. my family and friends send our prayers and deepest condolences to your family and friends.

T. J

June 5, 2020

I met you Michael in Japan. I couldnt believe it when you came to the show I was dancing in. That was the beginning of our friendship. i feel honoured I got a chance to know you. I will never forget you helping me out with my groups costumes. Thank you Michael. R. I. P. Xx

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Bradley Bottom

December 11, 2019

I didn't know you had passed. I grew up watching you and animal. My heart is so saddened. You and animal were the best. Love you my brother. See you again some day.

Gary Garofalo

February 13, 2019

You and Joe were the greatest of all time you were very unique the greatest promos ever there will never be another hawk R I P .

July 20, 2017

RIP Hawk

Georgiann Makropoulos

November 15, 2004

Michael, we miss you more than you. Love, Georgie

Michael T. James

October 17, 2004

You were one of the greats.. R.I.P.

Jason Joslin

October 13, 2004

Well it's been around a year since the unfortunate loss of Michael. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and Joe being in the ring and giving it all they had and then some. I loved The Road Warriors, which means I also loved Mike. He seemed to be a hell of a great guy, and my only regret is that I never had a chance to meet him or Joe. Mike will live in our hearts and memories for the rest of our lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and I do hope you find the strength to get through this rough time. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are much worse than others. I'm sure Mike is in a better place, and that he'll be waiting for family and friends. Farewell, Mike. May we meet someday on the other side.

Lawrence Beauregard

September 22, 2004

I just heard that Mike "Hawk" Hegstrand had passed away. The sorrow that I feel cannot be expressed in words. I feel honored to have had the chance to see Hawk wrestle, and the joy and anticipation that I got watching his interviews, will never be surpassed! I would like to pass along my condolences to his wife and family. Even though Hawk is gone now, he is in a better place, a place where Hawk can finally have his peace. RIP Mr. Mike "Hawk" Hegstrand.

Chris Henry

September 22, 2004

wow, I still can't believe it... I'm typing this with tears flowing down my cheeks. I haven't the words... you were always a part of my life, and forever will be... what a rush indeed.

anton schobermayr

August 19, 2004

..just wanna say,its was also tremendous shock to european Road Warrior-fans,like me,to here that hawk had passed away so soon...since 1989 i have had the honour and pleasure to see hawk give his all,see him in and out of the ring,see him private,startin feel him,even without knowing him personally,in a kind he influenced our way of live, surely a man with a heart bigger than life time..Michael Hegstrand!god bless you,we will miss you until the end of our days!my deepest condolences to the family,animal and friends.. _what a rush_

Damian Natas

August 13, 2004

Thinking back as long as I can remember when it comes to wrestling there was 1 thing for sure.If you heard ooooooohhhh WHAT A RUSH you just knew someone was gonna get whipped.As a life long fan of the roadwarriors it seems wierd to know that I will never see the doomsday device again.However I can not just think that way and my deepest sympathy goes out to his entire family and all of his friends.Hey hawk I will see you on the other side ooooohhhh WHAT A RUSH you will be truely missed but you will never be forgotten this is definitly not a goodbye more like see u later

GODBLESS AND GOD SPEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Michael Stewart

June 26, 2004

The Road Warriors were my favorite tag team in the world. Hawk was my favorite With his hard hitting witty humor and the legendary OOOOOOOOOOhhh whata rush I use that from time to time hope you don't mind. Now his is with GWF God's

Wrestling Federation. Thank You

Roadwarrior Hawk It's been 7 mos. since God called you home and we can rejoice in that but we down here still miss you badly

Michel Fortin

May 5, 2004

I'm 36 years old and have been following the road warriors from the minute they entered the wrestling world, here in quebec we take our wrestling seriously and are very loyal to our home grown talent but when the warriors rolled in to town all bets where off, they where so mush bigger and there wrestling moves looked so mush moore powerfull and devestating then anything previously seen.Hawk will be missed but never forgotten.Thanks for the memory's

paul sheehan

March 19, 2004

i grew up watching you and animal as a small boy im 28 now and some of my fondest memories is watching the road warriors with my dad you were my hero if you see my dad in heaven please tell him.....ooohhhh what a rush for me. god speed to you and god bless your family.

Margie Ballard

March 6, 2004

My sympathy goes out to his wife and brother's he will be sadly missed as long as he is in our heart's his spirit will live on forever Bless be

jericho s

November 17, 2003

R.I.P. HAWK

Shayne Nichols

November 17, 2003

I was deeply saddened when i heard of brother Mikes untimely passing.My sincerest condolences to all the family and friends of brother Mike.Mike,i wish u all the glory in heaven that u so richly deserve,and know that u will be missed.God bless.

Robbie Davis

November 16, 2003

Thanks for all the wonderful memories you gave us. You will be missed! Robbie

Wil Johnson

November 16, 2003

With a tear in his eye, Michael gave one last look back at his family and friends. Turning towards the Gates of Heaven, he looked up, and in an awed voice, said....

"Wow....what a rush."

Rest in peace, my friend.

It's sad to see yet another of us wrestlers go.

Rest assured, you will be missed.

RIP

Wil

Carl R

November 15, 2003

I won't be selfish like some with this... this is to the people that deserve it the most...

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Hegstrand family. You have suffered a tremendous, and unexpexted loss in your life, and I wish nothing but the best for you in the days ahead. "Hawk" will truly be missed by his fans world wide, but that doesn't compare to a family member leaving before one's time.

My sympathies also go out to his long time tagteam partner and "brother" Joe (Animal), as I know you were close also, and this is something difficult for you too.

As a saying goes; "what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger", I hope you all find that strength, and remember the best!!

God Bless to the family of Michael (forever) "Hawk" Hegstrand!

Mark Tochel

November 14, 2003

i got into wrestling when i was about 10 and The Road Warriors were the 1st guys i can remember watching they gave me a passion for wrestling which i still hold to this day 20 years later, the most original, greatest tag team of all time HAWK & ANIMAL. May you now rest in peace in the big squared circle in the sky With Deepest Sympathies to Mike's family R.I.P Brother

Jack Williams

November 13, 2003

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Hegstrand. He was a consumate performer and one hell of an athlete. He is in a better place now. My deepest condolences to his wife Dale. May God Bless You!

Wolf

November 10, 2003

I was saddened by the news of the death of WARRIOR HAWK. Would like to say that I was one of the biggest ROAD WARRIORS fans,back in the days of the "L.O.D." !!! Their looks and gear they wore,just made them the most rememberable team and no other team will be of the "ROAD WARRIOR`s". May God bless you Mike and bless your family as well in the time of lost with you. You are a CHAMPION now Mike and that`s "GOD`s CHAMPION" forever and for enteral life as well. Thanks for the times and memories Mike. What a Rush it was when you was the ROAD WARRIOR Hawk in this world. Now you are the SKY WALKER named by all of us here in this world and you are with out a doubt,"HEAVEN`s CHAMPION". Till we meet again in that big sky Mike !!!

"InDian^OuTlaw"-Cj Wolf

Wolf

November 10, 2003

I was one of the biggest fans of the "L.O.D." Road Warriors and it sadded me to know of the death of HAWK. "ROAD WARRIORS" 4-ever and ALWAYS !!! May GOD Bless you HAWK and we all shall meet oneday again in that big house in the sky. Till then HAWK........Amen my friend.

Dan Hegstrand

November 3, 2003

Dear Friends & Fans,

I am deeply touched & want to thank each of you who have taken the time to respond with your memories or sympathies regarding my brother Mike. Throughout his life he met & entertained 1,000's, but it was his personality & love of people that always shinned & will be forever remembered. I have lots of great memories of my brother and your e-mails are a great tribute to him that I will cherish & someday will be proud to share with my young children.

Thank you & God Bless to all.

Dan Hegstrand (Mpls.)

Fabio Bersi

November 3, 2003

Hawk was a great wrestler. I watched him with Animal when they fought for WWF as Legion of Doom.

Rest in peace, Road Warrior!

ANDRE DAVIS

November 3, 2003

Another angel looks upon us.

The Georgia Gang

November 2, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael's family, Animal and friends. Thank you so much for many years of entertainment, you were the best. You will be sadly missed. Love ya then and love now. God Bless.

DANNY WEBB

November 2, 2003

Micke you were the greatest wrestler in the world you will be missed my thoughts go out to your family and all of your friends.

Skin

November 1, 2003

I was very moved and deeply saddened hearing the passing of Hawk. My prayers are spoken for you, your family, friends, and Animal. Thanks for 20 great years! See you in a wresting venue someday brother.

larry gebert

November 1, 2003

hawk-------you guys were the best.we will miss you.

bill and samantha dundee

November 1, 2003

MIKE, WE ARE BOTH TO SAD TO SPEAK, WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, WE WILL WAIT TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN, BILL AND SAMANTHA DUNDEE

Brad Cravath

October 31, 2003

Hawk

You and Animal were an awesome tag team and you were an awesome human being. Thanks for all the matches you had, won or lost. there will never be another team like you two.

rest in peace

Brad

David McGinnis

October 31, 2003

The Hawk and Animal were my heroes as I group as a kid. You were the best tagteam ever, and me and my friends dreamed we could be you one day. Even in our thirties now, your loss is devastating and one that we will remember for a long time to come. Fly high Mike.

CHARLES ANTOL

October 30, 2003

WILL MISS YOU HAWK ROAD WARRIOR ARE

THE BEST TAG TEAM ALL TIME AND MICHAEL WAS A GOOD FRIEND

LOVE 1 FAN

tiffany

October 30, 2003

i just heard about your passing & thought it was a joke. it seems like yesterday that my brother was talking about seeing you again. we know you are in a better place now & we will all see you again in heaven. always know that you are a true NORTHSIDER & will always be remembered by your fellow northsiders. all our prayers to your family.

Jimmy Sisson

October 30, 2003

I couldn't believe when i heard of Hawk's passing. I remember as a kid watching Hawk and Animal they have been my faviorate Tag team of all time. I remember as kids me and my step brothers would put on our shoulder pads and strut around like hawk and animal. Running around the house. shouting "OH WHAT A RUSH." thanks for all the memories Hawk.

Ted Huckaby

October 30, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael's family and friends. Thank you so much for all the years of entertainment, you were one of the best at it.

Beth Robbins

October 30, 2003

Hawk, We will miss ya so much...we already miss ya a ton...i couldn't believe it when i heard....

love, your fans

Brian White

October 30, 2003

hawk - it was so awesome to have you on our radio show. definitely the best guest we ever had or ever will have. you were so nice to us and then when we met you in person and got to hang out, you were such a great guy and never let the popularity of the road warriors get to your head. you are the man hawk. rest in peace. our condolences go out to all of hawk's fans, friends and family.

Tessa Brant

October 30, 2003

Life moves by so fast and in the blink of an eye a person whom you love can dissapear forever. It happens to so many people everyday and I think that Mike would most of all, want people to show there love and give plenty of hugs to the people in their life. Let people know how much you love them before it's to late. Michael Hegstrand will be dearly missed by all of his many family and friends but will be remembered forever. Thank you to all that have written a memory.

whitney

October 30, 2003

You will be dearly missed I remember seeing for the last time in the WWE I still have it on tape somewhere and I will show my children and let your legacy live on rest in peace my friend - whits farm

Tom Misito

October 30, 2003

When I found out Michael "Hawk" J. Hegstrand had died, I was shocked, he was too young, it shouldnt have been his time.

rhonda price

October 30, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Helgstrand family and to their friends. Mike will be really missed. I had the pleasure to see him wrestle in person and I want his family and friends to know he brought enjoyment to my life then.

Kal B

October 30, 2003

Hawk, Im sure you have busted down heavens gate, riding in on a Harley Davidson, wearing those Spiked Shoulder pads, just like you did when you rode into Wembley Stadium in 1992. Hope you find peace, brother and I and the rest of the world will miss you so much. Thank you so much for the fond memories. God bless you & your family. Kal.B (Manchester, United Kingdom)

amber babcock

October 30, 2003

thanx hawk for the cool meeting i had with you in 1993 that will be in my heart along with you forever.

Brian Lorntson

October 30, 2003

When I was in the "biz", I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike and Joe after a show in Duluth, MN. Both were soooo nice and "giving" in their interview. It was such a treat interviewing talent that appreciated everyone there to make them look good. I was very saddened and am very proud to call myself one LOYAL LOD fan forever!

God rest your soul, Mike. And may your family take comfort in knowing in your short time here, you made sooo many fans happy to be just that, fans!

matt papineau

October 30, 2003

always a fan,deepest sympathy to the family,he will be missed!!

LYNNISA BABCOCK

October 30, 2003

i was in shock to hear of hawks passing. it was like yesterday he was wrestling and doing what eh loves and now hes goen, he w ill eb missed buy all.. god speed my friend god speed

larry barr

October 29, 2003

i just wanted to offer my condolences to the family of michael hegstrand also known as road warrior hawk.i will never forget all the memories him and animal provided.

Vinny D

October 29, 2003

I am a great fan of yours. I will miss you a lot. I watched you every since you started back in the 1980's when I was very little, and I loved saving "What A Rush" to my sisters - it made them nuts! Vincent

jared cheeseman

October 29, 2003

rip hawk you will be missed aaaaaaaaaaa what a rushhhhhhhhhhhhh

Denis House

October 29, 2003

Hawk,

I met you only once a couple of months ago, but you touched the life of me and my 10 year old son. I have been a fan of yours ever since the first time you and Animal stepped in the ring. You will be sadly missed by many people. Fly free, Proud Hawk.

tara day

October 29, 2003

I was shocked to hear of Michael Hegstrand's death. It saddened me deeply. Hawk was always one of my favorite wrestlers. No matter what I was doing when heard "Ahhhhhhh What a rush" I stopped and ran to the tv. The world has truly lost a great entertainer, and a great man. Thank you Hawk for all the great memories. I will remember you always. You will be truly missed. You will live on in my heart always.

Danette Charles

October 29, 2003

I will miss Mike Hegstrand very much I first met him at age 19 I am 36 now and very saddened by his passing. I am glad however that he did go in his sleep so he was at peace I pray he did not suffer. He was a great guy and friend to everyone he met. As a former wrestler myself he was great to me and always there to listen to what I had to say. I will miss him and I give my sympathy to his family its such a loss I know he was great. Oh what a rush was to meet him, with his overwhelming personality. I love you and miss you Mike Hegstrand you were like a big brother to me. I wish his family peace also and to know we all loved him too. God Bless.

Brad Bradley

October 29, 2003

Hawk was one of the best.

He was really intense.

I loved the look.

I love his in-ring action.

Huuuuaaaargh what a rush will forever

be etched in my mind.

Rest in peace, Mr Hegstrand.

You went away to soon, but at least you are in the company of Pillman, Rude, Owen and lots of others who departed too early.

Thank you for the memories.

Marguritte Mason

October 29, 2003

I've been a wrestling fan since I was 4 years old, I'm now 29. The Road Warriors were larger than life to a young girl who did nothing but dream of wrestling. On my travels through the years I've met many superstars but sadly I never got to meet one of my childhood idols, Michael Hegstrand. Gladly I have had the pleasure of seeing him perform many times.

Mike will always be remembered as a true innovator in this sport. He was a consummate professional with very deep religious beliefs and he was helping others in his final years to find God as well.

Mike is truly with the angels now and his family, friends, and long-time fans are left with just memories and tears. He is gone but will never be forgotten.

I guess God needed a champion.

Mickey Micklon

October 29, 2003

I am still in total shock that Michael (Hawk) is gone.

I know that Michael asked God into his heart some time ago and that I will get to see Road Warrior Hawk in the Heavenly Wrestling Alliance when I come to Heaven myself. I look forward to the day I get to hear "Ohhhh, what a rush!" again.

Until then, may Michael Rest In Peace.

Tim Sousa

October 29, 2003

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Michael Hegstrand. I began watching wrestling about 20 years ago, and was quickly hooked because of the Road Warriors.

michael j. stewart

October 29, 2003

anytime i ever had a crises in my life,all i would have to do is think of my heroes animal and hawk and the strength and power that they represent.there will never ever be another figure whom i look up to like i did the road warriors!rest in peace hawk,we all love you and animal!!!!!!!!

GARY ARONSON

October 29, 2003

Michael was a great person and will be missed. All the best to his family and friends. It was an honor to know him Michael is the best. Always remember WHAT A RUSH!

Steven Wolfe

October 29, 2003

My deepest condolences go the Hegstrand family on the passing of Mechael. Him and John were,as the Road Warriors,were,and always will be,the all time tag-team of my wrestling viewing life. I had the honor of seeing them perform many times. They were the epitome of class. God Bless. Steven

Carl Rabehl

October 29, 2003

I had the privilege and honor of meeting Hawk and Animal on a flight out of Chicago back in the early 90's. Being a fan since the beginning of the Road Warriors, I of course was awestruck to see them in person. I chatted for a bit, got their autographs, and just marveled at these 2 larger than life individuals.

To see a side of both Hawk and Animal that isn't seen on tv, in the wrestling ring was truly a great honor, and to see the Road Warriors not go out the way they should in the ring is sad, but it is even sadder for a truly good guy like Hawk to go before he should in real life. Godspeed Hawk, you will be missed!!!

Gordon Adair II

October 29, 2003

It's sad that those of us who are here on Earth have to say goodbye to Mike, but we can take comfort in the fact that Mike knew God and is in heaven as I write this. Mike will live on forever and I for one will finally get to meet this man in person one day when heaven becomes my home. The Road Warriors were the most awesome tag team of all time. Mike was truly an entertainer and of all the wrestlers to pass away in the last couple of years, I think that he will be missed the most. See you soon Mike.

Dion Morray

October 29, 2003

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Hegstrands passing. I grew up watching the WWF and watching the Road Warriors. Hawk was my favorite out of the two and I can not begin to count the number of days I went to bed with a sore throat from practiceing my Hawk impressions. I am just happy they had one last match with the WWE and it was fitting that it was for the tag titles as they the Road Warriors will go down as the best tag team ever. Good bye Hawk and your right it was a rush.

Joe Willis

October 29, 2003

Hawk, May the Good Lord look after you now.... Thank You for all the years you spent entertaining all us rasslin fans. I seen LOD this past may in Fountain Springs, Pa at a Indy Show.... Thats the first time I ever seen them live... And it was a Rush.... I am so sorry that would be my only time..... Peace and Love to your Wife and Family.... Rest in Peace Brother........

Carsten Palt

October 29, 2003

My prayers go out to his family and frinds. Hawk was a great Wrestler and a grat personality ! The Road Warriors was one of the best Tag Teams in Wrestling History !!!!

LEGION OF DOOM 4 LIFE

Arturo Rubalcava

October 29, 2003

Hawk,

You were one of the best and definitely one of my all-time favorites. Damn I miss you already! AAAAAHHHH WHAT A RUSH!!!!

RIP

Art

Sebastian G.

October 29, 2003

Thank you for the good times in wrestling hawk. you are the greatest

and you still lives in our hearts !

Bob Johnson

October 29, 2003

Thank you for all the great matches, Hawk.

May you rest in peace and may God watch over your family.

Bob Johnson

Rick Solis

October 29, 2003

I would just like to say Thank you Hawk for the many, many memories you and Animal gave me as a true wrestling fan! You will be sadly missed and I hope to see you one day on the other side!

Debi Garrett

October 29, 2003

Mike will be very missed by my husband & I. We were fans from the beginning. When WWE had a poll a few months ago, to find the best tag team ever, we had np deciding. It was LOD, hands down. Hawk will forever be in our hearts. His family will be in our thoughts & prayers also. God Bless. I guess God needed him more than we did. WE LOVE YOU HAWK!!!!

Dave Cox

October 29, 2003

I will forever miss Hawk, who will always be a great pro-wrestler. I will also think of Hawk whenever I'm watching pro-wrestling on TV or on video tape.

Al Rainey

October 29, 2003

I was shock and saddened when I heard Road Warrior Hawk had passed. To my delight, I rejoiced when finding out that he left this Earth a child of God. Although he is gone from this earthly plane, he is up in Glory with the Father, in a much better place than where we are now. My condolences go out to close family and friends, and i pray that God's love will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Be Blessed.

tom & lynn forcier

October 29, 2003

We never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Hegstrand, but the joy we always took in watching him will always be a wonderful and lasting memory none the less. He was definitely half of the greatest tag team in the sport of professional wrestling, and we thank him so very much for all of the good times. Hawk, please say a big hello to Curt and Owen, and let them know that just like you, they were taken way too soon and are truly missed and loved. Rest in peace, and thanks so very much for everything.

shane kovac

October 29, 2003

Rest in peace Hawk.

I was always a fan and always enjoyed watching you and Animal tear it up in the ring. You will be missed by all wrestling fans, your friends and family.

God Bless you and Keep them

Marino

October 29, 2003

I remember when me and my younger brother would play wrestling with other kids we would always pick to be "Animal and Hawk-The LOD". My brother would do the

"OOOOOOH WHAT A RUSH!" and the other kid's knew we meant business. Then our Father took us to see a WWF house show, and we must have gone bananas when the LOD came out. I still have a picture of Hawk coming of the turnbuckle with the Doomsday Device. I cherish that and every moment I watched Mike, Joe and Even Paul. I just want to say Thank you to Hawk for the great memories and matches. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. God bless!

frank oneill

October 29, 2003

your work with god will always be remembered. gods speed my friend

Kenneth DeJesus

October 29, 2003

I never met Hawk, but I remember seeing them in one of there last appearances at the Hartford Civic Center in CT. i remember he walked outside and allowed us to take pictures of him and Animal, and was very friendly with everyone who called out to them. He will be missed and my prayers go out to his family and friends

God bless

Dan G

October 29, 2003

When I first saw the road warriors, I was amazed how they took tag team wrestling to another level. They were quick, strong and agile. During interviews, it was cool to watch Mike pop the collar off his neck and hear his trademark, "What a rush!" God Bless, Mike.

Cesar Bardales

October 29, 2003

I would like to send my condolenses to the Hegstrand family. When I started watching and attending wrestling matches at 9, I will never forget the time when the Road Warriors came to the Meadowlands arena and they were working for AWA/Pro Wrestling USA and I shook hands with Mike and Joe and I remember not wanting to wash my hand.

Frank Logan

October 29, 2003

It's hard to put into words what a heavy heart I have at your passing I wish the best for your family at this time. you left a great legecy and will never be forgotten for the enjoyment you passed on to your fans I thank you.As the saying goes WHAT A RUSH!!!

Joe Descheemaeker

October 29, 2003

As long as I can remember, I have been watching wrestling. The L.O.D. as I have come to know them, were the best tag team I have watched over the years. So intense and always putting on a good show. Hawk was one of the best, if not the best in wrestling. You will be missed Hawk. I know I will never forget the memories you have left us all.

Donnie Nichols

October 29, 2003

To the Hegstrand family I'm deeply sorry for the passing of Michael(Hawk) Hegstrand. My thoughts and Prayers are with you in this very sad time.

Chris Emerson

October 29, 2003

Mr.Mike Hegestrand

i been a wrestling fan seem i was 8 and now i been in this business for 5 years and LOD WAS my all time #1 team.it a sad time in this business

their will be never be a loving caring father like yourself. u gave everything to this business and i met you at a show in north ga and i just want to say you very much for giving time to speak to me. may u rest in peace and i hope one day when god call me up i know i can see u again their are alot of wrestler in heaven right now may all rest in peace and god bless everyone of them

David Hill

October 29, 2003

I've been a wrestling fan for 16 of my 23 years and feel like I have grown up watching Michael Hegstrand as Hawk in the greatest tag team there will ever be....

"Oooooh, what a rush!"

Thank you Michael Hegstrand for everything & you will never be forgotten

David

United Kingdom

Ed Cassello

October 29, 2003

Hawk, may you rest in peace. There will never be a greater team. Animal and Hawk "The Road Warriors".Thank you for the 20 plus years of your blood, sweet and cheers.

Terry Davis

October 29, 2003

Mike this past summer my brother and i was booked on an idie show in Sarasota with you and Joe,for some reason Joe didnt make the trip and you were put in with a student of mine Bobby Hopkin's Jr.Well in the 9 months leading up to it i was to tell you the truth SCARED out of my mind.. But before the match we prayed, and god got us through it without to much damgage only a couple broken ribs for me but hey what did i expect it was Hawk The LOD...and for me it the best RUSH EVER...Thank you Mike AKA.. HAWK!

signed Terry Anderson

Nancy Gebhardt

October 29, 2003

I have been a wrestling fan for years now. The passing of Hawk is totally shocking! you will be missed!

One story I can remember about him was a couple of years ago when they had a short run with ECW in Philadelphia...My friends and I were there--we were in the 1st row and one of my friends got hurt by a wrestler..Hawk saw this and came over, picked her up, and kissed her and asked her if she was ok. That friend who got hurt passed away in May of this year at the age of 18. Hawk is up in heaven with you Nicole! I love you both!

R.I.P

Thank you!

Bob Anderson

October 29, 2003

I remember seeing the Road Warriors when they first appeared on television. I thought, "these guys are awesome!" Through the years, I've always had that same thought when they wrestled.

"What a rush" it's been to follow your career.

Rest in peace, and thank you for always putting on a good show.

Bear

October 29, 2003

I have always been a Road Warrior Fan for many years. And followed everything they have ever done in and out of the world of pro wrestling or sports entertainment. Hawk and Animal are the ones that set the standard for tag teams. Hawk will be missed,but he is in good company up there with Legends looking down on all of us saying Ohhhh What AHH RUSHHHHHHHHH.

Rest In Peace

Bear

Colin McInally

October 29, 2003

Another great wrestler taken from us too soon, WHY?

james

October 29, 2003

Hawk was a huge Wrestling legend and my prayers go out to the familys...Thanks for everything, Hawk.

Shane Bailey

October 29, 2003

I began to watch U.S. pro wrestling in 1985, and remember being in awe of the Road Warriors. This feeling of watching people very gifted and special was rekindled when they reappeared in WWE this year. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hawk's family and friends.

John Horgeshimer

October 29, 2003

I was never fortunate enough to meet the Road Warriors, but they were, and still are, my favorite tag team. I have many tapes of their matches, and I still get excited watching them. Thank you Mike and Joe, for your hard work, dedication, and talent. Watching you made me want to be like you. The greatest form of flattery is imitation, and I can't tell you how many times I was Road Warrior Hawk as a kid. God bless you and yours. I will miss you.

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