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Mike TOMKIES Obituary
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Frank Campbell
January 19, 2021
A constant inspiration to me through his life and his books
Michelle Alexander
January 17, 2021
Mike, you will always be an inspiration to me. Your words and incredible work mean so much and I will always treasure the letters you wrote to me. Rest in peace with Moobli Mike, and know that you will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Potter
October 10, 2020
I have just discovered Mike through a friend who knows how much I love this world and its wild life, my life has just changed today because I have read what he has written and its hit home in my heart hard. Now I have to change , I have to spread these words, especially in the face of Covid 19 dear me what would Mike think of this... he would be sadly shaking his head ....and his words.."The lessons will not wait forever to be learnt" ring in my ears. I am tingling from head to toe, I need to work out what I should be doing how can little old me help spread his words. Contact me someone tell me where I can go to help.
Margaret Moore
April 22, 2020
Have all Mike's books. They were wonderful.
My late husband who passed away 3weeks after Mike, thought he was a wonderful wildlife author and I agree. Reading his books again seems to bring me closer to my beloved John who really admired Mike. You are sadly missed along with your beloved Moo li. Rest in peace and than you.
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Russell BOWLES
November 16, 2018
So inspiring! One of the greatest nature writers of all time. The world has lost a great human being.
Steve Smith
September 11, 2018
Mikes books were one of the things that helped me though some dark years in my life. I'm a stronger person these days but his books are pride of place on my book shelves 30 years on. I'm so grateful to Mike.
Bob Brooky
August 25, 2018
Thank you Mike, for bringing such wonderful wildlife writing to print. Your stories of the wild have been inspirational (and intriguing) to me as a photographer. The adversities you constantly overcame in all your wilderness places, the animals and birds you befriended and cared for became my interests through your books.
"Moobli", was undoubtedly my favourite, well written to the extent that I accompanied you both on your gruelling trips to the "hill", to film your beloved Atalanta. Could any more be packed into one life?
Once again, thank you Mike.
Pauline Dunn
January 10, 2018
There are no words for my grief. Such a foolish parting, so long ago, but oh! What memories! That time at Wildernesse when you showed me Moobli's grave, and told me you wanted your bones to rest with his. You still come to me in dreams my dear. Now with Moobli, the creatures we loved and cared for, and our lost child. We will be the "Ghosts" of Robert Service......My love forever. Your Jenny.
Johnson Butler
January 5, 2018
Thank You Mike for the love you showed to all of God's creatures. Rest in peace.
August 27, 2017
Dearest Mike
I have only just discovered that you have passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting you in 1972 & you have been in my thoughts for many years. God Bless, June Constable x
Sue Gantlett
November 26, 2016
Thank you Mike for your wonderful books and for being such an inspiration.
Rory McWilliams
October 29, 2016
One of the true greats of nature writing. He instilled in me and no doubt in thousands of others, the true value and wonder of the natural world. Hope I live to see the day when 'Between Earth and Paradise' becomes firmly accepted as a set book in schools. RIP.
Richard Tomkies
October 26, 2016
As his little brother, I always lived in Mike's shadow - and in the dazzling brilliance of the inspiration he imparted. He will live in my spirit forever. Thank you, Mike.
Valerie Tomkies
October 25, 2016
My precious brother Michael, no one else on earth like you! Always in my thoughts I love you Michael. Valerie
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