I always really appreciated reading Mike’s posts about the bruins and hockey in general, he always had a signature way of formatting his posts and would put tons of thought and detail into everything. I especially enjoyed it because he was always unapologetically Mike and didn’t sway with the wind no matter how much people tried to disagree with his ideas. We’ll miss you buddy 

Erik/knightofBoston 

Rest in peace Doc Karl, that is how I will always remember you - your first handle on HFBoards: MD Karl. You were always unafraid to look at the issues and debates from an alternate perspective.  And always prepared to defend your position down to the bricks!
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I wish we could have shared a libation.  But alas, here's to you! 
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So sad to hear about Mike's passing. 
Thank you Mike for all the years at HF and it's been a pleasure reading your points and views on the Boston Bruins. 
You will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
My thoughts go to your family and friends during this difficult time.

PepeBostones


Sad to hear of Mikes passing. Definitely gonna miss his posts on HF boards even though I didn't know him personally I feel like I've known him forever and will definitely miss his Bruins  posts. From one old Bruin fan to another, so long my friend and GO BRUINS!!

Mike and family,

 I have been reading your posts on the HF Boards for years.  I am very sad that you have left us.  You will be missed.


I was greatly saddened to read of Michael's passing.  I will always cherish our conversations at HF Boards and all of us are in agreement - it will never be the same without Alberta O'Reilly Fan.

If we wore numbers on our jerseys, Michael's would be retired and hanging from the rafters.

I extend my condolences and prayers to his friends and family.  In our online hockey community he was a legend.

My sincere condolences to Mike’s family.  I’m another HF Boards fan who loved Mike’s passion for the game.  He will be sorely missed.  I’m so very saddened to learn of his passing.  Again, sending my very sincere condolences.  Rest In Peace, Mike.  Sincerely, Jay Spence.

I knew Mike from HF Boards and I am heartbroken to hear of his loss. His pure love of the Bruins plus his unwavering positivity was infectious. You may not have agreed with his point of view but he challenged you in the best way. He always had words of encouragement when he saw someone was down. He was just all around amazing and he’s already missed terribly. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I am deeply sorry for your loss. 

Mike, I didn't know you outside of HF but you will be missed.  Your passion for the Bruins and verbode posts were your most obvious characteristics. It was your friendly attitude towards others that always made me feel welcome, I am truly grateful for that thank you.  I will miss you on the board.  My condolences to Mike's family and friends. Rest in Peace Mike.

I only knew Michael as “Alberta O’Reilly Fan” on hfboards and truly appreciated his passion for the Bruins and his knowledge of the game.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I will greatly miss reading his thoughts on hockey and discussing all things Bruins with him.

Rest In Peace.

I'm just another schmuck from hfboards, which is where I knew Mike from. It's difficult to come up with the right words... But I will say this: He will be missed. He is missed. He's missed already. And he was such a legend among our community, that he will be talked about and missed by us... 20 years from now. He wasn't just some other member - everyone knew him. We fed off of his passion and he helped make us more than just a group of people on a message board, but a family of sorts... However disfunctional. :) He was one of the best and I am grateful for all conversations, arguments, frustration and celebrations I've had the privilege to share with Michael (AOF) over these last 17 years. 

Rest in Peace, Mike. I enjoyed our hockey conversations and other life stuff over the years and though we never met outside of a screen, you will be missed by myself and many others.

I've known Mike for years because of the HF site, and this news is heartbreaking. I've never met anyone who was even half as passionate about the Boston Bruins as Mike was, and he loved talking hockey with anyone who was willing. This is a big loss. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in Peace Mike, you will be missed. 

RIP Mike. You were a passionate hockey fan and I always enjoyed our conversations online. You will be missed. 

Condolences to your family and I hope they broadcast the NHL network wherever you may be. God bless. 

Hooper

Although I didn’t know him personally, I always enjoyed reading Alberta O’Reilly Fan’s posts on the HFBoards message board. You can tell how passionate he was about the Boston Bruins. I was sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family. 
Greg D. 

I was proud to call Mike a friend. A devoted husband and one of the most passionate hockey fans I have ever known. I will miss the interactions with him dearly. To his family, my deepest condolences. 

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23 junio, 1968 – 9 febrero, 2021

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