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Cheryl Harrell · 03-04-2009, 05:07 AM

I dunno how to tell everyone but I have some bad news about Mike. He had been having symptoms of a cold recently & coughing up congestion. So dumb me assumed he had gotten the cold his brother has. Several times earlier he had coughed up weird congestion & I thought it was the cold. Well I had watch some old 60's shows like Bewitched & I Dream Of Jeannie with him. Later I felt tired & told him I was gonna lay down for a few mins until the news came on & then watch the 11 pm news & then after that I'd come and we'd watch tv together. Well just after I started to lay down Mike called me & said he needed me. I asked if it was important or not. He said yeah & he was having trouble breathing with his congestion. I tried to help him patting him on his back & asked if he wanted me to the do the Heimlich maneuver. He said yes, I did that & gave him some water but he spit it up & it was foamy. He said call the emergency crew. I tired to help him first & called my mom first to see if she knew what to do. What an idiot I was to have called her first. But you don't know. I thought he was choking from his congestion from the cold. I called the emergency crew but it was probably too late. I probably saw him die. Andy the preacher at our church who also went to school the same time as me but a grade ahead of me. His sister heard it on the police scanner & called & told him. He came & helped me. The emergency crew and a few cops came. They tried to help but I guess it was too late. They think he had a heart attack. Guess them choking on his congestion caused it maybe. Plus his mom & sister both died of heart attacks. We hope to get an autopsy..

Right now I am in so much shock and pain. I know he is up in heave but I still hurt so bad. He was the only man I ever loved (tv stars & singers don't count) and the only man I have ever went out with more than once.

But I could use peoples prayers & vibes. I hurt so bad & am in such shock. It happened Tues nite probably after 10:30 pm maybe. We'd been married 23 yrs this June. Almost 48 yrs old is way too young to lose a hubby. I want him back so bad...

This wasn't supposed to happen until I was 80. Hhis service will be at Rivers Edge Bible Church (Presbyterian) on Sat March 7 at 2 pm. It feels like I am in a bad dream & will wake up & he will be here. I am staying with my folks a few days...

I just can't believe this happened & refuse to believe it. If you have a spouse please hold onto them & love them all you can because they won't be here long. I love you Mike...

TripperFan · 03-04-2009, 08:19 AM

Hi - I'm not sure if we've crossed paths directly before, but I am soooo sorry to hear of your husband's passing. That's so horrible for you to have to witness. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. 23 years is somethinig to be very proud of.

If it helps at all, it does sound exactly like a massive heart attack. My father died from one when I was 19 (I'm your age). We had a friend who was an RN living next door and my brother ran to get her. By the time she got just next door (and was running) he had the foam coming up and she said she knew it was already too late to do anything. Even the paramedics did nothing when they arrived other than take him to hospital for the coroner. There is nothing anyone can do to help them at that point - too much damage done to the heart muscle already.

Again, I'm terribly sorry you've lost him so young. May God bless you.

MariposaLKB · 03-04-2009, 08:34 AM

OMG Cheryl, I am so very sorry! Prayers being said, sending you a hug!

Joy · 03-04-2009, 11:39 AM

oh Cheryl i am so sorry! what a devastating loss for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joy · 03-04-2009, 11:41 AM

Mike is Charrel's husband and as we have all come to feel like family here we share sad news as well as happy times...a little compassion goes a long way

Prince · 03-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Cheryl,
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. And yes we are family here. Freddie would like that. Be strong and know Mike is watching over you from heaven.

Prince · 03-04-2009, 12:17 PM

Mike L,
Don't be an idiot!

hue_mee · 03-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Cheryl
I am sadden to hear of Mike's passing. Please know that we are all praying for you during this difficult time. I pray that God has taken Mike into his arms and has comfort in him now and forever. I also pray that God will help you during your grieving and reassure you that Mike is at peace in the arms of Jesus.

Also to those who visit this board should know that we who are fans of Freddie Sr and the show CATM have been close these past 8 years, Close enough to be considered family. We all share in our joy, sorrow, and heartache and have comforted one another from time to time. I, like the rest of us consider Cheryl a dear friend and am truly sorry for the loss of her husband Mike. As much as all of us have loved and amired Freddie here. We as long time members have grown to love and admire our "closeknit family" and truly support each other.

My prayers are with you and your family Cheryl. God bless

Luckymama58 · 03-04-2009, 08:33 PM

Cheryl, I have been away with some kids from my school for the past three days, and Mariposa wrote me an email to tell me to come over here. I truly can't imagine what you must be going through. Mike was such a kind man. I really enjoyed meeting the two of you several summers ago. It is rare when you find someone who is willing to understand your passions and allows you to be yourself. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and be there for you. You will definitely be in my prayers. I hope you have family and friends there to help you through this difficult time.

We had a similar situation happen on Christmas Eve. My brother, who lives with his inlaws, found his father in law unconscious and tried to resusitate him, but he was gone too. They are still dealing with their loss. The parametics told my brother, who was wondering if he could have done more, that sometimes these things happen and there is nothing that could have been done. Please don't feel responsible for what happened. I am sure you did what you could. I am just asking God to give you peace. I am glad you can come here and share with your Freddie family in this time of your pain. Others might not understand the bond we have here on this board, but those of us who are close know. Thanks for feeling comfortable enough to share this with us so we can keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Marie (Luckymama)

kathy59 · 03-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Oh Cheryl--I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on the boards for almost 2 years and I still feel like I know you and Mike. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. And please don't blame yourself--you did exactly what we all would do. You helped your wonderful husband. Remember that. God Bless you, Cheryl. Kathy

MikeLutton · 03-04-2009, 11:10 PM

i want deeply personally apologice for my actions i had no right to say what i did i didnt know what happend i thought it was a useless spam post im under high blood pressure medication and been checking my bp everyday n under lot stress.sometimes i can not help what i say or do

im sorry for kathys losss i know what it like to loose someone close to u im sorry for what i said hope u forgive me someday

Mr. Television · 03-04-2009, 11:14 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go to you and your family.

Cheryl Harrell · 03-06-2009, 03:33 AM

Thanks so much ya'll. I had wrote all the gory details of what happened on Arlos message boards. Rather than repost twice I'll post the links on here:

http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=13208

http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic...13208&start=15

http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic...450093#p450093

You are all such wonderful Freddie friends & seem like such wonderful people. Thanks from Mike too.

It's just hit me that he is with Freddie now & Jesus. I still don't believe it. I still don't...

70s show watcher · 03-06-2009, 05:26 AM

im very very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family

Prince · 03-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Mike L...all is forgiven. Glad you're here on the boards to help honor Freddie's memory. Welcome to the family.

03-04-2009, 05:07 AM	#1
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Mikes Gone I dunno how to tell everyone but I have some bad news about Mike. He had been having symptoms of a cold recently & coughing up congestion. So dumb me assumed he had gotten the cold his brother has. Several times earlier he had coughed up weird congestion & I thought it was the cold. Well I had watch some old 60's shows like Bewitched & I Dream Of Jeannie with him. Later I felt tired & told him I was gonna lay down for a few mins until the news came on & then watch the 11 pm news & then after that I'd come and we'd watch tv together. Well just after I started to lay down Mike called me & said he needed me. I asked if it was important or not. He said yeah & he was having trouble breathing with his congestion. I tried to help him patting him on his back & asked if he wanted me to the do the Heimlich maneuver. He said yes, I did that & gave him some water but he spit it up & it was foamy. He said call the emergency crew. I tired to help him first & called my mom first to see if she knew what to do. What an idiot I was to have called her first. But you don't know. I thought he was choking from his congestion from the cold. I called the emergency crew but it was probably too late. I probably saw him die. Andy the preacher at our church who also went to school the same time as me but a grade ahead of me. His sister heard it on the police scanner & called & told him. He came & helped me. The emergency crew and a few cops came. They tried to help but I guess it was too late. They think he had a heart attack. Guess them choking on his congestion caused it maybe. Plus his mom & sister both died of heart attacks. We hope to get an autopsy.. Right now I am in so much shock and pain. I know he is up in heave but I still hurt so bad. He was the only man I ever loved (tv stars & singers don't count) and the only man I have ever went out with more than once. But I could use peoples prayers & vibes. I hurt so bad & am in such shock. It happened Tues nite probably after 10:30 pm maybe. We'd been married 23 yrs this June. Almost 48 yrs old is way too young to lose a hubby. I want him back so bad... This wasn't supposed to happen until I was 80. Hhis service will be at Rivers Edge Bible Church (Presbyterian) on Sat March 7 at 2 pm. It feels like I am in a bad dream & will wake up & he will be here. I am staying with my folks a few days... I just can't believe this happened & refuse to believe it. If you have a spouse please hold onto them & love them all you can because they won't be here long. I love you Mike...
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

03-04-2009, 08:19 AM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Hi - I'm not sure if we've crossed paths directly before, but I am soooo sorry to hear of your husband's passing. That's so horrible for you to have to witness. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. 23 years is somethinig to be very proud of. If it helps at all, it does sound exactly like a massive heart attack. My father died from one when I was 19 (I'm your age). We had a friend who was an RN living next door and my brother ran to get her. By the time she got just next door (and was running) he had the foam coming up and she said she knew it was already too late to do anything. Even the paramedics did nothing when they arrived other than take him to hospital for the coroner. There is nothing anyone can do to help them at that point - too much damage done to the heart muscle already. Again, I'm terribly sorry you've lost him so young. May God bless you.
	__________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

03-04-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	OMG Cheryl, I am so very sorry! Prayers being said, sending you a hug!
	__________________ Within a cage Try to escape Her silent rage But no one ever listens... -Butterfly (Mariposa)

03-04-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	oh Cheryl i am so sorry! what a devastating loss for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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03-04-2009, 11:41 AM	#5
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	Mike is Charrel's husband and as we have all come to feel like family here we share sad news as well as happy times...a little compassion goes a long way
	Last edited by TJ; 03-04-2009 at 07:09 PM.

03-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#6
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	We will miss Mike Cheryl, So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. And yes we are family here. Freddie would like that. Be strong and know Mike is watching over you from heaven.
	__________________ A friend is faithful, trusting and helpful…someone that realizes your imperfections and stands by you--Freddie Prinze "Come here to me" --- Freddie Prinze "Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful...Beautiful Boy" When I watched Freddie Prinze perform...his future was so bright that it burned my eyes. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly and Leave the rest to God. "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

03-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	Mike L, Don't be an idiot!

03-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#8
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	Cheryl I am sadden to hear of Mike's passing. Please know that we are all praying for you during this difficult time. I pray that God has taken Mike into his arms and has comfort in him now and forever. I also pray that God will help you during your grieving and reassure you that Mike is at peace in the arms of Jesus. Also to those who visit this board should know that we who are fans of Freddie Sr and the show CATM have been close these past 8 years, Close enough to be considered family. We all share in our joy, sorrow, and heartache and have comforted one another from time to time. I, like the rest of us consider Cheryl a dear friend and am truly sorry for the loss of her husband Mike. As much as all of us have loved and amired Freddie here. We as long time members have grown to love and admire our "closeknit family" and truly support each other. My prayers are with you and your family Cheryl. God bless
	__________________ Freddie Prinze Sr Thank you David Brenner! "...and when he shall die, take him and cut him into little stars, and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the earth will be in love with night..."

03-04-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	Cheryl, I have been away with some kids from my school for the past three days, and Mariposa wrote me an email to tell me to come over here. I truly can't imagine what you must be going through. Mike was such a kind man. I really enjoyed meeting the two of you several summers ago. It is rare when you find someone who is willing to understand your passions and allows you to be yourself. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and be there for you. You will definitely be in my prayers. I hope you have family and friends there to help you through this difficult time. We had a similar situation happen on Christmas Eve. My brother, who lives with his inlaws, found his father in law unconscious and tried to resusitate him, but he was gone too. They are still dealing with their loss. The parametics told my brother, who was wondering if he could have done more, that sometimes these things happen and there is nothing that could have been done. Please don't feel responsible for what happened. I am sure you did what you could. I am just asking God to give you peace. I am glad you can come here and share with your Freddie family in this time of your pain. Others might not understand the bond we have here on this board, but those of us who are close know. Thanks for feeling comfortable enough to share this with us so we can keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Marie (Luckymama)
	__________________ We All Use Math Every Day! Everything is Numb3rs! Capt. Jack: Drink up, me hardies, Yo Ho! I reject your reality and substitute my own!-Adam Savage, Mythbuster A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds... With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson RIP Freddie Prinze 1954-1977 You have your star now.

03-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#10
kathy59 Senior Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 23	Oh Cheryl--I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on the boards for almost 2 years and I still feel like I know you and Mike. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. And please don't blame yourself--you did exactly what we all would do. You helped your wonderful husband. Remember that. God Bless you, Cheryl. Kathy

03-04-2009, 11:10 PM	#11
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,889	i want deeply personally apologice for my actions i had no right to say what i did i didnt know what happend i thought it was a useless spam post im under high blood pressure medication and been checking my bp everyday n under lot stress.sometimes i can not help what i say or do im sorry for kathys losss i know what it like to loose someone close to u im sorry for what i said hope u forgive me someday
	__________________ Tv And DVD Addict got over a hundred dvds in my collection more than anyone in the neighborhood. also huge Animal lover family man

03-04-2009, 11:14 PM	#12
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,136	I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go to you and your family.
	__________________ Sonny

03-06-2009, 03:33 AM	#13
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Thanks so much ya'll. I had wrote all the gory details of what happened on Arlos message boards. Rather than repost twice I'll post the links on here: http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=13208 http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic...13208&start=15 http://www.arlo.net/forums/viewtopic...450093#p450093 You are all such wonderful Freddie friends & seem like such wonderful people. Thanks from Mike too. It's just hit me that he is with Freddie now & Jesus. I still don't believe it. I still don't...

03-06-2009, 05:26 AM	#14
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	im very very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family

03-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#15
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	Mike L...all is forgiven. Glad you're here on the boards to help honor Freddie's memory. Welcome to the family.