I still cry over this. I couldnt tell you how many times ive been called "patheitic" for it. I don't think people realize what it feels like to loose someone so close to your heart. Suicide Silence was one of those bands that was there for me, when I was going through hard times. No, I never met him. Yes, he meant as much to me as my best friend did. I was one of those fans who bought every album. I still am a loyal fan. Nothing will ever change that. Ever. He meant a lot to me. The loss of a legend is a tragedy. I know I'm not the only one still having mental breakdowns about this. Because I know I'm not the only forever loyal fan. Reading this brought me to tears. Why do I still read everything that involves him? Because, in my mind, I refuse to believe he's gone. He'll never be forgotten. I'll make sure of that, although, I'm pretty sure that won't be a terribly difficult task. Rock in paradise, Mitch. <3
@ The Bad Wolf. I completely agree. Being a huge fan of Avenged Sevenfold, I was actually shocked that one was never written. He truly was a legend, and I'm quite sad that no one ever wrote anything for him.
this may be kind of late, but i don't care. i am a huge fan of s.s. and i cried for god knows how long. it's awful when you lose someone that you love. even though i didn't know him personally, his death tore me apart and knowing it was all his fault just makes it worse. it could've been stopped.
I found out three as after the day of his death at about 12 am in my aunt's house and I just started sobbing. It's a very tragic thing and he's greatly missed. My only wishes now are that his family goes on well in life and that he rests peacefully.
I'm so blessed that I had the privilege of meeting Mitch and watching my friend's band open up for SS. He was an amazing guy and will be missed by so many people. Rest easy, big guy. <3
This broke my heart. I cried so much after I found out. Strangely enough, the next night, there was a thunder storm. I was still pretty sad, even listening to Suicide Silence. I like to think that the thunder is Mitch stomping it up in Heaven, now. It's silly to think, but it's comforting. He was an amazing man.
I don't know him but from what I hear he was a great guy. It must be really hard for his little girl to go through this, especially when she is still young. :( RIP Mitch, even though i didn't know you or your band. May you always be her guardian angel like my grandfather is to me. <3
I had never really listened to them, but knew who they were. I watched an interview with Mitch in it. He started talking about Kenadee. How she was 5, the most beautiful and smartest in her class. The interviewer then asked him what it was going to be like with her boyfriends. I re-watched this the other night, and cried my eyes out, again. There's so many things in life that he'll never get to do. That Kenadee won't have him there for. I really wish I could have had the chance to meet him. RIP Mitch.
Ah crap, I wasn't aware that he was drunk on his motorcycle. I would never, no matter what, let my husband drive drunk. I don't care if I have to beat the crap out of him, he's not driving drunk. Poor girl, she didn't know that would happen. Bless his daughter too, that poor adorable little girl. RIP Mitch.
I never got into them, but I listen to bands similar, and watching that whole community come together for him was something so beautiful and inspiring. It did not matter if you listened to them or not, you felt the pain for him and his wife and for Kenadee, who loved her dad so much. She was quoted saying, "I can't see daddy anymore, he's in heaven." And I lost it. RIP Mitch.
I was not a fan, but i feel horrible It's not just war that is taking fathers away from their children. I feel bad for Kenadee. Growing up without a father. I have so many key memories with my father and I can't imagine life without him. I just..hope she'll be okay.
I do not know Suicide Silence that much, but I am familiar with Mitch. I had no idea his wife was there to witness the accident, oh my gosh my heart breaks for her and his daughter. What a tragedy, RIP Mitch.
I only heard a couple Suicide Silence songs, so I wouldn't call myself a fan because of that. But I know enough to know that Mitch was a great man. And even though I haven't heard too much of their work, I was still hurt to find out he had passed. My heart goes out to him, his family/friends, fans, and everyone else that lost him.