Fireden Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I received a message on Tuesday that Mike "Gummiente" Palmer passed away from complications of cancer. Anyone who has been around the CMC for a while might remember Mike as the 1st Officer of the original 2nd chapter of the CMC. Mike later moved to Durham Ontario where he revitalized the Owen Sound chapter and rebranded it as Grey County. He was known locally as the guy with a Bull Dog in the side car of his Ural who would drive it in the winter time to a local craft brewery for refreshments. LOL Mike was no longer a active member of the CMC however he was active in the motorcycle community in Kingston where he worked at the Harley/Honda dealership. Below is the announcement from Kingston Harley. It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of a dear member of the Kingston Harley-Davidson | MotoSport Plus family, Mike Palmer. Many will remember Mike as a member of our Parts team, always doing what he could to help customers get their bikes back on the road, push their performance or customize them. But to us Mike was a member of our family, a staple in our store, someone who was always passionate about everything he did and was willing to take the time to help those around him. Our thoughts are with Mike's friends, family and anyone else who had the pleasure of knowing him. The riding community has lost an incredible member today. Rest In Peace Mike. Rip Mike and thank you as one of the early pioneers of the CMC that made it the great club that is is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 So sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BadApple Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Sad to hear of Mike's passing! RIP Gummiente 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k'8 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Very sorry to read this. RIP Gummiente. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Irma Posted August 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted August 13, 2021 Mike was indeed very involved with the development of CMC, being the second 1st Officer of CMC with it's first expansion to a chapter in Kingston ON, the 1st Officer of 047, a dedicated member of 036 Orangeville (I don't recall if he was an Officer there) and then back to the Thousand Islands. Mike always took the time for an honour wave to the cows as he was riding by. A really great guy who will be missed RIP Mike -Irma 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenCom Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Oh no, not Mike too.🥲 Our prayers and sympathy. Hugs Mike ( when he was a teen) helped built a cabin for my sister and husband ( his English teacher) up in Sioux Lookout. They could only carry things by boat in the late 1969 early 1970’s. I will always remember him with his sidecar and dog and his standing of flags on the roadways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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