COAR Member mikeh1911/Gunsite Instructor Mike Hughes killed in plane crash

[DeadElephant]

For those of you that have not already heard, Mike and Joy Hughes were killed in a small plane accident in Arizona on Friday, October 4th. We are all saddened and shocked over their sudden death and grieve along with Mike and Joy’s family over their loss. When we hear anything further on memorial services, we will let everyone know.

Mike was a RangeMaster at Gunsite, and taught there since 1991. A former Lieutenant in the Denver Police Department, he was also a retired Major from the US Army Reserves. Mike and Joy owned the Raven Company in Aurora. Mike and Joy lived in Aurora and also owned a home in Paulden, AZ.

The memorial service will be Friday, October 18 at 11 am at the Smokey Hill Vineyard Church, 20050 E. Smokey Hill Rd, Centennial CO.

[cofi]

Sad to see a member of our community pass :(

[Hoser]

So sorry to hear this. I have known and shot with Mike since the mid 90s. His wife Joy was always happy and fun to be around.

[spleify]

Very sad to lose one of our own.

R.I.P. friends.

[BPTactical]

[Salute]
R.I.P.

[theGinsue]

[Thread title updated]

By now you've read of the death of Mike Hughes, his wife Joy, and two others.

Not only was Mike an Adjunct Rangemaster at Gunsite Training Center and owner of Raven Companies here in Aurora, but Mike was also retired from the Army Reserves and a retired Lieutenant with the Denver Police Department. More than these amazing contributions, Mike was a member of the Colorado AR-15 Shooters forum family as member mikeh1911 (https://www.ar-15.co/members/1831-mikeh1911).

Mikes legacy and memory will continue on in everyone who had the benefit of meeting, shooting with, or receiving training from him. His status on this site has been updated to reflect that he will live on in perpetuity with us.

We at COAR are deeply saddened by the lost of a member of our family. Please join us in pausing for a moment to remember Mike Hughes and his wife Joy. We also ask that you please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Your watch has ended Mike. Until we meet at the great range in the sky brother, Rest In Peace!

[KevDen2005]

Very sad.

[buffalobo]

Sad news. RIP

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[anaphylaxis]

That sucks. RIP to Mike and others on the downed aircraft. Condolences to family and friends of the victims. :(

[Mazin]

[Salute]Rip Mikeh1911

[stoner01]

RIP Mike. Condolences to the familes

[T-Giv]

RIP.

[zteknik]

My condolences to all his family and friends.
I have never met him before,but from what I read he was one of the good guys.
He will be missed in the community.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Your watch has ended Mike. Until we meet at the great range in the sky brother, Rest In Peace!



Love to the family members.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Very sad. Condolences to family and friends.

RIP

[bogie]

Condolences to the family and RIP, Mike.

[GhostRider]

R.I.P.

[Skully]

RIP


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[wctriumph]

Prayers on the way for those that perished and their families, may God speed.

[SamuraiCO]

I took a precision rifle class from him last summer and planned to see him for more training. OMG how sad and tragic. My condolences to his family and those he truly knew him better.

[lowspeed_highdrag]

Fair winds brother

[lex137]

Man, that is sad news! My condolences.

[Ah Pook]

Very sad news.

[KS63]

Rest in Peace

[patrick0685]

RIP

[Jer]

RIP to Mike and his wife. Sad indeed. Hug your loved ones tonight fellas.... you never know.

[islandermyk]

RIP

[scratchy]

RIP Mike and Joy.

[sellersm]

Condolences to all.


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[TheGrey]

This is so very sad. :(

My condolences to his friends and family.

[Gman]

Sad to hear. Prayers go out to the families.

[Hound]

RIP

[opie011]

RIP

[strm_trpr]

RIP

[Wulf202]

RIP

[Good2Go5280]

My dad and I have taken several classes from Mike over the years. Most recently I took his precision rifle class in August. It was such a great day. By the end of it, I went 5 for 5 on a 1' x 2' target at 500 yards. He and Joy were wonderful people. I really liked them and they will be missed.

[CHA-LEE]

I had the opportunity to meet Mike this past summer. He was a super nice guy. I was watching the news Friday night and heard his name associated with the plane wreck in AZ and was like "WTF!!!". I didn't know him well but it was nice to have a chance to meet him. RIP.

[Irving]

Heard on the news. Very sad. RIP.

[Lex_Luthor]

Sorry to hear. Prayers sent to God for the family.

[PanamaDave]

Had the pleasure of spending time with Mike a few times over the years w/ my business... A great man who will not be forgotten. RIP. Prayers out to family and friends.

[thedave1164]

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Never had the chance to meet him.

[sniper7]

Very sad to hear this. Met mike on a couple occasions and was a stand up guy for sure. RIP

[Joe_K]

Rest In Peace.


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[rondog]

Wow, I just now found out....RIP

[kwando]

RIP

[killianak9]

RIP


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[Squeeze]

God be with their families. Sucks losing great Americans.

[sabot_round]

R.I.P.[Salute]

[DavieD55]

R.I.P

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

I've met Mike before. He was a genuinely nice guy. Very sad, and my condolences to the family.