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SuperiorDG
01-03-2017, 10:18
http://www.inquisitr.com/3848710/richard-mackmachowicz-of-future-weapons-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/

In shocking news today, Richard “Mack” Machowicz has passed away after a long battle with cancer that started in 2015. The news is just slowly coming out, but his good friend Craig “Sawman” Sawyer confirmed the news (https://www.facebook.com/CraigSawmanSawyer/photos/a.133964610051130.26443.129184427195815/1212178112229769/?type=3&theater) on Facebook today. He revealed this news along with a post about his friend Richard “Mack” Machowicz. There were a lot of rumors flying that Richard “Mack” Machowicz had passed away and then it was finally confirmed. Here is what Craig “Sawman” Sawyer said today on Facebook about the loss of his good friend Richard “Mack” Machowicz.
“I’m saddened to share that we lost friend and teammate, Richard Machowicz, to his brave fight with cancer.
“His private messages and phone conversations have remained strong and inspiring throughout. An amazing man in so many ways… His strength of character and integrity were outstanding.
“May God rest ‘Mack’ in his loving embrace and comfort his family through this difficult time.
“See you on the other side, brother. Honored to have known you.”


Richard “Mack” Machowicz was a fan favorite on the shows Deadliest Warrior and also Future Weapons. Richard was the host of Future Weapons on Discovery. He spent 10 years as a U.S. Navy Seal before all of his time on television. Richard was loved by many and was on various shows over the years.

BigBear
01-03-2017, 13:30
Horrible way to start of 2017... RIP. Thank you for your service.

Gman
01-03-2017, 13:53
Was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. Damn.

RIP.

TheGrey
01-03-2017, 17:30
When I saw the announcement on FB, I was stunned.

RIP, Mack. :(

Guylee
01-05-2017, 07:11
I had no idea he was even sick. was just talking about him the other day with some buddies.

liberty19
01-05-2017, 12:21
I hadn't heard he was sick either and was shocked by the announcement. RIP Mack.

Fmedges
01-05-2017, 12:42
Crazy. I have never met him, but I really enjoyed the programs that he was on. Fair winds and following seas.

Squeeze
01-05-2017, 15:29
Fair winds and following seas. He was a great man and admired by many.

Here is a nice write up about him from SOFREP.

https://sofrep.com/71499/a-tribute-to-fallen-navy-seal-richard-mack-machowicz/