Last night Scout had an automobile accident. He is no longer with us on this earthly plane.
I'll post details as I get them.
This is very sad news indeed.
Sorry to hear this. :'(
Very sorry... :'( :'(
That's horrible. Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones..
Heartbroken. :'(
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but by all accounts he was a passionate and well thought of guy. So sorry to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers will beg peace and comfort for his family and loved ones.
Sad news indeed. I was just at Davilla for a KD day with Dragit the Friday before last.
Scout had a heart of gold, and helped/pushed many to do what they love to do, but better. I'll never forget the stories around the fire, nor my 5 hour Instructor PC with him on the way back from the Pharr shoot. Perhaps the most thorough one in Appleseed history! Because Scout did what he did, I had the good fortune to take many wood-fired showers next to the range, have both good and bad days out on the KD side, and met some of the best people on the planet over the years.
RIP, brother.
One less run-n-gunner in this world. :(
My prayers for His family.
I admired his time, talent and heart that he put into Appleseed Radio for years.
So sorry to hear this. :( :'( It's especially tragic since he was one of the pioneering ASers.
Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Since I've known Scout he had suffered blood clots in his legs that nearly killed him trying to get home from AS training in NC. He was in the hospital for over a week. He was crushed by cattle that nearly killed him and bitten by a rattle snake. He was the toughest guy I've ever known and the kindest. My husband always said if SHTF he wants Scout by his side.
I guess he finally used up his nine lives. He will be sorely missed but we should never forget the example he has set for all of us. I any of us could be half the person that Scout was we'd be doing pretty darn good.
RW
If anybody has his mailing address, please PM it to me. I seem to have lost it.
I am sorry to hear this. My condolences to Scouts family and all who knew him well.
My heart is broken. Michael was a very good man and a very good friend. He walked with God while here on Earth and he will walk with God eternally. I will miss you my friend, but I will never forget you.
This is truly sad news, and a great loss, for his family,friends, AS and the Texas gun culture. :'(
At my first AS, Scout was the Shoot Boss, that's how we met. I did not earn my patch at this shoot. But he raffled 2 free shoot passes at the end of the shoot. I
was lucky, I won a free pass and used it at my next AS, and earned my patch, but Scout was not the Shoot Boss, Chuck was. We did not met aging until I
went too one of His run-n-guns.
I am who I am, and I am what I am, because of Scout. His passion changed the lives of everyone He met, and those that would listen to Him.
Anyone who takes a Hat is my brother/sister.
Until we met again Brother.
My prayers go to His family and friends.
This was posted on the forum some time ago by Big Pappa - it seems rather appropriate at this time.
Ode to a Rifleman
A Rifleman is not born but is cast in the Rifleman's mold by other Riflemen. These are mentors of great character, who encourage him to accept the honor, sacrifice and duty to defend those things most dear to patriots. A Rifleman learns that not all battles require a rifle, but he is to be ready on a moments notice should one be required.
A Rifleman comprehends that the war for liberty is never won, but that battles must be fought and won every day. He obtains the foresight to know that the battle today is of utmost importance and tomorrow there will be another battle of equal importance. He gains awareness that the interest of his country, liberty and freedom should be foremost in his life.
A Rifleman becomes as knowledgeable of his rifle and gear as he is of his enemy. He grows proficient with the tools provided and is constantly striving to improve. He grasps the knowledge that the path to true perfection has no end, but always, is the most honorable journey.
A Rifleman sees that he is surrounded by battlefields of all descriptions and magnitudes. He garners the ability to choose his battles and his battlefields. He becomes sure of his skills but realizes that pride has no place on any battlefield. A Rifleman learns his job is never finished, that persistence can win any battle, and patience can prevent many ill planned battles.
A Rifleman grows to be a warrior in all walks of life. He prays for peace, is pensive of the future and knows the enemy will never relent in it's pursuit of destroying liberty and freedom. He is thankful for being deemed worthy of the title and honor.
A Rifleman's greatest honor comes with the passing of skills, heritage and knowledge of obligations to those that will and must continue the war. He teaches them that a Rifleman's skills are never accomplished, but continuously pursued. When trained, his apprentices shoulder their arms and move on to continue fighting the war and teaching others.
A Rifleman comes to know deep within his heart that when his replacements are trained, his ammo is low, his barrel is hot, the sun is on the Western horizon and the enemy is scattered for the day, he, an old Rifleman, may go home in peace.
And when, as a Rifleman, he leaves the final battlefield the echoes of his life's
accomplishments can be heard fading across the hillsides. Then, his fellow Riflemen can gather around his grave and know, without question, that this warrior was truly a "Man among men", a "Man who knew what he was about."
A Rifleman!
< Steve 'Big Papa' Anderson >
Go with God and rest in peace, my friend.
Alex
So very sorry to hear this.
Prayers inbound.
..I knew Scout. Mike was a good man, a God-fearing man, a patriot, a family man and a Rifleman. Mike's wife had family in upstate New York and I spent a few Appleseeds with him. I had his phone number in my phone and we would speak from time to time. Mike always got a kick out of me and I enjoyed that, so I always called him back for more. It amazes me how close we were in mind, body and spirit yet I'm a city slicker from New York and he a Texas Rancher. We had a lot in common. ..Scout Michael was one of the original Appleseeders and he put a ton of work into the program. Mike was a great man. His spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of God-fearing American Patriots for all time. Scout my brother, I will see you again someday. May God watch over your family, Amen..
..JW..
Is this the same Scout that did the Rifleman podcasts? Sad either way.
Never met the man. I can tell you that he had an impact on my development by putting out his podcast. I gained confidence by listening to him. My elevator speech was heavily influenced by listening. For about 2 years I didn't miss a podcast.
Scout,
Thank you for lifting me up by being the man you were. My life is better because of your efforts.
Rest in Peace and know we will keep bailing.
Yes, the same.
He was the nicest guy you could hope to meet. A gracious host, and a loyal friend. This is a terrible loss.
A nicer person than Mike I've yet to meet.
He was like a brother to me.
He would come up to his in-laws in upstate NY from time to time, and I've gone out and helped him there, and he came over and experienced an AS at Jericho, VT.
Cheryl and I express our condolences, any of you that bump into his family, please forward them.
We are diminished some by his loss.
Every now and then someone comes into our lives that makes a profound difference on who we are and what we are to become. Michael Adam "A.K.A. SCOUT" was that "someone" for many, many people. He will always be my shoot boss and I am forever grateful for the friendship, the guidance and the memories. ~ Two Wolves
Does anyone have his wife's name and an address? I would like to have Masses said for the repose of his soul, and to send the Mass cards to her. I don't have words adequate for this occasion, but God might.
My life was never the same because of Michael Adam.
My life will never be the same without him.
I was fortunate to be associated with him and to call him friend.
I took these photos the last time I saw him - April 12, 2015.
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He leaves behind his wife, Rebecca and 5 daughters. I know he has touched thousands of lives in Texas and across the country through Appleseed, his radio show and his endeavors beyond. He met everyone with a smile and a handshake and would give anyone the shirt off his back without blinking an eye. Those than knew him are blessed indeed.
Michael Adam Family
11968 South FM 1915
Buckholts, TX 76518
From 2010 or so... Scout on the Rifleman's Bubble: https://youtu.be/lCfjCdxCnJQ (https://youtu.be/lCfjCdxCnJQ)
I never had the honor of meeting or working with Scout, but I came up under his leadership as a Master Instructor. I did get to speak to him on the phone a time or two on his Appleseeds Radio show. He represents the very beginning of Appleseed to me. I am in shock at his sudden loss.
Go with God sir. I pray the Lord makes a fine place for you at His table. Amen.
Those that are close - is there anything his family needs? We need to make sure they know they have a rather large family at their side.
Prayers for his family.
Such a Great Loss for all who knew him.
He came to one of my shoots 2010 at Burlington Flats, NY and left an impression that is still remembered to this day from the people that were there.
Another void in this world that cannot be filled easily.
Rest in peace Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I met Scout and my first 'seed in Jericho Vt, about 7 years ago. He helped me then and did so afterwards with his show and writings. He will be sadly missed.
Quote from: JoeZ on July 13, 2015, 08:55:44 PM
Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
amen
tk
Such a sad time. Michael Adam had a huge impact on our life.
Here a few pics I found with Scout in them.
Below Scout came all the way to the border town of El Paso with his crew of Johnny Appleseed, Sir Not Appearing in This Film and Vortrekker.
The president of the TSRA was there. Scout gave us our orange hats and it was off we went.
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Then a month later, Scout helped us set up the first IBC in NM to forge a strong instructor crew with SamD and ashrn03
Below Scout shows us a neat trick to load 2 rounds in our M1 Garands:
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Here Scout and BlueFeather discuss the lever action and the AQT.
Scout was very committed to his new Rifleman Radio Show.
The computers shown in the pic was to help get logged in to do a live show from Las Cruces.
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A huge void is in our hearts and Lady Liberty mourns.
Below is a You Tube video of Michael presenting the Appleseed Program.
Watch it, save it, share it-------learn from it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74l9kdIH0S4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74l9kdIH0S4)
Scout was an exceptional person. So very sad to hear of his passing.
From his sister:
"A celebration of life will be held on August 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Davilla Assembly of God Church in Davilla, Texas. In lieu of flowers we will be setting up a scholarship account for his daughters."
My condolences. I never met Scout except for listening to him on Internet radio, but he definitely had an impact on me, even then.
Quotescholarship account for his daughters."
I would very much like to see us pull together as Appleseeders and dig deeply for Scout's posterity. Please post the details for donating as soon as they are available.
Very sad... I never met him, but I did listen to his radio show quite a few times. I heard that he was a really great dude and a very humble man from all those who had the privilege of knowing him. RIP.
Michael Adam- Scout- a friend of mine has passed on tragically. He leaves behind a wife and five daughters, steeped in the traditions of this country and the Founders' Beliefs. He also leaves behind countless hundreds and possibly thousands who learned the meaning of being a Rifleman and what the Founders wanted for this country. Anyone who listened to his historical stories were profoundly impacted, deeply moved, and their lives uplifted just a little. He convinced me to hold the first Appleseed in El Paso, guided me thru the setup and preparations, shared his food with me, and told me his life story. We exchanged stories and learned we had a lot in common. Mike also convinced me to step up and shepherd Appleseed through a difficult point in its history and in El Paso. Thru his guidance and mentoring we turned many hearts from cold stone to warm, beating and patriotic brethren. Mike conquered his past ghosts and Appleseed was his way of paying back the Creator and the Founders for the many blessing they had bestowed. Appleseed and I parted company because of my past ghosts chasing me, and Mike was still there to offer an encouraging word. Men such as hew are only with us for short periods of time, so it behooves us to listen to what they say. I am sure he is in Heaven recounting the many Appleseed adventures he had over the years with the Founders themselves. And he can say unashamedly that he honored them and his family. Rest in Peace Mike Adam. Well done thou faithful Patriot.
Mike Schwartz (aka WestTx) Sends.
I am so, so sorry to hear of Scout's passing. I did not know Michael, but I listened to Rifleman Radio, and as a fellow instructor he was a part of my Appleseed family. His tragic death is a great loss for this community.
There is a nice tribute to Michael on the Survival Podcast today starting at 12:23
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/feedback-7-20-15/comment-page-1#comment-847551 (http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/feedback-7-20-15/comment-page-1#comment-847551)
I would like to contribute to the scholarship fund. If someone could let us know how to do so, I would appreciate it! Jack, the host of the Survival Podcast, would also like to know how his podcast community can help out as well.
I am praying for Michael's wife and daughters, his family, and the repose of his soul.
I regret that I have never had the opportunity to share a line with Scout and learn from him.
The proof of the impact that he made in this program is that he has been inactive for several years, and yet, his legacy lives on.
I'd like to honor those memories. Would those that knew him mind posting a brief note, telling us how Scout made an impact in their lives? What he taught them? How he inspired them?
Please tell your stories here....
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=46115.0
Several of you already have done this, but for those that haven't, please consider contributing.
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal.
tk
Our condolences, and our prayers go out to his family.
Gary & Sue
I knew Scout from his travels to upstate NY. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Nickel,,,glad to see your still kicking......
B-9,,,I thought you croacked,,, ;)
Michael was an outstanding human being, a true friend of liberty, and the epitome of a Rifleman. He will be remembered most fondly.
We honored him at the Pawnee Run 'n Gun with a special award for the top rifle shooter, which I was glad to see go to Tommy Newton, a friend of his.
Here is where those who wish to contribute to his daughters scholarship fund can do so.
http://www.gofundme.com/zh458e6
He will be missed badly. He got TaosGlock and I started off here in NM very early on.
What a tremendous family man and Patriot. He gave us much support and encouragement early on.
He always put in a plug for our business on his Rifleman Radio Show and called us "salt of the earth folks".
That was a tremendous compliment and went straight to our hearts...and that is how he rolled with folks he knew.
I will forever cherish my IIT orange hat, signed by him.
Scout was a true gentleman & a patriot. We never met, but we spoke quite few times on the podcast. He will be greatly missed. Many prayers headed for his family.
fisherdawg
(In Alaska)
The gofundme link failed initially, but I went back in and was able to donate. Please do so if you can afford to. Appleseeds is a family and we need to show our support. Many thanks to spitstickler for following up on this.
My heart and prayers go out to Scout's family and AS brothers. Michael changed my view on a lot of things in life. He is gone but not forgotten. His spirit lives on in all the IITs, red hats and riflemen he mentored.
Just saw this. I'm shocked. I met Scout once briefly at a NH shoot, but knew him best from the many Thursday night Appleseed shows on the radio. Prayers out for his family.
Prayers to his friends and family,Thank you for sharing him and his passion
Through another of those inspired by this endeavor of Fred, Junior Birdman told a short story of Scout, and the sheer rustic fun of going to Scout's own range for events. Staying over for the weekend and hot showers from a 55-gallon drum suspended over a wood fire. A stretch to sign up for a Texas shoot from Georgia, but always one of my dreams to try and make one. The Appleseed family lost a magnificent Brother, but his spirit should inspire us to carry on, no matter the obstacles. Our lives are richer for having the fortune to know of and be in Michael's company.
Faith, Hope and Love,
-goose
"Just get your azz down here."
I remember those words quote-un quote just like yesterday.
It was Dec 2008. I just heard about Appleseed on the Derry Brownfield Show. Sam D was a guest and Derry and him were talking about Appleseed. Man - I just hadda go to that. So I called Scout. He was going to putting on an RBC in 2/09. Heck and it even started the day after my birthday. I didn't have the bucks though. But I saw this contact phone number. And called. I started by spiel. I was broke but I'd wash dishes, clean crap, do whatever it took but I wanted to go to the RBC. Scout wasn't saying anything. So I kept my spiel up - I'm broke but want to go - how can I get out?
And then Scout said, quote unquote,:
"Just get your azz down here"
And so I went. And here I am now.
Quote from: scuzzy on August 07, 2015, 08:36:38 PM
"Just get your azz down here."
I remember those words quote-un quote just like yesterday.
It was Dec 2008. I just heard about Appleseed on the Derry Brownfield Show. Sam D was a guest and Derry and him were talking about Appleseed. Man - I just hadda go to that. So I called Scout. He was going to putting on an RBC in 2/09. Heck and it even started the day after my birthday. I didn't have the bucks though. But I saw this contact phone number. And called. I started by spiel. I was broke but I'd wash dishes, clean crap, do whatever it took but I wanted to go to the RBC. Scout wasn't saying anything. So I kept my spiel up - I'm broke but want to go - how can I get out?
And then Scout said, quote unquote,:
"Just get your azz down here"
And so I went. And here I am now.
I remember scuzzy "the noob". Good times. O0
1st AIBC Davilla, Texas - The world is still the same size, there's just less in it!
Rest in Peace Brother-"till we meet again-Happy Trails"
I can't believe I just found out, my heart is crushed. Scout's early AS was the first one I ever attended and he got me hooked. I took several friends with me over the years not only to introduce them to an amazing cause but to meet an amazing man. I can't believe this has happened.
He and his familly will be in my prayers.
I'll never forget you, Mike....
Shocking and sad. I was just telling a co-worker this morning to look into Appleseed because he just bought his stepson his first rifle. My first and only experience with Appleseed was a weekend shoot at his place in Davilla 11/08. It is one one the greatest times I can remember. The spirit of the gathering felt like instant friendship and brotherhood. It is an honor to have met him and experience his work.