jhgtyre Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Dillon. Mike left us on the morning of November 7th, 2016. He leaves behind a large family including wife Carol, sons Stephen and Christopher, daughter Stephanie, and 9 grandchildren. Mike’s legacy has touched the lives of countless people worldwide. He revolutionized the ammunition reloading industry and made it what it is today. Mike also redesigned and manufactured the M134 Minigun that is now in service in the United States and foreign military forces. As a passionate aviator, he worked for TWA as a 2nd officer for 13 years and later made a name for himself as a writer for Air Progress Magazine. He is recognized by some as being the one who started the warbird restoration movement in the 1960’s. Mike's dedication to his family, his customers, and this country was exemplary. We hope to continue the legacy that Mike Dillon worked so hard to build and we will never forget the impact that he has had on us all. We take comfort knowing he is flying in the blue skies of heaven above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 RIP Mike - his contribution to all of our lives in the reloading process alone will not be forgotten, and he obviously did so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sad news indeed. Seems to have lead a very full life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim O'Young Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Wow, what a shocker... Our sport and our industry would not be where it is today without Mike's vision, innovation & contributions. Rest in peace, Mike. Congratulations on a life well lived; one most of us can only dream about. Off to fire up the 1050 and crank out a few in your honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yesterday https://www.instagram.com/p/BMkPegDhaDV/?taken-by=dillonprecision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop414 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sorry to hear. He was a great, generous person. My condolences to the family, friends and folks at the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop414 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 My condolences to his family, and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvinbaank Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sorry to hear RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you can't look at Instagram here is the link at the DP web site http://dillonprecision.net/remembering-mike-dillon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 RIP Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 He will be missed Innovator, shooter and cool stuff he produced God welcome you Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hello: He was also a very nice man to talk to. He will be missed. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP, Mike will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 A great loss to the shooting community. All of us owe him a great deal for his overwhelming contribution to the shooting sports. RIP. The Blue lives on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 https://www.dillonprecision.com/about-us.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reloader901 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIPDILLON - THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 God Bless to an amazing man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWifeShootsBetter Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP, Thank You for all you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 A man who made a difference! Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQRibs Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP Mr. Dillon, and my condolences to those that knew him. A very innovative and interesting man who left a good legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisleyBlackhawk Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP and thank you for what you have given, not only to the reloading community, aviation but also the nation...you will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboslice Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 RIP Mr. Dillon. Thank you for everything you have given to this world and the passion you showed while doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector1999 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thoughts and prayers with his family. Thanks for all he did. RIP.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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