From Ventana Wildlife Society
"Mike Tyner was a wildlife biologist who dedicated the last six of his nine years working for Ventana Wildlife Society, to save California Condors in Big Sur, CA. He was truly an exceptional individual who served as the field supervisor for Ventana Wildlife Society’s condor recovery program. Tragically, during high winds that we received in Big Sur on November 30, a tree toppled causing his death. This loss is catastrophic, heartbreaking, and painful. As our staff mourns the passing of a remarkable friend, our hearts go out to his family. Mike will be greatly missed!" – Kelly Sorenson, VWS Executive Director and VWS Staff
"I can say that it was truly an honor to work alongside Mike. He was truly an exceptional biologist, a great friend, and staunch protector of all natural things! His death came very unexpectedly and very tragically. My thoughts and prayers go out his family. Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew him and his positive impacts on Big Sur’s natural beauty will live on through the condors…I’m almost sure he’s up there soaring with them now." – Joe Burnett, VWS Condor Project Coordinator and Close Friend
"Over and over our staff here just kept saying what a terrific person Mike was. What you saw was what you got. A completely honest, unassuming, humble, hardworking individual. Our thoughts are with you guys, and Mike’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed." – Jesse Grantham, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Condor Recovery Program Coordinator.
The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce sends condolences to Mike Tyner’s family and to the team at Ventana Wildlife Society that works tirelessly in dangerous conditions to save the California Condor from extinction and to keep them soaring in our precious skies.
Regards,
Stan Russell
Oh, such sad news. I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of such a good and kind person. My heart goes out to all family, friends and colleagues of Mr Tyner…<3
By: gobbledygookedy on December 1, 2011
at 9:23 pm
An amazing man. An amazing journey. An amazing accomplishment.
By: Julia Baumgartner on December 1, 2011
at 10:17 pm
Our hearts go out to Mike’s family, friends and colleagues. So sorry to hear of this great loss.
By: Denise Louie on December 1, 2011
at 11:19 pm
My Uncle and my mentor i will miss you tell the end of time.Going to follow thru with the march trip and chase those big browns we always talked about.Thanks for all the memories.
By: Timmy Skeens on December 2, 2011
at 8:23 am
Dearest Nancy & Family,So sorry to hear of your GREAT LOSS!!!!!!So sad!!! Our wonderful GRAND_SON_ Joe let me know right a way.Rest IN Peace Mike!!!!!!Love Carla.
By: Carla on December 3, 2011
at 7:03 pm
Mike, I knew you for all too short a time but remember you well from Hi Mt and Hopper when you came to help with the condor nest obs. You were a kind and gentle soul. Tragic to lose you. Deepest condolences to your family and friends. RIP amigo
By: Allan Mee on December 5, 2011
at 5:34 pm
To Mike safe passage on this next step.Love and condolences to your
family,friends and co workers.I will miss seeing you on North Coast Ridge Road.I crossed paths with Mike often with many a smile and nod.Your calm and quiet presence will be missed.
Branham
By: Branham Rendlen on December 10, 2011
at 12:16 pm
To the family fo Mikie, I am truly grieved to all of you for your loss and I know words are not very comforting at a time like this but I want you to know that you are in my prayers and I love you all and hope that God wil comfort in your time of sorrow. I’ll never forget picking up Mikies big brother John for school and Nancy would be giving Little Mikie a bath in the sink. That and Nancy laughs always started my mornings off good. I love you Nancy and family God bless, Rene’
By: Rene' Caldwell on December 10, 2011
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