Comments on: Area Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired Assistant Fire Chief (With Arrangements)

By: suga

suga — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:29:36 +0000

rip (mr.mike staples)

By: Heath

Heath — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:37:01 +0000

Friendly, well respected, loved, loyal, dedicated, smart, mischievous, and friend are some of the words I could describe good ole Staples! I always loved to walk by the fire station and see Staples on shift and hear him holler “jumpout”. He always had a way of making you feel better about yourself. Not sure if it was the warm pat on the back, or the encouraging words he always said to people but he was a good man. I pray for his family, friends, and the great group of guys at the fire department.

May you rest in peace ole buddy,
Heath

By: Tony Pettway

Tony Pettway — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:02:07 +0000

Mike rest in peace. I played basketball with Mike and he always was a very nice and respectable man.May God bless your family and loved ones.

By: Buddy Love

Buddy Love — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:54:29 +0000

We will miss you Chief . Ever since I started at the Atmore Fire Dept. you have been there leading and helping all of us become great firefighters . Even after you retired you made it a point to come by and check on all of us . Thank you Chief for every thing you did for us and every thing you taught us .

THANK YOU ,

Buddy Love F- 10

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:12:24 +0000

Chief Staples, He was a brother and a friend and he taught us at Atmore Fire right from wrong..He wanted us to be the BEST at all times..He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.When I came to work at Atmore Fire in 2005 chief staples took me in on his shift and taught me and showed me how to be the best..Thats what he wanted out of every Atmore Firemen…. Thank You Chief Staples for make’n me the man I am……You will be missed… Bobby F-12

By: McCullough VFD 8

McCullough VFD 8 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:24:38 +0000

R.I.P. Mike!! You will be truly missed by all of our fellow firefighters,, We have a Brother//Sisterhood and words cant express what we are feeling right now…. To Haley and the family our hearts bleed with your loss and we pray God will comort you in your time of grief…….. Always cherish the memories as i will the last words i heard him say to me on that Monday afternoon when he stopped by the store where i work never would i have thought that would be the last time i would hear him say What’s up Big Chief<< This is not a good bye but i'll see ya later !!!! Thanks for being our Guardian Angel ,,

By: Country

Country — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:16:05 +0000

To my brother and friend:

Chief Staples,
When I first begun my career at the Atmore Fire Dept, you were there. While going through school, you were there. When I graduated, you were there. Every step of the way you’ve always been right there. After graduation you took me underneath your wing and ultimately made me the fireman I am today. I will miss your knowledge, inspiration, and especially your friendship. You will forever be a part of the Atmore Fire Deptartment and forever be a part of my family.
Rest in peace brother.

Sincerely,
Country.

By: hylton

hylton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:23:51 +0000

Rest in Peace brother…… I’m so sorry to hear of your passing and I wish comfort and peace to your family.

By: Poarch vfm

Poarch vfm — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:32:25 +0000

Rest in peace chief.may Gods grace and comfort be with the family.

By: Danny

Danny — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:03:50 +0000

R.I.P. MY BROTHER YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE IN THE GOOD AND THE BAD, YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN .