Mike was a constant explorer of news, politics and history. So it was only fitting he passed while on an “exploration” cruise ship while sailing the New England coast line from Halifax to New York City. Officially, James Michael Crothers, died October 13, 2018 in Salem, Massachusetts of cardiopulmonary arrest.

Mike was born in Bend, Oregon on October 3, 1944. He and his family moved to Dayton when he was in the 2nd grade. He was with the Dayton High School graduating class of 1962, when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. “Once a Marine, always a Marine” was his motto.

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