MOM lit a candle on 28th November, 2008:

Well, darlin it's Thanksgiving, and I want you to know that on this day, I am thankful that God gave you to me, and in turn you gave me Alex. I miss you soooooooo much and this first holiday is hard, but I am going to make it. I'm sorry that we didn't have more Thanksgiving's together than we did, but I loved them all. Please say hello to God for me. Love,MOM

MOM lit a candle on 9th November, 2008:

Well my darling son, it's almost time for your son's birthday. I remember how very proud you were of him. You should still be, even though he's had a rough time. I think, from talking to Carrie, that he's coming around slowly but surely. I miss you more and love you more than you'll ever know. love , MOM

kara lit a candle on 15th October, 2008:

I LOVE YOU UNCLE MIKE. AND I THINK OF YOU AND ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES OFTEN.
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I LOVE YOU
&&
MISS YOU

Brad lit a candle on 24th September, 2008:

Was thinking about you today just wanted to say Hi, miss you!

Margaret lit a candle on 23rd August, 2008:

I miss you and love you And thank you for the last day we spent together. You always encouraged me and had faith in me! Thank you for believing in me as i still and always will believe in you...(your second mom)Love you!! I will see you some day!!!

Terry lit a candle on 26th July, 2008:

you're always thought of my brother, I love you. Terry

Nan lit a candle on 22nd July, 2008:

I never realized how much I would miss you. I find myself wanting to pick the phone up and say hey quite often. we sure do miss you. Nan

Greta lit a candle on 11th July, 2008:

Mike D I love you so much. You will never be forgotten. I LOVE YOU CUZ!!!!!

Josh lit a candle on 18th June, 2008:

We miss you uncle mike when i was a little kid mike called me skin bone now i am ham bone. in loving memory of uncle mike

Brad lit a candle on 4th June, 2008:

My heart broke that morning I had lost my lifelong friend, I thank God everyday for giving me you. I will never ever have a friend like you. I look forward to you showing me the best fishing spots in heaven, but your gonna have to wait about 50 yrs. Oh yea and I will have THE crib board with me so get ready I have some catching up to do.

Anthony lit a candle on 28th May, 2008:

This is for all the times shared with our beloved uncle mike everyone will always remember you i love you mikey

Brad lit a candle on 26th May, 2008:

This is for Alex may you never forget your dad.

mom lit a candle on 18th November, 2008:

My precious son, today your son turned 11. It doesn't seem possible, and in another few days, you will have been gone for 6 months. Everything is going by so swiftly, and at times I feel like I'm drowning. I miss you beyond words, and I love you a million times more than that. You are always in my thoughts, Love Mom

Brad lit a candle on 21st October, 2008:

MIKE D'S ASHES WERE PLACED IN THE WATERS OF THE AU SABLE RIVER, AT THE FISHING WHOLE WERE HE CAUGHT HIS FIRST STEELHEAD, ON OCTOBER 18th 2008. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD THERE, AND WILL THINK OF YOU WITH EVERY CAST. LOVE YOU BRO MISS YOU

big sis wendy lit a candle on 10th October, 2008:

My whole life is still in a jumble since you have been gone. I know in my heart that you are with me all the time. That you would tell me to get with it! Keeps me going. It's been really hard, but somehow I know you are in a better place. I LOVE YOU STILL AND THINK OF YOU CONSTANTLY.

MOM lit a candle on 8th September, 2008:

Ilove you and miss you soooooooooooo much. You're in my thoughts constantly. Everyone asks how I'm doing, and I hasve to be honest, some days are better than others, but I'm hanging in there, and going back to church, to ensure that someday I'll see you again. I love you Michael and I know you knew that. LOVE, MOM

Brad lit a candle on 29th July, 2008:

I miss you bro, its tough not having you around.

Deja lit a candle on 23rd July, 2008:

uncle mike! i hope u know u'll always be in my hear even tho ur gone dont mean ur forgotten and may ur spirt live on unlce mike iam not going to say bye more like ill see u later cuz its will be sooner then they think but till then i miss u and love u lots

~love~deja~

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Aunt Lin lit a candle on 22nd July, 2008:

Michael,
I miss you so much, you were my favorite
nephew. My heart hurts, that you are gone,but you are with the Lord now, and that gives me peace. I loved you more than you could imagine. You were a blessing to our family, and we all Loved you. Rest in peace my sweet boy.
Love Aunt Lin

Jessica lit a candle on 25th June, 2008:

This is because I know that with out you i would never have learned cribbage. thanks we will always miss you

Toni lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

This one is for you Mike,you will be greatly missed.

Anthony lit a candle on 28th May, 2008:

P.S. Me and daddy will be with you one day and you better be ready for some cribbage

Aaron lit a candle on 26th May, 2008:

This is for everyone that all the good memories will never be forgotten....