"Life is precious. Love is eternal. Death is merely a door separating where we are from where we are going"
I first met Michael in the 8th grade when we were students at Highland View Middle School, in Corvallis. Even though, he moved away in high school, we have stayed in touch and remained friends. I know that Michael would thank you all for being here today and supporting his family and friends.
Michael was a very kind and loving person. He was like a brother to me. Michael’s family and friends had the pleasure and joy of his presence in their lives for 24 years During that short time, he touched many hearts with that slow smile, that quiet demeanor, that twinkle in his eyes. Everyone who knew Michael knew he was always there to help and support you, a good son, brother and a solid friend. You couldn’t ask for more than that.
I feel in my heart that Michael has taken his place with God’s angels. His time here on earth was lived to the fullest. Right now, it is hard for us to comprehend the loss that we are feeling after his passing. With the passing of time, the pain of his loss will lessen, but the memories that we have of Michael will remain strong in our hearts and we will never forget him.
I'd like to dedicate the following poem to him
----Love Lives On by Amanda Bradley
Those we love
Are never really lost to us—
We feel them
In so many special ways—
Through friends
They always cared about
And dreams they left behind,
In beauty that they added to our days…
In words of wisdom,
We still carry with us
And memories that never will be gone….
Those we love
Are never really lost to us---
For everywhere their special love
Lives on.
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