August 25, 1980
June 20, 1995
The following is a tribute to Michael by a family friend. It clearly states the true essence of Michael and his genuine love of life. Michael, sorely missed by his family and friends, remains in our hearts daily providing the motivation to live our lives as fully as possible.
No hill too high
No challenge too tough
No place too remote
No path too rough
This was the credo
by which Michael lived.
He grabbed all the gusto
that life had to give.
The life of this young man
touched many others,
A son, a grandchild,
a nephew, a brother,
A neighbor, an athlete,
a classmate, a scout,
a musician, a student,
a true friend throughout,
Perhaps in our sadness
We can learn what he knew,
To live each day fully
Whatever we do.