As the holidays come closer!  / Unknown
Merry Christmas From Heaven

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
on a cold wintery night

I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you to 
please say your prayers

I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders 
above the croud

Keep trying each moment 
to stay in His grace
I came here before you
to help set your place

You don't have to be 
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip 
if you contuine to climb

To my family and Friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way

I love you all dearly
now don't shed a tear
cause I'm spending my 
Christmas with Jesus this year! Close

A Vacation  / Aunt Donna &. Uncle Tim
We remember when we were taking a family vacation to Sea Wolrd and his cousins (Sarah and Joe) wanted Michael and His sister Jilliane to go with us, Diane (his mom, my sister) was so nervous she was woried we were going to lose Michael and she kept telling Jilliane to make sure she watched him, As always I kept telling Diane that I would not lose him! When we got to Sea World All Michael wanted to do was go and see the new exibit that was there call Shark Encounter! So we did and let me tell you we had to do it over and over again but it was well worth it to see how he loved it! When we went to other things we always had to go back to that! I have always remembered that vacation! Michael you are always in my thoughts and I know you are missed more than words could ever expalin! I know someday we will all get to see you and that wonderful smile of yours again! You have taught so many thing to so many people, I think the one thing that you have taught is that you have to live 4 now! 
You are in my thoughts everyday and I will always miss you!
Thank you for just being you and caring about everything and everyone you meet! 
Love you so much
Aunt Donna Close

In case he didn't know  / Jesse Scott (cousin)
There are a few things I've always wanted Mike to know, but I'm sure he already does. 

The proudest moment of my youth was a time when I was caught in one of my usual procrastination schemes. Two hours before the due date, I am writing a paper. My mother says jokingly to me, "You're just like your cousin Michael!" I have yet to feel such a sense of pride. 

I wanted to thank Mike for everything he has passed down to me, acting as the brother I never had. Things like the love of skiing, cycling, swimming and all things to make us laugh until our stomachs hurt. Not to mention the love of an exquisite meal at Taco Bell.

Every time I feel like giving up on anything, I feel my ribs being poked, followed by words of encouragement in Mike's voice, which harkens back to my childhood. 

Finally, I want to tell Mikey that I am forever in his debt. I could not have received a better role model. Every time we were together growing up, I would be inspired by the words he said to me. I still am, and always will be. He has an energy that can never be destroyed. I miss Mike, but I know that when I am training solo, I am never alone. Thank You Mikey. Thank you. Close

Michael's Pray to Us  / Mom
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.

I gave to you my love.  You can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travel on alone.

So grieve for me a while if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comfoted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say,
"Welcome Home"

-Author Unknown Close

A Prayer  / Rachel (Friend of Mom's )
I Whispered a Prayer or Two for you today

I wanted to let you know that
I whispered a prayer or two for you today.
You crossed my mind so many times,
And I asked the angels to be near you.

I wished I could somehow be there.
I couldn’t, but I whispered a prayer
That God would stand by your side-
Loving, protecting, and guiding you.

Even though I’m not with you,
Know that you’re in my heart
And that I whispered a prayer or two-
For you and your family.

P.S. I whispered a prayer for Michael and Tyler too.
God bless them as they dance among the stars.
Thank God that we had the dance with our sons
To remember.
I like to think they are smiling for
The LOVE friendships they have created.
Isn’t that
What life is all about? Now and forever.
Love from our family, to yours, Rachel Close

So Very Sorry for Your Loss  / Melissa Eiler (Visitor~Daughter of Irwin & Renee Eiler )

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