Laura our hearts were in the right place as we truly wanted to attend the celebration of a life well lived but the 4 1/2 hour flight and the cost was just too hard to justify. We have so many wonderful memories of the time we spent together at Avondale and they will be something we will always cherish. It would have been good to celebrate Mike's life and give us some kind of closure because it has been so hard to accept the fact that he is no longer with us. We will be with you in spirit on Sunday and hope the day is a true celebration of an amazing man. We love you!

I am so very sorry. I am still having trouble believing he is gone. He was energetic and charismatic. He had a wonderful sense of humor and I always looked forward to seeing him. He was a terrific mentor and friend. He will be missed a great deal. He really made the world a better place. He had such a positive attitude. He was a caring and enthusiastic teacher. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Heidi and I and a ton of others will join you and your family in celebrating Mike's contribution to enriching our lives.

We will see you all on the 21st. Please let us know what we can bring (food, desserts?). Love Beth and family

Laura.........Russ and I have been thinking of you a lot and hoping you and the girls are healing a little each day. The memories and love that you and Mike shared will forever remain in your hearts. We will see you on the 21st. ❤️❤️