"Mikey was the person who could and would talk to anyone. All of us felt better about life and about ourselves after spending time with Mikey. He understood what was important - going to church and having a real relationship with God. It has been said, FAITH is like electricity, you can't see it but you can see the light. Mikey was a true Christian. His faith was not judgmental, but his actions and character were a reflection of his Christian beliefs. Everyone wanted to be around him or just be like him."
"That is the message for all of us - if we try to be more like Mikey, and be half the person he was, we will have all overachieved, and made the world a better place as Mikey did."
"That is the message for all of us - if we try to be more like Mikey, and be half the person he was, we will have all overachieved, and made the world a better place as Mikey did."
"What is it that we remember when we think of Mike? There is something that stands out above all the rest for me and I think for everyone else too. His sense of humor. Mike had a special talent in that he could instantly make you smile. I don't know if it's because I can't picture him not smiling, but whatever it was, it was impossible to be in a bad mood if he was around."
"Whether you knew Mike for a minute or a decade, you knew he was genuine and really did care. He went out of his way to be a compassionate friend."
"There is not a day for the rest of my life that I won't miss Mike, but I know that when the time is right, I will meet Mike again, as we all will, and I know he will have years worth of jokes ready to make all of us laugh. Mike has been like a brother to me, he is the nicest person I've ever met, and the best friend I'll ever have. Mike, I'll always love you, and I'm glad to have a kickass guardian angel watching over me."
"Whether you knew Mike for a minute or a decade, you knew he was genuine and really did care. He went out of his way to be a compassionate friend."
"There is not a day for the rest of my life that I won't miss Mike, but I know that when the time is right, I will meet Mike again, as we all will, and I know he will have years worth of jokes ready to make all of us laugh. Mike has been like a brother to me, he is the nicest person I've ever met, and the best friend I'll ever have. Mike, I'll always love you, and I'm glad to have a kickass guardian angel watching over me."
"I've never met someone who can put me in a good mood so easily. His charisma and humor never got old, he knew how to keep the team focused and in order but knew how to lighten the mood as well. His work ethic and all around personality were inspiring to me and I will never forget him. He was always the voice of motivation I would hear in practice to better myself and my team. I'm going to miss Mike. I love him and hope to live out my years as he would have."
"Mike just had this contagious spirit that made people want to be around him in hope that they too could soak up some of his personality, charm, smarts, talent and even his looks."
"He is the kind of person that God cannot create twice and I hope that gives you a little comfort in knowing that he is an amazing part of all of you. He was a kid with a bright and promising future. I feel so blessed that in my time at McDaniel, I too got the opportunity to know such a wonderful human being, the way he lived his life has touched me and I hope all who knew him will aspire to live their lives in the same manner - excelling in academics, caring deeply for friends and family, and just being someone who is happy with life."
"He is the kind of person that God cannot create twice and I hope that gives you a little comfort in knowing that he is an amazing part of all of you. He was a kid with a bright and promising future. I feel so blessed that in my time at McDaniel, I too got the opportunity to know such a wonderful human being, the way he lived his life has touched me and I hope all who knew him will aspire to live their lives in the same manner - excelling in academics, caring deeply for friends and family, and just being someone who is happy with life."
"Mike always was quick with a joke, but when it came time to work, Mike was first in line and showed others the way. I will never forget Mike for his kindness and tenacity alike. He was truly one of a kind."
"Mike was a true gem! A person who made all of our lives better. I know in my own life I often fall short, and now I say to myself, 'What would Mike do?' Mike truly loved, laughed and lived life to the fullest. I think about the smiles, that Mike alone, brought to countless people and can only hope that I will be able to bring happiness in the world like he did!"