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Jerrie Whitfield
May 25, 2025
It´s been so many years now since I received a message from Mike´s mom, Jacque, saying that he had died in Anbar Province. As the grandmother of a Marine stationed at the same base as Michael, I had become friends via the internet with Jacque. My grandson and Micheal knew each other as they were in the same company. She would let me know when she heard from Michael and vice versa. It was a nice friendship and we were planning on getting together at some point. That message from Jacque truly broke my heart. She loved her son so very much. So, on this Memorial Day, you and your mom are both in my thoughts, as well as Moose and family.
Charlie Gili
April 8, 2024
Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Michael J. Halal US Marine Lance Corporal.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
moose
December 25, 2021
mike its been many years since your passing 5 years your mom been with you. i think of you two every day and what your doing,the two of you are missed and left a hole
moose
ken walters
February 11, 2018
mike its almost two years your mom been with god and you, the memory of the two of you lives strong in my life. if god let me have her back I could not be selfish and take her away from the person she loved the most you,i think of her often well several times a day the one thing she wanted was to rest at your side and me and Jessica made that happen. mike there is a broken hart on this earth but a happy one in heaven please take care of her for me she was truly my gift from god ...........moose
Matt Walker
May 26, 2017
Hey Brother,
I wanted to say that I miss you and thank you for everything.
Cindy Perrin
April 25, 2017
Dearest Michael, I remember the day GOD took you back, I remember the pain that your Mom, my dear friend, went through losing you. She never got over losing you but while she was here, she thoroughly enjoyed your Sister, Grandchildren and Moose! But the day came that her heart could bare no more, that day she went to be with you. I'll never forget the phone call about you...and I'll never forget the phone call about Mom! I went to her side and I stayed until she left us completely, it brings me to tears how much I miss her, but under the tears there's a smile knowing she is finally back with you!
GOD Bless You Both. Until we are all reunited again for Eternity.
Love, Cindy
April 9, 2017
mike ,for what ever gods reason your mon wanted to be with you so much the lord took her. mike I had the honor of having her by my side for 19years and now she is with you and god.there is a hole in me that will only be filled by seeing her and you again,like when you were killed she always said she would stay the corse to see you again and so will i.semper fi forever mike for one day that hole will be filled and Jacque will be in my arms again until then plz take extra care of my angel ........... moose
December 27, 2016
mike never thought I would be saying this I know your mom is with you now.she could not wait for the day she got to hold you again well it came November 14 2016, I will miss her she was and still is the best of the best she was my love and my life. now she is with god and you . I will wait for the day I can hold her again until then please take care of her.
moose
2003 - our last Christmas together
Ken Halal
December 24, 2016
Ken Halal
December 23, 2016
Just want to let you know much you will always be missed. This time of year brings back so many memorable moments. I will never forget the Christmas of '85. Our first Christmas with just you and I. I'll never forget you waking up early that morning, going out to the kitchen and saying "Oh Wow!!" when you saw the Christmas tree, all the decorations, gifts and that new bike. I'll also never forget our last Christmas together. The way you played with little Robert and Chrissy. How proud we all were of you. The Chistmas days since then are just a blur. How I still half way expect you to still come bounding through the door with that big grin on your face. Little Robert and Chrissy are so grown up now. Not so little any more. I know you look over them, protect them and I know you must miss them to as I know they miss you. This photo of you three is one of many favorites but the one that I will always cherish forever because it was the last Christmas we all had together. I'm so proud of you!! Love Dad
Bonnie Halal
December 19, 2016
Another Christmas is upon us without you. Missing you, my mom, and your mom, and your Grandma! Lots of beautiful angels to keep you company!
September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016
July 30, 2016
mike, as I sit here thinking (funny hugh)all the things happening in life none of them can top YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR ME I wish we could all be that unselfish.mike thank you for life
moose
May 20, 2015
I thought of you on your special day with love. I thought about you yesterday & the days before that too. I think of you in silence & often speak your name. All Grandma has is memories & your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part.. God has you in his keeping. I have you in my heart..
Happy Birthday
Michael
From:Grandma Randall
May 19, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN MIKE. WE LOVE YOU. I remember when you were a little boy playing in the back yard, and I love to think of the times we went fishing after School in Elko. our camping trips to Blue Ridge. I know what we will do the first day I get to heaven! love you with all my heart baby. love Mom
Mike
Jacqueline Mikkelson
May 19, 2015
Matt Walker
April 29, 2015
I am missing you like crazy today brother. I heard a song that made me cry at work cause it reminds me of you.
Ed Marshall
April 19, 2015
Jacqueline I never met Michael, but you did sent me a picture. Sorry for your loss. Ed Marshall. 541-285-8235
May 19, 2014
I remember this day 32 years ago like it happened just yesterday. I think of you every day and will forever miss you in our lives.
Mom Mikkelson
January 1, 2014
Mike, I hope you liked the Christmas tree. Moose and I visited you and laughed and cried on Christmas Eve, wishing you were here with all of us. I agree with Chrissy. What I wouldn't do for another Mikey hug and hear your laughter again. I see you in my dreams and wake up feeling so happy. I love you with all my heart," more than this whole life world, as you always said.
May 19, 2013
Happy Birthday my son. You will never be forgotten. I will always love you, cherish a;; our times together and yearn for more of them.
Love,
Dad
March 31, 2013
In memory & honor of Michael Halal. We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice.
Chrissy Halal
July 13, 2012
It's nights like tonight that I wish you could have seen me grow up. There's nothing special about tonight, it's just a plan Thursday, but it's a Thursday night where all I can think about is you. What it would be like to have you in the stands at a basketball game or to just come over for dinner. It's a night like tonight where I could use a big Mikey hug. I love and miss you so much, and I always will.
Jacqueline Mikkelson
April 13, 2012
Mike, I think of you every day and wish you were here to guide your sister and I. You were wise beyond your years son. I cherished your advice. I look at Jessa's kids sometimes and wonder what it would have been like to have yours playing with hers at grandma's house. You would have been an awesome daddy Mike. I wish you were coming over for dinner on the weekends and spending time with Moose and I. I miss you when we go out and do things you enjoyed. I love you with all my heart, Love, mom
Mom Mikkelson
November 19, 2011
I hope you like what I brought you. Bonnie and Robert brought you live ones, with a butterfly. It was beautiful. I had to work Veterans Day, but you and all of your buddies were on my mind the entire day, along with the ones we still need to bring home. I hope you see Jessa'S kids growing up. you'll remember when Chrissy and Robert were that small. I know your sister, Jessa loves you and thinks of you often son. I hope your with us Thanksgiving and Christmas in spirit. We love you more than you will ever know.
Mom Mikkelson
November 11, 2011
We miss you. We will never forget.
Mom Mikkelson
November 11, 2011
Michael, Today is Veterans Day, and I'm thinking of you, and Dad, and the men in your Unit.and all of the other men and women who serve. I love you with all my heart, Love, Mom.
Jacqueline Mikkelson
September 20, 2011
Son, I think of you every day. Holidays are the hardest without you there, and they are coming up. We will never forget your laughter during those times. and your ornryness! you gave us all so much happiness. You taught us so much Mike. Thank you for being such a remarkable young man. I can't put into words, how proud I am of you! You showed so much commitment in the Marine Corp and in your life. We try as hard to enjoy the freedom and joys that you fought and died for, and your death is not in vain. your sacrifices will always be remembered and appreciated by true Americans all over the USA. When I think of the last time I hugged you and sometimes I think I can still feel your cheek next to mine. I know that you are with us in spirit and that is comforting. I have always been proud to say that you are my son. I know that you are with God and I will see you again, and that gives me so much comfort. I love you, Love, Mom
Peggy Childers
September 16, 2011
September 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Michael J. Halal:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Bonnie Halal
September 11, 2011
Mike,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. This weekend is especially difficult because it is so close to when we lost you. Thank you for looking down on us all and keeping us focused. I love you and miss you everyday! Love, Bonnie
September 8, 2011
mike 9-11 is coming and the day you entered heven,because of men and women like you i can write this thank you.hope i an taking care of your mom like you would were all good as you know.but there is a blank spot around us that can never be filled until we are with you again.
moose
Jacqueline Mikkelson
May 30, 2011
I hope you like what Jessa and I are doing to remember you, son. I think you would be holding my hand when I had mine done, like last time. We celebrated your Birthday and hope you got the balloons!!! you loved balloons when you were a kid. Today is Memorial Day and I gotta say, it is uplifting to see so many people remember you and men like you. I wish I could change it all still, and bring you home, yet, I think, you are home! It is so hard to wait to see you again. I love you with all my heart Mike.
Mom Mikkelson
April 26, 2011
Son, Your Birthday is coming up, and we are going to celebrate that day, because that was one of the happiest days of my life! I was given an amazing gift from God and I celebrate still, because I will always be grateful for that day. I miss our talks, your advise, your laughter. I miss the way you always kidded with me and helped me. I love you with all my heart. love, Mom
jacqueline mikkelson
April 23, 2011
I love u son
Mom Mikkelson
December 24, 2010
Michael,I'll stop by and leave you an ornament on your tree. I hope that Christmas in heaven is as beautiful as I imagine it. You are so missed baby. I wish I could hug you tell you I love you with all my heart son. I miss looking into your eyes. be with us in spirit tomorrow baby. I love you!!! love, mom
ken walters
November 27, 2010
mike i know things are good with you,thank you for what you did and gave to us.we love ya
moose
mom Mikkelson
November 25, 2010
I missed you so much today, and I know you would have come home if you could. You always did. I already have next Thanksgiving planned out and I know it will be great! Moose will come with me. Jessa brought the kids and hung out with me and it was wonderful. I hope your smiling down on us when we're together like that Mike. I love you. Happy Thanksgiving son
mom Mikkelson
November 20, 2010
I cannot tell you how my heart aches eveery day. like reliving a nightmare. I wish I could wake up. I want to hug you more than anything. If I could have one wish I wouls spend a day looking at you, talking with you, laughing with you again. You were so much of my happiness. I'm empty without you Mike. I love you with all my heart
Jacqueline Mikkelson
November 11, 2010
I honor you and all others who have gone before you. I honor those who come home and respect you all so much, and love you. I imagine you guearding the gates of heaven and saluting every Soldier that enters those gates. I miss you so much. Today is Veterans Day. at least I am not alone in remembering you. I guess I never really am, as you have touched so many lives here. So many people besides me, love you and miss you Mike. I stopped by and had the honor of seeing Christopher Lapka's parents today, next to his grave. I wonder if you knew him. maybe you do now? I miss our conversations, and hearing how life is treating you. I love you with all my heart, son. Thank you for all that you have given and for your love. thinking of you, Mom
Cindy Bonomolo
September 15, 2010
Dearest Michael,
Another year has passed, and with every message that is placed here, I am reminded of the wonderful, beautiful friend I have, your mom! Although we don't see each other often, I think of her all the time! And of course, my thoughts of her can not be had without thoughts of you as well. I know how much she misses you...if GOD ever granted me just one wish, I would wish that we could go back before that day and change what happened to you. It pains me to know I have a dear friend out there who hurts everyday. When ever I see anything on the news about the war, it always brings thoughts of you...Semper Fi my friend, I look forward to meeting you in Heaven! GOD Bless.
September 14, 2010
Another challenging and enduring year has passed without you. I miss you more and more as the time passes and can't help but wonder where our lives might be if you were still here with us all. I'm sure you are very proud of Robert and Chrissy. Each of them is somewhat like you but in totally different ways. I know they miss you and yearn for your presence in their lives as well. Your legacy continues on and you will never be forgotten. I'm so very proud of you Mike. Until we meet again.
Love,
Dad
Peggy Childers
September 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Michael J. Halal:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Benny Czap
September 13, 2010
Commander Halal,
I just got off the phone with your mom. She's doing good, her and Jessica and so close and Heather Rae is in love and I bought my first house. I'm gonna call your mom back at 12am her time and we are gonna toast to your life.
I'm not gonna lie Mike, I doesn't get any easier fella. The tears are falling as I write this. The moment I say your name or think of you or any of the 20 I cry. I'm so blessed to have known you fella.
Vicki J will be 6 on the 29th. She's so big and she loves me so much. Some times I wonder what her life would have been like if I were the one that had not come home. I know you would have been there for her, we promised remember!
I pray to God a lot to make the pain stop, but he replies to me in other ways but saying pain comes from love.
Rest in peace Mike...I wish we were at Ducks!
Benny Czap
SGT USMC
Jacque Mikkelson
July 23, 2010
Son, I light candles and I think of you and I wonder if you think of me in heaven. I wonder if you check on me or Jessa. I wonder if you see Jameson and baby JadeLynn and Michael James, and if you smile when you see them...James looks at your pic and says Miiii? he can't say your whole name yet, but he knows your my Mike. I know that Heather Rae is trying her best to be happy because she knows that is what you want...but there will always be a place in her heart for you. you were her best friend Mike. She named her baby boy after you! He is a little hunk, like Jameson. Jessa is so strong. I'm sure you so proud of her. I am. I just wish you could be here and see how her life turned out. Please keep an eye out for Casey? If you can? We love him so much and he is so much like you in so many ways. full of courage and commitment and he loves his babies and Jessa, clearly. please take care of Pepper for Moose? It was so tragic, and the only conselation we have, is that she is not suffering anymore and that she is with you.I am so dang sick of loosing everyone I love. your my favorite son. I love you Mike. love, Mom
Mom Mikkelson
July 10, 2010
Michael, You know how you always said,mom, I'm taking Neko with meeeee)... when you walked out the door? and I always laughed and said, no your not.... When we talk about sending Neko to heaven,I remembered that. I am sending him to you Mike. You take care of my boy for me, ok? I know you will love having him and give lots of hugs and play with him. take him fishin' and swimming. You loved him so much, that you got your own Akita. I remember that day well. You were so happy! Please take care of Neko for me son? I will give him to you tomorrow, and it will be so hard to let him go..... but, at least I know he is in good hands, with you Mike. Love, Mom
July 1, 2010
I Shakey Walls salute you. May I please contact
the family. My email is [email protected].
602-361-8700
Jacque Mikkelson
June 25, 2010
I think of you every single day. I miss you with all my heart son. I still fight back tears when I think of our future plans that will not happen here. maybe we can do them in heaven? I love you more than this whole life world. :) love, Mom
Mom Mikkelson
June 1, 2010
Here is a light for you son,
Mom Mikkelson
May 31, 2010
Thank you for your commitment and love. Today, I light a candle to honor you and all of our Soldiers who have gone before you and after you. Guard the gates of heaven with honor. We will never forget. Love, Mom
Mom Mikkelson
May 20, 2010
You are remembered and loved
May 20, 2010
mike, today i went and put flowers on a grave but when i got there it all was put in perspective,life ,love and the word of being a man. somehow when i was out there all my problems felt small,mike i made a promise to you when you left and i have kinna let it slide.you know what i mean that is what i ment by a mans word,mike i will honor that primise and i will visit you more so you can remind me from time to time what it is all about.we miss you and love you.hope you like the garden and moose country come by one in a while and ring the bell.
moose
Mom Mikkelson
May 18, 2010
Mike, I know you like to be called Mike, instead of Michael, so I try to do that for you. I love you so much and tomorrow I will celebrate your life and all of the happiness that you gave to me. You were a gift that God gave to me. Thank you for everything you gave us Mike. You are still a blessing in my life. I live each day thinking of how you lived your life, and how you gave so much, taugt us so much. You set such an amazing example for young people around you. I remember how proud you were to go to your School after you went into the Marine Corp. to show the young people that there is hope and that they can make good choices and make a difference in their lives. I know that Patty had a lot to do with your choices and I am so grateful that you were close to her. I don't get to talk to your tickle Queen as much as I'd like, but you would be so proud of her. She keeps your Legacy alive. Michael is getting so big. I check out his pics when ever I can. I am sure your watching him grow and smiling from above. and I'm sure the same goes for your sister and James and Jade. I wish they could have known Uncle Mike. They would love you so much! We will celebrate your Birthday tomorrow and I will do my best not to cry a lot. It is inevitable, that I will cry, so I won't promise that I won't. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do, was not cry when I said goodbye to you, next to having to go to your funeral. There is nothing worse than that. I wish I could be buried with you but I guess that place is taken. I will meet you in heaven though. look for me, when the time comes. Heather and I count the days until we see you again. I do my best to be happy here, because I know that God would expect me to, and so would you. Your the best son a mom could have ever asked for. I am so honored to have been your mom. I love you. Happy Birthday! 27 in Heaven!
Heather Rae Craven
May 2, 2010
OUR day is almost here. I will count down the days until I wake up that morning. I will wake up and get ready for work. No one will notice my sadness. I carry it behind a smile now.
-Tickle Queen
Ken Halal
May 2, 2010
Son, Always thinking about you and missing you just the same as the last time we spoke. I wish I could have protected you like you are looking over Robert & Chrissy. Life is difficult and often wonder why I somehow manage to just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I know you are playing a part in keeping me moving forward. Thanks for your love and guidance. Dad
Jacqueline Mikkelson
May 1, 2010
Matt, I would love to hear from you, and any of Michaels close friends. His Birthday is coming up. I take that day off to remember how blessed I was to be his mom and celebrate his life. If you would like to share that day with me, email me @ [email protected] Mike's mom
Matt Walker
April 23, 2010
Brother I miss you more than any one could ever know. I think that you guide my hand a lot as of late.
Matt Walker
April 23, 2010
Brother I miss you more than any one could ever know. I think that you guide my hand a lot as of late.
waiting and ready
December 24, 2009
on their way, Mike and Ben
December 24, 2009
mom
December 24, 2009
Son, just thinkin' of you, it's Christmas Eve, and how I would love to see your smiling face tomorrow. You always came home for Christmas. I know you will be with us in our hearts. I miss you so much baby. it's not true, Time does not heal all wounds. time only makes it harder for me. always another day that I have to live without you in my life. I hope that you and Machado are hanging out and laughing and enjoying heaven. I wait till the day I see your smiling face in front of me and hope you will have a hug waiting for me...as I will for you. It kills me each time I see another Soldier die, but it hurts for anyone to lose someone they love,no matter what they do for a living. especially a child. I promised I'd frame all of your certificates for you for Christmas...there are so many...I've gotten started on 'em. Your in my thoughts every minute of every day. Love, Mom...Merry Christmas Michael.
We will never forget you
Mom Mikkelson
October 9, 2009
James Michael
September 18, 2009
Michael James
September 18, 2009
Nevaeh and baby Michael James
September 18, 2009
Tickle Queen
September 14, 2009
I Love You
Peggy Childers
September 13, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Michael J. Halal:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Capt Daniel D
September 12, 2009
It is difficult to reaize that it's been five years now since that day we lost Mike and Machado. I think about them often, and - on the eve of another deployment to dusty and far away places - it is perhaps inevitable that they stand out strongly in my mind these days. I am humbled by their, and by your, sacrifice. I hope you all have found peace.
Kenna Larra
September 4, 2009
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Mom Mikkelson
September 3, 2009
Dear Michael, I find it so hard to call it an Anniversary, because that sounds like a celebration and it is far from that for us. We celebrate your life and you Birthday and your love. I know that you are still with us on the Holidays and we have honey baked ham for you at Thanksgiving or Christmas and I think about how much you loved watermelon as a little boy as I work in the garden. I have 10 now. I wish you could share them with me. Your sister will soon be giving you a baby Niece. Her name is Jade Lynn. I'm sure she will look a lot like your nephew and probably just as much to handle. Your sister is a strong and I know that she misses you like I do. We all love you so much. You are and always will be the gift that God has given me. I will be forever grateful. your truly a blessing and always will be. I love you with all my heart Mike. Love, MOM
August 31, 2009
Son, I miss you more than ever! Not a single day passes that I don't think of you and your sacrifice. I'm so proud of you! I yearn for those days when you were a small boy and we used to horse back ride together, and the times when we would knock a few back together as men and all the times in between. The memories I keep fresh as ever. I'm growing older now, a little slower and I would think a little wiser. I'm sure you would kick my butt in whatever way we challenged each other. I'm still not accepting it very well but as the days, weeks and years pass I'm reminded that we will all be together soon. Life is quite often cruel here but my love for you will always be endure.
Love,
Dad
Jacqueline Mikkelson
July 3, 2009
Son, I will be thinking of you, as always on the 4th of July. How I remember that you loved watermelon and we'd watch the fireworks on the roof when you were young. I'm sure your view of the fireworks is magnificant. I love you son, more than this whole life world, Love, MOM
June 24, 2009
Mike,
Well fella, I have done all I can to get your story out and to share you with anyone who will listen. But I need to finally start healing. I will tell your story tomorrow one last time, and hopefully it will be the last time I will cry.
I love you my brother! I miss you everyday and talk to you all in my dreams at night.
I am gonna start to live again tomorrow.
Your buddy,
Ben Czap
Centennial High School Remembers and honors you
June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009
Your sister's son will know his Uncle Mike through us. Love, Mom
June 16, 2009
Michael James, meet Michael James.He will carry on your name
June 16, 2009
Gone to Heaven, But never forgotten
June 16, 2009
Bonnie Halal
May 26, 2009
Mike,
I miss you every day. It's hard to believe that it's been over 4 1/2 years. Had a BBQ at grandma's yesterday (Memorial Day, and thought of you often. You would be so proud of Robert...he can now officially eat as much as you did at a BBQ!! And Chrissy looks a little more like you each day. All I have to do is look at her and it reminds me of you (not that I need reminding). I drank a toast to your 27th birthday. I wish you were here so I could have one of those family b-day parties (with all the food) that I know you loved.
I am surrounded by patriotism daily at the school I work for, my neighbors who ride in honor of all our military, and the flags that fly on our street. It's much harder for me now to sing those songs, but I do it for you!!!
I love you Mike with all my heart. The kids and I are going camping in a couple of weeks and I know that you will be with us there in spirit. We will fly the flag up there in honor of you.
Love you.
Cindy Bonomolo
May 25, 2009
Dearest Michael, Just want to Thank You once again for the ultimate sacrafice you made for our country. I think of you and your mom often...she is such a wonderful woman and friend, she is so proud of you. You're both in my thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi my hero!
Mom Mikkelson
May 10, 2009
What can I say? I miss you so much, I think my heart has a permenant crack in it. I ache to hold you and say I love you. I know you would say Happy Mother's Day today and give me the biggest hug....I love you so much. Thank you for all you gave me. for teaching me so much. I have to go, but your in my thoughts and prayers every minute. Love you more than this whole life world baby
Kathy Godwin
April 26, 2009
Hi Jacque, I found myself thinking about Michael and Todd the other day and decided I would leave you a message this way. I did not realize till I looked at Michael's photos here that they were on the Carter Hall together. I bet they were so close. Who would have imagined that they would end up together again in this way? How we love and miss them! What wonderful and special young men they became. I know God is taking special care of them right now and it won't be long, I believe, till we are in their presence again. I think about what that day will be like all the time. May God bless and continue to comfort you as you wait to see your precious son again.
Jacqueline Mikkelson
November 15, 2008
Michael, I'm just thinkin' of you and miss you son. I hope you like the flowers and the candle for Veterans Day. Next time I'll leave something you like even more. I love ya babe. I look forward to the day I get to see your smiling face Mikey. The kids at the School honored you so well..you must be so proud of them. I will find a way to say thank you to them, for you. Always thinkin' of you, love, Mom
Cindy Bonomolo
November 10, 2008
Michael, you would be so very proud of your mom! She stood up at your high school memorial and gave a memorial tribute to you that was of the utmost befitting. She was so strong and her message was so well prepared and spoken. I know I was very proud of her! And your school Michael...what a beautiful memorial they put in the atrium of the high school. I'm sure you know exactly where I'm talking about, it is such a wonderful tribute to you and the other three soldiers who graduated from Centennial High School and all four of you HEROES who made the ultimate sacriface fighting for our freedom are honored there. What a tribute!
I know you don't personally know the students of the Media Club, but they are the group responsible for the memorial. They did such a tremendous job!!!
Mom says she's going to meet you at the gates of Heaven, I look forward to meeting you there one day also!
Semper Fi my friend, may GOD be with you always.
GOD Bless, Cindy Bonomolo
MOM MIKKELSON
November 9, 2008
MICHAEL, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD!! BONNIE AND I FINALLY GOT TO STAND UP AND TELL EVERYONE HOW PROUD WE ARE OF YOU...IT'S BEEN SO HARD TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC ABOUT YOU WITHOUT CRYING BUT I TRY TO THINK OF YOU THERE, IF YOU CAN HEAR ME, THAT YOU KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT WHAT YOU DID WAS FOLLOW THROUGH WITH YOUR COMMITMENT AND YOU HAD THE COURAGE IT TOOK TO STAND UP WITH YOUR BROTHERS IN ARMS, KNOWING THAT YOU MIGHT DIE. EVEN THOUGH WE CRY BECAUSE WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND HURTS US TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU, WE KNOW YOU BELIEVED IN WHAT YOU FOUGHT FOR AND WE BELIEVE IN YOU, AND WE WILL ALWAYS BE BEHIND YOU AND REMAIN FAITHFUL TO OUR MILITARY, JUST AS YOU ARE. I WILL LOOK FOR YOU AT THE GATES WHEN I GET THERE...I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE THAT SAME LOOK AS THE DAY YOU GRADUATED FROM BOOTCAMP...SO PROUD BECAUSE YOU HAD EARNED THE TITLE TO WEAR THAT UNIFORM AND STAND UP AS A MARINE! I WILL ALWAYS BE AS PROUD OF YOU AS I WAS THAT DAY SON. I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! YOU WERE REMEMBERED AND HONORED LAST NIGHT AT CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND SOMEHOW, I THINK YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT, BUT I HOPE YOUR AS PROUD OF THOSE PEOPLE AS I AM. THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING SO MANY LIVES. YOU HAVE ACHIEVED ALL THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED OF YOU AND MORE BABY. SEMPER FI! LOVE, MOM
Jacqueline Mikkelson
September 30, 2008
Thank you all guests who leave a message here for Michael's family. We were all blessed to have Michael in our lives for 22 years. He will live in our hearts forever. If anyone would like to share memories of Michael...Please share? It makes the healing easier, Thank you all, Michael's Mom Jacqueline Mikkelson
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
September 13, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Michael, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
1STSGT COMBS
September 13, 2008
Four years and still not a day goes by that I dont play it all over again.You are not forgoten.
Mom Mikkelson
September 11, 2008
My beloved son,
when I feel like I can't handle living without you I remind myself that you would want me to go on and be strong and encourage those who have gone through the same thing I do. I know that you are at peace and that you know how much I love you and I also know that your love will never die. I feel it every day. You returned to the Marine Corp because of the courage of your convictions and your commitment to the Marine Corp. and you did that to honor the people who were killed on 911, 2001 and I will never forget. There are so many people who's lives you have touched that will remember you baby. I think of you in so many ways. recalling when you were my little baby when I hold your nephew and he stares at your painting like he knows you! It touches my heart so much when I see that. I love you with all my heart Mike, Love, Mom
Mom Mikkelson
July 26, 2008
The Marines Prayer
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy
presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen.
Mom Mikkelson
July 24, 2008
You are what love means to me. Michael, I recall you telling me to make sure I watch "Tender Mercies" and I so wish we could have talked about it and I often wonder now, How you said it reminded you of your life...and I think I know what you meant but I can only wonder...and never know for sure. I wish we could have had the chance to talk about so much more... I always wanted the best for you and hurt when you hurt and I still hurt when Jessa hurts...and I worry about her and want her to be happy and healthy. She is strong. I wonder how hard it must have been for you to be so far away and not be able to protect her but just to let you know, she has a wonderful husband to do that for you now. I know you would like him a lot...you'd give him a hard time but you'd say...that's your job, lol. Thank you for being here for me all your life my son... I couldn't ask for better...although, I would have asked for more time...not just for me but for your brother and sisters and I wish you could know Jessa's lil boy.. he is amazing. He loves to look at your picture. It feels like he knows you...He smiles every time!!! I love you with all my heart babe. I am going to make a very special place in my garden to honor you and your life. Thank you for always looking out for everyone around you. I am so proud of you MIke. Love, Mom
He had quite an attitude!
June 15, 2008
Ready for action
June 15, 2008
Our Hero, we miss you
June 15, 2008
Michael on our last family campout
June 15, 2008
mom Mikkelson
May 31, 2008
Mike, I decided to look up your address on google earth...not the view you have, I'm sure, but I found out that you are actually on "War Hero Loop". How appropriate! and dad is on Memorial Road. So many years ago, when we buried dad, I would have never thought my son would be buried so young, close to him, but I'm glad your with him in heaven. I'm sure you are getting to know that you had so much in common with him. you were just a baby when he passed. Heather Rae and I spent your Birthday at your grave and ate cake and drank beer and talked about your life. Thank you for teaching me so much son, I love you, Love, Mom
Mom Mikkelson
May 31, 2008
babe, I start to say I wish you were here but I don't...I wish I were with you, in a better place. I miss you so much. I am totally amazed sometimes, in life...I can feel you here with us. I know that your with D.J. too. and I hope that you can remain with him and help him. If you had anything to do with that miracle that happened...thank you! We all miss you so much. I know it will never stop hurting...it's been a few years now...hard to believe...but I hurt just as much as the moment I found out that I would never be able to hug you again...or hear your voice..or hear you laugh....there is so much that miss about you. I wish I had time to spend with Robert and Chrissy and Bonnie. They live so far away. I hold your quilt and wrapped your nephew, baby James in it the other day, because he is sick. He looks at your pic like he knows you, and like he would say something to you if he could. I love you Mike. We all do. I know that you are at peace...with God...I will never forget. Bonnie and I think of you when we see a beautiful butterfly go by....and lately, there are so many in the yard at the house. I will make a place for you in the garden, when I can find the heart to get it started. I have planned to make a stepping stone for you. Here on earth, I think that will be my place for peace...in the garden. love mom
May 28, 2008
mike guess what your mom and i planted your pine tree like we always talked about.wish you were there to see the new house and there is no way anyone can tell me you did not send help when we planted the tree,ya know what i mean thanks buddy miss ya ...moose
Ken Halal
May 27, 2008
Mike - You have not been forgotten son. I still think of you each and every day and pray you are at peace.
Love,
Dad
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Halal!
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