Michael D. Black

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Black

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Evansville, IN Chapter of The Compassionate Friends---a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families following the death of a child.

Jon and family

So sorry to hear of your loss, Lester came into the office today, that is the first I heard of your loss. May God be with you and help you through your times of sorrow.

Lydia Waelde
Bellemeade Internal Medicine and Dr. Barnes office.

Black Family,

Words cannot express just how sorry I am for your loss. Mike had a ton of friends, many he had never even met in person. He was funny, gracious, caring and giving and this frankly just sucks. Though we had never even met, we spoke often on the phone and via email about sports, music and a bunch of other things that seem so trivial today. Again, I and many of the other people mike came across over the years will miss him.

Black family-
You have my deepest condolences for your loss. Mike was a great guy, and always seemed so happy and full of life. He will be missed, and I will always remember the good times we had over the last few years.

I am so sorry to hear this. I knew Mike because of our love for live music and had many great times with him. He will be missed terribly. My condolences.

Black Family,
Just wanted to let you know we have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Holly (Moore) Wahr

John, Kathy, Sarah and family,
I never had the opportunity to meet Michael but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cherished memories never fade. For as long as there are memories our love ones live on in our heart.

Black family -

Mike will truley be missed. He always knew how to make everyone laugh! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Black Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Michael was such a friendly, caring young man. He will be greatly missed.

Adam and the entire Black Family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

The Black Family,
It was an honor to have known Mikey. He always made us feel like his best friend. He will be missed.
The Shumate Family

Adam & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

John, Kathy and Family

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Michael. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. How blessed we all are to now have a wonderful angel looking over us. God will take care of him and your family and ease the pain as time goes on. Love you and God Bless.

Jon and Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stan and Angie Fischer and Family

Black Family;
Even though words cannot take away the sorrow that you're feeling, I hope you find peacefulness in knowing that your love meant so much to Michael. And that somehow that brings you peace. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Adam and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Sarah and Family,
I am so sorry for this terrible tragedy. I pray that God gives you and your family the strength to get through this. Rest in peace Michael.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Sarah & Kenny, Adam and the entire Black Family,
I wish there were words to comfort you at this time, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy. I have many fond memories of him from high school. May he now be at peace.

We will never forget him, nor the last time we saw him as he prepared for his journey and waved goodbye...rest in peace in
God's loving arms Mikey.

Oh, I have slipped the surly bounds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a thousand things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there,
I've chased the shouting wind along , and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew.
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.

Sarah & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here when ever you need us.

Adam and family,
We are heartsick and send our deepest condolences.
Cindy and Guy Smyth (Erin's parents)

Adam and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to understand what you're going through right now. Please know that if there's anything you need that you can call anytime.

I just saw Mike last week and we remembered the good ol' times working at Applebee's. He always made me smile and was such a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

Sarah and the Entire Black family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. We are here when you need us.