Michael E. Ash

Dear Marta,
My husband, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., now deceased, and I, Evelyn (Evie) considered Michael and Marta extra special, good and loyal friends. Michael will be missed. You both made a difference in this troubled world. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, dear Marta. May I add that I cherish those lovely pictures you, Marta, took of Link and I. God Bless You and your dear family. You will never be forgotten for you are special. Evie Cole

Mike was my brother.

I knew him as a brilliant man of honesty, integrity and faithfulness. Above all else, he was passionate about his family, work and professional affiliations. He valued education, the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge sake and loyalty.

I cherish the memories that I have of my brother and am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be with him, either in conversation or in those quiet moments where no words were necessary.

Thoughts, love and...

A sobering loss. He will be remembered. Condolences.

I haven't known Mike very long but recall that he was one of the long time Draper employees who came into my office and welcomed me personally when I first came on board. He will be missed as a friend and a highly learned and valued engineer.

Mike was one of my professors at BU in the ‘70s. I had never crossed paths with him before at Draper, but all of a sudden, it seemed, I began seeing him at least once a day as he picked up his printouts at the Computer window at work. He became my friend and mentor and later my co-worker. He always spoke so lovingly and proudly of his family and often asked after mine. I will fondly remember him walking, deep in thought and in his slippers, around the hallways – wherever our offices were...