Michael John Bangs

Mike became like a brother to me, beginning the first day of high school as a Yuma High Criminal. Graduating together in 1974, we continued sharing life's experiences until a faithful moment within Mike's life, which I advised him to go face his issue head-on. Mike took my advice and with the assistance of his beloved father, Bill (William) flew back to Malaysia. After speaking with him as they were about to board the trans-Pacific flight from LAX spoke via telephone, "I will talk to you when...

Farewell friend. You were the best friend of mine.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss. We made a small contribution to Oxfam as requested. We always welcomed and fondly remember visits from the "Bangs" family in Yuma. Jane Vogt, Judy Udart-Wicks, Bill Udart, Ron Udart, Glenn Udart & Penny Vogt-Cramer.

I was a freahman in high school at yuma high, mike was an assistant in my biology class with mr burton, what i remember about mike was he was very friendly and helpful in our biology class, also i remember mr burton appreciated mikes help as an assistant, the most thing that stood out the most he had a hair style like peter frampton , its good to know all of the accomplishments mike achieved thank you for posting them and thank you mike for all the awesome work you have done . rip my friend

To the Bangs family, So Sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I dont remember him but remember your family, especially Kathy. You must have been very proud of him and his accomplishments. Sincerely, Sandy McLendo