Michael Etzioni

I did not know Michael personally. I was a friend of Shiri, his sister-in-law, during our residency together. I remember that he hosted their engagement party and was just so happy for them. At their wedding, he was the first to come down the aisle before his brother came out. I still remember how excited and proud he looked. It was so genuine that I could never forget it. Even 15 years later. And he was not shy about displaying his love for his brother. I've almost never seen anything like...

Michael, I miss you as much today as the day you left us. Still can't watch a Michigan game without thinking about you or wishing you were there too. Even the best is less without you.

I miss you Michael. The world would be so much a better place with you in it.

Baruch Dayan HaEmet.
In searching for an old coworker, I came across this guest book for Michael. I don't really know what to say. I am very sorry to hear this news, Michael was such a nice person and seeing him at work (HOB) and working with him was a pleasure. He was always pleasant and always smiling. My condolences go out to his family.

I saw Amitai Etzioni at an embassy reception last week and waited until the crowds cleared to hand him a card and ask after Michael, who I had lost track of since Michigan Law. The Latino Law Students were so few, and Michael was always such an important part of our little group, quick with a smile and willing to pitch in on projects large and small. I was shocked to hear of his death. I have been thinking a lot about him this last week, and take solace in the oft-repeated adage that those...

I just discovered this horrible news. I met Michael in a summer program at the University of Washtington. Michael had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around. I contacted him ocassionally and really had the highest regard for him.

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

I don't know Michael or his family personally, but I came across this site, and I was so moved by his meaningful presence in this world. My personal experience of losing young friends enabled me to appreciate what Michael's family and friends have been through.

No one can answer when and why a beloved person will leave us in the least imaginable way. What matters is not that her/his company can last till the end of our lives, but rather that her/his company, even for a short time,...

I just had a friend from Michigan Law School tell me about Mike's passing. Mike was a stalwart U of M Law grad here in Los Angeles, and I always greatly enjoyed running in to him which seemed to be every occassion there is to support the Law School. Whether it was a simple cocktail reception for recently admitted students, or something else, Mike was always there and had a great smile.

My deepest sympathies to his family. Mike loved life and his family and friends, his...

I was deeply saddened to recently hear of Mike's passing. I really hadn't been in contact with Mike regularly since our days as fraternity brothers at Michigan. But, I always remember him being so easy-going and congenial, moving easily amongst different groups or cliques, well-liked by all. Not particularly good at keeping in touch, I lost touch with Mike soon after graduation. Unbelievably, we randomly reconnected in the middle of a packed Rose Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2005 during the...