Michael Gary Gannon

To Mike's Family and Friends,

I grew up with Mike in Hoffman Estates, Ill. and being afew years younger than him, I always liked hanging out with him and his brother Pat. I remember hiding out in the attic above their garage which we called the secret hideout.
I remember building a go-kart which had a "toilet sign" as the steering wheel with Mike, and cruizing around the block trying not to get caught by the cops. I remember learning how to jump off the roof with out getting hurt...

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Not only were you perfect you were Irish too! We only had a short time to get to know each other but we shared a lot of laughs, joy, love and stories that only a Gannon could understand! you will be missed my friend and will always remain alive in your family and friends.

your cousin Tom G

Today you welcome me to heaven and sorrow feels your heart even though we are not together we will never be apart.
Our time we had together was cut short in the blink of an eye but you can still see me in all god’s glory when you look up to the sky.
Why god called me home so soon right now I can’t explain I know you fill sorrow and your friends all feel your pain
Today you cry and say good bye to the me you knew on earth I promise you our time heaven will be an...