Michael Ray Gerson

Uncle Mike, I can´t believe it´s been 18 years since you passed away. I remember when you use to bring over your Nintendo and let us play. You always sat down and played the original NES with us and you made it such a treat. Every time I watch the original Batman I ALWAYS think about you. One of my fondest memories is when you took me to see Batman in the summer of 1989. I really wanted to see it so bad that you took me to the theatre on opening weekend to see the movie. We were so excited...

I miss you so darn much. I look up at the stars at night and feel that you, mom and dad are looking down on me. Thinking of you always.

As I watch the "CrossTown Classic", I can't help remember the last time I went to see a game with uncle Mike. I am glad to have the memories, I wished I had a chance to see more games with him. As the years go by....I have more to talk to him about....I could use his wisdom now.

Happy Birthday Uncle Mike!

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Today is not an anniversary or birthday. Just a day that I am missing my brother very much. I am so thankful for such wonderful memories which I cherish greatly. It is baseball season now. I remember as a kid, Michael was so engrossed with the games, that he would pull on his hair during the games. Although Michael left us way to soon, he left his us with so memories to cherish forever. I love and miss you.

Missing you so much today and always.

Today is exactly six years to date when Michael passed.It was a Sunday like today, although the day was sunny instead of rainy.My dear Michael, I still feel broken and the hole you left will never be filled. I imagine sometimes how proud you have been with Ashley and Ryan. They are so much like you and to see how many things they posses that remind me of you,it makes it much harder to think of you not being here with us.I can believe that you will not be here to see Ashley graduate from...

Michael,

I can't believe it's been 6 years since you've been gone. I miss you so much! Today, as you use to say as a child, is August Six Teeth. Your birthday. I wish, more than anything, that you were here today celebrating it. I love you Michael Row Your Boat Ashore!

Although my family, in-laws, and relatives are still mourning... today, together as one, we will be celebrating what we had and will continue to have because of those who meant so much to us. On this Thanksgiving, we give thanks and celebrate their legacy and the memories that will forever be with us.

Michael, I miss you as much as I did five years ago. I love you so much and hope and pray that you, Mom, and Dad are together as one.

Yesterday was Ashley's Quinceanera and it was magical. She looked like a princess and the celebration was truly what dreams are made of. From the limousine, to her dress, to the girls who stood court, to the centerpieces, to the food, music, family and friends it was definitely a day to remember. What more could a 15 year old young lady ask for?

Sadly, we all know the answer. Michael was surely on all of our minds.

Ashley's speech and words of her father brought tears...