Michael Maurice Habte

Debbie and Eshetu,

Darrel just told me what happened. There are no words whatsoever for the profound sadness and shock that I feel hearing this terrible terrible news. Debbie, when we were young and at Sprint thinking about our futures, something like this never entered the picture. I hope and pray that you will be able to find the strength to get past this terrible unthinkable loss and find, at some point, happiness in Michael's memory verses the sadness this insane tragedy...

May God be with you!

We will never forget Mike’s smile and enthusiasm. We were blessed to have Mike in our lives when we lived in Brooklyn Park. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family and friends. “Be such a man, and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God’s Paradise”. – Phillips Brooks

I remember Mike when he was just a kid playing basketball with my brother Josh. It's too tragic. I remember his smile, kindness, determination and zeal for life while wondering how this could happen to him. I guess some things we'll never understand, but Mike will never be forgotten.

Mike is a great man! He touched everybody with his smile, laughter, jokes, determination, and dedication. Had the chance to know him and have multiple conversations with him at lifetime. Always positive and giving positive feedback to others. Will truly miss this man and I know others will too.

I met Michael in elementary school and watched him grow up in the community to a fine young man. When he first started at Festival I was so excited to see him there as I had known him as a little boy, then a teenager and then a young man. He always had a smile on his face and would always ask me if I needed any help.I was so deeply saddened to hear of his sudden and tragic death. May God hold you and your family in his arms and give you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I worked with Mike for many years. It was such a great honor to have known him. He was always friendly and smiling and had nothing but kind words to say about everyone. You will be missed every day Mike.