Michael W. Harden

Rest in Peace, Mike Harden. A good man gone way too soon. 12 years ago today. You are missed!

Sorry for the loss of a great big bother. Im sure hes with his mother who was one of the reason he was such a great person.

Debbie Reaves Los Angeles,CA

I just finished reading the copy of "Road Songs" that Annie gave me the weekend after your passing. I was a very frequent guest, one of many, during my high school years. Aaron and Annie were the first friends I made when I came to Olentangy HS. Between 1990-1994 Your home was constantly invaded by Annie's MANY friends at all hours of the day and night. I think you knew me best as that loud, foul mouthed, Turrets-like kid that you had to tell Annie on several occasions to put a muzzle on when...

I managed to meet michael in 2004 while working temp air maintenance in Cleveland. Was hoping to get back to Ohio and see him again for a reunion with the rest of our family. I am proud to have him as my cousin and share with my family here in Arizona about him. God speed Michael. Your Uncle Lester's son, Patrick

I met Mike years ago, when he ran a "world's worst boss" essay contest & I won.The prize was a copy of one of his books & a restaurant gift certificate, & when, several months after my essay ran in The Dispatch, I was still not in possession of the prize, I called the phone number Mike listed at the end of his column, back in the days before email. He not only made sure I got my prize, he went out of his way to deliver it personally. He possessed an aura I cannot describe. When I saw his...

We'll miss you Mike. Rest in peace.

I've always enjoyed Mike's columns and books. I met him at a writer's retreat where he took a lot of time and effort to give us all encouragement and suggestions to improve. He was a master!

Debra & Family, you're in my thoughts & prayers. With Sympathy, may you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
Because you love, Mike will ALWAYS be close in your HEART. He will be missed.