Michael-Kanaley-Obituary

Michael Kanaley

San Jose, California

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Michael Kanaley rode his motorcycle in thunderstorms, backpacked through Pakistan and told his Palo Alto software company that he was moving to Brazil - he convinced superiors to let him jet to Silicon Valley for monthly meetings."He had this adventurous spirit,'' said longtime friend, Larry...

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I did not know Michael, but I was touched by how he impacted so many people by living his life to the fullest and so sincerely. A person like that will indeed be missed. I hope that through this tragedy he will continue to be an inspiration to many. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. I am an American living in Rio, and I can attest to the challenges of violence here. I have driven the very road spoken of in this article from Buzois many times. My wife, who is a Brazilian, often speaks of the sacrifice we Americans make by living in a more dangerous country. I am proud of Mike for living his dream despite the tragic and unexpected consequences.

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