Michael Taylor Mahood

One of my best memories of Mike was the first time I saw him play the drums. He put on one of his favorite songs - Anarchy in the UK - and began to wail away at the drums. I had never seen Mike play before or even knew he played until that day. I was blown away. I would ask him to play it over and over again and he happily did. Mike had one of the best senses of humor a person could have and it was all his own. He always made our buddies and I laugh. I'll always remember the good times...

I remember moving next to Michael when I was still in middle school. He had the coolest pool house and basketball court ever. Ron used to call us "pinkie and blue boy" because of the blankets we would use when I did overnights at his house. He and I had so many crazy adventures together and I will always think of him as my brother. I will miss him dearly.

Mike, my friend, I miss you more and more everyday. You don't know the void left, when I had a bad day or you had a bad day we talked. I miss those talks brother, I wish I could talk to you now. Until we meet again brother

Mike was my right hand man when I was growing up! We went everywhere together. I met Mike in 5th grade and we became best friends. Every Friday night we would go to his house or he'd come to mine and we'd get two medium pizzas and watch movies. We skateboarded, threw the football, surfed, skim boarded and enjoyed laughing and fooling around as teenagers. I have only the best memories of him. Laughing and telling stories in class was always fun. I had epic adventures with Mike- no doubt! I...