Michael D. Merrill

I miss you...

Dear Merrill Family,
Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I was out of town in June and just heard about Mike. I am so saddened by this news. Mike was one of those dream students - polite, funny and smart! All his fellow students wanted to be around him. There are some students that teachers remember forever and he was definitely one of those, and for all the right reasons. He made his mark on this world in the short time he was here. Please know that you are in my thoughts and...

Dear Mike,
I miss my buddy. Thank you for the countless times and memories we shared. You were such a generous soul and always brought the best out of everyone around you. Your optimism for life inspired so many peoples lives. Thanks for all that you did for me. I will always miss you.

I was a team mate of Mike's for two seasons. I didn't know him on a personal level, but thought he seemed like a nice guy. I joined the Nickles team when Wardo was still the captain, then played another season with the team after Mike took over. I've been playing on another team ever since. Very sorry to hear of this tragedy. May God be with you.

Mike made me want to be a nicer person. He was always sincere, thoughtful and a pleasure to be around. Early mornings at Golds Gym just aren't the same without his smiling face on the stationary bicycle. Mike, thanks for being a bright spot in my life.

Mike, my big little brother, there's been nothing but pleasurable memories that I had whenever I was your presence. Your smile, laugh, and making me feel like your friend and brother too. I love your Mother Alice, and what she has done for my Father, my family, and I. God bless you, and I hope to see you again. Thanks again for touching my life, and I am saddened that I couldn't have been there for you more.

To Alice and family:
We remember Bob and your family so fondly and were heartbroken to hear of Mike's death. You have had to endure such difficult losses. We think of you often and hope you can find some peace.
Love,
Tom and Lydia

Big Len,
Fall 95 will be with me forever and the role you played those 15 weeks and every week there after. You were always quick with a hearty laugh and even quicker with an honest smile. Thank you for the countless hours of friendship, support and brotherhood. I’ll never forget your impeccable knack for just being somewhere, anywhere. Over time I just became accustom to running into you here or there, like the summer day I was cresting Guardsman on bike and you were 4-wheeling in...

To the Merrill Family and Mike's countless friends,

Though I haven't met all of you, nor have I seen many of you for some time, I've thought of you non-stop since last Tuesday's tragedy. I am deeply saddened by Mike's death. Mike was a leader and, clearly, he will be missed by so many. I pray for you all and desperately hope that somehow you find peace. May God carry you through this devastating time, ease your pain and comfort your souls. My thoughts are with you.