Michael E. Pendleton

It's been a few years now and it's just as hard to read this as ever. I'm very glad that people kept this going thank you from the bottom of my heart it's very helpful to read when I can. I miss this man I called dad with everything in my heart and wish he could be here to see my little man and help me be the dad I'm supposed to be. I try to reflect anything problems I have to what would Dad would suggest or what would he say and I can't always find the answer it sucks. God bless those that...

Where to begin...the loss strikes deep and the memories flow swiftly. All good memories. There were no bad/difficult/awkward type moments when I was in Mike's presence.

"Presence" is a good word. Make had it. You felt it when you came into his view. It was a warm and comforting feeling...like I was "home again".

As a vendor, I have been calling on Mike since the mid 1990's. Even when times were tough and there was little prospect of gaining new business, I always...

I got to know Mike over two summers while working with him in the ASE. During that time, I got to know what a kind man he was; Always giving, sharing, and being as helpful as he could. This world lost a truely kind man.

I was talking to Don last night and we talked of all the people my Dad touched. I knew he was special but didn't realize how many other people saw him the same way I did. These things that everyone has wrote are wonderful. This is got to be the biggest display of affection towards a co-worker I have ever seen. This is a great tribute to him and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to write on this and keep this going. It has made the holidays and the loss a little easier. Thank...

Every day, every action, every word, an inspiration to us all. Mike will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this holiday season and throughout the year.

This song, by Tim McGraw, makes me think of Mike everytime I listen to it.

My Old Friend


My old friend, I recall
The times we had hanging on my wall
I wouldn't trade them for gold
Cause they laugh and they cry me
Somehow sanctify me
Their woven in the stories I have told
And tell again

My old friend, I apologize
For the years that have passed
Since the last time you and I
Dusted...

Each time I find myself reading all of these entries about Mike two questions come to mind; where to begin & what can be said that hasn't been already? Mike was very special to us all. He was always the first to thank you and be sure you knew how special you were to him. Mike was patient, positive and always willing to give a hand. The ASE is definitely a place where you meet some amazing people, Mike is part of the reason why that is.

Never will there be a day where you are...

I remember that from the moment that I met Mike, I felt very close to him; like the way a niece feels about her favorite uncle. Our interactions were always very caring and meaningful, and it was something I never really questioned. I thought it might be because he knew Kenneth so well. Now that I have read all of the passages written here, I realize it was because he embodied all of the qualities my Uncle Tee had. When Tee passed away, everyone had this feeling that the world had lost a very...

One of the earth's angels has travelled on; sharing his beatific heart from wherever he is. I can still conjure him up in my mind and heart for he left an indelible mark that brings me joy to remember.

A few months ago, I had a dream of Mike. He was radiant and smiling and I greeted him, ecstatic, assuming from his expression that all the treatments had gone well and he was healed. I was gathering roses and handing him the petals when I discovered that he was glowing just like...