Michael PonTell

The past 2 years have been hard. I already lost so much as you knew, and losing the only person who knew everything. I will forever miss my best friend and first love. I am so happy we had one last dinner and one last, long hug and argument ;) I am starting graduate school and I know you would be so proud I am living my potential. I will love you forever and probably always dial your number, wishing I could hear you tell me they are idiots for not seeing my worth and beauty. I love you. I...

This message is for the PonTell family. I was Erin's fourth grade teacher. I remember Michael's heartwarming face and contagious energy, although I was never his teacher. I have fond feelings for the whole family.

Today, I read an article in the Daily Bulletin about the Talking to Michael sculpture needing repair. I did an online search into the sculpture and into Michael PonTell,and I discovered that he was indeed the Michael I had known. I learned that he had died last...

middle school and high school were awkward times and I'm not sure anyone was less judgmental he will always be remebered with warmest memories may the holy spirit bring peace to his family and friends during this tragic time

Hearing about the loss of Michael is such a shock and a tragedy. I only met him briefly in New York City but he was clearly a promising and talented young man and a lovely man as well. I send prayers to his family and wishes to Michael to rest in peace. Deepest condolences.

Michael, when I think about you all the great memories of our childhood at your house come back to me. Spending the night at your house and jumping in the spa at midnight and waking up early to play video games on the computers while watching cartoons in the morning. One memory in specific that I remember is around Christmas time when you guys were working on your gingerbread house. I can remember every little detail about this day down to the great smell that was in the air. Your parents...

I won't forget sitting in PE with 2 other girls who im not sure want to be named but guys were mean in Jr High and we felt so ugly and all of us were looking blue and michael came to us sat down and said why we looked sad and one of the girls I was with told him. He spent the rest of the time making us feel beautiful. He wrote us poems and made me smile during hardest times of my life. I wished I kept the poems. Michael your memory will never fade.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. But know that Michael is at home with God now and hopefully that can bring you some comfort.