Michael Lee Stillman

Michael had a great smile I will never forget. The first time I met Michael I remember he was walking up the stairs at my cousin's house and he had this huge smile on his face. Although it was his first time meeting us, he fit right in. It was as if he already knew us all. I loved how comfortable he was around people. Another moment I will never forget that involved that great smile of his...Cecilia and Michael told me they finished their Wedding Program. They wanted me to take a look at it....

Uncle Mike, not only are you my uncle, you are my hero. A hero can be different meanings to different people.. with your strength, courage, and never ending love, you have defined what a hero means to me. You were going through the worst pain, and were enduring horrible circumstances; yet every time I would see you, no matter the pain, or the circumstances you were there with a smile on your face. You have given me an inspiration to always carry your SPECIAL smile, in my good times and even...

I continue to pray that Michael will visit you all in his own special way. The strength and beauty of his family shows that he has a presence that will never fade. my thoughts and prayers for the family.

Dear Cecilia, family and friends ~

I don't know how we can fill the void on this Earth since Michael has passed.
He was selfless and driven to help others. I'll never forget him just giving one of his kids' movies to my child, saying,"We can get another one at Target". He'd give a stranger the shirt off of his back. I keep remembering the song, "One more Day" and it brings me to tears every time. I am so sorry Michael is gone. I can only think that he is another angel we...

To the Stillman family,I am sorry to hear of Mikes passing.We were best friends growing up all throughout elementry, jr and high school.We had lots of fun getting into trouble together.Mike and his Mom were there for me during a difficult time during my teenage years. I have not seen Mike since Arial was born. There were many times that I had thought of him and how he was doing.I am sorry I never had a chance to say goodbye. Mike will always have a place in my heart.

To let him go forever, was the most difficult thing I ever had to do. The pain from trying to memorize every part of him, just one last time, was excruciating. His hair still smelled like him. Everything I see reminds me of him. I tried to do laundry yesterday and found the towel that I used to wipe the blood off of his face the last night he was in the house. I just held it close and wept uncontrollably and couldn't bring myself to get rid of it...or even wash it, for fear that I'd lose...

God bless you, Michael...I will never forget your handsome, smiling face - or the love you had for Cecilia and your children. We will be there for her, just as you were. You have a new mission now - as Angel watching over your loved ones - and you'll do your job as well as when we were all together in Cockeysville. Where you fell in love with your beautiful wife. Then, now and always - feel this love from T and me. We'll see you again someday! What a reunion that will be.