MICHAEL WARD

M & S, September was the month I looked forward to the most. I promise to cherish and give as many squishes I can every September in memory of Michael. All my love to you Stark. Always and forever, Rose

He was my friend from 1st grade. We spoke often throughout his years.

Mike was a close friend from our early childhood. That friendship lasted until his death.

Dear Liza and Stark, I was very sad to hear about Michael´s recent passing, and I wanted to reach out to you to tell you how, even after almost five decades, I still remember all three of you with great warmth and affection. Liza, I was your childhood friend in Princeton, and even after my family moved to Texas, I always remembered you fondly. Our family lost my Dad almost 15 years ago, so I have travelled a similar path as the one you´re on now. I will continue to pray that you are both...

I´m sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune of meeting Michael several times and even inviting him and Stark into our home. He was a warm and kind person. May he rest in the peace he deserves.

Michael was a sensitive and perceptive man and was not only knowledgeable about art, but possessed natural taste and a rare connoisseurship which he shared with so many. I send my deepest sympathies to Stark and the entire family for your great personal loss.

For Stark and Liza -- must reply to the lovely remembrance, which I came across with some surrendipity in yesterday's Times. My former (and now late) husband Donald was best man at the Stark and Michael wedding; I recall it well, in Duxbury. And later (once back in Chicago) I became friends with a woman whose father also attended. And of course, I recall Michael well -- such a charming person. Alas, we lost touch in NYC, and I've often wondered what became of the Wards. So good to learn what...