Mr. Mitchel Ray Emswiller

Although I didn't know him as well as some of my other classmates from CHS since I joined the party late, I knew him well enough to know he lived every day to it's fullest. May he rest in peace.

Mitch along with Gary and Larry G. and I shared some great laughs at CHS. He was a tremendous guy with a fantastic zest for life. Though I had lost touch with Mitch his beaming personality will always spark a smile in my life. RIP my friend and my prayers are with your family.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
? Hunter S. Thompson

Thanks for taking me along on your ride. RIP, my brother.

I've been on memory lane a lot for the past month or so... Mitch was my 1st cousin. I'm an only child, he the oldest of his siblings, he was 1 year younger and less a mile away. We spent a whole lot of time together playing and growing up in the 60's and 70's. The memories that only he and I share: Match Box & Hot Wheels cars; cowboys & indians; solders; forts & tree houses; Uncle Leahman & Aunt Kathrine; the Home Place Farm; driving the tractor; the woods; wash tubs; bicycles; fire crackers;...

So sorry for your loss, Ann.

My prayers are for Anne, Rachel and Michael. Now we say another good bye for another good friend.

I remember Mitch growing up - our families attended the same church. We hung out together in high school and some during college years until our lives took us in different directions. I remember Mitch being a great guy with a positive outlook, kind and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

My thoughts & prayers are with Mitch`s wife, children & his entire family at this difficult time. May God`s love & mercy shine on each one of you!

Mitch was my cousin. I have many fond memories of him. One that not many probably know of was when I graduated from college Mitch send me as a graduation gift a business suit jacket, pants, tie, tie tack, as well as 2 books. One was "dress Smart men- wardrobes that win in the new workplace" as well as Dale Carnegie's "how to win friends and influence people." It just so happens to be on my nightstand next to my bed right now as it has been a book that I have read and re-read many times! ...