Monte Mitchell

After all these years, I still miss Monte. I was so happy to have gotten to know him, and he was indeed such a good man, a kind gentleman. I still think of him frequently and wish I could have another of our great conversations again. R.I.P Monte...you were a much loved friend.

I too, Judy, still miss Monte. Every time I drive past the cemetery where my family rests, I recite greetings to those who've departed and I always mention Monte. About ten years ago, knowing I'm a plant nut, Monte gave me an exotic palm that is very hard to find. I have treasured it and it has continued growing as all Kentia palms do -- very slowly! But it is something that reminds me of him and is alive and beautiful. I know Monte is still with us.

Monte, I was thinking of you today for reasons that I don't quite understand, but I suspect it is because March is fast upon us and you died in March. But, showing how lazy I am, just two weeks ago I finished packing up all the Christmas decorations and saw the beautiful nutcracker music box you gave me one year. Every year it comes out of its box and every year I remember you because of it. I am so thankful you gave it to me. Otherwise, I would not have a reminder of you at Christmas. ...

Five years now have gone by and I still miss you.

My calendar still reads: "Monte's Birthday" on October 9., That date will always be on my calendar until the day we are reunited in heaven. I know that is where you are because you were a good man. Happy Birthday, my friend. I miss you.

Happy Birthday, my friend Monte. October 9 came and went, but I though of you because that is the day you were born. God Bless you my good friend. I miss you so much.

It's been a year without Monte. I do miss him so. Almost every Sunday we'd chat on the phone. Since we'd been friends since about 1985, we could talk extensively about mutual friends and their foibles. Let's face it, Monte was a good talker! I do feel that he is in a better place, but still he is greatly missed.

With love from Austin,

Mike McKinley

My love for you continues forever. Thinking of you as always.

I just found out. He was very good to my family and me. Monte was a fighter in a good way. He protected me in some business issues in the past.