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Clark Felgner
May 13, 2019
Even with your passing, I still can feel advice from beyond as you did for me so many times throughout my life. To be recognized as someone's adopted father is the ultimate in tribute and respect! Peace to you Your Honor!
Susan Bannister
February 20, 2015
To the family of D. Michael Collins...you have been in my prayers since the accident and will remain so...he was a wonderful Mayor and councilman! He will be missed by me!
Judy Mccloskey-Reynolds
February 15, 2015
To Tammy, Laurie and Kelly I know your Mom and Uncle Bob growing up across the street on Pageland. And all of you as babies and young children growing up. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of you and God bless. I will keep you in my prayers.
February 14, 2015
Thank you collins family for sharing your loving husband, father, and grandfather with the people of Toledo.
Jan Hicks
February 13, 2015
Sending my condolences to the Mayor's Family. We have lost not just one of the most loved but one of the best Mayors in Toledo. It still seems so unreal. Mayor may you RIH and you are/will be missed forever. Gone but never forgotten :( :(
pam blythe
February 12, 2015
sorry for your loss. he was a wonderful mayor,God bless you
Dar Childs
February 12, 2015
Semper FI. Mayor I know you had Toledo in your heart and I know you'd of went down in history as one if not the best Mayor the City ever had. You were a compassionate yet caring person who served our country, community and city with the upmost of dignity and honor. You will be missed by many. Thank you Marine, Mayor and dedicated servant.
simone
February 12, 2015
D michael collins family so sorry for your loss you may have lost a dear love one but just know he will be with our heaven ly farther resting in his care, he was a great leader he will be missed you will be in my prayers .
Lucien Harris
February 12, 2015
God Bless Mayor Collins. Sincerest condolences to the family. Rest in peace.
Lucien Harris
Therese Lynn
February 12, 2015
My name is Therese Lynn, I'm a member of Western Avenue Ministries/Mosaic Ministries in the Old South End, and I remember when Mayor Collins came to our church for a community meeting n November of 2014. He may not have been able to solve all of the problems of everyone at the meeting, but he did stay as long as it took to talk to each and every individual that had a question, and took their name and promised to look into what could be done. My condolences and prayers go out to the family at this time of sorrow on my and our churches behalf.
Suzanne McLaughlin
February 12, 2015
Thank you for being such a great guidance for the city of Toledo Ohio. My prayers out to his family. Time will heal but remember he is always with you. Look at the stars the twinkle of the star and moon is him letting you know he is watching over you. He is at peace now a long deserve rest
bonnie jividen
February 12, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Helen Lohmeyer
February 12, 2015
Thank u mayor Collins for everything that you've done for our city and we will truly miss you and u will always be in our hearts and in our prayers ,and for your family as well ,god bless u all .
Patricia Beaty
February 12, 2015
Thank Mayor for all you do.You will deeply missed.R.I.P. You will be always in our hearts and thoughts
Helen Montalto
February 12, 2015
Deepest condolences to the family of Mike Collins, thoughts and prayers are with the family... The Montalto Family..
Susan Bannister
February 11, 2015
I will never forget your kindness to our senior building, when it was needed! You were a very kind, honest, outstanding Mayor....will miss you! Prayers for your family.
debra josephson
February 11, 2015
Thank you for your service to our city our prayers are with your family
Carmela Roth
February 11, 2015
Thank Mayor for all your been to the City of Toledo. R.I.P.
Cheryl Zolciak
February 11, 2015
So sorry for your loss !! My prayers are with all of you !!! God Bless & R.I.P. Mayor Michael Collins
Iman Clay
February 11, 2015
I am very sorry for your lost Mayor Collins was such a good person.
James Van Buren
February 11, 2015
Thank you Sir, for everything you did as our mayor.
Tom and Judy Carr
February 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers to the family, and all of Toledo for your great loss.
Patrick Ryan
February 11, 2015
To the family of Mayor D. Michael Collins:
We were all startled and sadden by Mayor Collins untimely passing. On behalf of the George J. Ryan Sr. family, please accept our family's deepest condolences. Mayor Collins and George both served on the Toledo Police Department.
I know Mayor Collins will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.
With deepest sympathy for your loss--
Patrick J. Ryan
brenda jackson
February 11, 2015
may god keep you safe block watch leader Brenda jean Jackson you will never be forgotten
Jan Hicks
February 10, 2015
I would like to send prayer and my condolences to the family. Mayor Michael Collins will truly be missed. May he RIH.
S.J. Schneider
February 10, 2015
Although I didn't personally know Mayor Collins, I respected him as a good man and a good mayor. He will be greatly missed. My condolences and promise of continued prayers for him and for his family.
Roger Volk
February 10, 2015
It is with sadness and regret that I learn of Michael Collins' passing; I'm sorry to say too that we never met; Semper Fi Michael Collins ! May Gods grace and compassion be with the family in this time of sorrow.
Connie Durand
February 10, 2015
I SURE WILL MISS YOU AN OUR TALKS when you got your hair cut . I will pray for you family know they lost a great. Husband an father prays with them Connie Durand
Roman Wysowaty
February 10, 2015
May he find comfort in the arms of Angels...
February 10, 2015
to the collinns family; SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE.he will be greatly missed. all his valuable services will not be forgotten, may you find comfort and strength at this time and in the days to come.
Walker
February 10, 2015
God Bless the Collins family! May you allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you at this time.
kellie barrell
February 10, 2015
R.I.H MAYOR COLLINS??
Dianne Koop
February 10, 2015
When my husband and I decided to relocate from Toledo to Cincinnati, we left with good feelings knowing Toledo was in the capable, caring hands of Mayor Collins. We believe he will continue to look upon your precious city and family. You have our prayers. . .
Lee Fisher
February 10, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family of Mayor Collins and the citizens of Toledo. Mayor Collins was not only an excellent mayor; he was a great man. Humble, authentic, and dedicated to public service, he devoted his life to the people of the great city of Toledo. He will be missed by all of us who had the privilege to know and work with him.
Lee Fisher
President/CEO,CEOs for Cities
Former Lt. Governor of Ohio
February 10, 2015
We are sorry for your loss may Gods peace be with your family. Terry Brown family Toledo
jodie Saltzman
February 10, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time .
Bob Morrissey
February 9, 2015
Michael Collins - Good Man, Good Policeman. Good Leader and Good Friend.
Bob Morrissey
February 9, 2015
I will miss all your visits to Kroger and all the times we talked. My sympathy to your family. Such a great man. God bless your family. Life is so precious. He will never be forgetten.My prayers are with you Sandy.
DOROTHY S.
February 9, 2015
Mike was a fellow officer,fellow very good friend, He will be sadly missed by the Toledo residents. Rest in peace Mike. Roger & Charlene Reese
Wendy Ludwick
February 9, 2015
To Tammy, Laurie, and Kelly. I remember all the fun times we had as kids, playing at your grandmas house on Pageland. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
February 9, 2015
Grace and peace to the family of Mr. Collins.
Amy Wexler
February 9, 2015
RIP, Mr. Mayor. You were a very good man. I hope we are ALL inspired by you to always do our best for our city. You will be terribly missed. Say hi to my dad for me!
February 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Collins family at this most difficult time.
James & Michelle Hunsinger
February 9, 2015
May God hold you close in the palm of his hand. Our Deepest Sympathy. Prayers for the whole Family.
Love The Hunsinger Family
The Roebke Family
February 9, 2015
May his memory be eternal...
Allison Roebke
February 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike's family during this difficult time. Please know that you all remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike was a fine man with a great sense of humor who always made me smile. I had the pleasure to work with him at the University of Toledo, and his door was always open to me. We had many great conversations about law, social justice, military, heritage, family, travel, etc. I looked up to Mike's life experience, as he was very knowledgeable with regards to many diverse topics.
I will always remember Mike as "a man on a mission," as I knew him before he was elected to City Counsel. Retirement was only the beginning for him, and he accomplished more during this phase of his life than most will ever accomplish in an entire lifetime. He was not content unless he was orchestrating change and engaging in constructive opportunities to further his passions.
This is why I respected Mike, and his legacy is one to look up to as it proves that one should never give up on his or her dreams, even in the wake of adversity and defeat. His perseverance and affinity for public service is an example for us all, regardless of age.
Mike passed on doing what he loved best...serving the community and the city of Toledo. His legacy is one of true civil servitude and integrity, as Mike always defended the things that were most dear to him. Even as mayor, he always responded to his emails personally, and that proves dedication and empathy for the people that he was elected to serve.
Mike, you will be missed; however, your memory is eternal. God bless you.
"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause." Plutarch
Angie Yane
February 8, 2015
To the family of Mr. Collins, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that Mike was standing with open arms & greated your dad as he arrived in Heaven. My brother(Brandon Yanez) was Mike's Best Friend & we lost him last year. It not easy, but knowing he had his Best friends & family with him helped me. I know my brother was standing next to Mike & also greated your, husband, dad & Grandpa. Mr. Collins was an AMAZING MAN & had WONDERFUL MORALS. I was PROUD to say I knew him. He made a HUGE impact on our city in such a short time & he will be remembered for that. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time, Saul Yanez, Carolyn Yanez, Angie Yanez & Marcos Saul Dominguez III (St. Francis class of '16.).
Kitty Austin
February 8, 2015
I am saddened by the loss of mayor Collins-he had so many plans to do great things for Toledo. My prayers go out to his wife and family
The Worman Family
February 8, 2015
Hugs and peace to the Collins
Family.
Wanda Jones
February 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Collins family. He was strong in his faith and we will join him one day. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Janice Dombrowski
February 8, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the Collins family. Mayor Collins was one of the best mayors Toledo ever had. He was a great leader and will be truly missed.
Judy Gable
February 8, 2015
Mike was one of the great guys.....not often you could reach a Toledo Mayor at his home..he was there for everyone.....my husbasnd David Gable spoke highly of him always
richard jamra
February 8, 2015
Rest in peace and thank you for your service. And prayers out to the family
Elaine Brown
February 8, 2015
This city is going to be lost without you You were a friend to all you met and such a special soul . My deepest sympathies to Sandy and your daughters and Chloe who must be lost and waiting by the door. We all know that pain of your loss Mike, we just can't believe you're really gone. This is going to take some time, you are unforgettable. Please God bring comfort to the family and to a city without it's leader. We loved this great man.
Jeri Barker
February 8, 2015
To the family I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
Cynthia Pohorecki
February 8, 2015
To the family of Mayor Collins I express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I voted for Mayor Collins because I believed him to be a man who truly loved the city he grew up in. With Mayor Collins it was about the people of this great city-not to further his political career. I live in the west end of Toledo and was excited to have our police station reopened. Just the presence of the TPD does a lot for all the neighborhoods. He truly fought for the citizens of Toledo. He will be missed by the community.
Mike Childers
February 8, 2015
Mike was tough without being abrasive, smart w/o condescension, when we were in a room together whenever he spoke, I listened. He always knew what he was talking about. During our "job action " in 1979, Mike gave us all a lot of confidence and I was always glad we " struck " up a friendship during this period. I just know he and John Brancheau are watching over the TPD & TFD . They were two of our best.
crystal kruzel
February 8, 2015
Prayers to the family. So sad for your loss as Well as Toledo's.
Mary M. Wagner-Robinson
February 8, 2015
Condolences from neighbors and friends in the W. Toledo community of Blessed Sacrament Church. It was an honor and priviledge to drive him in the Harvest/halloween parade Oct.2013. A lot of fun, fond memories!
Barb Rardin
February 8, 2015
Our Condolences go out the Sandy and the rest of the family at the loss of a wonderful man. I grew up in Toledo but moved out of the city and even though we are not far from the city he truly was a well respected man. May God provide comfort at this time knowing he is a better place.
Roxy Murray
February 8, 2015
May Mike rest with God he was the first Mayor I liked he will always be remembered Mrs Murray
Ray & Debi Sifuentes
February 8, 2015
Sandy & Family,
Mike was one of the Best and one of the Smartest Police Officers I ever worked with. Truly a Family Man and Friend, and dedicated to The City of Toledo. It was and Honor to call him my Friend.
February 8, 2015
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends. We will miss him so very much... May God hold him in His hands. Pray for the city of Toledo since it doesn't have him to lead and guide us in the right direction.. Barbara
PK
February 8, 2015
my thoughts and prayers are with the Collins family he was the best mayor Toledo ever had and will be truly missed RIH D Michael Collins
Adrienne Holben
February 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Collins family. I respect Mayor Collins, as when he was our Councilman, I had an issue to address. Mr. Collins returned my call immediately and resolved my complaint. Thank you so much for your work for our city. You will be missed and will be remembered as one of the greats in Toledo.
Most Reverend John Lula, OSB
February 8, 2015
My Condolences go out to Sandy and the Collins Family.. We will miss the Mayor not only for his position in the city but as a Friend and a Person who cared about others. He will be missed...My Prayers and Our Masses are being offered for the Repose of the Mayor's (D. Michael Collins)Soul.
Beth Hoye
February 8, 2015
Mike was so good to our family over the last 13 months. From the very first night at the hospital on January 26, 2014 thru the anniversary memorial this past January 26th, he was there to offer support to us in any way he could. He was the best mayor Toledo has had in a long, long time. Our family will miss seeing him and talking with him. We pray that his family will seek comfort from Our Heavenly Father as they embark on this painful season of mourning.
Chris and Beth Hoye
(Sister of fallen fighter, Stephen Machcinski LODD 1/26/14)
Pat Quigley-Luby
February 8, 2015
So sorry Sandy, for the loss of your husband and best friend, my prayers go out to you and all family members in this difficult time, may God be with you, and may he RIP
Linda Ditch
February 8, 2015
To the family of D.Michael Collins,"May God hold you in the palm of his hand." Thank you for your dedication to our community. May the Collins family be comforted by our Lords love.
Peggy & Ron Tyra
February 8, 2015
Our Sympathy goes out to Mayor D. Michael Collins family he is going to be greatly missed and loved he will always be remembered by his family , friends and everyone in Toledo he was a wonderful man couldn't of asked for a better Mayor..
Fred and Natalie Johnson
February 8, 2015
Sandy and family,
Mike was blessed with great compassion, a love of his heritage, and a openly strong love for his family as well as the genuine Pride of Toledo as the Mayor. We will always cherish our lengthy
friendship. Sandy and your family, we care and ask that peace and comfort be with you.
Kelly Duby
February 8, 2015
My condolences go out to the Collins Family...Mayor Mike Collins will truely be missed by many..."May God Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand"...R.I.P. Kelly Ryan Duby
February 8, 2015
R I H Mayor Collins.
DAWN
February 8, 2015
R.I.P.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH HIS FAMILY....REST NOW...JOB WELL DONE
Liz & Mike
February 8, 2015
Sandy, we share in your loss of Mike.
We have lost a great man and very good friend.
February 7, 2015
May you rest in peace mayor mike collins !
February 7, 2015
Rih mayor collins
Kenneth Smith
February 7, 2015
So sad so sorry to hear the loss of our beloved mayor he was truly a man of faith in God and all man kind
Deloise President
February 7, 2015
Gone but never forgotten
Elizabeth
February 7, 2015
Our condolences go out to the Collins family. Mayor Collins was one of the best Mayors Toledo has ever seen. It was obvious how much he truly cared about Toledo. If every citizen in this city cared the way he did, we might just be able to fill his shoes.
HHS
February 7, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
reginald gary
February 7, 2015
To the collins family you have our deepest sympathy may god be with you during this difficult time toledo will miss him and you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Marie Collins Melancon
February 7, 2015
R.I.P. Mayor, cousin, husband, dad, grandfather, friend you will be missed. Love and prayers to your family! Marie and Melanie Collins Melancon
ceofia mack
February 7, 2015
God bless the family thu your loss . Mayor Collin was a good Mayor
February 7, 2015
So sorry He pass. I met Mayor Collin one time when i was down town he was walking and i said sir i no you from some where you are a laywer .He said no i am your Mayor and shook my hand what a man he was God bless the family thu your loss . ceofia mack
Barb
February 7, 2015
Mr. Mayor, thank you for showing us how to be a compassionate people.
February 7, 2015
Thank you for your devotion to the city of Toledo. Thank you to the Collins family for sharing him with the community.
ronald williams
February 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
carol a. Love
February 7, 2015
Sandy, the "Love family" sends their deepest sympathy to you and your family.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Ernie,Barbara,Carol,Pat and Mary.
dawn green
February 7, 2015
Mayor Mike Collins is an amazing man he loved Toledo more then anybody I know.. RIP
Linda Reese
February 7, 2015
Dear Families,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear love one and one that meant so much to our community called
Toledo, OH. I am proud that people were able to come to his rescue as citizens and trying to do the right thing for another human being needing help. You have many good memories to cherish now and later as time go by. The last time that I saw him up close was his attendance at Senior Day at the Toledo Zoo in September, 2014 and I pointed him out to some that didn't know him.
steve perry
February 7, 2015
I'm a from toledo so i keep on the news downthere. Mayor Collins went through and how he handled with grace and class. R.I.P. mr. mayor.Toledo will miss your leadership very much.
Mike & Sue Keefe & Dennis
February 7, 2015
God be with you at this most difficult time. Memories are a true blessing and I'm sure you have many. He will always be with you--in thoughts and in your hearts. Our most sincere condolences to the family.
February 7, 2015
You will be missed dearly
February 7, 2015
We share the sadness of the city of Toledo and the Collins family. Joy and Jamie Farr
Lyla Gibbons
February 7, 2015
Mary, its been many years since we worked together at DiSalle, but I just wanted to send you my sympathy on the tragic loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lyla Gibbons
February 7, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of D. Michael Collins. Toledo has lost one of the best leaders it has ever had. He was a kind man, a gentleman, one who loved the people of Toledo. He was kind, compassionate and caring, and he will be severely missed by all. Sandy & Dave Flick, Toledo.
Lawrence Biegala
February 7, 2015
He will be missed.
February 7, 2015
TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MAYOR COLLINS. WE ARE SO SADDENED BY HIS PASSING. WHAT A GREAT MAN WE HAVE ALL LOST. REST IN PEACE. BARB AND JOEL WEBER SYLVANIA, OH
Fred McSurley
February 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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