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for MICHAEL FORBES
Dave
June 29, 2025
See you soon someday brother :)
Come mess with my light bulb anytime Miss ya.
Dave
July 5, 2024
Think about you alot Pal when Im out wakking/(slow jogging lol) that bike trail. And not just then. I know those walkers drove you crazy LOL. Miss you man.
July 17, 2012
Love and miss you man...forever -Dave
Here is the photo of the Cobble Stone Church in the cornfield directly adjacent to Mike.
Donna Myers-Sellers
July 16, 2012
Bonnie,
I hope you received my recent letter update and photo. I would like to share with everyone that after the accident my husband and I went out to the accident sight. I noticed precisely to the right of Mike was a cornfield and an old cobble stone church with a steeple. I found comfort in that. As I mentioned in my letter to you it will be while before I can return the site, but when I do Mike is marked by that cobblestone church with the steeple out in the cornfield. It took me a while to frame Mikes photo and place it on my table at home because I have been so sad, but it seems since I have done that I have felt the comfort of his spirit.
I will pray for your comfort Bonnie and you will be in my continual prayers and thoughts. Mike was such a dear friend, one that no one will ever be able to replace in my heart.
patricia martin
July 15, 2012
I think of you every day. Your picture is on my dresser and your smiling at me. I bought a big white cross today.im going to decorate it with blue flowers and place it at the memorial site.
Rachel Raskin
July 13, 2012
Aunt Bonnie, Grandma, and family: I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have fond memories of him from my childhood. I remember how much he loved '80s hair bands and I remember going to the state fair and him making fun of me for liking the New Kids on the Block. (I don't blame him). I hope you find comfort in knowing that he was so loved.
Love, Rachel (Hughson) Raskin
Scott Urich
July 6, 2012
Mike was a great guy. He was one of the first people I ever met when I took up cycling. Always had a compliment and was intersted in my new gear, etc. I had the priviledge to ride with Mike many times over the years and he always made it fun for me. You'll be missed buddy!
Rosy Obregon
July 6, 2012
mis mas sinceras condolencias yo conoci a Mike hace muchos años en elrancho de Dean & Yoly en Brtaymer y tengo muy buenos recuerdos de el.
Frank Rieger
July 6, 2012
Bonnie ~ I read with dismay about the tragic accident that took the life of your son, Michael. While I did not know him beyond his toddler years (nor have I seen you since then), I remember the love and devotion you showered him. I know that there must be a deep hole in your heart due to his absence. I will keep Michael, his family, and you in my prayers as you grieve his untimely death. From the comments I have read in the Guest Book, he loved well and was well loved. May God bless you and his family and continue to make you a blessing to others.
Guille Zamora
July 6, 2012
Mike was a good friend, guide, and companion for me, when I was with my dear friends in KC Yoly and Dean 20 years ago. I Still have a picture with him, helping me out of the car when I was pregnant and could barely move; he was kind and gentle. Mike, I will always remember you as the friendly and smiling person you were.
vance preman
July 6, 2012
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My riding friends in the Feisty Devils and Good Time Gang cycling club send our thoughts. Sincerely, Vance Preman
Ray & Marge Stockwell
July 5, 2012
Mike was so happy when telling us about his bicycling, the rides for charity, and his cycling friends. He was very concerned about Kathy's welfare after her bicycle accident and concerned about bicycling safety for all.
We are Jim and Jeannie's neighbors. Jim told us his nephew Mike could fix anything. We became very fond of Mike and are appreciative of his willingness to help us and of all his good work.
Clarence Bouse
July 5, 2012
My dear and lifelong friend Mike. When we were young, we were so full of life and the joy and memories we had together were never forgotten. I love you and I miss you, but you will never be forgotten. Your friend forever, Clarence Bouse and Family - Khabarovsk, Russia
Yoly Hughson
July 5, 2012
I met him with his dog Sambo. Mike loved dogs and he was good with them; dogs loved him. In fact the last time I talk with him, he had a Doberman and we talked about the days at the farm when he used to take care of my dogs. Mike will be missed.
Penni Morgan
July 5, 2012
You were such a great friend, Mike Forbes!! You will be missed!!God has added another wonderful soul in heaven and that is you!
Always Friends - Penni Fortune Morgan
Patricia Martin
July 5, 2012
Mike I'm going to miss you. I have alot of good memories of you. The times we would go to the Loving Wolf Ranch,play cards, rides on the Katy trail and little blue trace trail,branson trips. Your smile will be missed. You were always there for me anytime. You were a good friend. I'm so sad and heart broken. I'll call your mom and keep her company.:'(
Patty Martin
July 5, 2012
Mike I'm going to miss you so much. Everytime I see a bicycle I think of you. You were always there for me anytime night or day. We had some great times over the years going down to the loving wolf ranch,playing cards,rides on the Katy trail,branson trips,thanks for all the help around the house,painting forever fixing something. Like your little neice said one time Mike fix it. You will always be in my thoughts.
July 5, 2012
Bonnie,
The Lewis family would like to extend our condolences. We were very sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep the family and michael in our prayers.
Gary and Jill Lewis
Kathleen Lewis
Cheryl Sims
Kim Grady
April Lewis
Mark Lewis
Michael Lewis
Janet Hoover
July 5, 2012
Michael "Red" Forbes... remembered.
Janet Hoover
July 5, 2012
I only met you once when you came to see my boyfriend, and your life long friend, David (Myers) but you really made an impression. Loved that you gave him grief about having a girlfriend... so personable. God has 1 more giant personality with Him now. God bless you and your loved ones!
Donna Sellers
July 5, 2012
I am so heart broken.... I have known Mike for most of his and my life. My family and I have so many wonderful and funny memories of him, it is hard to describe the loss we feel. It is hard to believe I will not hear his laugh, hear his jokes. and see him riding up on his bike. Mike was always so kind and giving and always eager to help anyone with anything at anytime. There was nothing he wasn't good at doing. He did so much for me and my family in his life. He got me into bike riding years ago, he taught me endurance. He helped me find my first mountain bike and according to him it had to be just right, that was 18 years ago and I still have that bike.
There is not room enough on this page to tell of all the great things about Mike, I hope while he was living I told him enough times how wonderful he was and how grateful I was to have him as a friend.
God Bless his family and all who loved him.
Thoughts and Prayers to All,
Donna Sellers
I just cannot believe it...
David Myers
July 5, 2012
Mike, thanks for always being there man. It just won't be the same without you. Ill never be able to look at a bike without thinking of you. Ill never be able to look at another bike trail without you there. Or when I paint something or fix something. I am planning on getting into HVAC possibly. If I do, a huge amount of credit goes to you. Most of all...you were as good a friend as it gets. I will truly truly miss you man.-Dave
James Hughson
July 5, 2012
Mike is up there right now fixing whatever is broke. I'll miss you nephew! Uncle Jim Hughson
July 5, 2012
I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's death. I know my words can give little comfort right now, but know that my deepest feelings of sympathy are with all of you. My mother asked me to also include her condolences.
I have lost touch with most of you as we grew older, but I have often thought of each of you through the years. Those days in the old neighbourhood are full of GREAT memories, and Mike was a part of many of those. He was always such a sweet, kind, happy child. A bit playful and ornery at times, but it was always with a fun and loving heart, a big grin on his face, and a twinkle in his eyes. I feel priveledged to have known him.
I hope that the outpouring of love and sympathy you are receiving right now from the many people who's lives were touched by Mike can provide some comfort during this very sad time. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Theresa (Hieronymus) Bebout
Dean Hughson
July 5, 2012
He will be remembered. Uncle Dean
Michael Hennessy
July 5, 2012
Mike... Miss you already buddy. Thanks for the memories.
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