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Joseph
May 25, 2024
She´s growing quickly. We share all of your life´s stories with her. She´s knows her papa VERY well. Every year that passes means one year closer until we are all together again. We all love and miss you Mike. We will continue to stay close ALWAYS. FAMILY. Love you, Sir. God bless you.
Danielley
May 24, 2024
I hate living in this world without you.
Denise
May 24, 2024
Hello my love. Another year without you, it doesn´t get any easier, but I take comfort in knowing that it´s one year closer until we´ll be together again. I love you and miss you every day. Until then, make sure you´re here to show me the way. Love eternally, Denise
Lauren
June 3, 2023
Hi Dad,
I haven´t wrote to you in awhile. I´m sorry. It doesn´t mean I don´t miss you every day. I often think about how life would be if you were still here. Lucas will be two at the end of the month. It breaks my heart that he never got to meet his Grandpa but I will tell him stories about you and what a great father you were to me. I love you
Denise
May 26, 2022
Your new grandson Lucas Michael Gonzalez. He´s going to be a year old already, on June 22, 2022.
Love and miss you everyday.
Danielley
May 23, 2022
I miss you daddy.
Another princess added to your stable. She would have adored you.
Joseph Claudio
May 5, 2020
Denise Ackerfeld
August 7, 2019
Hi Honey,
It's been awhile since I left a message for you. It doesn't mean that I don't think about you every single day. You're always here with me in my heart. Your spirit will never fade from our home. I look for signs from you all the time. I just want to know that you're still watching over us and guiding us along in this big empty world without you.
I hope that you were there to welcome Daisy home. She's probably so happy to be with you. I know that she missed you very much. Her spunk and playfulness seemed to have faded since she lost you. You were her favorite human. So now you are together as it should be. I want to come and visit you more often, alone, so that we can talk and I can tell you everything that's on my mind. You were always my soulmate and no one can ever take the place of you.
I'll say goodbye for now, until I see you and Daisy and Mom and we can be happy soon once again. I love and miss you forever and always
Denise
Your babies
July 10, 2019
Your grand daughter Lillianna Rose, all grown up. She looks just like mommy.
Joseph Claudio
July 9, 2019
Joseph Claudio
May 23, 2019
Hey Mike,
Just writing to let you know that there is not a second, minute, day or year that goes by that we dont think about you. We like to celebrate your life and remember all the great memories that you have given to all of us. We love to reminisce about all the funny times that you have had with all of us. We tell these stories to your grandchildren so they can try and picture the amazing man that you are. I can ramble all day but I just want you to know that all your girls are safe and happy and are doing well. Your grandchildren are beautiful angels that have so many of your character traits. Mom is still holding down the family and continues to be the anchor. By now you should know I have their back anytime any of them ever need me. We love and miss you dearly Mike. God bless.
Lauren
February 9, 2017
I miss you every day, Dad
I love you
Danielley
October 29, 2013
Hi Daddy,
I'm sorry that I have not been on here in a long time. I haven't been on here since we've had Lillianna, and we are already planning her first birthday party. Everyday I look into her eyes, it kills me that she will never get to meet her grandfather. I always think back to the time when I babysat my friend Nicole's baby when she was a couple of months old, and I could not get her to stop crying and you told me to let you have her and you took her on your bed with you and you put her on ur belly and you finally got her to laugh and giggle. You were the only one to get her to stop crying! It breaks my heart that you will never put Lilly on ur big belly or blow on her belly, or make her giggle the way you made Jada giggle.
Jay and I brought Lilly to where you rest, she finally got to meet her grandpa. It was such a beautiful day. Everyday important day that has passed in my life has been such a beautiful day. Our wedding day, my baby shower, Lillianna's christening and hopefully her birthday will be too, I know you have something to do with that! I know you are watching down on all of us, and I know you were in the hospital with me the night I had Lilly! Please continue to protect and watch over all of us! We miss you enormously!!! You will forever be in my heart! I love you always and forever daddy!
Lauren
September 27, 2013
I love and miss you, Dad!
Denise Ackerfeld
October 30, 2012
Hi Honey,
We're getting ready to welcome a new baby into our family...Danielle & Jay's little girl Lilliana. Wish you could be here, but I'm sure you're watching and guiding from above us. I miss you everyday. I don't know how I do it, going through this empty, lonely life without you. Nothing is the same and never will be. I look forward to when the time comes that we can be together again. Tell my Mom I love her and miss her and that her new great granddaughter will be named after her. I love you angel.---Denise
matthew
October 29, 2012
i love you dad youre always on my mind
September 25, 2011
i miss you so much!
<3 danielleey
danielleey
January 26, 2010
Hi Daddy,
Everyday I want to come on here and say hello, but I feel like my heart breaks more and more every time i read all of the entries. even though, that is no excuse. I need to make it a habbit to visit this site more often! Alot has happened since i've been on here, last summer Jay and I took Lauren and Amber to Cancun, Mexico for a vacation. It is soo beautiful there, we had a lot of fun! Then in September Jay and I finally got married! With my luck I really thought there would have been a hurricane during the wedding, because September is hurrican season. But, the day couldn't have been more beautiful! I know you had to have something to do with that! I wish you were there to walk me down the aisle. But, Matt and Mom did it. Then we went to Jamaica for our honeymoon. It was also gorgeous there, but i liked cancun better.
Dad, there is not a day that goes by that i do not think about you, i still find myself crying myself to sleep at night because i miss you soo much! I often tell myself that you moved to Florida with grandpa, just to trick myself into thinking i may hear your voice again, one day. I guess thats why maybe its still so hard for me, but at the time thats the only thing that will cheer me up. But i promise I will come on here more, its just hard sometimes, because writing on here to you makes it feel more real. Its been almost 4 years and still feels like it happened just yesterday, that you left us. I love you soo much daddy, and nothing will ever take this pain away!
This is your beautiful Grand daughter Adrianna
January 20, 2010
January 19, 2010
Miss you so much Dad!!
Love A&F, Kimmi
Denise
November 30, 2008
I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving before this, but I realized that Happiness only exsisted when you were here with me. I do have much to be Thankful for, the kids, Adrianna, my home. It's very difficult getting through each day without your support and love. I'm trying real hard because I know that's what you wanted. I'm sorry you weren't strong enough to fight to stay with us little longer, but I know you're not in pain and you will be having a Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven. Until we're together again, I miss you and love you forever.
Roland Di Caprio
September 3, 2008
I've always felt alone being 4,500 miles from my family and everything I've ever known but when I heard you were gone I felt like the last person left on Earth.I had to cry alone. There was no one to share my grief.I had lost the closest thing to a brother I would ever have.What a wonderful miracle God sent us.Always smiling.And your laugh so contagious.I used to say to Rosa"the first person you have to meet when we go to America is Mike".I couldn't wait to show you off to her.I'm so sorry there wasn't time.I love you and miss you very much Mike.Until we meet again.Arrivederci bellissimo fratello mio.Ti voglio tanto tanto bene.
DENISE
July 22, 2008
THIS IS YOUR THIRD BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN & IT STILL SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY YOU WERE CELEBRATING IT HERE WITH US. I HAVEN'T STOPPED MISSING YOU & LOVING YOU. THE PAIN OF YOU BEING GONE HASN'T DIMINISHED WITH TIME. IT NEVER WILL. MY LIFE GOES ON BUT I'M WISHING EVERYDAY THAT YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO LEAVE US. I KNOW THAT YOU'RE WATCHING OVER ME & GUIDING ME TOWARD WHAT WILL HELP ME GET THROUGH THIS LIFE WITHOUT YOU.
UNTIL WE'RE TOGETHER AGAIN...HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN.
She is the cutest thing ever!
kimmi
June 23, 2008
Hi Dad,
I haven't written in this "journal" in a while... I just wanted to say hello and that we finally had Adrianna christened. She is getting so big Dad! Keep your eyes on all of us! We all love and miss you lots!!!
Love AandF,
Denise
May 27, 2008
Today we went to the place where you were laid to rest. We put flowers there. It was so quiet. No one else was there visiting loved ones. We looked around to see how quickly your "section" filled up. It used to be so easy to find you. Now there are so many others. All the flags are still there from the Memorial Day weekend. ( How ironic it is that you left us on Memorial day weekend 2 years ago ). Then it started to rain so we said goodbye and headed for home, it's such a long ride to come and see your resting place, and we had such a little bit of time to stay. Just like the little bit of time that it seems you were here with us.
There are no more sad poems or sayings to leave here anymore. Just the simple fact that we miss you so damn much. I miss you, the kids miss you, your grand daughter who you never got to meet misses you, Daisy misses you, your brother and his family miss you, and I'm sure all the friends you had who think back on times they had with you are missing you too.
Who ever said "Time Heals All Wounds" obviously never lost a loved one.
So, two years have come and gone and I'm still waiting for the day when I can be with you again. But for now I'll be with you in my dreams.
Rest well my love.
D
May 27, 2008
I cant believe it is two years already! where has time gone!! even though it felt like it went so quick, the days drag because the pain i feel not being able to see, or speak to you. We all miss you soo much and cant wait until the day we see you again. I love you daddy!
Denise
March 28, 2008
I don't live anymore. I just "go through" each day waiting...to be with you again. I miss you so terribly.
I Love Forever
d
February 10, 2008
when am i going to wake up from this nightmare... i miss you terribly, its not fair for a child to lose a parent at such a young age, or at any age for that matter! i wish everyday that you were here with us again! i love you and miss you more and more everyday!
SHE'S A TOUGH COOKIE !!
December 17, 2007
KIM AND ADRIANNA AT HOME
December 17, 2007
LAUREN MATT & ME...LAUREN'S SWEET 16
December 17, 2007
YOU WOULD FALL IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
December 17, 2007
YOUR BEAUTIFUL GRAND DAUGHTER ADRIANNA
December 17, 2007
DENISE
December 17, 2007
HI BABY,
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. I CAN'T EVEN BEAR TO GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I NEED YOU HERE WITH ME. THINGS WILL NEVER GET BETTER. MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU EVERY DAY. DAYS ARE SO LONG. I LOVE YOU. I'LL BE WITH YOU SOON.
DENISE
September 29, 2007
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY. SEE YOU SOON.
d
September 28, 2007
i love you daddy :-*
August 14, 2007
daddy i miss you so much. i thought it would get easier as time goes by..but it just gets worse. :( i love you so much
DENISE
July 22, 2007
HI BABE,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I MISS HAVING YOU HERE TO CELEBRATE, I MISS YOU EVERY DAY. THE TIME IS GOING BY SO SLOWLY AND THE DAYS AND NIGHTS ARE LONGER THAN EVER. WHOEVER SAID IT WOULD GET EASIER WITH TIME WAS SO WRONG. I SEEM TO MISS YOU MORE AND MORE.
I'LL SEE YOU SOON...LOVE YOU FOREVER & EVER XOXOXOXO
Grandma and Baby Adrianna
Danielle
July 22, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Daddy:
This is the second year you havent been here for your birthday, its such a sad day! But we all know your with all your friends up there celebrating it up.. Tomorrow Lauren is going to be 16, but she didnt want to have a sweet 16, so we took her out to dinner last night to celebrate, dont worry you didnt miss anything the food sucked! lol.. But me and Jay are gonna take her out again tomorrow!
I say this everytime but, I wish you were here, we miss you soooo much more and more everyday!
I love you soo much!
I hope you have a GREAT Birthday!
p.s. O yea baby Adrianna is beautiful i will send you some more pics..
Lauren
July 22, 2007
Happy birthday in heaven daddy, miss you so much, thinking about you more and more each day! i love you!
DENISE XOXOXOXOXOXO
July 6, 2007
HI GRANDPA,
ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS ? SHE'S SUCH A LITTLE BUNDLE OF LOVE. KEEP YOUR ARMS WRAPPED TIGHTLY AROUND HER AND PROTECT HER WHILE SHE'S GROWING UP, OK ? I LOVE YOU AND I'LL BE WITH YOU SOON.
LOVE ETERNALLY,
Your Granddaughter Adrianna Denise 07/05/07
Danielle
July 6, 2007
Hello daddy,
You are not only a daddy anymore, you are now a grand-daddy.. Today Adrianna Denise was born, but im sure you knew she was coming before we did.. As you probobly know she is gorgeous!!! she was 7 pounds 8 ounces and 20 1/2 inches... you would be so proud of kimmi, she did such an excellent job today.. I was soo proud of her, and im sure proud is not even the word mommy can use to describe how she feels.. Everyday we wish you were here physically so you can spend these happy days with you, because God knows, its hard enough on us to not have you here spending them with us.. Jay can't wait to have a baby, im a little excited too to have a baby but i think i could wait a little while, let kimmi get all of the spotlight for now... but when i do have a baby i hope you will be watching over and let my baby be as beautiful and as healthy as Adrianna is.. I love you daddy and miss you everyday! i will talk to you soon, im sure the whole fam will be writing you today, to tell you the fantastic news..
Love always,
your Danielle
Lauren
June 18, 2007
hey daddy happy belated fathers day, I miss you so much.. i was going through my pictures yesterday and I saw the one when we were at sesame street when i was little and i was on your shoulders and I remember you always carrying me and i would put my hands infront of your eyes so you couldn't see and you would laugh at me and i miss that so much, i miss your laugh and your smile and i just wish I could see you again. i love you daddy
LOVE, DENISE
June 17, 2007
MY DEAREST MICHAEL,
HAPPY SECOND FATHERS DAY IN HEAVEN. ONCE AGAIN FATHERS DAY WILL COME AND GO WITHOUT YOU HERE FOR US TO SHOWER YOU WITH SILLY LITTLE GIFTS AND LOTS OF HUGS AND KISSES. I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY SINGLE DAY. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FRIENDS THAT ARE STILL HERE SOME GUIDANCE. I DON'T HEAR FROM THEM ANYMORE. I'M SURE THEY'RE ALL MISSING YOU TOO. I'M TRYING SO HARD TO KEEP THINGS TOGETHER HERE AT HOME AND I KNOW THAT YOU MUST BE LOOKING OVER ME BECAUSE SO FAR WE'RE DOING OK. THE EMPTINESS WE FEEL CAN'T EVER BE FILLED UNTIL THE DAY WHEN WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I'LL BE WITH YOU SOON. XOXOXOXOXOXOXCOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
laurens graduation
May 28, 2007
Danielle Ackerfeld
May 28, 2007
hi daddy,
Well, it is a year today since you left us, and i regret saying this but this was the first time i visited the cemetery... i just needed some time to build up enough courage to be able to go there.. But I am glad i came today, but i am soo sorry it took me so long to come visit, i should have came sooner... i thought i held up pretty well until i saw mommy start to cry, But i am soo proud of her she has been so strong through all of this heartache and pain, we all miss you so much, i cant wait for the day we all can be together again! i love you daddy
love always and forever
your danielley
Denise
May 27, 2007
Hi Babe,
One year has come and gone and it feels like just yesterday you were here with us, with me, making all our family plans, celebrating all our happy times and doing all the fun things that families do together. I don't plan too much anymore, it's not the same without you, and it just doesn't seem right to celebrate anything either. They say that "Time Heals..." but my time is filled with lonliness and heartache and pain...no one can fill the emptiness that I feel. There will never be anyone else for me but you. My love and devotion to you will endure until we meet again when we can share the happiness we once had. Please watch over us and guide us through this long journey back to you. I love you and miss you and I will be with you soon. Love Eternally,
Kimmi Ackerfeld
May 10, 2007
Hi Daddy,
2 more months till we have a new addition to our family! Time flies.
Dad just remember, stay here close by and keep an eye on all of us who love and miss you sooo much!!
Love you,
Kimmi
Danielle Ackerfeld
May 9, 2007
hi daddy,
I wrote you a long letter the other day, but i guess it didnt go through?
I can't believe it has almost been a year already since you have left me! I can't even explain how much I miss you! I thought as the days, weeks, and months go by it was going to get easier but everyday i miss you even more and more, the pain feels as though you just left me yesterday... I dont know how you expect me to go on the rest of my life without you... I cant even explain the pain i feel...
I wanted to write to you and tell you something, although you may be mad at what i am about to type...
A couple of weeks ago i got a tattoo... but not something stupid i got something that means alot to me.. It says Big Mike and then underneath it, it says DAD in hebrew.. so now, wherever i go you will be with me...
Sorry I havent came on here in awhile its just hard for me sometimes to come on here and have to write to you, instead of talking to you face to face.... I miss the way things used to be, me coming home from work and you'd be sitting in the dining room on the laptop, or doing your bills, and i would tell you what a crappy day at work i had.. or sitting in the dining room helping you with your pills.. or when you would watch tv in the den and you would see something funny, and the rest of us would laugh at you, laughing your loud funny laugh... I dont know how many times i could say this but i miss you incredibly! Words cant even describe...
I cant wait for the day i see you again, i hope your having a good time up there though, say hi to babie and grandma for me. I love you with all of my heart daddy and always will!
love always and forever
your danielley
p.s. this was a picture of us that was taken at Easter, but it didnt feel the same without you in it,so i edited it a little bit and added you in..
May 7, 2007
Lauren
April 26, 2007
I miss you way too much daddy :(
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter Baby ! I got the bunny...Thank you. I don't know why but I can feel you with me every day now. Don't ever leave me again. I'll be with you soon.
Love you eternally, Denise
Julie Ackerfeld
March 26, 2007
Hey Mike...I've thought about writing in this "book" many times over the past months - almost a year now - so hard to believe. So much has changed, yet so much stays the same. The kids (yours and mine)are all growing up and missing your humor and guidance. There are so many of life's lessons that my own kids owe to you. I know you're keeping an eye on all of them. We miss you, but know you're with us always. Love Julie.
Cynthia Giancola
March 26, 2007
Mike;
You have always been like a big- big brother to me and I can't believe that it's almost a year since you're gone. What a major shock it was in my life loosing you. You have touched so many people over the years. Your presence will never be forgotten. My sister and your children are very proud of you as well as my family is. I know alot of people in heaven are very happy right now because you've always made us laugh with your jokes an abundance of stories. Give a big hug and kiss to Mommmy and a bigger one to you too. We will all be together one day, and like the story says "happily ever after"
Love your sister-in-law
Cynthia
kim ackerfeld
March 3, 2007
Hi Daddy,
We miss you every day and I know you know that!! I just wanted to tell you that Tommy and I are having a baby girl in July. This baby will grow up to know how great her grandpa "Big Mike" was. I love you dad!!!
Love forever and ever,
Kimmi
Matthew Ackerfeld
February 27, 2007
Hi daddy,
Im just letting you know there isnt a day that goes by where im not thinking about you. I love you so much.
Denise
February 13, 2007
Dear Michael,
February 14, 2007
This will be a very lonely day for me because you're my only love. You own my heart and you'll be my Valentine in heaven soon. I miss you and I Love You Eternally.
Denise
December 24, 2006
My Dearest Michael,
It's Christmas Eve and every part of me is aching for you to be here with me & the kids. I know that you are looking down on us today with God and my Mom and Babie and all the angels that are not here on earth with us anymore. I can go on only with the thought that I will be with all of you soon.
Love Eternally,
December 24, 2006
Hi Daddy,
I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy Hanukkah.. We miss you terribly, the holidays are definitely not the same without you! I just want you to know i think about you every day, and you are still in my prayers EVERY night, every time i think about you, you put a tear in my eye.. I love you daddy so much, and it feels like i miss you more and more every day.. I hope your watching over us, and spend christmas day with us.
love eternally,
Danielle
November 23, 2006
My Dearest Michael,
Happy First Thanksgiving in heaven. I'm missing you so much today but there are so many things I'm thankful for.
Thank you for every day you were with me and made my life so full and complete. Thank you for four great kids that remind me each day of our undying love for each other. Thank you for being my strenghth and my hero. I love you forever. I'll be with you soon.
Love eternally, Denise xoxoxoxoxox
October 7, 2006
October 8, 2006
My Dearest Michael,
Today would be our 28th Anniversary. My heart is aching for you to be here with me. I don't know how I drag myself through each day without you. I guess it must be the thought that I'll be with you soon Please watch over us from heaven...we miss you so much.
Love eternally, Denise.
~*~Danielle~*~
July 22, 2006
hi daddy,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!! and to tell you how much i miss you, even though you know that already.. But anyway I'll talk to you later I love you!!!
Denise
July 22, 2006
My Dearest Michael,
Happy Birthday hon. I can picture you right now partying it up with all your buddies in heaven. You were always a big baby about your Birthday….you won’t let anything stop you from celebrating. We’re sending you up a bunch of balloons, red, white & blue, your favorite colors. Look out for them. I miss you so much. I wish I could be with you… I’ll be with you soon.
Love eternally xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Kimmi Ackerfeld
July 13, 2006
Dad, we miss you every day. There's not a day that goes by that you are not thought about or talked about. Dad, you always made me proud no matter how much we bumped heads....I love you!! @~>~~
Love Always and Forever,
Your #1 Kimmi
danielle
July 8, 2006
hi daddy,
just wanted to wish you a happy 4th of july, we went to tommys house, it was fun, but definitely not the same without you, we all missed you soo much! wish you were here..well i'll talk to you later, I love you..
Danielle
Molline Seri
July 3, 2006
I am Michael's cousin. When we were kids growing up in Jackson Heights , Queens, our families were very close and I spent countless hours with all the Ackerfeld kids in the basement of their home. Those were great times. Unfortunately, as we got older, we drifted apart and I hadn't seen or been in touch with Michael for many years. I actually never knew what a wonderful man he turned out to be. Attending his funeral and reading all the wonderful tributes written about him were very emotional for me. I am filled with regret that we never really knew each other as adults. I know i missed out on something very special. All I can say now is that I wish peace for Mike's soul and comfort for Denise and his children.
cary Greenberg
June 28, 2006
I"ve known Michael since I was 16 years old. I have many great memories of Mike. Mike will always be in my heart. He was a great firend and pal. I will miss he dearly.
Dorene and Bruce Schneider
June 27, 2006
Dear Mike,
There are no words to express the sadness we felt to hear of your passing. We will always remember a wonderful big gentle giant with a heart the size of a mountain. You were there for my brother and you were there for my son Joshua when he was commisioned for the USMC. Our prays are there for your wife Denise, your children Kim,Danielle,Matthew and Lauren and your dear brother Gene and his family. Mike it was an honor to know you.
Nicole Swailes
June 27, 2006
Dear Mr. Ackerfeld,
My thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family. You have done a wonderful job raising amazing children and your time served is greatly appreciated.
Theresa Labert
June 26, 2006
Dear Ackerfeld family,
I did not have the chance to know Mike, however he served with my dad, Mike Goodwin in Vietnam. I just recently got in touch with Dutch, who told me stories about my dad Mike and Ack. How I wish I had the opportunity to meet him, but atleast I know now that he is up with my dad, and I can only imagine the stories they are telling. Having lost my dad myself, it doesn't get easier, but knowing people who knew him, makes the hurt not hurt so much.
Mike, say hi to my dad for me...I miss him.
Theresa (Goodwin) Labert
Rob Schneider
June 26, 2006
To the Ackerfeld Family,
I only met Mike twice but have always heard from those who knew him well what a powerful impact he had on their lives. It has been said that "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." I believe that Mike stood tall for his fellow veterans and family and for this you should be proud.
Jeanne Morrison
June 25, 2006
Mike,
My heart is a little bit emptier now that you have finished your tour of duty on this earth. You were truly a good friend and one of the genuine decent and caring good guys. I will keep you in my prayers and I will always stay a friend to your family and help in whatever way I can. Thanks for all the help you gave me, Ed and all the veterans. Your buddy, Jeanne
Jay Claudio
June 24, 2006
Hey Mike (Dad).
I can't begin to describe how much i miss you, you basically have been my father these past six years and i'am extremely proud of that. You've always told me that death is a part of life and it happens to everyone, I just wish it wasn't your turn. All the plans you had with the house and yard matt and I are trying to do for you, but its just not the same without you. We were opening the pool a couple days ago and all i can picture was you behind the filter or in the shed getting us the pool supplies, It really hurt me when i realized that you werent there. I want to let you know Mike that i love you so much, I think you knew that already though. We are all so proud of what you accomplished in your lifetime, all the lives you have saved (including mine) and all the lives you have had a hand in making (Including mine) are endless. Me and danielle keep telling ourselves that you just went on vacation liked you said you were and would not be back for a while, but at night when we lay down and everything is quiet its kinda hard to keep believing that because thats when reality really sinks in. Mike its going to be hard to get over what just happened but im going to keep trying because thats what i know you would want me to do do, I could hear you in my ear everytime i start to tear (Jay quit crying you softee) lol. Mike I miss you and love you to the day its my turn to pass on i will never forget what you have done for me and have been to me, and that is my Dad. Happy fathers day!
RICHARD
June 24, 2006
BIG MIKE, WE GO SO FAR BACK, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD, AND HOW WE STAYED IN TOUCH THROUGH ALL THE YEARS. I PRAY THAT YOU ARE RESTING PEACEFULLY, AND YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS
Steven Brill
June 24, 2006
Dear Mike--
We shared good times and good years in the 70's in Bayside, Queens. Since then, I know you've done a lot to add to many people's lives. You'll be missed.
Josh Schneider
June 24, 2006
Dear Big Mike and the Ackerfields
I was deaply saddened to hear of Mikes passing. It is men Like him that make me proud to wear the uniform. Thanks for the words of wisdom Mike, you will be missed. My condolences to your family.
Semper FI
Lt. Joshua Schneider USMC
Carol Herbst
June 23, 2006
I don't have to tell you how much you are loved and missed. I just have to tell you how thankful I am to have a "brother" like you. You always watched my back and taught me so much. Love you Mike and your family who is always welcome in my home where ever it may be!! More than that for your match making with Jack, I can never thank you enough. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Always and forever.
Carol
Paul Stiff
June 22, 2006
Big Mike, Our Friend, Our Buddy, My 23rd MP Vet brother forever!
Michael’s life was given to us by God. His early departure from this earth was also God’s will. It’s hard but we have no choice but to accept it.
Although I know he was looking forward to many more years to enjoy his family and friends, I feel Mike was content with his life. That is a good thing.
Michael, a big guy, high in spirit, good in nature, positive in thought, always willing to help those in need, will be sadly missed forever by all those that knew him. During his lifetime he touched many, many lives. He did a lot of good. He was a Good Man.
Ack, The influence of your love for your family and your fellow man will stay in my heart forever! Thank You for being my friend!
NANCY VERESPY
June 21, 2006
"Big Mike" Ackerfeld - big in life, big in heart and now leaving a "big" hole in our hearts. We at the Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc. & The Veterans Coalition miss you. Nancy
Dutch DeGroot
June 21, 2006
Ack the name your platoon mates knew you so well by. I will miss you like the brother you where. Remember the deli you set up for your buddies while at LZ Bayonet? always sharing, always up beat. We went though some good and bad times, but made the bad even into a positive in how to live life.
Remember how chance got us together again even after looking for each other for years? Me surprising you with having Mike Casey show up at a reunion to surprise you!
Folks will never know the great things you did. Like our platoon Mate Darb calling me up with all sorts of problems. Got on the phone with you found out you were at your Dad’s wake. You didn’t even let that stop you from calling Darb and helping him right there.
You gave a lot and I know that it has come back to you. Your walking point for the rest of us. In good company with Dell’ Arena, Hood, Goody, Larry Gelnett and a lot of outher great 23rd MP’s.
Even in the desert here I was lucky enough to get through to your dear Denise to express my condolences, I don’t think it was by chance.
I will miss you very much, there was never too much time between us calling each other.
Keep the chow warm and he beer cold for me, and the rest of the platoon.
Dale Meisel
June 21, 2006
Mike--Patti and I only knew you for a short time, but you were truly one of those unforgettable people. Everyone knew when you walked into a room. I can't believe you're gone. We will miss you at the ADVA reunions. Rest in peace, my friend. Dale Meisel, Chu Lai/Duc Pho '70-'71
Bryan Gelnett
June 21, 2006
Mike,
I hope you are sharing some laughs up there with my old man. Thank you for your service.
PENNY (PENELOPE) kabisch-horn
June 20, 2006
BIG MIKE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN TOO MANY OF US VETS WHO YOU HELPED WILL ALWAYS BRING UP YOUR NAME AND KEEP YOU OUT IN THE OPEN. I WILL MISS YOU AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP VETS AS YOU HELPED ME
RICH MERLIN
June 20, 2006
Big Mike, we will miss you. For a New Yorker, you were OK in my book. Mike was a Veteran's Veteran. Until we meet again.
"Big Mike"
June 19, 2006
Jack Lou Mike
June 19, 2006
Jack and Mike at Kings Park Day
June 19, 2006
Tom Clark
June 19, 2006
Ack-you will be missed by all your brothers in the 3rd. platoon and all your brothers that you helped along the way in life.
John Rulli
June 18, 2006
Big Mike,
It's Father's Day today and while you were my Brother, I also think of you as a Father. My friend, brother, confidante, co-worker. I miss you and will always remember you. Still can't beleive you're gone.
Danielle
June 18, 2006
hey daddy,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day!!! I love you and Miss you sooo much!!! Hope your having a good time up there!!! love you always danielle
Jack Maloney
June 17, 2006
Dear Mike,
Thank you for being there for me and being my friend. I regret not calling you back the last time you called me. Thank you for introducing me to Carol and my lawyer. My life has changed because of it. I plan to download a few pix of you and me at Kings Park Day for VVNW. My heart goes out to your family and we all miss you. Especially all those keys you carried.
Denise
June 17, 2006
To My Dear Michael,
Happy Father's Day in Heaven, Honey. We all miss you so much. I'll be with you soon.
Brian Mulcrone
June 4, 2006
June 1, 2006
Mrs. Michael Ackerfeld
22 Aspen RD
Kings Park, NY 11754-3401
Dear Denise,
I heard with great sadness of the passing of your Michael, and I wanted to extend my condolences to you, Kimberley, Danielle, Matthew and Lauren. Earlier this week I received an e-mail from “Dutch” DeGroot who is overseas letting me and all the other Vietnam veterans of the 23rd MP Company know of Mike’s death.
Over the last two decades my opportunities to meet with “Big Mike” were often limited to veterans’ gatherings that involved our unit from Vietnam or the Americal Division Veterans’ Association. There were always great stories, anecdotes and laughter late into the night. I vividly remember when DUTCH helped surprise Mike with the appearance of his MP patrol partner, Mike Casey, when one of the reunions was in Worcester, MASS back in the 1990s. The joy of that reunion after more than two decades was something special to witness.
Here in Illinois I am a member of several veterans’ service organizations (although the Veterans of the Vietnam War is not one of them) and I witness the great work done by those who are ADVOCATES for veterans’ rights, veterans’ benefits and veterans’ healthcare. I know this was part of Mike’s “calling” as a Service Officer (you too I understand) and I confess that I have a special admiration for him and you in that role. It seems that veterans’ advocates like your Michael are always up against great odds in helping those less fortunate, but they are tireless in the pursuit of fairness for those who have served this nation and now needs its assistance. A remembrance of that role in Mike’s life is a GREAT LEGACY for you and your children to remember and cherish. Having a true sense of service helping others is not something easily learned these days, but once felt it can make all the difference in our lives.
On this past Memorial Day I remembered Mike along with others with whom I served or knew before and during my military service in Vietnam. In the town I raised my family we have a large memorial with valiant war dead dating back to the Civil War. I stop there on days besides Memorial Day, because the Vietnam tablet with its twenty-two(22) names include fellows I went to school with, attended Scout camp with knew through their siblings. I often find myself at moments like that thinking of them AND of others who lived elsewhere that I knew. Your Mike will now join my personal “Band of Brothers” for remembrance sake.
RIP, “Big Mike…” or perhaps, to better capture the spirit of Mike, it would be better said, “Le Chaim!”
Yours in Veterans’ Service,
Brian J. Mulcrone
SGT, 23rd MP Co, 23rd Inf Div (Americal)
RVN 1970-71
[email protected]
Lauren Ackerfeld
June 2, 2006
Daddy i love you so much and i miss you so much i still cant even believe your gone its like you took a nap for too long and we're jus waiting for you to wake up you'll always be in my heart and i love you so much and i cant wait to see you again.
Amber Alvarenga
June 2, 2006
I'm gonna miss seeing you when i'm chillin withh Lauren.
But don't worry, I'm going to watch her for you.
<3 miss you !
Danielle Ackerfeld
June 2, 2006
Daddy,
I miss you sooo much!!! you took a big piece of my heart when you left me... I'm still waiting to wake up from a horrible dream.. But until I do, you will always be on my mind and in my heart. love always and forever Danielle
Marion Madison
May 31, 2006
Mike,
I can't believe you're not with us anymore but you will always remain in our hearts.
Marion
Gayle Cafarella
May 29, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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