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Michael Wiesemann Obituary

Specialist Michael J. Wiesemann North Judson, IN Specialist Michael J. Wiesemann, age 20, a resident of North Judson, IN for five years, died on May 29, 2004 in Iraq. He was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Valparaiso, IN to Duwain Wilson and Karen Wiesemann. Survived by mother Karen Bubac and step-father Robert Bubac of North Judson, IN; his father, Duwain Wilson of Chesterton, IN; brother Travis Bubac of North Judson, IN; step sister, Tori Bubac of Portage, IN; grandparents: Michael and Shirley Stark of Huntington, TN, Dennis and Carol Bubac and Mary Wilson of Chesterton, IN; Uncle Terry (Debbie) Wiesemann of Wheatfield, IN and Dean (Jenny) Wiesemann of Michigan, City, IN; aunts, Dawn Varaneckas of Portage, IN, Joann Hicks of Florida and Kim Bubac of Valparaiso, IN; and his fiancee, Abby Trusty. Funeral services will be held at Breman and Bailey Funeral Home, 6020 South Oakwood Ave., North Judson, IN on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial, Highland Cemetery, North Judson, IN. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8th, at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, IN. Michael was serving in the Armed Forces. He passed away of a non combat related injury in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knox V.F.W. Post 748 and Ducks Unlimited. He was known by his friends as an Artist and he loved to play the guitar. He was a graduate of North Judson San Pierre High School, class of 2002. Info: 219-896-2007

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Published by The Times from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2004.

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September 17, 2016

I think of you each and everyday. My life has changed drastically and even though I get through each day the pain I feel of your loss is just as great as the first day. I tell everybody how proud I am to have had such a wonderful son who gave it his all for all of us so that we may live in peace. You are truly my Angel and my hero. I know that you are in the arms of the Lord watching over us. It gives me such comfort knowing that you are certainly in a much safer place and that you are waiting for the time I am called home. Please know that I loved you more than ever and will love you forever and ever.

Always loving you
your MOM

Travis Tillberry

November 6, 2013

Mike,
This is hard brother. I want you to know I miss you and you were always a great friend from our days at Meister to playing in the pond catching fish and frogs behind Pine Village. When you moved I lost a good friend. I joined the Marines out of high school. Did 3 tours in Iraq and 1 in afganistan. I was retired in 2011 for injuries from combat. Everyday I wish I could have done more to save you and more of my friends. Just know on this veterans day theirs more than just your family that misses you and thinks about you. Semper Fidelis -Karen Bubac if you see this could you please call me 219-314-7787

November 19, 2012

In remembrance of Michael. Always thought of. Always loved.

Shirley Stark

May 28, 2012

My dearest Michael,
Tomorrow it will be 8 years since you left us. I know you are in a better place with no pain. I will never stop loving and missing you. I know you knew how much I loved you and that love will always be in my heart. Your uncle Terry is going to visit you today, please help him get through his visit without crying. He misses you so much. He and I talk about you all the time. I know you are watching us closely and that is good. Please come visit me in my dreams one night.
I love you so much.
Grandma

Shirley Stark

October 25, 2011

My sweet Grandson Michael,
I hope you know how much I miss and love you. I wish so much that you were here so we could celebrate your birthday together. I don't think I will ever stop greiving over you. Amanda has a beautiful baby boy, his name is Lennox. He is such a sweet little guy. She is so happy and her husband is very good to her and the baby.
I love you my dear very much and always will.
Grandma

L Neal

June 1, 2011

To the family of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Don Caudill

May 30, 2011

Hi Michael,
Thank You for serving our Country. I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I know you were a brave soldier and an honorable person. Thank You for fighting for our Country and our Freedom.

Peggy Childers

May 30, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Shirley Stark

May 29, 2011

Hello my sweet grandson,
I still think about you every day, you are always with me. I miss you so much and can't believe after all this time that you are gone. I miss our talks and your silly little laugh and even the pranks you used to play on every one. It wont be long and I will be there with you. I love you so much, always remember that.
With ever lasting love
Grandma

Nina Lazaro

May 29, 2011

Thank you ....because of your bravery and sacrifice my kids will know freedom.

Jillian Wilson

May 29, 2011

I didn't know you personally but wanted to say I thankyou for serving this country. Your sacrifice did not go unnoticed. Thankyou Michael....

Karen Bubac

May 29, 2011

To my son who I so dearly miss and love so much. After 7 years I still feel the pain of your loss. I know that your safe from harm and that is what keeps me going. I will see you someday. Love Mom kisses and hugs I send your way.

Wendy Sulich

October 25, 2010

Thank you for your service, you will be missed

Shirley Stark

October 25, 2010

I am remembering someone special today. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure you love. :( I miss You so much Michael. Today is your birthday my dear grandson, you are 27, how fast time flies. I wish you were here so we could celebrate it together. I miss you so much,and there's not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
I love you so much sweetie
Grandma
[email protected]

Shirley Stark

September 1, 2010

This is to ALL who signed my grandson guess book.
In case I haven't thank you for your entry I this now. He was such a fine young man and will be missed forever.
Bless you ALL
Grandma
Shirley

Paul Fradette

August 31, 2010

Thank you for his service & sacrifice to our country and for my freedom.

Peggy Childers

May 30, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Shirley Stark

May 29, 2010

My Dearest Michael,
The day you left me it broke my heart, but you didn't go alone. Because part of me came with you, the day God took you home. Even though it's been 6 years today my sweet grandson I miss you every day. You will always be in my heart. I love You Grandma

Shirley Alexander Stark

October 26, 2009

My sweet Micahel,
I wanted to honor you on your 26 birthday but yesterday was such a busy day for me so I will Honor it today. Here's a poem I found that I liked very much, I send this to you.

COMFORT

Surrounded by friends
yet all alone
the one I loved
God has called home

the hugs of friends
helps ease the pain
and I know my loss
is my loved one's gain

but tears now flow
across my face
as I long for just
one more embrace

then comfort comes
and I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
and I feel God's grace.

Contributed by Bruce Cullom

I love you so much and will ALWAYS miss you.
Grandma

Shirley Stark

October 15, 2009

My Sweet Grandson,
It will soon be your birthday, I can't believe you would have turned 26 this October 25. I wish I had a computer program that could age a picture of you to show me what you would look like today. I try to imagine what you'd look like but my memory always see's you as you were, and that's ok.

Hannah is now 9, Trevor and Travis are 12, Amanda will soon be 21 and TJ is 16. Time sure does fly.

Amanda lives in TN. with her boyfriend at Fort Campbell. They plan on getting married soon. His name is Trent and he will be going to Afghanistan in Feb. Kyle, Aunt Joann's youngest son is now in the Army and stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana. Help me by asking our Lord to watch over the two of them and keep them out of harms way.

I still miss you so much although the pain isn't so bad any more, God saw to that. I have a couple large pictures of you by my computer and every time I come in here I look at your handsome face and just want to hug you so bad. You will always be in my heart and I will never forget you.
With ever lasting Love
Grandma

Kenna Larra

October 14, 2009

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Shirley Stark

May 31, 2009

I made it through another anniversary sweetie. You see, people who don't even know you still come to your guess book. You will always be my hero. I love you so much.
Grandma

Peggy Childers

May 29, 2009

To the family of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Shirley Stark

May 29, 2009

Hi Sweetie,
Today is your anniversary of you going to heaven. I don't cry any more because I know you wouldn't want me to and I know that you are in a better place.
I still miss you so much and wish you were here with me. Know matter how long you've been gone I will always think about you and how much fun you were to be with. Always joking and making those funny noises'. I love you so much and you will always be in my heart. It still seems like a dream to me and I feel as if I'm going to wake up and you'll be here again. Touch the hem of our Lords robe for me.
Always Loving you
Grandma

Grandma Stark

May 15, 2009

Hi Michael,
I just wanted to tell you that I still miss you so much. You are always on my mind and when I look at your pictures I want to touch you anf hug you. You mean so much to me.
Summer is right around the corner and the weather is getting warmer. We've had some real bad storms recently. We went to Indiana to visit everyone and they had a nice mothers day dinner fo me. How nice is that?
It wont be long before your anniversary date will be here. I try not to think about that date but I know you're in heaven with our Lord.
I love you so much sweetie and always will.
Love
Grandma

Shirley Stark

November 18, 2008

My Dear Grandson,
The weather is changing it's now getting colder. I know how much you loved the cold weather. Yes, Uncle Terry is duck hunting and guess what? He tought TJ and now TJ hunts with him just like you did. Even little Trevor goes once in a while.
I didn't enter anything in here on your birthday because I'm trying to get off the medication they had me on for depression and I just knew I would cry so I didn't come here. I know you'd understand.
Guess what? I got an email from Matt today. I was so surprise to hear from him. He's now out of the military and he lives in NY. He sure liked you Michael. He's a good friend and I understand you two had a lot of fun when you were stationed together at Fort Lewis WA.
Well sweetie I just wanted to talk with you for a few minutes, tell grandma and grandpa I said Hi and pet Bud for me.
I love you so much and miss you with all my heart.
Love
Grandma

Becky Coy

June 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].

Dawn Varaneckas

May 29, 2008

My dearest Micheal!
It has 4 years today since you left us. My heart is still full of sadness. I love you so much and I can't stop thinking of you. I still can smell you I can still hear your voice your laugh and you smart comments. I can still remember the way you hug and kiss. I feel sometimes you are still here! I will never get over your death! I wish so much that you were here with us, there is so much in our lives that is missing because you are not here! I know you are watching over us, and I know I will see you again in heaven. But until then I will miss you every day. God bless you my angel .
I love you so much my sweetheart.
Aunt Dawn

Shirley Stark

May 29, 2008

My sweet angel, I just had to visit you again on this anniversary date. I am so greatful that so many people have signed your guest book. You were a good soldier in our Lords army and you deserve the respect they give to you. I am so honored to be your grandmother, the grandmother that loves you so much. When I think of you my dear my heart fills with love. I do miss you so much and always will. Be with me every day and let me feel the breeze as you near me, the sweet tickle on my cheek as you kiss me and the warmth as you hug me. I love you so much Michael.
With loving memories
Grandma

In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)

May 29, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Michael, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Shirley Stark

May 28, 2008

My dear grandson,
Tomorrow will be the 4th anniversay of your angel date. Every year at this time my heart is heavy but God has taken away the pain that used to torment me. Now, I just remember you in a loving way, my heart remembers all the wonderful things we did together as a family. I do miss your sense of humor and that cute little laugh you do when you've been mischievous. I also miss those wonderful hugs and kisses you'd give me. We all still eat Chinese food for you a lot.....:-)
I miss you so much and some day we'll see each other again.

I will always love you
Grandma

The Neal family

May 27, 2008

To the family of Spc. Wiesemann,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.

April 5, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Wiesemann!

Aunt Dawn Varaneckas

February 23, 2008

My sweet Michael,
I know it has been awhile since I have written here and I am so sorry. I have been thinking about you alot lately and how much I miss you. I can never let you go. You will always be in my heart and in my soul. I know I will see you someday and I can hug and kiss you again. I know you you are watching over us and protecting us! I know your at peace. But I still want you here with us! My sweet angel I will always love you and will always miss you!!!!

Your loving Aunt Dawn

Shirley Stark

October 26, 2007

My Dear Grandson I know I'm a day late in wishing you a Happy Birthday. Your Aunt Debbie had to have surgery and I was focused on her. I'm so sorry for being late but I love and miss you very much. I think about you all the time, you're never far from my heart and soul. I will always miss you. Some day the pain of losing you wont be so bad. I feel your love every time I look at your pictures. Some day I will see you again.
With All My Love
Grandma

Althea B

July 27, 2007

Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.

July 10, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Wiesemann and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Deborah Anderson

June 6, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Aunt Dawn

May 29, 2007

My dearest Mikey, It has been 3 years since you left us and there is not a day or moment that goes by that I don't miss you. I know you are in a better place but I can't help to be selfish and want you here with us. I still can't believe your gone. It seems like a dream and I will wake up and you will be here. I will ALWAYS love you and I will ALWAYS miss you. You will always be in my heart and in my soul. I will always cherish the time you were in my life. I am so grateful to god for picking me to be your aunt. Rest in peace my little angel. I will love you forever and you will never be forgotton. Your Loving Aunt

Garnet Jenkins

May 29, 2007

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann, the price your Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Michael rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with all of Michael's family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." ~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Michael, remain in your heart always.
The thoughts and prayers of a Grateful Country continue to be with you today and every day.

Shirley Stark

May 28, 2007

My Dearest Grandson,
Tomorrow will be your third Angel anniversary date. I miss you so much and I don't think the the emptiness will ever go away.
The other day your mother told me something that made me feel so good. She said that when you got home after spending the week end with me you would smell your clothes as you unpacked and say;"My clothes smells just like grandma's house." I never knew you did that and it pleased me so much to know how you felt. I remember so many things we did when you stayed with us. Remember the little big bird I used to bounce on my knee and sing this; Dinga, dinga, dinga" and make big birds legs flop up and down? You would try to repeat what I had done and it was so cute. You were only 2 then. I remember when you sat in my living room and played your guitar for me, what a beautiful sound you made. I could go on forever my dearest. I have so many memories I could fill a book with them. I want more but God chose to take you back home. I will always hang on to the wonderful memories I have of you.
Please know that I will always love you, you're with me where ever I go.
Some day we will see each other again.

With all my love
Grandma

Cheryl Nussberger

May 7, 2007

Dear Michael, I've had correspondence with your Grandma Shirley and it certainly shines through how much she loved you. We've never known one another, yet are linked in sorrow. I wanted to drop into your book, tell your family how sorry I am for their loss. I pray you walk with Angels. God Bless you, my son Patrick and all our Fallen Heroes.
Cheryl
Mother of SSG Patrick Lee Lybert
KIA 21 June 2006 Afghanistan

Aunt Dawn V

April 19, 2007

My dearest Michael,
Today you way heavy in my heart. I can't stop crying for you and miss you so much. I still can't believe you are gone. I still feel like you will come home soon and all this pain will go away. I really hope you knew how much you were loved!! I look at your pictures and my heart is so full of pain because I just want to hug you and whisper in your ear how much I love you. One thing I do promise you that I will never let you be forgotten and I will make sure that your memory will live on.You are our little Mickey and till the day I take my last breath you will always be in my heart. I will love you for ever!!
Your loving Aunt Dawn

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 27, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wiesemann family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Michael in May it will be 3 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Michael with his buddies in Iraq

January 16, 2007

Mike at Lake Michigan In. His last visit home, March 2004

January 16, 2007

Karen Hickman

January 14, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann. if there are any brothers or siters, please contact me. I am the Founder for Gold Star Siblings, Inc

God Bless

Shirley Stark

January 5, 2007

My Dearest Grandson,
Today I just needed to talk to you even though I talk to you every day in my heart. You are heavy on my mind today, I don't know why but you are.
I miss you so much and when I look at your pictures I just want to crawl into one of them and hug and kiss you. You know that I love my other grandchildren as much as I do you, but I can touch, hold and kiss them and I can't you.
I always thank God for letting us have you even for a short time but the pain in my heart wont go away. I cry when no one is around and I wonder "Why" you had to be taken from us so soon. Life is not the same without you. I pray you hear my words and know how much I love you. You will always be my little "Mikie" even though you out grew that name. I hope there's duck hunting in heaven.

Your Loving Grandma

Aunt Dawn

October 25, 2006

My sweet Michael, Today is your 23rd birthday and I can't stop crying for you. I miss you so much each and every day. My heart is so full of sadness. I know everyone says you are in a better place but I want you here with us. I hope you knew how much you are loved and how much you are missed. I love you so much!! You will be in my heart forever. Happy Birthday Mikey!

Mike playing his guitar

October 25, 2006

Mike painted this wall at Fort Knox Ky.

October 25, 2006

Mike and his dog Chenzy

October 25, 2006

Shirley Stark

October 25, 2006

Dearest Michael,
Today is your birthday, you would have been 23. My heart cries because I miss you so much. Every day I think about you and there's so many things I see that remind me of you and I can't help but cry. I know you're in a better place but I'm a selfish grandma and I want you here with us. Please always be near me, let me know you are here, touch my soul and take away the saddness that dwell's within my heart. I will always love you and miss you.....:-(

Your Loving Grandma

[email protected]

Aunt Dawn

October 10, 2006

My Dearest Michael,
My heart still aches everyday for you. I miss you so much!!! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You were such a special young man with so much to offer. The world is a much sadder place without you! I hope you can see your family and know how much you are loved!!And how much you are missed!!! I love you so very much. Please watch over us and always let us feel you.
Rest in peace my sweet angel.
With all my love

Rosemary Gary

June 17, 2006

I'd written two poems for you, Michael, but neither one has been posted here. I don't know how well you remember me, Rose...but I sure do remember YOU! I think I loved you that first time I met you! I know how much your family misses you... Your Grandma, Shirley is a dear friend of mine, so please help us to watch over her! I love you!

Shirley Stark

June 17, 2006

Sweet Michael you have been heavy on my mind lately. When I look at your pictures I want to reach inside them and pull you back to me.We all miss you so much. I know you are happy and not in pain. Pet Bud for us. We love you so much.

Love Grandma

Lucy Cisarik

June 3, 2006

It seems like just yesterday that I received that dreaded call from your Mom, when words failed to console her. It took me many hours to make that call to your Grandma, as I knew no words could ease her pain. My heart was breaking for her as I knew how much she loved you and would miss you. They say time heals all wounds, but there are some wounds that never heal. Please watch over your Grandma and be with her if you can. God Bless and keep you always Michael and know that you will always be missed.

Shirley Stark

May 30, 2006

My Sweet Grandson,

Two years have pasted since I hugged you and kissed your sweet lips. I miss that so much. There are so many things I miss and one of them is your sense of humor, the way you could make people laugh. Life is so different without you and will never be the same. I will always love you amd miss you. You're always with me in my heart, in my thoughts,and in my dreams.



Your loving Grandmother

Aunt Dawn

May 29, 2006

My Sweet Michael,

It has been 2 years today since you went to heaven and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I still listen to blink 182 in my car everyday and it still brings me closer to you! I miss you so much it still hurts. I know you are in a better place and I know you are watching over us! I will keep you in my heart and soul until the day I see you in Heaven. I Love You Mikey!!!!

Rest in Peace Sweety

Aunt Dawn v

January 21, 2006

My Dearest Michael,

There isn't a day that goes bye that I don't think of you!! My heart is so sad without you!!!! I miss your beautiful smile and your wonderful sense of humor. I listen to your favorite band Blink182 everyday to feel you close to me. I love you so much and miss you everyday. I wish I could hug and kiss you one more time. You will forever be missed but NEVER forgotten!!! I will carry you in my heart and soul for the rest of my life. Rest in peace sweet Michael.

I will love you forever!!!

Linda Young

January 8, 2006

Dear Michael, I can't say that I knew you as an adult, but I sure remember a spunky little redheaded freckled-faced kid with a grin a mile wide, anxious to get to whatever little boys do on hot summer days. You were at your Greatgramma Joann's house in Lake Station visiting and I happened to drop by with old Auntie. You were gleeful and wanted to go but my impromptu visit delayed your progress. Your progression into a fine, honorable, dutiful young serviceman fills my heart with joy and pride, but I am ashamed to say that I never knew you left until I found out that you were returning home, and the manner of your return was not what your family had hoped for. I am proud to say my cousin gave his life for his country, but I as well as your immediate family have so many unanswered questions regarding your loss. Even if the answers were in front of us it would not fill the void in our lives that your loss has created. I'm sure you feel the sadness of those that love you most, and will try to ease their pain with your presence in their lives to guide and protect them from harms way. May God bless you, and keep you with His angels.

Joann Hicks

December 28, 2005

Dearest Michael,



I know I missed a lot of your childhood as I was many miles away. I cherish the times you came to visit as a child with your mom. I sit and look at your pictures as tears roll down my face. I'm sorry the last time I got to see your face was when you were laid to rest. I'm sorry I didn't get to tell you how much I loved you. I'm home now tho I'm too late. I miss you so much and my love for you will ever end. I keep your love safe within my heart until it beats it last beat and I'm with you. Remember I loved you then and love you now.



Forever missing you

Aunt Joann

Michael Reagan

December 28, 2005

Michael, Your grandmother really loves you so I want to ask you a favor. Stay with her. Let her know, as I know, that you will always be near. Believe me, she will know. Then, I will never forget your sacrifice! Mike

Uncle, Father, Best Friends (Hunting with Uncle Terry))

December 28, 2005

Created by his Loving Aunt Joann

Grandma Stark

December 28, 2005

We missed you so much this Christmas
my dear grandson. I wanted to hug and kiss you so bad it hurt. I know you're in a better place and that you sent Christmas with Jesus but the longing to have you here is so great. We all love you so much and always will. Chenzy is still a good dog and she still goes to your room looking for you after all this time.
Loving you forever....Grandma

Lusia & George Emory ( Ramirez )

August 14, 2005

We offer our deepest sympathy during one of life's most difficult times. May the many blessing of heaven be with you, and your family.

May 26, 2005

God Bless

My beloved grandson Michael

May 12, 2005

Shirley....Grandma Stark

May 9, 2005

It will soon be a year my dear grandson and it feels as if it were yesterday. My love for you is endless and my tears flow each time I want to hold you in my arms. You are safe now my dear and some day I will see you again.

With ever lasting Love

Grandma

April 12, 2005

I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss. May God watch over you and your family

Robert Jenkins

June 19, 2004

I can only imagine the sorrow you feel, may you find peace and strentgh. My son Blair will soon go to Iraq as part of the 3rd Inf Div., I do know the fear. Dean, Jenny, and Errin stood up at my wedding in 1981. This family has too many losses(Jeff, etc.), again may you be able to find peace amd solice.

David and Susan Bubac

June 8, 2004

With our deepest sympathy, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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