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Emily
February 4, 2025
11years Missing you so much brother,think about about and talk about you all the time! Love you
Kim darsow
February 4, 2025
11 yrs today Buddy! I I miss you and think about you every day. Love you to the moon and back.
Kitty Strawbridge
January 31, 2025
Michael, thinking of you today.
Kim Darsow
October 15, 2020
Buddy, grandma Janet is coming to be with you grandpa now. . Love all of you miss you so much! Love mom
marilyn johnson
July 5, 2020
Hi buddy we want to wish you a wonderful birthday . You would have been 31 today. We think of you everyday and miss you so very much. Life is not very fair and our hearts hurt every day. We celebated Paislee's 5th birthday today. She loves Elsa so that is what she got. She would love her Uncle Mike so much. Keep yourself surrounded by the people that love you. Kisses and hugs coming your way. Love you so very much.
Gandma & Grandma.
May 12, 2020
Well, hello there! It has been far too long since I have written to you. I miss you to pieces and think of you every single day. I shed tears, I laugh, I think of every time we spent together through the years. I had a dream about you last night and didn't want to wake up. I loved seeing your face and being by you! You are very very missed. My heart is empty without you! I love you very much Mike!
Kitty Strawbridge
January 31, 2020
Mike, your passing left a big hole in the fabric of your family that still has not mended. I'm making a contribution in your memory to the scholarship at UT named for your great-grandpa Strawbridge. He was a dear, sweet, and good man who loved his family dearly. Its some comfort to know you are together now. I'm not family anymore, but you will always be in my heart.
December 28, 2019
Hi to my grandson Mike. Another year has passed without you here and oh how you are missed. Paislee Ann is 4 and a half and growing fast. You would love her she has a mind of her own.
nights I talk to you and let you know how I miss you. When my time is up we will be together .
grandma
July 3, 2019
Happy 30th birthday to you Mike. Missing you so much. We will meet again. May you be with so many that love you. Take care buddy.
Mom
February 4, 2019
5yrs today. I can't believe it ! We miss you so much ! Think of you every day every moment. Miss your beautiful smile and big blue eyes. Keep on your sister and paislee. Love you buddy
February 4, 2018
Michael, miss you so much! 4 years ago our lives changed forever . I still feel like this is a nightmare and I'll see your beautiful smile walk thru front door. Hugs and kisses buddy. (KEEP WATCHING OVER EMILY AND PAISLEE) love you mom
October 29, 2017
Just sitting here thinking about you and missing you so much. May you be with many people that love you. Some day I will see you again. Love ya lots Grandma
February 4, 2017
Oh Michael how we miss you. We think about you everyday and miss seeing and talking to you. Hope you can see us and realize life is not the same without you. Someday we will all be together. Hope you are surrounded by all the people that have always loved you.
Love you so much,
Grandma.
December 11, 2016
My dear Michael. It's almost christmas again our 3rd without you. Oh how we miss you buddy. My heart aches. We think about you all the time. Paislee Ann is getting so big and wish you were with us to see her. She would give you a run for your money. Just remember some day we will all be together. Love love love ya.
Grandma
July 3, 2016
Thinking of you today kiddo, you will never be forgotten.
June 1, 2016
It's been far too long since I have wrote to you. I reach out to you often and think of you everyday. I thought of you all day on Memorial day and kept saying to myself how I appreciated the service you provided for our country as I knew how strong of a soldier you were. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, I never stop missing you, and I never stop remembering the times we had. You are always in my heart, on my mind, and will always be loved! I miss you Mike and I wish I could give you a hug. . . Love you always and forever.
marilyn johnson
May 30, 2016
Thinking of you today buddy. You don't realize how much we love and miss you. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
February 4, 2016
I still feel like this is a bad nightmare. 2 years ago today a piece of me died with you. Miss you and LOVE you to the MOON and back BUDDY !!! Love you !!! Mom
February 4, 2016
Michael it is 2 years since you left us. Every day you are in our thoughts and how much we miss you. We are so sad you aren't here to meet Paislee she is quite the girl. Someday we will all be together again. Get ready to catch our balloons tonight. Love you so very much buddy. I keep all the memories alive.
Love you so much,
Grandma & Grandpa
Lil sis
February 4, 2016
Michael,
I still cannot believe it's been 2 years since you went home to the good lord, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish that you were here. You would love Paislee she is soo funny and smart, she loves to look at your pictures and at times I believe she can see you. She has your big blue eyes uncle Mike! Please continue to watch over and protect us. We love you Uncle Mike
Emily Darsow
February 4, 2016
Emily Darsow
February 4, 2016
Michelle Olen
February 4, 2016
Thinking of you and your family and all who loved you today. God bless you kiddo.
January 1, 2016
Happy new year, Mike. Wish you were here. Miss you. ♡♡♡♡
December 14, 2015
Our dear sweet Mike. Oh how you are missed. Every day you are in our thoughts and wish you were still here with us. The holidays will never be the same and only wish you could meet Paislee she is so wonderful. We miss and love you so very much. We will be together again.
Love ya so much,
Grandma Marilyn
November 11, 2015
Thank you for being so brave and serving our country. The things you did will forever be grateful, you were such a strong and heroic soldier and stood by your brothers and your country! Always looking out for others, God bless you from Earth to heaven. . Love and miss you!
October 16, 2015
Having such a strong urge in needing to talk to you today. It was beautiful to see you in my dreams last night, miss you more everyday. Never gets easier, love you to heaven and back. Xoxo
September 27, 2015
I miss you buddy. Oh how the memories are in my head and heart. Miss Paislee is a gem and would love her uncle Mike. She will grow up knowing who you are. Kisses and hugs.
Love grandma.
September 16, 2015
Hey you, thinking of you and missing you. Wish heaven wasn't so far away... Your niece is absolutely beautiful, just like her momma!! You would be so proud, love you so much mike.. T&L <3
July 3, 2015
Happy Birthday buddy!!! Love you to the MOON and BACK!! Can't believe your 26 already. I miss you. Hope you like the balloons I got for u. XOXO Mom
July 3, 2015
Happy birthday Michael!!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, hopefully miss paislee will grace us with her presence today :) love you from earth to heaven forever and always, xoxo!!!
Lil Sis
July 3, 2015
Happy Birthday Brother!! I miss you so much everyday I think about you. I hope I have your niece Paislee today it'd be so special! Love you
June 26, 2015
Hey buddy, Just was thinking of you. I think MS. Paislee is waiting to share your B-Day. LOL. Love you to the MOON and BACK. Mom
luke
May 13, 2015
Michael i seen the new avengers tonight for the first time without u by my side our usual man date.. It broke me apart... im holding onto all these good memories to share when we see eachother again.. I love you and i miss you so much my brother.. U are n will forever be in my heart! Im thinking of you always
May 12, 2015
Missing you today, just like every day. Praying that God has been giving you my hugs and relaying my messages to you. Love you. -Lynds
December 31, 2014
Happy new years Michael!! I miss you as always and forever.. Love you to heaven and back..........
Lil Sis
December 25, 2014
It's soo weird and not completely with u being going Michael I really miss you so much I can't even explain! I hope you and grandma are having a great Christmas together today I love and miss you both! Merry Christmas, love ya!
December 21, 2014
Missing you...missing our talks...our laughs....our arguments....thinking back to all those fun and crazy memories when we were just kids. Love you forever Mike...not a single day goes by that I'm not wishing you were here...
Lynds
November 30, 2014
Was thinking about you and your family on Thanksgiving. Of course always missing you! <3
MIchelle Olen
November 11, 2014
I have been thinking of you a lot this past week, with deer hunting and now Veterans Day. Thank you for your service Mike and I do believe you are watching over all of your family and loved ones. RIP kiddo.
October 18, 2014
I miss you and love you. Think of you every day! Life here isn't the same without you- but I feel your presence every day!
Lil sis
September 24, 2014
Thanks for flying over me today and letting me know your here and looking over me. It made me cry tears of joy knowing you are watching me! I love and miss u soo much!!!
September 1, 2014
It was so good seeing you in my dreams last night! That hug felt so real! Miss you and love you! <3
August 15, 2014
After watching heaven is for real- I have complete faith you are in a beautiful place in the arms of Jesus!
August 1, 2014
"When the stars shine in the sky, I miss you. When the Sun rises & sets every day, I miss you. When the rain falls and everything looks bright and beautiful, I miss you. Every day, every hour, in every way, in everything that I do I miss you!" <3
July 28, 2014
I miss you . .
July 12, 2014
Every time I see or hear lightening or thunder I think of you. Only you and I know what thunder and lightening truly mean to one another. I love you Mike. I miss you so very much!
July 4, 2014
Happy 4th of July-thank you for what you did for our country and standing tall. Xoxox
July 3, 2014
I was told by someone who knows you better than anyone else in this world to talk to you when I need to or want to and that it helps. I feel like I talk to you and think about you everyday. I often find myself smiling at some of the things we had done together and the endless conversations we have had. I miss your smile, laugh, and your personality. You were such a genuine caring person who meant well for everyone and always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. One thing I learned from you is to be true to yourself and be who you want to be, not what others want you or expect you to be. I miss you so very much and I thank you for always being such an amazing person to me. I know I physically can't see you right now, but I always see you in my heart. It doesn't seem to get easier knowing you are in heaven now and I don't think it ever will. I will hold onto all of our memories and you will always and forever have a place in my heart! Love to you always Michael and may you continue to rest in peace with the big man above.
July 3, 2014
Happy birthday Mike. I am thinking of you and your family today. I miss you to pieces and always will. You are now an angel above looking over all your loved ones but no dearly that we miss and love you very much.
July 3, 2014
Today, what would have been your 25th birthday on earth, that you celebrate with the Lord and angels...may your family and all who loved you find peace. Your life to us was taken way too soon, but God needed another angel and he chose you, so we believe and trust and know you are with us always. RIP kiddo :-)
June 25, 2014
Missing you and always thinking of you!
June 19, 2014
Greg & Kim, Emily - and, all the rest. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that the memories of Mike and, even disbelief that he is gone - must continue on and never subside - nor should they. I pray for God's Peace, Hope and Blessings for all of you as you continue on life's path together in mourning and healing. LOVE and HUGS. Dan Peterson - North Branch
June 18, 2014
Michael everyday you are in my thoughts and I can't tell you how much I miss you. You were one of the greatest grandson's a grandma could want. In time we will be together again and I will hold you in my arms like when you were little. You always gave a kiss even if your friends were around and said I love you grandma and grandpa. Love and miss you so much Michael. Many tears have shed.
Lil sis
June 4, 2014
I brought your stereo out to the gazebo been listening to our music wishing u were sitting with me laughing and talking to each other.. I'm really missing that :'( I love and miss you soo much Michael!!!
June 3, 2014
Thinking of you today...like every day....missing you more than I can say. I keep picturing you glowing with perfection in Heaven with Jesus. Hoping God has been giving you all those hugs I have been asking him to give you for me. Love you Mike...miss you so...
Lynds
May 24, 2014
I remember the last year that you were in the army, I thanked you for serving our country and being so brave to be able to do things that most people couldn't do. I still remember your response like it was yesterday! You had such a proud and compassionate Thank you, I appreciate that! Miss you and again, thank you for all that you did for our country and for your family and friends! Always on my mind, forever in my heart! <3
Michelle Olen
May 23, 2014
We think of you daily kiddo and I am lighting a candle for you this weekend. Your service and your life will never be forgotten.
Ma
May 11, 2014
Em & I saw you today in our travels to P.V. Hope to see you again tomorrow on Mother's Day! Love you!!!!
May 6, 2014
Just wanted to let you know, that this cold water plunge challenge that is going around right now, you are def. nominated by me, so you find the coldest lake in heaven that you can and jump right on in! Missing you very much, xoxoxox
Mom
May 3, 2014
I miss your beautiful smile.
April 21, 2014
I was remembering an Easter egg hunt from 15 or more years ago with you yesterday.....I think of your family daily and pray for peace for them. You left a huge hole in so many lives. Too short was your life, but it was well lived and you were well loved.
Aunt Kitty
Mom
April 20, 2014
Happy Easter buddy! Love you & Miss you
April 20, 2014
Happy Easter Mike, thinking of you and your family! xoxox
Dan Peterson
April 20, 2014
Greg & Kim, Emily; Jolene & Brandon; Jim & Marilyn and the rest of the family: My thoughts and prayers continue as I know you continue to remember and celebrate Mike's life. LOVE and HUGS to you all.
Dan Peterson
April 20, 2014
Greg & Kim, Emily, Jolene, Brandon, Jim & Marilyn and the rest of the family:
My thoughts and prayers continue daily - as I know you continue grieving and remembering Mike. God's Peace, Hope and Blessings as you move forward.
Mom
April 19, 2014
Love you !! I miss you so much. I just wish I could could hold you. Love you mom
April 8, 2014
Thinking of you and your family today. Keep on shining bright in heaven and show all the other angels a good bonfire or two, Missing you!
Lisa George
March 13, 2014
Lighting a candle for Michael and the whole Darsow family....Always in our thoughts...
March 11, 2014
I am sharing this candle of love for everyone who misses you. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by we miss you more. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Gone, but never forgotten. <3
Dan Peterson
March 10, 2014
To Mike's Family and Friends:
I continue to think of you often and you remain in my prayers daily. Though we can't understand why - may the thoughts and memories of Mike - bring you some peace as you mourn, remember and celebrate his life. May God Bless you and keep you through these difficult times.
March 9, 2014
Missing you very much. Seems like every country song on the radio reminds me of you, could just see you turning the radio up to them. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, never gets easier knowing you are gone, but the smiles come often thinking of your memories, your laugh, and just you in general. Love you very much. RIP michael, xoxo.
Mom
March 7, 2014
Just wanted to light a candle. thinking of you! Love you & miss you painfully.
February 16, 2014
Because of your family's generosity in the face of unbearable grief, someone will be able to see again through your beautiful blue eyes.
Michelle Olen
February 15, 2014
You will live in our hearts forever kiddo.
Emily Darsow
February 14, 2014
Michael Gregory Darsow you are the worlds BEST brother I love you soo much and really can't believe your gone :( I will miss you everyday I can't wait to see you again! Always love lil sis xoxox
February 14, 2014
I love you Michael. Love mom
Christmas Dinner, back left
February 9, 2014
Mike's Platoon, back row, sixth from the right
February 9, 2014
Mike and his squad (plus), back row, third from the right
February 9, 2014
D. Cliff
February 9, 2014
I heard from Tom about what happened. So sorry for your loss! The despair of loosing a child of any age is overwhelming. I hope you will find solace in our CREATOR and the great family memories that you had with Michael. May the LORD be with you and your family and may HE grant you healing and blessing. May you find joy in the memories and thankfulness for short time you had with him. I will pray for your comfort. GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL!!
Robin Hughes
February 8, 2014
I really have no words...my heart is broken for your family...Michael will be deeply missed. Love to you all.
Lyndsey Larson
February 8, 2014
Mike,
Though I've told you a thousand times, a thousand times is not enough...i love you. Every memory i have since we were tiny kids up till last week, will be in my heart forever...we had always had a life plan, you, luke, emily and i were to grow old together and overcome all of life's obstacles TOGETHER...it is so painful thinking you will not be here, but then I remember where you are RIGHT NOW..you are in Heaven with Jesus!!! Love u always!
Former UPSer
February 7, 2014
Kim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words that will ever take away the pain you are feeling .. You will be reunited one day, you will be whole again, until then hold on to the memories that made Micheal so special.
February 7, 2014
Greg and family~~My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Wendy Wicklund Arizona
betty gilbertson
February 7, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Dianne (Johnson) Herrmann
February 7, 2014
Greg & family, Our sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved son. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Cortney
February 7, 2014
Greg, Kim, and Emily, I am so sorry for your loss! You all are in my prayers!
Doug and Pam Sachs
February 7, 2014
To Greg, Kim and Emily.....we are so sorry to hear about your loss of Mike. There are no words to express how we both feel. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He has met Joshua in Heaven and will be at peace watching over you. Deepest sympathy's, Doug and Pam Sachs
Tom and Tarra Fallon & family
February 7, 2014
Darsow Family, We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Mike. We pray that you will feel the Lord's embrace during this very difficult time.
Tammy (Cliff) Hamblin
February 7, 2014
Greg and Family,
My deepest sympathy, this is a loss no parent should have to bear. May God's grace surround you, may his love bring you strength and may peace come to you.
February 7, 2014
To Mike's family....there are no words to express how devastating this news was of Mike's passing. We only hope you all can have some comfort in the good memories you have together. May God bless Mike and hold all of you in His hands. Our love and prayers to all of you.
Margie and Mike Stern
Chris Kleidon
February 7, 2014
My heart breaks hearing this news, thinking of the pain of a parent losing a child, and a sister losing a brother and all his friends who will never forget his bright smile and fun love of life. I pray for strength for healing for all of those experiencing the loss of a life gone too soon.
Anita Schultz
February 7, 2014
Greg and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you. You Darsow boys were always good decent guys. I can only believe your son was also a really good young man. Love and prayers for you all.
Greg , myself, mike, and Orlando all published in the family handyman last July
Jeremy Agnes
February 6, 2014
I was mikes boss/coworker last year , mike was a great worker and a great guy . I was shocked and saddened to hear about his passing . Mike also attended my bachelor party and wedding . I will miss him . To his family and friends I'm am very very sorry for your loss .
February 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Darsow's.... God Bless.... The crew at Stacy-Lent Tesoro...
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