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Michael Kogut Obituary
He was born in New London on June 14, 1963, the son of Fred J. Kogut of Niantic and the late Nancy (Bancroft) Kogut Allen.
Michael graduated in 1981 from Robert E. Fitch Senior High School. While at Fitch he was a proud member of the band. He was a musician serving in the U.S. Army from 1981 until 1987, playing taps for many military funerals.
He had worked as a supervisor in the maintenance department at Foxwood's Resort. Mike also enjoyed playing his trumpet for the crowds on Thames Street during Sailfest.
Besides his father, he is survived by a sister, Laurie Gibbons of Groton; three half brothers, Richard and Jeffrey Allen, both of Groton, and Gregory Allen of Florida; and his companion, Barbara Mahoney of Mystic; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, especially Shelley Laurendeau.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. today Saturday at Sully's Café, 112 Fort Hill Road, Groton. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
Donations in his memory may be directed to the Band Booster Club, R.E. Fitch Sr. High School, 101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton CT 06340.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kogut
Shelley
June 14, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mikey! You are not forgotten and forever will be missed. <3
Shelley
June 14, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday my Mikey. Thinking of you today and always. Never forgotten. Love Shelley
Shelley
May 19, 2023
My dearMikey, thinking of you today and always! Mom is there in heaven now but you already know this. Give her a hug for me. Never forgotten, Love you
Thomas Brickley
December 6, 2022
I served with Mike from 1985-1987 in the 6th Army Band, San Francisco and he was my room-mate there for at least a year. I got discharged first, and stayed in San Francisco and would occasionally get together until I re-enlisted in late 87 and was stationed in Colorado Springs. Although I often thought of trying to get in touch with him I never did until now and I learned he passed away 12 years ago. I am having trouble typing I'm crying so hard. Oh, the stories I could tell. He was the comedian in the band and the one thing that stands on top of all others was his impersonation of the Swedish Chef from the Muppets. Mikey I'm so sorry that I never got in touch with you after '87. I hope you enjoyed life and you will always be in my memories. Rest in peace.
Marco Frucht
July 18, 2022
Scooch! Miss your trumpet, miss you.
Michele
July 18, 2021
I hope you're playing with the angels!
Michele Shull
July 19, 2020
Always remembered!
Nadine
February 24, 2020
Hello My Scooch. My Michael. I'm always thinking of you and the times we had. I miss you so...
Shelley Laurendeau
May 9, 2011
Maybe I'm just going through stuff and maybe there is just no way to describe how painful some moments can be when I think of you being gone from this earth! Other times, I think of you and something funny or something that makes me smile...Is this the grieving process? I just wanted to say hello and let you know I'm always thinking of you! Love Always, Shell
Shelley Laurendeau
May 6, 2011
okay so hi mikey....Miss you so very much! Mom and I were talking of you since you seem to be on both of our minds! There is nothing wrong with that at all...It just makes me realize a lot of things and realize that when I think of you so often, it just means that you are with me! I chalk this up to the very strong bond and connection that we once had.. You will always be in my heart! I heard on the radio that Roger Waters and David Gilmore are going to get together "supposedly" for one gig, one song, but don't know when or where! Wish I could get a hold of your Dad to just say hello and let him know I'm thinking of him but I don't know how to reach him...although I may do some checking...Can't really get a hold of your sister and she... besides she takes a lot of stuff to heart.... ah...anyways, you know all of this stuff that I'm writing anyways...but it helps to get it out there....Again, as always, when I write to you about how much I think of you (I now focus on good memories and good thoughts) I get a pang in my heart. That's the only way for me to describe it...Talked to Bobby the other day on Easter...He was so sweet to call me and mom and Bill to wish us all a Happy Easter..oh gosh, feeling sad but I'll be okay...Remember I used to call you boobah! and you would laugh and remember the little tan and black gloves that would stretch and we would joke about that and absolutely no one would understand why that was so funny! and the t.v. watching pillow chair!!! and cheesy eggs...Just wanted to throw a few funny things out there that I thought of! GO RED SOX!!! LOVE & MISS YOU ALWAYS, SHELL :)
Shelley Laurendeau
February 4, 2011
Miss you Mikey....You would love all the snow NE and most of the country is getting right now, but then again you already know this!!! We all miss you so very much...I still can't believe you are gone (not in spirit) You will never be forgotten! Love, Shelley
Shelley Laurendeau
January 23, 2011
My Dearest Mikey, Today makes 6 monthes and one day since you have passed! I haven't been online in forever and I really needed to write! I can't explain the pain I feel...The Holidays were really rough...I couldn't stop thinking about you and all kinds of things...I know you are not suffering anymore and that's a blessing but you are missed so,so very much by me and so many other people...Talked to Bobby the other day...he misses you too! and Deb is going to be fine...(Which was wonderful news!) Well, it's almost superbowl time...(another thing that makes me think of you and smile...) It's going to be Green Bay against the Steelers!!! (Talk about some old school rivalry huh! LOL!) Well, I just need to write and express how much I miss you! I will write again soon...I've said it before, but I'll say it again, You are and will continue to hold a special place in my heart! I have to go for now...can't help it but the tears are starting to come...I will write again soon! Miss you! Love Always, Shell :) ps. Mom sends her love too!!!
shelley Laurendeau
October 22, 2010
To My Dearest Mikey, Today makes 3 monthes already that you've passed away! I still cant believe it...I thought of you this morning when I woke up and I was talking with my Mom (Who also misses you very much) this morning on the phone on my way to work and I had all I could do to keep from breaking down and crying! I was wishing that I could just pick up the phone and talk to you! You are gone in body but not in spirit!!! Guess what? You probably already know this but the Yankees just lost to the Texas Rangers and they are now eliminated from the going to the World Series!!! Whooo Hooo as you would say! Too bad our Red Sox are also out but this is the first time that the Texas Rangers will be going to the World Series so that's way cool for them!!!! I just wanted to write and clear my mind and let you know that I miss you so very much!!! You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and always in my heart!!! I'll write again when I can okay! Love Always, Shell :)
Shell :)
October 1, 2010
Michael, I still can't believe you are no longer on this earth! I really miss you and would love it if I could just pick up the phone and chat with you about anything!!! Thinking of you always, Miss you so very much! Love you, Shell ps. it's now october and the Red Sox beat the Yankees 3 games in a row at Yankee stadium last weekend and the Dolphons won!!! Nail Biter games all the way...but you knew this already!
September 4, 2010
I'm Still having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that you are gone from this earth physically but not spiritually! October will be here soon and I will remember how much you loved to celebrate halloween! You liked to decorate our house and really have fun with it as we passed out candy to the kids that came to our house. There wasn't a lot of kids but we still had lots of fun! Miss you so very much! Love & miss you always, Shell.....p.s. it's September amd Red Sox nation is going crazy...enough said..you know what I mean! LOL! Miss you, Shell
Laurie Kogut
September 2, 2010
Miss you Mike. Laurie, Lilly Evan and Dad.
shelley
August 22, 2010
My Dearest Mikey, Today makes a month you have passed and I just cant believe it! Your second mom, my mom says thank you for visiting her every night via the little birdie. When the little birdie flys south, I will be looking for you! You will forever remain a part of my heart! You are loved and missed so very much by me and so many others! You will never be forgotten! Listened to music today with trumpets in the background and thought of you! Play on Always, You will always have a place in my heart! Love & miss you always, Shelley
August 19, 2010
My Scooch,
Just so you know there is a place in my heart that only you can fill. I loved you then, and I always will
You Will Always Be A Part Of Me..
All My Love,
Nadine
Shelley Laurendeau
August 17, 2010
It late at night and I can't sleep so I decided to go online and listen to music only to find myself playing a lot of songs that we both loved so much! Pink Floyd "OF COURSE" " The Great Gig in the Sky" and "The Show must go on" I know that's what you would want all of us to do but it is just so, very, very difficult. Words cannot describe the sadness and the pain that I"m feeling at the moment and everyone says it will get easier and I suppose so but it sure doesn't feel like that right now! I try to keep my mind busy with work and hanging out with my friends. That doesn't mean I"m forgetting about you, it's a way for me to cope. I will never, ever forget about you and your wonderful big heart with your love of children and animals! Michael, You are truly and deeply missed! May you be at peace now and know that you are loved and missed by me,my Mom and Bill,of course, your family and so many other dear,dear friends. I will write again because I feel like it's another way for me to talk to you! You are in the safety and security of GOD'S hands. May you REST IN PEACE now Mikey! Love Always,
DONNA RENEAU-CUPRAK
August 9, 2010
TO ALL OF MICHAELS FAMILY HE LEAVES BEHIND. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU.
FREDDY LOVE YOU AND KEEP WELL SORRY ABOUT MICHAEL
Shelley (the shellster)
August 5, 2010
Just wanted to say Good night Michael. I'm watching some re-runs of the Golden Girls! You knew how much that show made me laugh and you would tease me about it and we would laugh together. I miss all the good times we shared! I have to say good night for now but I"m not saying goodbye forever! Mom misses you so very much too, but you probably already know that! She told your Dad that you were like the son that she never had! She is a wonderful woman and you saw that too! She was like a second Mom to you but now it's a blessing that you're with your own Mom in peace! Love you LiL Nan! May you rest in peace my dear Michael and I know you are with me! You are sadly missed and you will never, ever be forgotten! Love Always,
Shelley
August 5, 2010
Good Morning Michael, Today the sun is shining. A day that you would so much enjoy. Going to Eastern Point Beach and playing Basketball! I'll always remember that and having root beer soda and fritters at the concession stand and we would sit on the rocks and reminisce about all kinds of things and you would talk about grammy and grampy. You are with them now and that is a blessing. It's truly very hard but I will do my best to think of you and smile. Play on, Mikey, Play on! Love you,
Shelley
August 3, 2010
Others may move on and I know life must go on but it's so very hard! You are missed so very much especially by me! I think of you all the time and it's so hard to accept the fact that you are not here physically but you are still here in spirit and you will always be with me! Love Always, Shelley
July 31, 2010
"A candle that burns twice as bright only burns half as long"
An exceptional human being in every way
you glisten like a star
Shine on, my Dearest Scooch.I Love You.
Nadine
July 30, 2010
Why???
Shelley Laurendeau
July 30, 2010
Dear Mikey, The song says: "you are pulled from the wreckage of your silent revery and in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here" Sara Mclachlan- May you R.I.P. Mike! love, Shelley
Marco Frucht
July 30, 2010
Saw you just once last winter, Scooch, after not having seen you for years before that. We both agreed that "one of these days" we should jam on some jazz tunes and write a few new ones just for old time's sake, now I'm just really sad that's not going to happen on this earth because we each let that slip away to "one of these days."
Here's a short poem I placed on my Facebook status when I was still welled up with tears. Benji mentioned you had passed.
When the trumpet dies; they just show you 'Taps,' /
And say, do the best you can. /
The real war's in our hearts, /
ennit?
Well who's gonna play 'Taps' now?
A bunch of us who aren't even that good at trumpet I guess.
Michael Martinez
July 30, 2010
Uncle Mike you will be missed dearly. Gone but never ever forgotten.Love,your dear nephew Michael
Pam Morris
July 28, 2010
As I Just Read What Shelley had Wrote, My Eyes Began To Swell, I Do so remember so many Times with You scooch/ Mike, And I can Remember walking Into the Kitchen At The Place You and Shelley Had At the River, Always To find You Both At The Stove,Cooking And laughing as We all prepared For the Fireworks, My Kids so Loved You Mike, You were A Great Friend For many Yrs, We all Laughed Together, Lived Together,It seems Like Just yesterday You called me, It was Maybe 6 Months ago That I last talked With You, I love You Scooch, Heaven Now has One Of the Best Angels, I know You are Up There With my Dad, Im sure You Two Will Be Making Some Kind Of Ruckus, You will be Forever In My Heart Scooch, I have a Hard Time Calling You Mike, I grew Up Knowing You as Scooch, Rest In Peace My Friend<3 Always In My Heart..My Deepest Thoughts And Sympathy Go Out To Mikes Family and Friends.. God Bless You All.
Lynda Jean
July 28, 2010
To the Family of Mike "scooch" from the Shaw family of Country Club Road Groton..We send out our heartfelt condolence to you all. He played his music with such heart, and will be missed. Peace be with you during this time.
Lynda (Shaw)Jean, Susan (Shaw)Terranova, Debbie (Shaw)Evans and George & Ida Shaw
Debbie Martin
July 27, 2010
I went to school with Mike and always thought he was an amazing trumpet player, In 1997 we met up and had a short relationship but we went our own ways and I always thought he was an awesome person that I was honored to know and be friends with. He is playing with the best of the best now. Right where he belonged.
Shelley Laurendeau
July 27, 2010
To My Dearest Mikey, So many people knew and loved you so very much! So many remembered your nickname"scooch"! I know you were fond of this name but honestly I can remember you saying that you wanted to be called Mike since you were entering into a new chapter in your life! I knew you as "Mikey", "Boobah" or "Michael" if I was mad at you!! LOL! We spent almost 13 years as a couple and I knew you better then most! Your passing has left me with some of the deepest sadness I have ever felt in my lifetime! There will always be a void there. We were best friends,lovers and an integral part of eachothers lifes and families. Life through us a lot of curve balls and things happened the way that they did. I have to take some solace in knowing that God has now taken your hand and will protect you now and take away all of your pain and suffering! I hope all of your family can take some solace in knowing the same thing! I will never ever forget you Michael Joseph Kogut! I will remember all the good times that we shaared together on the river, listening to music(Roger waters and pink floyd) I will remmeber us cooking in the kitchen together because you enjoyed that so. I will remember watching the red sox games together sitting on the edge of our seats with anticipation. I will remember all the fireworks parties with our friends and families. I will remember the passion and the sparkle in your eyes when you played your trumpet. I will remember your love of children and the wonderful heart that you had! I also want to mention how much you meant to my mom, Pam and my stepdad Bill. I also know you thought of my mom like a second mom. You were very special to them both and they will always remember you also! To all your famuly, my heart goes out to them during this time of sorrow. I can certainly relate to that because as I write this, I do it with a very heavy heart but life must go on and I know that's how you would want things to be! A part of you will always be in my heart and you will never, ever be fogotten! Keep Playing that trumpet mikey and we all must remember "The show must go on" Pink Floyd` Love Always, Shelley
Lisa Fowler-Cantillon
July 27, 2010
I'm so shocked to hear about Mikes passing! I just ran into Mike a couple months ago. I surprised him by calling him "SCOOCH". He said no-one had called him that in a long time! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see and talk to him before this happened. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family. Just remember, it's not goodbye, but see ya later....
"SCOOCH-A GREAT MAN AND MUSICIAN"-
I'm sure we'll see you playing the trumpet in Heaven, Mike!!!
Nancy (Wilbur) Stebbins
July 27, 2010
I went to high school with Scooch and we were in the band together. While I didn't know him real well, he was quite a character and always had everyone laughing. Besides that, he was the BEST trumpet player we had in a large band of many talented musicians. Scooch, you will never be forgotten, may you be at peace, and may you never stop playing your tunes.
Linda Von Winkle-Tomaszek
July 27, 2010
Fred, Laurie, Lillian, Evan, Barbara and the Kogut and Allen Families
Michael was one of the greatest trumpet players in our community. He was a great musician and very good friend to all who were honoured to have meet and to have known him. We now have a very special angel who will now be playing his trumpet for us all from Heaven as he did for our country and our community.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of FAMILY and friends. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love
Tom, Linda, Debbie, "TJ" and Kevin
Joel Parcells
July 27, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Kogut Family
Michael will be missed.
Robert Kilpatrick
July 27, 2010
I can't believe this....Please, somebody contact me please. Rob Kilpatrick 8603262072
July 26, 2010
My flag is flying half-mast for you Scooch..
Nadine Wallace
July 26, 2010
Scooch I am graced by the privilege of knowing a man, musician and friend so wonderful as you. Thank you for the love you gave me and for each moment we shared. You will be in my heart forever and I will always love you in longing for the music left unplayed. Your memory will live on..
My thoughts and prayers to Fred Kogut and all family & friends of Michael J.
In Deepest Sorrow
Nadine Wallace - San Fransisco Bay Area
Nadine Wallace
July 26, 2010
My Scooch, kindred spirits we were bound as close as two people could be. I am grateful to be graced by the priviledge of being part of your brief stay and in knowing a man, a musician and a friend so wonderful as you. In deepest sadness, the memories of each moment we shared so special brings comfort and gratitude in knowing I was loved by you. There will always be an emptiness from the music left unplayed, and I will always love you..
The Angels Have Waited, Now They Have Their Way. Take Your Place...
Life Without You - Stevie Ray Vaughan
My thoughts and prayers to Fred Kogut and all family & friends of Michael J.
Everyone Loves You
July 26, 2010
Scooch you will be sadly missed...
Robin Shinn
July 26, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. My condolances go out to all his family and friends. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Scott Wilson
July 26, 2010
To the Kogut family, it has been many many years since I have seen Scootch at Westside Junior Hight School. I am sorry for your loss, and I am very pleased to see that he went on to serve this country in the US Military.
God Bless you during this period of mourning.
Scott Wilson Sr
July 26, 2010
Fred , Laurie and Family,
Our hearts go out to you all and we want you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We didn't see Mike very much but we know that he was a kind person and loved his friends and family very much. Based on the comments in the Guest Book he loved to play music and was a kind individual...May he rest in peace and watch over all of you. Sincerely, the entire Gelineau Family and Spouses
Janet St.Pierre - Kight
July 26, 2010
To one band o to another, keep playing your music for all those who will hear it! Peace be with you and my condolences to go to your family. Your music will be heard up in heaven, keep playing my friend.
Love always your friend,
Joe Clark
July 25, 2010
Rest in peace, Mike..You will be missed. Till we meet again....
July 25, 2010
Mike, It has been many years since I have seen you but I have heard great things about you from your Dad. I will always remember my visits to Connecticut and the quiet, cute blond cousin running down the street to visit his grandparents and your wonderful smile...Be at peace..Love your cousin Nancy and her husband Steve Williams
July 25, 2010
To the famly.We are so sorry to here of Mike's passing.Much too young.there does't seem to be any words at this sad time.He taught my Daughter how to play the trumpet.also we grew up in the neighborhood and were good friends and will never forget what a wonderful person he was,almost like a brother,he will be missed.Bob Englund
To Mr. kougat and family our sincere condolances.Dorothy(Englund)Dussault and family
Billy "Perk" Perkins
July 25, 2010
Scooch - I apologize for giving you this nickname down in the 'hood. I remember us playing ball in the street and in your back yard at Grammy and Grampy's house. We had a lot great times together and I will look back in fond memories of our journey thru life. We experience the good and the challenging together and I will consider you one of my close freinds alweys. Peace be with you and please play your trumpet for me one last time.
JoAnn Sequara-Morris
July 25, 2010
R.I.P. Mike.You Will Now Play Your Beautiful Music In Heaven!
July 25, 2010
Dear Mike,I will always remember the good times we had,from the golf course to the river.You will always be our brother.I will miss you and loveyou.
Bob Englund
Brian Straub
July 25, 2010
Scooch, we shared many fun times and laughs in those Eastern Point neighborhoods...you were a great friend who will be missed by many...keep playing that horn...Condolences go out the Mikes family today...
Goin' home, goin' home, by the waterside I will rest my bones, Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul. Jerry Garcia..
Kelly Moore Ivins
July 25, 2010
I knew Mike in high school. There was something mischievous about Mike that made him so easy to like. And when he played his trumpet, man - everyone loved him. You couldn't know Mike and not smile.
My sympathies to his family.
D.J. Dunn
July 24, 2010
R.I.P. Mike
Kelly Ivins
July 24, 2010
I knew Mike in high school. He was one of those guys you couldn't help but like. When he played his trumpet, you just had to smile. I just remember laughing a lot around Mike.
My sympathies to his family.
Kelly Moore Ivins (Class of '82 FSH)
Bill Aspinwall
July 24, 2010
To the entire Kogut family I am so sorry for your loss, Mike and me were best buds growing up and laughed so hard we would cry, we did go our separate ways in life but always had a special bond.
At Gods speed scooch rest my friend rest
Mike Parkinson
July 24, 2010
I had the privilege of working with Mike his last year at Fitch and my first year as the Fitch band director. Like the USA Network motto "characters welcome" all those interesting characters were encouraged to participate. Mike was at the head of the list. He was a welcome character as well as a great trumpet player. Mike let alot of people into his heart from the end of his trumpet.
Scooch will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who knew him.
Carole Baier
July 24, 2010
Dear Fred, Words can't express how saddened I am to hear the news of your son's passing. May your memories and the prayers of many comfort you through this most difficult time. You will always be a part of the slot family and we miss you.
July 24, 2010
Mike, this is so crazy to be writing to u this way..I remember going to watch your dad play at ocean beach..I believe we thought we were on a 7th grade date :) Be well Scootch, it is with a heavy heart I say goodbye...
Cynthia (Quigley) Hemingway
July 24, 2010
My condolences to the family and friends of Mike.
Susan Keeney
July 24, 2010
Scooch has always been loved by his friends in so many ways. But we'll all love and miss the same for his music which will live on forever every time you hear the theme from Pink Panther I know I will think of Mike. God Bless the family at their time of needs but remember Mike would want No tears just pure laughs at all the good time and bad, my prayes are here. But the angel of Scooch will watch over all he loved. Rest in peace Mike loveand miss ya forever.
JoAnn Morris
July 24, 2010
R.I.P. Mike.I last talked to you when you called fom the hospital,asking if i remember you,i really only knew you as Schooch.I can remember you many years ago when my kids and all your friends hung out by the golf course.May you rest in Peace! Pam and Cheryls Mom.My Deepest Sympathy goes too Mikes family
david orce
July 24, 2010
I remember alot of school band practices at westside with Mike. He will be missed.
Mike Parkinson
July 24, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Mike during his last year at Fitch and my first year as band director at Fitch. Like the USA Network motto, "Characters Welcome" , I also welcomed characters into our group. I always felt that having those interesting personalities was alot more fun and good for the band's morale. Scooch, as he was affectionately called, was a tremendous trumpet player and character. I know that Art Booth, Fitch band director just prior to me, would say the same things regarding Mike. This is such a sad loss at such a young age.
Let me share one story about Mike while in the band. As the new director I had initiated Saturday morning (8:00am) rehearsals. Amidst all the grumbling band members arrived for that first rehearsal. My edict for rehearsals was: " to be on time, was to be late". The penalty for being late was usually extra laps or being assigned to the equipment moving detail after practice. After attendance it was noted that Mike had not shown up (yet). Many of the band members that knew Mike well were taking bets on whether he had woken up yet and remembered that he had rehearsal. About 20 minutes into the rehearsal we see a lone figure coming over the hill from the soccer field, trumpet in one hand and a jug of orange juice in the other. There was a swagger about Mike that just made me shake my head, chuckle and thank him for remembering to come. Needless to say he incurred no extra laps or moving equipment detail that day. Mike leant a spark and personality to the group that no one else could.
Mike will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by those who knew him.
Sandy Kenny
July 24, 2010
Fred,I am sorry for your loss,may your memories of Mike help get you over the rough times.You have my prayers..Sandy Kenny--Groton
BILLY GIESLER
July 24, 2010
WAY TOO SOON BUT NO MORE TROUBLES
GOOD BYE SCOOCH IM SURE YOU WILL BE AT SULLY'S
Cheryl
July 24, 2010
R.I.P Scooch.....you will never be forgotten....you were a very good friend....play on Scooch......Play on!!!!!
Brian Springer
July 24, 2010
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 1998-2009
RIP Scooch,You will be missed by many.
Lynn Dole
July 24, 2010
My condolences go out to the family. I knew Mike from Shelley and we had a common interest in the Miami Dolphins. I will miss him as well as Shelley will. My thoughts and prayer are with you. God Bless! Go Dolphins Mike!!
Brian Springer
July 24, 2010
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 1998-2009
RIP Scooch,you will be missed by many.
Kathy Rinkes
July 24, 2010
Michael, I'll always remember you for your spirited trumpet talent! May you rest with the angels.
To Michael's family, my deepest sympathy for your loss, you are all in my prayers.
Debra (Jones) Vallejos
July 24, 2010
I've known Mike since we were kids. I haven't seen him in many years, but I will always remember the school band, having fun in middle school (Jr. high back then), and our many summers at Eastern Point Beach! You will never be forgotton RIP "Scooch" love always..... Debra (Jones) Vallejos
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