Thursday, May 31, 2012
Dear Elaine,Bubba,Annemarie, Michele, and Melanie. First and foremost deepest condolences from myself and all of my family. It's not possible to convey how badly I feel about the loss of such a good friend and such a good person. I feel especially bad because I just became aware of Mike's passing and could not attend the services for my long time friend. And I feel even worse because it was only in the last few weeks in conversations with Bubba that I learned of Mike's physical condition and his stay at rehab and my failure to visit him there as I had told Bubba I would. Mike was truly unique, so well respected and liked by all who knew him. He was one of those special people who enters you life, and, in spite of not seeing or communicating with on a regular basis, is still thought of as a special friend. I am so fortunate that my life intersected with my good friend, "Goombah". So many good memories, especially from the old Murph's softball days - the games themselves, he and I at our Sunday pre-game "strategy" breakfasts at Pappy's, and, of course, the after game parties on Sandra Drive. Again, my deepest condolences. In spite of not seeing my good friend much in recent years, he was often on my mind and I will truly miss him.
