Hello everyone. It is with a heavy heart that I type this. Michael hated asking people for help, but was the first one to help anyone else. His unexpected departure has left a void in many of our lives that words cannot adequately express. Especially for Miranda, Jordan, and Jalie.

In this challenging time, I am reaching out to you for support to help alleviate the financial burden associated with expenses, arrangements, and the unexpected challenges that arise during such difficult moments when the dust settles. Your contributions will provide much-needed assistance during this trying period for the family. Not only will the contributions help in this tragedy but as a lot of you know, Miranda was diagnosed with cancer in her jaw early last year. She underwent reconstructive surgery to effectively remove the cancer and rebuild her jaw with bone from her leg and a skin graph from her thigh. Not only does she still have medical bills from that, but she is also about to get some more from her next (and hopefully last) surgery to get back a fully functional jaw and beautiful smile we all know and love.

Any amount, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated and will go a long way in helping navigate this emotional and financial journey with not only the loss of her husband and best friend, but also the financial obligations that come with any major surgery. Your kindness and generosity will forever be remembered. This has been the hardest 12 months of her entire life, and this is the best way I can think of to help make it a smidgen more bearable to not have to stress about finances while she navigates her emotions.

Thank you for being a source of strength during this heartbreaking time. We will keep everyone posted on the celebration of life. As of right now, it is going to be March 30th.