July 7th 2026:

Good morning, everyone,

I wanted to take a moment to provide you all with an update on our beloved Brett McMichael.

On Friday, June 26, 2026, my father-in-law, Brett McMichael, was performing what would become his final act of kindness when a cemetery monument unexpectedly collapsed, leaving him critically injured and unconscious. He was immediately airlifted to a hospital in Macon, Georgia, where an incredible team of medical professionals fought alongside him as he fought for his life.

Throughout the past several days, we held onto hope and prayed for a miracle. Sadly, on July 6, our family met with Brett's medical team to discuss his prognosis and the quality of life he would face moving forward. After many heartfelt conversations, difficult prayers, and with heavy hearts, the decision was made to remove Brett from life support this Thursday.

This has been one of the most difficult decisions his wife, Donna, has ever had to make. Donna has endured more loss than anyone should ever have to bear, having already lost both of her parents, her siblings, two of her three biological children, and now she must prepare to say goodbye to Brett—the love of her life, her greatest supporter, and her devoted caregiver.

In the three short years that I was blessed to know Brett, he welcomed me into his family as though I were one of his own. He was a man of tremendous kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. I truly could not have asked for a better father-in-law or a more loving grandfather to my children. His impact on our lives will never be forgotten.

While this decision has been incredibly painful, we find peace in knowing that Brett's faith was strong. We take comfort in believing that when Jesus calls him home, he will be welcomed into Heaven, free from pain and surrounded by everlasting peace.

At this time, the fundraiser remains active. Any support will help Donna with the overwhelming medical expenses, funeral costs, and the financial challenges that lie ahead. Donna is disabled and lives with chronic lung disease, requiring oxygen 24 hours a day. Because of her condition, she is unable to work, and Brett was her primary caregiver and source of support.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for every prayer, kind message, donation, and act of love you have shown our family during this unimaginable time. Your compassion has carried us through some of our darkest days, and we are deeply grateful for each and every one of you.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The McMichael Family

June 26th 2026:

Hello, everyone. My name is Grace McMichael, and I am creating this GoFundMe for my father-in-law, Brett McMichael, and my mother-in-law, Donna McMichael.

Yesterday morning, while Brett was cutting grass at the cemetery of Juliette United Methodist Church in Juliette, Georgia, a tragic accident occurred. Brett, along with his father, known as “Pop,” and another individual, were attempting to level a monument on a gravesite using a strap so they could mow around the area. During this process, the monument gave way and struck Brett with such force that it rendered him unconscious.

He was airlifted to a hospital in Macon, Georgia, where he is currently admitted to the neurological ICU. Brett is on a ventilator and remains intubated. He has undergone surgery to remove a portion of his skull in order to relieve pressure on his brain and reduce swelling and fluid buildup. In addition, he has two broken vertebrae in his neck, a fractured or possibly broken ankle, and will require facial reconstruction surgeries along with several other procedures. At this time, there are still many unknowns, and we are taking things moment by moment.

Brett is the kind of man who never says no when someone needs help. When I first met him three years ago, he welcomed me as one of his own. If it were not for Brett, my husband, Landon McMichael, would not be the man he is today.

Brett has so much to fight for. He is the proud grandfather of 7 beautiful grandchildren: Brooks, Brooklyn, LJ, and Evee-Lou, Jackson, Victor, and bradley whom he loves more than anything in this world. He is also a devoted husband to Donna McMichael, whom he loves and supports every day. He is a beloved son to his mother, Kake, and his father, Pop.

Most importantly, Brett is a follower of Christ and loves Jesus above all else. He is a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a grandfather who means so much to so many people.

At this time, I am asking for help to support Brett during his recovery and to support Donna as she walks through this incredibly difficult process by his side. This will be a long and uphill battle, and it will have to be taken one day at a time.

Please continue to pray for Brett during his recovery. If you are unable to contribute, we would be deeply grateful if you would share this fundraiser to help spread awareness.