Oh Mike...I am sorry. I am keeping your family in my thoughts...and hoping they find the strength and comfort needed right now. I didn’t believe it when I received the news. And then I realized how long it had been and that I could have, and should have, put my feelings aside for you. There are only 2 people in the world who really knew me; family by choice with a connection and understanding for each other. Now there is one. You were my best friend dude. You could always cheer me up and make me laugh. We had some of the best car concerts in the world, and having that bond of understanding and similar circumstance...i loved you instantly. I knew I found a kindred spirit. In fact, I’m pretty sure we became practically inseparable the second day we met :) I am sorry I let my anger get the best of me. I am sorry I let so much time pass. I am sorry I was not there to listen, to scream with you, to sit in silence with you, listen to a sad song or two with you, to complain and vent and vent and complain, to Just do what we did to keep each others heads up...being there so the other knew you were never alone. I feel like I let you down. I hate the what if’s. And today, this morning, they are hovering and hurting. I just need to tell you that I always loved you...even when I wanted to punch you! And I’ve told you this before, all cheesy style, that I couldn’t have asked for a better friend and confidant—you were the best friend that I needed—providing comfort and safety and joy. You don’t know how much I wish we stayed that way...that our relationship never waivered. Regret is our word for the day. Please forgive me. I miss you so so much. I love you.

A thought came to me in my mind today so I have to write it down to share. Couple weeks before this all happened you Jen and I at Thurstons Pub having a few for your 34th birthday. The laughs were so high that day I will never forget it. We were all laughing about life. Member they almost wouldn’t serve me anymore cuz i couldn’t fill out the check. Lol I turned around and you guys were gone to get cam from the bus. I’m sure you n Jen we’re jamming to music across the parking lot. You loved your music so much. And living with me for awhile it was hey mom listen to the lyrics to this song. In front of the house jen n I were singing one of our songs so loud. That was surely the best day ever. Won’t forget the laughter we all shared..😂😂😂Love and miss you with all my heart.. Never gonna be the same without you.😢

Dear Debbie,
Please accept my sincerest sympathies for the loss of your son! I pray your many happy memories allow you to find comfort during this difficult time.
Donna Bianchino Miller (St. Matthew’s)