Condolence: Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Manassas from 7-9 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at Buckhall United Methodist Church, 10251 Moore Drive, Manassas, VA 20111. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. ~ The Compassionate Friends Prince William Chapter 571/229-0768 http://www.tcfprincewilliam.org http://www.compassionatefriends.org tcfmanassas@gmail.com

Condolence: I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and I hope that you will find both strength and peace in the coming days.

Condolence: I came to know “Mike Mike” as he was called in my home through my son Sean. Mike was so often at our home that he became like a second son, or as I called him, one of my “bonus kids”. We shared talks about his goals and his future and at times the things with which he was struggling. He and Sean were like brothers. I remember him as always laughing and joking and yet there was a serious side to Mike as well as he was always willing to help any friend out who needed a hand or just needed someone to stand by them. As well, whenever he was over he was always willing to help out with anything that needed to be done around the house and even house-sat for us on one occasion. Mike loved to tinker with technology and I can still remember Mike and Sean working together to order just the right parts and building a computer for Sean. He also loved his truck. Even before he got it he would share stories of his grandpa and how much he appreciated that he was soon going to have that truck. Most of all, Mike’s love for his family was always evident in the ways he spoke of his parents, siblings and grandparents. Words cannot express the sorrow the Miller family is feeling at the loss of our friend, brother, son Mike Mike. He was well loved and will be greatly missed. I pray that the peace of God which is beyond all understanding will comfort and sustain you in the days to come.

Condolence: May God bless and keep you, May God shine His face upon you and give you peace. Amen. I am so sorry that this empty space is so deep. I pray that you know that Mike made a difference to a lot of people. His smile, his swagger, his little boy grimace, his sincerity and empathetic demeanor, often apologetic, and wanting to make everything ok were some of the best Mike I came to know. I prayed he could defeat the dragon. I can not imagine the pain, but pray that Mike's family will know peace.

Condolence: Tamara, I am so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan

Condolence: Tamara, family, and those close to Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike was indeed a great guy. It's been many years since I've seen him laughing with his mom here at work. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: White Mike. Funny I know. That's how I was introduced to him about 7 years ago. That's just who he was, but he became so much more. As my mom said below, Mike was more like my 3rd brother. When our family had happy or sad times, White Mike was there : ) I spent a lot of time with him visiting my brother (he never missed and I could always count on him to show). It was a hard situation for me, and he always talked me through it with such encouragement. Someone who was always there for you, but didn't give you fake feelings, we have cried and laughed together as well. A few times him and my brother really put me through the ringer, showing up at my house at 3 am years ago. I could've kicked their butts that night. Be he grew up into someone who was wise and warm. My husband got him and job and they worked together for quite sometime. We went to church, out to dinner on double dates, and did a lot of laughing. He helped us move into our home just about this time last year. My husband and I had a phone conversation with him just 2 weeks ago where we told him about the adoption of our daughter, and that we are also expecting a little girl. He was SO EXCITED. On Sat at about 1 am, my brother and him had made plans to ride together to my daughter's first birthday. Mike was excited to hang with him second family. Mike didn't make it to the party, he went to heaven. I look at what everyone has said here, and we can all take away attributes from Mike that he taught us. [ Love as much as you can, laugh often, joke and be silly, hold your loved one close, and treat everyone like family-That's what I learned from White Mike] You are forever loved, and forever missed.

Condolence: Mike was like a son to me. He always came in said hi Mom gave me a hug. He was my son's best friend always had a smile on his face and I laugh that came from his heart. He loved children so much he left my new granddaughter Reni was so happy for my daughter and her husband when they finally could adopt a child after 12 years. He's been to my home on Christmas for Christmas parties Christmas dinners Thanksgiving dinners, he worked with me and my junk removal business always working hard. When me and my ex husband split up I had no one to change the locks my boys were busy and I asked Mike and he came and changed all the locks on my home to make sure I was safe. We would talk every weekend when my son was a way about who was going to visit him and we would go together. In the past couple of months since August I broke my leg and he's come by and taking my dog out for me. We've laughed together cried together he was such a good friend to my family and such a wonderful support system for my son you will be missed I'll never forget you the only thing that the situation I'm assured that he's in heaven we've been to church together and I know he's a Christian. I'll see you one day Mikey

Condolence: Tamara and Norbert. Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about your son Michael passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Helga and Peter Erika and Martin Michael and Karin

Condolence: Tamara, I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully the memories will keep him close to your heart. Love and Hugs, Cherie

Condolence: So sorry to hear about this Tamara. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Mike was a considerate and sweet young man whose passing is regretted and mourned. May he find peace and freedom in the hereafter.

Condolence: Oh no Tamara - I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please know that I am keeping you close in heart, mind, and spirit. Please take care of yourself and your family - I hope you can lean on each other to ease the burden. Hugs to you, Kim

Condolence: Tamara, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray you all find the peace your hearts are surely seeking right now.

Condolence: Tamara, please accept my condolences; just know that we are all here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Condolence: Tamara, I am sorry for your loss. May peace replace heartaches. Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Condolence: Tamara and Norbert, my heart breaks for you both. I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. I am shocked and I am here for you always. I love you and will keep you in my prayers. Sarah Spear

Condolence: Tamara me heart aches for you and your family. My most sincere condolences to you.