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| Mike seems to using a party noisemaker, making his friend smile for the photo. |
This is the link for Go Fund Me, which the mother of Mike's friend set up for the funeral costs.
If you do not like the Go Fund Me charge of about 8%, you can use this Bethany PayPal link and make it a gift. Mark it "Mike's funeral" and I will give all of it to his brother Bob for the costs.
This is the third family member his brother has had to manage in a few years - his mother, his step-father, and his sister.
Like Bob, Mike was a leading member of the Sassy Fan Club. They asked for a 16 x 20 print of Sassy for their living room. Mike came over all the time to see us, especially Christina. He was deeply concerned about her all the time.
Mike was quite the talker, so he and Chris had long conversations as I worked on things and joined in, from time to time.
I asked him, "Do you believe in Jesus." His face lit up, and he said, "I do." He and Bob were raised going to church.
Mike's mother, sister, and brother did everything possible to help him overcome severe disabilities. He worked at Tyson and Campbell Soup, attending the special workshop as well.
When Mike went into the hospital suddenly, diagnosed with stage four cancer and pneumonia, I asked him if he wanted to pray. He was anxious to pray both times.
I will be doing his funeral on Friday.
Ranger Bob has served his county in many battles, from Viet Nam on. Several training accidents, caused by incompetents, almost killed him. I consider it an honor to help an Army Ranger in whatever way I can.
