Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the best friend my son ZAC ever had. The short time you were on this earth placed a special part in this families hearts. You were energetic, smiling, positive positive positive, alert and always ready for fun. You brought such joy and meaning to my son Zacks life. When we moved to Baker Street in Winters every weekend morning you would ring the doorbell at 6 AM and ask “Can Zac play, only at the time you pronounced Zack‘s name “Thak ” we thought you were so funny and cute. We were all trying to sleep and I said to come back at 8 o’clock. 30 minutes later you were at the door is “Thak here? I said again to come back at 8 o’clock and it went on like that. You must’ve loved my son ZAC so very much! Very minor inconvenience for the impact that he had on my sons life. I remember when the first Eminem The real Slim Shady came out, you used to rap and sing to it with a big smile on your face. and loved it!
I can only imagine that your soul is living the happiest life and that this family will see you again, God bless you Manny and thank you always!
Robin Lang

This is the first time I’ve gone on here to share anything. I go on from time to time to re read others memories and expressions. I Miss You Manuel each and everyday. I knew Him some kindergarten when We could barely understand each other but still became connected. I remember the day He and His Family moved to Baker St in Winters, CA where I just happened to live at the time. I remember the first time He ever jumped a bike off of a ramp, I remember how far he jumped a bike once and then went to do it a second time and fell really hard and his dad was upset because He had gotten hurt. I remember His Moms bean and cheese burritos She would make for Us as We recorded raps together on my little silver tape recorder (same kind as in Home Alone). I remember the first time His shoes ever felt grip tape from a skateboard and He was instantly hooked. I remember how he used to come to my door each day during the summer and every weekend during the school year no later than 6:30am waking up my whole family because he wanted Me to come outside and play. I remember listening to his older brother beat box and tell us crazy stories and jokes. I remember his older sister messing with Us and hanging out with Us. I remember when He moved away to Sacramento but He still found a way to keep in touch and call Me and come visit. I remember all the crazy days and nights and parties and trouble and fun and girls and friends and drives and skate sessions and late night walks and talks. I remember it all. I remember the last time I saw Him and visited with Him shortly before His passing. I remember wishing I had gone with Him to the party that night and not going to a friends uncles wedding. I wish I was there maybe things were different. I remember each and every memory together each and everyday. I remember Our friendship. Our laughs, our cries, getting each other through roughy times together. I Love and Miss You Manny.

Brother you would've been 31 years old today! So many goals and dreams cut short. I can't still believe that I've survived all these years without you. Could it be because I cant have the courage to think of the day we lost you. I can't let my thoughts bring me to that sorrow feeling of losing you. I live in the fantasy of my memories. You are still alive somewhere.... Miss you so much wish I could hug you. Tell how proud I am of you.

It seems like yesterday you left. But it's been nine yrs. Still my little boy frozen in time. Miss having my little brother to fight, to teach, to nag, to hug, to just vent, miss you so much my boy. I still feel incomplete, although time has helped me heal. I know you watch my every step and I can carry you always somewhere no one can erase or kill always in my heart my sweet boy.

There's no words to explain how much you're missed. It's been 9 years since you left, but it seems like it was yesterday. I hope you're watching over all of us. We love you and miss you everyday!! Gone but never forgotten!!! Always in our hearts ♥️

I really miss my uncle Manny i remember when he held me. On my sisters quince i loved that thats all i remember of him but hes in my heart and ik that hes watching over us i love you uncle i miss you i watched his video of him skateboarding and cried bc i miss him. I always think of him and never forget him love you you are probably skateboarding in heaven . ❤️ I wish that you were still here watching me grow up ik person .

I used to moarn over the loss of my BEST friend I have come to terms to be inspired by his life, Tears may still be shed but what remains is an amazing influential person who made an impact on so many people. Let Emanuel live on within you no matter where you are let him inspire you to do great and prosper how he would want to see you do if he was still here today. My favorite and most memorable time was when i first met him at the 7 stair rail on UCD campus, we skated a few other spots and after pushed each other at skateboarding with a daily dedication. I miss him dearly and cannot express how much he influenced my live, forever in my heart I Love You Emanuel "Manny" Michel

I remember when We first met when We were like 4 at Winters, CA Kindergarden and He barely spoke a word of English. I remember when I taught Him how to skate when We were 9 on Baker St in Winters. I remember no matter where either of us moved (town to town, city to city) We ALWAYS kept in touch, I remember the last time We hung out 2 weeks before the night He passed away. I Will ALWAYS Remember the Times We had, how Amazing He was and Funny, and our Friendship, ALWAYS. I Love You Emanuel "Manny" Michel! -Love ALWAYS Zac Lang

Manuel was my high school sweetheart, first love, and best friend. He had such a great spirit and carried positive energy around with him where ever he was. Whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on he was never far and always there for me no matter what time of day or night. One of my favorite memories of us was in 2007, I recieved last minute tickets to one of my favorite country artists concert, I had no one to go with and even though country wasn't his thing, I figured "I'll ask Manuel... Why not" so I called him and he said yes in a heartbeat. 30 minutes later he showed up at my house dressed up like a cowboy!! It was so funny :) we then drove 2 hours got stuck in bad traffic jam, got to the concert just in time for my favorite song and had a great time.

Manuel was my roll dog back in the day.. Haha as he would say. I rember riding bikes together all the time looking for something to satisfy our boredom at the end of our day we would find our selves back at my parents house and I would cook up some burgers ( he would praise me for them and recommend i open up shop. Lol) well at the end of one particular day before he took off home, we reminisced out on the lawn.. And I remember specifically in his giggle voice before he left, gives me that distinct look he had looks at me and said "my buddy, my buddy.. See you later dude". Last time I saw "my buddy"

My cousin was the most outgoing person I knew, he would talk to everyone. When we were in elementary school and middle school he was the class clown, but everyone loved having him in class because he would make it fun and make the day go by faster. You look soo much like my brother, so in a way it feels like your still so close but then again your so far away...Siempre te Vamos a recordar te quieremos much y siempre vas a estar en nuestros corazones

little brother here i am sitting around thinking if you were here with us, you dont know how much i miss you. happy birthday manny i love you.

We love you and Miss you !!!! Always in our hearts.!!

We Love u Carnalito.U are always going to be in our heart,everyday,hour,minute, second:(

MY LIL BROTHER MANNY..... MAN COMO TE EXTRAÑO....I MISS YOU TONS .....WISH YOU WERE HE TO CALL OVER TO MY NEW SPOT AND HAVE A FEW COLD ONES WITH ME .......I WISH YOU COULD MEET MY LIL ONE I NAMED HIS MIDDLE NAME AFTER YOU......YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND MIND LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE BROTHER!!