My heart is so sad to find out about Michael's passing. I did a search for him and this site came up. Michael and I met in the 80's where we worked together at Dash Air/John Wayne Airport. Michael and I became great friends and he later moved into my home for a short time. I remember at that time he was really into cycling. We lived not far from Seal Beach/Bolsa Chica and he really enjoyed riding down there. I was a single parent at the time too and he really helped me with my daughter Lauren who is now 27. From our home I think Michael moved to Villa Park and was a caretaker. He was so great at that job, caring for others was something that just came easily to him. We stayed in touch for awhile but that was when we became distance and it was really hard to get a hold of him. Years later he moved to Placentia an he invited Lauren and I over. He made us dinner and we had a great time. He loved his place and all of his beautiful antiques. He had a lot of them too! I married in 1996, had two more beautiful kids and still live in Orange. I met a woman in my neighborhood that happened to work with Michael at Disney Travel. I was so excited to find someone that could relay a message to him! Please, please I asked her, have Michael call me, I miss him dearly. Come to find out he didn't want to get in touch with me she said and I was heartbroken. I'm crying now, just remembering that day. What did I do wrong? Did I say something or do something to upset him? Years went by, not knowing why, just that I missed my friend. Once in awhile I would drive by his place on my way to Kohls in Placentia and wonder if he still lived there. I remember he would rock in his favorite chair and say, Lisa, I'm never leaving this place, it's my safe place and my home! He loved his family and always looked forward to the holidays with them. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful person. I remember all of the fun times we had together, going out to clubs, driving down to the beach or just sitting around listening to music and talking. I truly miss him, I loved him and may he rest in peace. I will try to look for some pictures from back in the day and post them. Love to his family, Lisa
