Well Michael It has been 2 yrs. And it seems like yesterday. Still missing you. Think about you a lot. Love you Eternally, Karen

Hi Micheal, We just enjoyed a Many Treasurers meeting and it was outstanding.
Yes, Clyde enjoyed too. Phyllis did her magic again and as always everyone loved it. Let me be the first in line to say how much we miss you, including Clyde. Thank you again for those hugs, Mary/Clyde Smith

I sure miss your crazy ass!

Happy Birthday Michael, 
Me & Papa John miss you so much Michael. Did not realize that you Birthday is on SGI World Peace Day. Who would have thought it. You had a great Mission for World Peace.  Loving you Always Karen & Papa John 10/02/2022.

Can't believe it's already been a year's time...I still feel your indomitable spirit & it makes me laugh, often. Miss u Mickey...❤️

Hi Michael, I just said to Clyde we have over the years met some wonderful people. Thank you for always giving me those wonderful hugs and words of encouragement. I know Clyde misses you too. You were the only other person who shared the same birthday with him and told him how lucky he was. He still laughs about that. Thank you again for your wonderful friendship. Mary & Clyde

Missing you, It doesn't seem like one year!! Love Ya! Karen

Oh Michael!!

Was thinking of you the other day and all your amazing brilliant talents. But mainly thinking of your kindness and huge generous heart. Your love and dedication to spiritual growth and your practice. Thank you for leaving your signature in the world and the extra sparkle and shine you always glowed so brightly! And honey thank you for those fierce garments in "Ed"! You wore it out! We were all sharp blade runner assassins...dressed to kill. Love and light my friend....Kim....miss u

Here at the Center thinking about you Michael as we have our 3rd In Person Kosen Rufu Gongyo. I know you would be here getting all the Kisses and Hugs for your Birthday which was yesterday.  So I send Hugs and Kisses to your Mom, Sylvia, Faith and all your Family and Friends. Forever Chanting for you, Love Ya' Karen

Michael would be 62 today. He lives on in our hearts as a great human being who accomplished so much. He provided encouragement to his family, co-workers, and those of us who had the honor of participating with him at buddhist activities His life still shines on in the hearts of many!

Flo and Keith Shulman
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It was truly an honor and privilege to have known Michael as a fellow member of the SGI (Soka Gakkai International or Value Creation Society) a lay buddhist organization. He was witty, and at times with Flo and I very sharp, but at the Buddhist discussion meetings he had a keen ability to put everyone at ease with kind words of encouragement and wisdom. Michael was so humble, that we never knew how accomplished and widely known he had become in his field of costume and fashion design. We are awed how in his later years, he challenged illness and overjoyed he was able have crowning achievements toward the end of his life We are especially overjoyed the Shakespeare theatre is honoring his work in many cities after his passing. Michael will be truly missed and his life lives on in the hearts of many! Thank you, Michael!

I don't how to begin. You have been my greatest pain and purest joy throughout our 38 year "sisterhood". What I will always remember is the laughter because that what we did most and of course chanting. You always amazed me with your brilliant talent, amazing eye for fashion, witty one liners, and fierce style, but more than anything it was your resilience to overcome and succeed when most would have given up. Your initials MAS (more in Spanish) could not have been more appropriate because Dahling you will always be the definition of MORE. I miss ours conversations that always started with Hey Gurl and my response of the same Heyyyy Gurl. Lastly, this memory will forever make me smile Scene: Brunch at The Penisula  Me: please Michael don't approach him  MAS: Chile please I just want to say hi and ask him for a picture  Me: rolling my eyes in the back of my head and turning my seat around  MAS: Excuse me MR. Rapper we laughed until tears rolled down our faces as Mr. Rapper (Chance) politely declined. Rest well my dear friend as you sketch new masterpieces for your next award winning productions. I miss and love you

Michael was such an amazing, creative, inspiring person. I am honored to have had the chance to work with him on many occasions in the SGI. He was always designing... NMRK

Michael attended the meeting that was my first visit to CCC. He made sure to purchase a Winning Life for me and the other guests in attendance. We discussed human revolution from time to time over the years & sometimes participated in the same activities. I was always interested in admiring the skillful artistry of Michael's design scetches that he chose to share. It was fun to volunteer & work with Michael on the sewing committee and share the practice. 

You are a true warrior fighting to create a peaceful society despite the challenges of your life! Thank you Michael so much for showing us how to live a victorious life!! I really miss your big smile and positive energy that brightens the entire room. Your love is deeply engraved in our hearts. Love, Mayumi

Thank you for sharing Michael with us all these wonderful years, and all the special events he made the impossible, possible with us and for us. He made each of us feel so very special and loved. With immeasurable appreciation for Nam Myoho Renge Kyo we chanted together Michael, thank you. Always Mary and Clyde your buddies.

Michael was always there when you needed him. He was busy guy. However, when ever you needed him he was there.  He never turned you down.
He would always find a way to get a project completed. And completed beautifully.  Michael will always be in my heart. Will be sending Prayers for you Eternal Benightment. You will be truly missed. Love Ya' Karen Wells

I've picked up the phone to call you at least half a dozen times....Where do I begin? 47 years of friendship! My brother....The world has lost a great one. The evidence of your incredible talent will live on forever, as will your spirit, in my heart and the hearts of your many friends. How do you sum up almost 50 years of friendship in a paragraph? Love you Mickey...Rest well.....

RIPARADISE beautiful soul!! Incredible fierce talent!! Sending love and light to your family from Betty and Kim much love❤