This story goes back before Michael was ever born,, When Larry and i lived in Silex, Mo, Larry was Superintendent of Schools, and Dena was in school, So was happy to see her again When we moved in our house on Main Street, and Dena, Michael, and baby sis Nicole moved across the street from us, Michael was such a cute little boy, I believe he was about 5 or 6 and Nicole was just a beautiful little girl, We got a kick out of Michael he  was not shy at all, every time we were outside, Dena would bring them across the street, or we would walk over to visist them outside on their side of the road, He was so cute and just loved to visit, Dena was such a good mommy, she would go out and sit on the porch while the kids played and just had fun being outside,, We hated to see them move away, We never did see Michael again, I Would run into Dena and Nichole once in awhile in Vandalia, but Michael was probably in school, because he was not with his Mom.. Then we read the bad News in the Vandalia Paper, It was a sad day, we could not believe it, and what mad it worse, By the time we saw it in the paper it happened a week before, so never got to pay our respects for Michael and his Mom and Nicole, and family and friends,, Even though i didn't get to see him grow up to that adorable little face from across the street, I got to see many pictures of the Very handsome Michael that had grown into a big 6ft 3 teenager, I feel like i didn't miss out on every thing, because i have looked at so many of his pictures on FB, I feel like i got to see him grow through F.B, that is my story of Michael, You will always be missed, but never forgotten, R.I,P Michael untill we meet you later, GOD BLESS Michaels Family Dena his wonderful and loving mom, and Bless you also little Sis Nicole, i am sure you are dealing with the loss of your big brother the best way you can,,,You will all be in my Thoughts and Prayers