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Michael at home 1998
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michael Payton, 33 years old, born on June 10, 1965, and passed away on August 29, 1998. We will remember him forever.

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Debbie DeGonia
June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Start of another summer without you. Always hurts more in the summer. You were a summer guy. I miss your laugh and your sarcasm and that gorgeous face. I know your around, I feel you at times. I talk to you I miss you and I know your there. Much love.
Debbie DeGonia
September 3, 2018
September 3, 2018
Came to see you Wednesday. I miss you so . Being at the falls was an odd experience. I felt devestation, and anger and love and you. I know you left being you, having a good time and enjoying life. That moment changed me forever. I will not be complete till we are back together again. We shared so much and still have so much to do. It does not feel like 20 years, it feels like you just left. Keep checking in on all of us. I love you and miss you so much.
Connie Miller
August 29, 2017
August 29, 2017
Michael, as always I am thinking of you today. I miss you every single day but on this day it is overwhelming to think about losing you. l love and miss you so much. It seems like only yesterday we lost you yet it seems like it has been an eternity. 19 years ago I lost my firstborn, only son, and my best friend. Someday we will be together again. RIP son.
Debbie DeGonia
June 11, 2017
June 11, 2017
Another year gone by and still like it was yesterday. Know that you are missed by so many and loved by so many. One day we will be back together running around playing, laughing, cutting up and just having fun again. I love you I miss you keep waiting for me Ill be there soon .
Love with all my heart. Debbie
Connie Miller
August 29, 2016
August 29, 2016
Michael another year has passed, 18 very long years, and they will just keep on going and going and going. It seems like yesterday yet it also seems like an eternity has gone by without seeing your face or hearing your voice. It just takes my breath to think of that. Love and miss you so much. RIP son with all of those you love in your final resting place. Heaven got a shining star to shine down on the rest of us when It got you. Your family and friends miss you.
Connie Miller
June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016
Michael once again another birthday is here. It seems only yesterday you were born and now gone way too soon. I would have given anything to have spent many more years hearing your voice, seeing your smiling face, hearing your footsteps coming into WLCEMS each morning. I miss you more than words could ever say. Love you and hope you are having another Happy Birthday in Heaven with your loved ones. Until we meet again. Mom
Connie Miller
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Another year has passed and I miss you as much today as I did from day one. I really can't believe it has been 17. I still remember that day vividly. Not one day passes that I don't think of you or mention your name to someone. I went to 76 Falls early to pay tribute to you. I know you and I will be together again someday in the future. Until that day I will go on just as I have for all of these years thinking about you all of the time. Love you son, until we meet again, Rest in Peace.
Jean Combs
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
Michael..you will always be remember as a vital part of our 911 center ! The winter before you left us, I recalled a heavy winter storm and so much snow ! I needed a way to work to the dispatch center and you and the hummer came to the aid ! Michael, your smile was contagious and you loved your work so much . It takes special people to dedicated a life to Ems,Fire ,Police , and Dispatching. We are so honored for you to have been a part of that elite group! I know you are always smiling in heaven and to know, your mom is dedicated to your honor and scholarships for future Medic's. Always, Dispatcher : JCombs- 22 plus years and loving what I Do. We miss you !
Debbie DeGonia
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
Another long year without you. I wait and I hope it will come soon that I can be with you again. That may not be right to wish life away but without you in it there's not that much life in me. I want to sleigh ride ams white water raft and climb and swim and eat and dance. Without you these things are empty. Know I love you and think of you every day. My best friend in this life and the next.
Brenda Louque
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
When I think of Michael, I remember his smile. His smile would light up a room. He had a big personality and a bigger heart.  He was a friend to everyone that knew him. Loosing him affected our entire community. RIP Michael. Your loss was truly heaven's gain.
Connie Miller
June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015
On this day a beautiful baby boy was born to two of the happiest parents ever. You would have been 50 years old. I simply can't believe it has been that long. You were a joy to me throughout your short life. I only wish it could have been many more years. No Mother ever wants to lose their child, it just isn't what we expect. Love you to the moon and back. Hope your celebration in Heaven is great. Someday we will celebrate together again.
Connie Miller
August 29, 2014
August 29, 2014
Today is the 16th anniversary of your accidental drowning. It has been a very long 16 years yet sometimes I remember the day so well it seems like it was yesterday. I miss you so much and am waiting for the day we will see each other again. We didn't get finished with our lives together. You are missed so much by your sisters, nieces and nephews too. There is so much that has happened in the last 16 years that you never got to be a part of. I am going to 76 Falls today with one of your best friends, David. We are going to celebrate your life and let you know how much you will always be missed. Love you son. May you RIP with your Dad. A glorious time awaits us "Some Sweet Day".
Debbie DeGonia
August 29, 2014
August 29, 2014
Another year passes and my heart still bleeds. I know you are happy and with God, but I know I cannot wait until we can be together again, So much left to do we didnt get enough time. I love you, miss you and think of you every day.
Debbie DeGonia
July 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
I miss you as much today as I did the day you left. I love you and will always love you. So until we meet again and continue the adventure we started...................
Connie Miller
June 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
On this day 49 years ago I gave birth to the most beautiful 9 lb 3 oz baby boy. It was the happiest day of my life. His dad and I named him together. I picked Michael, he picked Duane. We were parents for the very first time. Michael was always a beautiful person right up to the moment he died. He never disappointed me. Always helping others, thinking of them first, himself last. He was such an inspiration to others in our community. God had other plans for him but I miss him so much. I know he and his Dad are celebrating in Heaven together. I wish I could be celebrating with them both here on earth. Love you Michael, now and forever.
Connie Miller
August 29, 2013
August 29, 2013
Fifteen very long years without you. Miss your smiling face every day. You were an inspiration to all who knew you, accomplished as much in your short years as many of us will accomplish in a lifetime. RIP my son. Love you.

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Debbie DeGonia
June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Start of another summer without you. Always hurts more in the summer. You were a summer guy. I miss your laugh and your sarcasm and that gorgeous face. I know your around, I feel you at times. I talk to you I miss you and I know your there. Much love.
Debbie DeGonia
September 3, 2018
September 3, 2018
Came to see you Wednesday. I miss you so . Being at the falls was an odd experience. I felt devestation, and anger and love and you. I know you left being you, having a good time and enjoying life. That moment changed me forever. I will not be complete till we are back together again. We shared so much and still have so much to do. It does not feel like 20 years, it feels like you just left. Keep checking in on all of us. I love you and miss you so much.
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Michael at home 1998
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54th Birthday

June 15, 2019
by Connie Miller

On Monday June 10th, 2019 you would have been 54 years old.  I can't believe it has been so long since you passed away.  It seems like only yesterday yet like an eternity since I have seen you or heard your voice.  We had phone calls daily and saw each other most days. You and I were very close as mother and son.  You were the person I relied on for everything.  I was the person you relied on as well.  I will always love and miss you and am waiting for the chance to see you once again.  Mom

August 29, 2015
by Connie Miller

Today is the anniversary of the passing of Michael.  It has been 17 years though it seems like only yesterday.  I remember that day all too well.  I miss Michael so much.  His smile, his wit, his daily calls and visits.  We were best of friends as well as mother and son.  I miss all of the wonderful times we had together.  He truly was taken from us way too soon.  I sometimes wish for just one more day so I could tell him how much I love him, hug him and tell him goodbye until we meet again.  

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