Michael never made an excuse for his mistakes nor blamed another. He lived his life with certain core principles that was passed down to him through his mother and family.  He was a perfectionist, he took pride in everything he did. He loved telling stories about his childhood, his Queens/Bronx upbringing with his brother. He possessed a sense of humor that was sharp but playful...we laughed with each other and at each other. He loved his children, his family and me. I have experienced true love.  I could go on...I could say marriage is low valleys and high mountain tops; he was my husband, my honey, my man - ride or die to the end.