Michael Joseph Bragdon, (1980 - 2007) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Michael be with us forever

26 years old
Born on July 2, 1980
Passed away on May 19, 2007

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michael Bragdon, 26 years old, born on July 2, 1980, and passed away on May 19, 2007. We will remember him forever.

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May 19, 2016

It has been 9 years today that you received your Angel wings. I was not ready for this. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
4 ever loved and 4 ever missed. If it stops raining we will be sending your balloon.
Love mom. ❤

May 14, 2016

Hello my Angel. It is almost that dreadful anniversary (9) again. I just can't believe so much time has passed. It feels the same now as it did in 2007. I miss you very much.

Mother's day was ok ( not really ). I was emotional. You are not here. Grandma is gone.

March 27, 2016

Happy Easter to my Angel up in heaven. It was a very emotional day for me. After 9 Easters without you my heart still aches. I will never get over missing you. Dad and I sent up our balloon for you and grandma this afternoon.
I love you soooooooo much.
4ever loved
4ever missed
Mom ❤

March 8, 2016

Today was a crazy weather day. Torrential rain high wind sirens and hail. The rain was coming down circular. We couldn't open our screen door. It reminded me of that storm from late 2003 or 2004. Same weather conditions. We had never seen swirling rain. Grandma the dog and I were hiding in the walk in closet. Lol. Candles burning. You Dad Ryan and Matthew standing outside singing getting soaked hoping to see a tornado. Silly boys. You said don't worry mom when we see the tornado coming we will come inside. I remember saying by the time you see the tornado it will be to late. The four of you thought it was hysterical us ladies hiding in the closet. Thank goodness only lots of rain and heavy wind that night. Funny how a memory will just show up. That was a great night.
Thanks for that memory
Love mom

January 24, 2016

CT had a big snowstorm yesterday. It got me thinking about our last winter back home. It snowed alot every couple of days. We had like 28 inches that winter. You, dad, Ryan and Matt had to shovel out our drive way almost daily. No city plow on a private road. I would make hot chocolate for you all. It was so beautiful to watch the snow come down sitting by the fireplace.
It would be so great to be back there again with all of us together building snowmen, snowball fights. Shoveling.
I miss you my Angel
Mom.

January 11, 2016

My Angel up in Heaven you were always the glue that held everything together. The person to talk to. I've had the wind knocked out of me and could sure use your calming voice and wisdom. I wish you would visit me in a dream so we could talk. My gosh I miss you so much.

4ever loved & 4ever missed.
Mom

December 28, 2015

Hello my Angel. I missed not having you here for the holidays. We spent Christmas day at Matt's. His girlfriend made Christmas dinner. The people and the noise made the day pass by quickly. Not a lot of time to think. We took Ethan to the hotel to see the decorations. He also went snow tubing. We didn't do much this holiday. Dad was in the hospital twice. He is very tired. Three more days left to 2015. Hopefully 2016 will see us living in a new state. We really need a change. I know we've talked about it for awhile but hopefully the dream will become reality. I'm so sorry we couldn't do it before you left us. Maybe you would still be here. Almost nine years and i'm still having a rough time.
I love and miss you my son.
❤❤❤❤

November 29, 2015

It was a hard day today. Very emotional. I guess because the holidays are fast approaching and every year we attend the world wide candlelighting ceremony for parents who have lost children. Last year the ceremony was not at the church and this year I find no listing for our area. I hope we can find some place to go. We wil light a candle at home if we have to.
I just wanted to say how much we miss you.
Love
Mom.

November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving to my Angel in Heaven

October 31, 2015

I've tried several times to leave a note but it does not post. I just want to wish my Angel a Happy Halloween in heaven. Wish you were here to go to events with the family. I know you loved Halloween. Dressing up. It is so difficult to take Ethan for a costume. I go in September now
We want you to know you are loved and missed more than you know.

Love to you.
Mom

September 27, 2015

Hey my Angel

July 31, 2015

Hello my Angel up in heaven. It has been a few weeks since I was able to write. I hear if you find pennies around or see butterflies it is a sign that your loved one is close. I found several pennies the past couple days and a butterfly flew around me today. I was hoping it was you.I miss you so much.

July 2, 2015

Happy Birthday, buddy.

July 2, 2015

Happy birthday to our amazing Angel up in heaven

June 23, 2015

Hello my Angel up in heaven. Father's day just passed by. It was a quiet day. We took dad out to lunch. We missed you very much. Dad had to work during the evening. I have been thinking a lot of days gone by. How I wish I could have them back. Your birthday is coming in 9 days. Another difficult day. Well I need to stop Ethan off at his outing. I will write again soon.
Love you very very much
Mom

May 31, 2015

I haven't been to a Yankee game in quite awhile. I was thinking about the game you, Wanda and I went to. It was a nice evening, great game. Of course we got lost coming home. We always got lost coming home. Every place we stopped for directions nobody spoke English. I felt so bad it was 4am when we got home. U had a final in the morning. I wish we could attend another game. Keep up the tradition of getting lost. It made some funny memories.
I miss you dearly. Mom.

May 30, 2015

I was reading up on the new Batman v. Superman movie and The Suicide Squad movie, as well as DC's Convergence storyline. I really wish I could talk to you about it and get your take.Dude, you should see Joker now. It's terrible. lol I can only complain to you about it and you'd make some kind of joke. I miss that.

May 30, 2015

Yo brother. When you gonna come haunt us already. We could use the excitement. I don't do this here much. But there's plenty things we still needed you here for. We sure miss you. I know i do. But I'm hopeful we'll meet again. Love you man. Whoop whoop!

May 25, 2015

I don't know what is going on. I have tried three times to write yet nothing shows. Let's try again. Happy memorial day my Angel. We would love to send our annual balloon

May 19, 2015

Hello Dear One, today marks the 8th anniversary of your passing, and all I can think about is the night of your birth. I was terrified your mom would have you in my car on the way to the hospital! You were such a beautiful baby who grew into very handsome man with a gift for making the written word rock on each page. Your one precious life mattered greatly. Here's to you sweetheart! ❤️
Love, Cousin Patty Ann

May 19, 2015

Wow eight years already. I have spent the morning remembering this tiny perfect little baby who grew into such a big kind hearted man. Your laugh was contagious. You were always quick to lend a helping hand. You are gone my son but never ever forgotten.
Love you
Mom

May 19, 2015

I can't believe it's been eight years, dude. It sux not having you around. Who else can listen to me whine about stuff that doesn't really matter...like comic books and idiot gf's. lol. And who else can dish out such funny insults and take mine too. We had a lot of good times in school and in my basement. I haven't had a friend like you since you left and I never will again. At least you're in a peaceful place w/ your Grandmother. Say "Hi" to my brother for me.

May 9, 2015

Ok let's try this again. I just wrote to you but nothing showed up. Tomorrow is mother's day

April 10, 2015

It is getting to be that time of the year again. The dreaded anniversary. It is still about a month away but the tears are flowing and depression is setting in. Everyone is getting on my nerves for the littlest thing. 8 years, were did the time go? I remember that day as if it were yesterday. I miss you so very much

March 29, 2015

Easter will be here soon. I was just thinking about our last one together. Coloring and hiding eggs for Ethan. Honey baked ham (from the honey baked shop) for dinner. Who knew in a few short weeks you would be gone. I am so miserable and I miss you so much. Will this ache ever go away? I am thinking of ordering another ham this year. I haven't had one since you left. Ethan is getting a little old for hiding eggs.
I have to take s pain pill. I hurt my foot.
I love you so much. How I wish I could talk to you. Maybe a visit in my dreams.
Until next time
Mom. :'(

March 15, 2015

We recently moved back to the area where you last lived. It is difficult for me to go out around here. A lot of memories of you. I went to the park with Ethan today and could see you vividly playing with him on the slide. Two more months it will be eight years since that horrible day. That hole in my heart is just as big today. Ethan starts a new school tomorrow. Only 5th and 6th grades. He is excited though I think I am more excited than he is. Ethan is getting to be such a big boy. You would be very proud of him.
Easter is coming soon. We have a huge yard to hide eggs. I think you would like it. I am thinking of ordering dinner from the honey baked ham store ( just like your final Easter dinner). I wish you were here to enjoy the festivities. Coloring and hiding eggs, setting up Ethan's basket. This may be the last year to hide eggs. I think he is getting too old.
Well Mike I have to go for now. I will write again soon.
Love and miss you always
Mom. :'(

February 18, 2015

I wrote to you on Valentines day. For some reason it is not showing up. It was a stressful day as are all days. We took Ethan to this event about children in poor third world countries. It was both interesting and depressing. Ethan would like to sponsor a child. We sent balloons with messages to you and grandma. I really really really miss you

February 14, 2015

January 30, 2015

Dad, Matt & I are taking Ethan to the stock show tomorrow. I was thinking about the last time you were there with us. Games, pony rides, fried dough pizza, midway rides. It was a great day. I wish you could be here for this outing. We miss you everyday Michael.
Love you
Mom.

January 1, 2015

Well another year is about to begin without you. It is not any easier now. I miss you very much my son. Matt received some upsetting health news. I wish you were here to talk to. Ethan is shooting poppers and frisky is scared.

It's not going to be a good year. I wish you were here.
Love and miss you soooooo much! :'(
Mom

December 26, 2014

I wrote the other day. I do not know what happened to the entry. Christmas was OK. Stressful. I am happy out is over.Christmas just is not the same without you. I was thinking about the time we cut our tree at Jones farm. Cutting the tree, cookies, Apple cider. I miss you Michael.

November 30, 2014

We tried to do something different for thanksgiving dinner. No Turkey this year. Dad made ham. Matt's first holiday home in five years. Dinner was a disaster (something to look back on I guess). We went to the Gaylord afterward. It was nice. The decorations were scaled way back this year but what they had was nice. Matt and I took Ethan to the parade of lights Friday. Thousands of people. We couldn't really see much. Next weekend is the polar express train ride for Ethan. Hopefully it will be a fun time. I remember the haunted Halloween train ride you and your brothers went on back home. I was thinking about that brunch on the boat. They don't have that anymore. the Christmas season is officially here. I miss your hearty Santa laugh.
Mike would you talk to the big guy (God) again about Sarah. She has stage four glioblastoma. I read it isn't good. She is only 18. It is a worrisome time for the family.

I have to feed Ethan. I will write again soon.

XOXOX
Mom

November 26, 2014

Hi Michael. There is so much going on. I wish I could talk with you. Could you and grandma talk to the great one and ask him to watch over cousin Scott's daughter? She is 18 years old and just found out she has brain cancer. Tomorrow they find out how bad. Thanks. I love you. Thanksgiving is coming up. Dad said no Turkey this year. Can you believe it? He loves Turkey. We are having ham. Matt had some slight trouble. He should be home Thursday. He could really use your guidance. He misses you though he keeps it to himself. We all miss you. We may finally be moving out of Texas. Woo Hoo! :-) I wish you and grandma were here to enjoy that news. We hope to move this coming summer. As things progress I will write to you. The annual candle lighting ceremony is coming up. We will be there as we are every year. Ethan tells everyone this candle is for my uncle Michael. Hopefully Matt can attend this year.
Your uncle became a grandfather last month. Justin had a baby boy. Lots of brown hair. Look out for your thanksgiving balloon on Thursday. I wish you were here.
Love and miss you always and forever.
Mom.

October 31, 2014

Your favorite day is here. Happy Halloween in heaven. I wish you were here to take Ethan out with us. I heard some schools were canceling their traditional school parades. No fun for the children. I remember coming to school to see you and your brothers dressed up for the school parade. Well I have to get Ethan ready for school. I just wanted to tell you how much you are missed today and everyday. :'(
Love you
Mom
XO XO.

October 15, 2014

Sitting here thinking about you. This time of year I really struggle with missing you. Not that I don't miss you and think about you everyday. The holiday season will begin soon.Another Thanksgiving and Christmas without you. Halloween is two weeks away. You loved Halloween. Matthew is going to take Ethan to fright fest this weekend. Next month uncle Jason is going to be a grandfather. Justin is going to be a daddy. I guess Ethan missed the bus so we have to take him to school.
Until my next post. I love and miss you more then I can say.
Mom.

September 7, 2014

I just wanted to say how very much we miss you. Today we are at fellowship church. It is a church unlike any you have been to. Ethan will be baptized soon. He is excited. You would be so proud. We are very proud of him. It is his special day.

August 29, 2014

I just wanted to say how much I love and miss you. Life goes on. It doesn't stand still for anyone. Labor day weekend is here. How I wish you could be here for the picnic at the lake. Family gatherings are not the same without you and your grandma. :'( big hugs from us all.

August 11, 2014

I was sitting here thinking about my first born baby boy. How much I miss you. School will be starting soon. Ethan will be in 5th grade. You would be so proud of him. Whenever I become emotional Ethan reminds me that you are still here beside us. I wish I could hear your voice, see your smile, hear your laugh. My heart will always have a piece missing.
I love you and miss you always.
Mom

July 27, 2014

All I can say is boy how I wish you were here. It has been a very rough few days and I sure could use your shoulder to lean on. I miss you so much my son. You were taken way to soon. You had so much more to give. Always were willing to help anyone.

I love you.
Mom

July 13, 2014

Every morning I wake and for a moment I feel happy. I forget that you are gone. Within minutes the depression begins to set in. Will I ever find away to be happy again.
I am sorry Michael. We missed the compassionate friends butterfly release this year. I don't know how I did that. I thought the event was in July. It was in June. It is always in June. We attend every year. Ethan always speaks into the microphone saying this is in memory of my Uncle Michael. We release two butterflies. One for you and one for grandma.

On another note. Matthew and Dixie took the kids to six flags last week. Ethan went on the Texas Giant . He was so proud of himself.

Something great maybe happening. I will let you know if it does.
Well my son it is a hot day today. I am going to nap.

Until I see you again. I love and miss you. :'-(

July 5, 2014

Well Mike though I wish you were there last night. You did not miss much. Our time at the lake was not wonderful. Matthew was over heated. He had trouble breathing for a bit. He was very hot and sweaty. It scared the heck out of me. While looking for a concession stand for something cold we were told some young man either drowned or nearly drowned. The fireman said he drowned but his eyes were open as they passed us. Prayers to him and his family. We left early and did fireworks here. The traffic getting to the lake was worse then I remember back at calf pasture. Matthew got a bad sunburn at hurricane harbor. I really wish you could answer me back. I miss you.

July 4, 2014

Happy independence day in heaven Michael. I sure wish you were here to enjoy the festivities this evening. We are going on a picnic at the lake tonight. They have fireworks later. Finally after 11 years. I remember going to the beach with you boys, dad and grandma to watch the fireworks. They were beautiful but getting out of Taylor farm was horrible. Matthew and Ethan bought some fireworks for when we come home.Today Matthew and Ethan are with Dixie and the kids at hurricane harbor. Hopefully it will be a great day for Ethan.
I will write again soon. Love and miss you always . :'(
Mom
Tell grandma we are thinking of her also.

July 3, 2014

Hey Dude. Happy 34th. WIsh you were here. We need you. I miss your voice of reason and of course, your jokes. There's so much to tell you about. I have no one to whine to about how horrible these comic book movies are. I think you'd like them though. I downloaded ICP's 'Big money rustlas' and the new 'DBZ' movie the other night and thought of you. I wouldn't be into either of these if it wasn't for you. Know that we all miss you and think of you.

July 3, 2014

Hi Mike it's mom again. Happy belated birthday in heaven my son. Dad, Matthew, Ethan and I went to UNO yesterday to celebrate for you. We sent your balloon. Good news, Matthew has a job. He began last week. You would be proud. Tomorrow we are going to the lake in Grand Prairie to see fireworks. Matthew and Dixie are taking the kids to hurricane harbor during the day. I wanted you to know we are keeping busy. I had surgery last week. Thank you for watching over me.
I will write again next week with my results. Love and miss you. Mom

June 27, 2014

Hi Mike it's mom. Your birthday is coming up on Tuesday. I miss you very much. I sure wish I could talk with you. Well I can talk I just can't hear you back. We are going to the lake Friday to see fireworks. I think we will celebrate your birthday there with all the beautiful colors. I will make cupcakes with Ethan. We had a memorial day picnic and this beautiful butterfly landed on dad's shoulder. Everyone said Mike is here. The butterfly just sat there. I have to wake Ethan. I will write again Tuesday. Love you with all my heart. Tell grandma hi.

June 2, 2014

Hi Michael it's mom. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you as always. The 19th was a hard day but I made it. Every year on May 19th Bonnie changes her fb profile picture to your picture. We all miss you. Great news, Matthew began college last week. We are sure you would be proud. We know you are watching him. I wish I had a day to talk with you. I have so much to say. Well my wonderful son I will be looking for you in the brightest start in the sky. We saw you at our last picnic. The butterfly theft landed in dad's shoulder. I will be waiting to see you in my dreams. Until then remember I love you. Miss you :'( sorry I had to edit. I forgot to tell you Michael Ethan and I go to see all the new Spider-Man movies for you. I was signed Peter Parker girlfriend was killed in this last Spider-Man. I did not see that coming. Also Miller it's home. He send to be doing well. Love you. Mom

May 18, 2014

I really do not understand why I can not sign in under my name . Especially since I began this memorial. Anyway tomorrow it will be seven years since Michael left us. I miss him more than words can say. He was my heart and a piece is now missing. I wait for him to walk into the house but that will never be again. I wish RIP meant return if possible. Until we met again my Son. I love and miss you every minute of the day.

Love
Mom

April 2, 2014

I find myself thinking about you a lot. It seems to happen every year between March and May. I just miss you so very much. We are coming up on seven years. Seven years without you. Where did the time go to? It had not gotten any easier for me. I hide my pain during the day and she'd my tears when no one is looking. Do you hear me calling out your name? I love you very much and wish you were still here. I am a little annoyed at your"friends". None of them have written anything here for you. Matt is home. He is doing ok. He will begin college in May. He registers in about ten days. I will write again soon.

January 31, 2014

I was thinking of your jolly hearty laugh this morning. We couldn't help but laugh with you. I sure wish I could hear you laugh now. Missing you today and everyday . :-(
You are my heart. ♡♥♡♥♡♥
Love you always
Mom.

January 30, 2014

I love you uncle michael

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March 15

Hi Michael
It's been a little over a month since I last wrote. It seems so much longer.
Today was a sad day. Carol Wassman passed away this morning. She had breast cancer and Parkinson disease. Tonight Velma's mother passed away from Pancreatic cancer. Velma's mother was only diagnosed 2 months ago.
Carol was only 2 years older then your father. She's had a rough few years.
Stuff around here has been stressful but doesn't compare to what others are dealing with today so I'll write again about it. Maybe I'll have better news then.

I'm really tired. I'm not sleeping well.
I'll write to you again soon.
I use this as my diary to you.
Love you

February 6

Hi it's me again
Dad and I took Maya (our dog) for a walk at benbrook Park yesterday. We wanted to give her a change of scenery. I haven't been there in quite a few years.
It brought back a lot of memories. We were over by the water with the ducks and I thought about Ethan's 1st birthday when you, my mom, Jason and Ryan were all there. Ryan walking along the water. I think you had pink eye or something was going on with your eye.
I remembered when we first moved to Texas and we had a Easter picnic with Jason, Carol, Alisa and the all the kids. I have a photo of you, Ryan and Amber, your hair was lighter or orangish because you tried to dye it.
Walking past the slide I remembered my last visit there with Jason and his grandson.

There is a park near silver creek We use to go to when Ethan was small for picnics and play ball. We went with the dog last week, it's a great place for her to run. I suddenly found myself thinking of the state park in CT when we played a little softball, you and your brothers went swimming. It was a nice park. I'm trying to let my memories good and bad return. It is a very slow process. I have a difficult time remembering the present but the past keeps popping up.
I was recently looking at that photo of you dresses as an astronaut. I thought that was fun. Some years back dad, Matt and I took Ethan there, it was pretty boring. I guess nothing stays the same.

Well I just wanted to share that memory with you.
Love and miss you
Mom

January 15

Oh boy is it cold! Woke up to snow this morning but it was gone in a few hours.
I booked our next cruise. It is the end of November. Going to the Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. I hate waiting until November but 2024 is a busy year for cruises. Most I saw were from 2025 and 2026. Ugh. I told your father if we are going to continue to cruise we need to move closer to port. The drives are long and we are old.
Dad's birthday is tomorrow. He'll be 71! Wow time flies. He was only 30 when we got married.
I worked the past 3 weeks at church so now I'm off until next month. I was OK working it. Yesterday I walked 4 miles in 2 hours. It's been difficult for me to find a job even though I did well in all of my classes and did great on my certification. It's very discouraging.
I got a call for Ryan on my phone. I don't know how these people get my number. I just emailed him the info. No words no arguing.
We changed our health insurance and hate it. It's nothing like the sales person said and charges are higher then our last insurance. Nobody cares about the elderly or just doing their jobs correctly.
My dog scratched my arm while we were played. 3 chunks out again. It looks awful. I might have to call the Dr tomorrow. I don't want any infections.
Well it was great "talking" I wish I could hear you.
Chat soon
Love and miss you
Mom

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August 2, 2021

So Dad and I went to church yesterday. I was very surprised that he came. I prayed for guidance for Matthew to help on the downward spiral he has been on for far to long.
I prayed for Ryan to get help to over come his anger and resentment so he can live a happier more fulfilled life.
For some reason he's under the false impression that you came to the hospital with me that fateful night. Grandma came.
He also believes I've blamed him for years regarding your death. I was angry at first over the fighting he Matt and Velma were doing with you the whole week prior. Stress your heart didn't need. Then I found out the 2 of you were playing Wii the night before. I know he tried his best to save you. Maybe he can't forgive himself and it's easier to say I've blamed him. He hasn't spoken to me so he has no idea what I think or feel. He sent me another nasty email which I didn't read in the entirety. I have never been a Trump supporter and since I've had covid myself and been hospitalized I told him he was an asshole. He isn't really, he's just an unhappy angry young man. I can't apologize for a lot of his anger because some of the stories are just that. Stories. I wish you could come to him in a dream and somehow help him. He had good in him. Everything I look at my dog I am grateful to Ryan. Frisky has helped me through many things over the years.
Ryan is angry because you were cremated. I had no choice. I'm sorry he can't understand that. He thinks I left you. I didn't, I went to Carol for help. The ambulance was taking far too long. I won't apologize for trying to get help. For many years I wished it was you who came to the hospital with me. If this happened there you would have had the help you needed. You needed the paddles within 5 minutes from what I've read. I know Velma did not kill you but I will never forgive what she said to you. In a way I am grateful that they gave you a hard time. You and I talked about it. You then understood some stuff and why I was angry at home. I'm thankful you were able to understand some. I wish you had more time on this earth. You could had become something. Matthew can become something if I can find away to keep him off of the substance abuse. Ryan can have a great life if he let's go of the anger.
Your dying so quickly. Jason dying so quickly has taught me to live as happy as we can each day because you never know.
I love you Michael. I never ever said it enough and I'm sorry for that.
Chat soon
Mom

Jason

July 31, 2021

Well your uncle Jason died last night. I am in shock. His girlfriend is shattered. His kids heart broken. This virus ravished him in just a matter of days. I don't understand how these monsters can be left walking the earth and good people don't stand a chance. Innocent children with horrible illness. I'm really really angry. His life was changing for the better. He was happier then ever. I asked you and grandma to talk to the big guy to make him well and send him home. What happened? How much more do we have to lose? How many more people do I have to miss?
This virus is horrible. It's scary. It has killed so many people. I worry about ryan though he would never believe it. I couldn't tell him about Jason because I don't know how to find him. He was angry when he wasn't told about Bill. He makes it difficult.
Please watch out for Jason up there.

Love you
Mom

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