I remember when Michael was 3 or 4 years old. He was always exposed to lots of military because at the time we lived a few mile from Plattsburgh Air Force Base (shut down since). Well this one particular day we were shopping and an Airman in uniform walked by us and Michael stopped in his tracks and smiled. He looked up at me with wonder and determination in his little eyes and said " Mama, when I grow up I'm gonna be an Army guy". Even though you were so young, my heart swelled with pride. I knew those words would truly be your future...as they were. 

There was one time i was getting bullied and i was crying about it for what seemed like days. I finally told my dad and he happened to be on the phone with Michael, he told Michael why i was talking to him and crying and Micheal the first thing he thought of was to be protective and he said he would wheel down and beat up the kid who was making fun of me. He will always be my big brother and i have so much respect and pride in him because he did so much and went threw so much and was such a beautiful soul he is living his fullest life in heaven and he is amazing<3 we miss you and we love you<3