This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michael Saldaña Templin, 25, born on July 20, 1990 and passed away on May 13, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Memorial Fund: Michael's family has established a memorial fund in his name in honor of his love of music and film at www.bigthought.org/michael-saldana/.
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To your family and friends,
I’m sorry this anniversary exists and hope that your day is filled with smiles and fond memories of your beloved Michael.
We’ve never met nor do I know you or your family, but am very familiar with the pain of loss and how much your family yearns to hug you and hold you.
Happy birthday in heaven Michael.
You are Forever Love,
Your are Forever Missed,
Your are Forever Remembered.
Please give a hug to my beloved brother (Boy) and grandma (MoMo) and those who left us too soon. Till we meet again.
Hoping the pain you’ve had to bear on this anniversary is now filled with love and joy your memories of him can only bestow.
Leslie
(your former secretary at BB)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2016/12/02/well/family/loving-my-son-after-his-death.amp.html
It is extraordinary how closely it parallels my experience these last 2+ years. Perhaps it would be obvious to others but it has taken me this long to appreciate the fact that my love for Michael did not die with him. It has brought me extraordinary solace. As the writer and mother writes, “I will carry this child for the rest of my life. He lives within me, forever a young man of 22...I still search for him, but without desperation.”
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Michael, and your family who misses you dearly.
Although I can only offer my condolences and prayers, I hope that as each day goes by, your heart becomes convinced Michael is with you always. If you pay close attention, you'll see the signs.
I miss you sweet boy.
Brenda Dodd Knowles
If anyone happens to have a picture of Michael and I together, I would really love to have one. I’m still looking and will post other pics if I'm able to find any. Miss him every day.
Jinny Martinez Brewer
Our son is not forgotten...
Had the privilege to know him closely, work with him, live with him. Was his good friend for just over a year, then we had a falling out. The last time we spoke was Fall 2012. Really hoped our paths would cross again. He had a great impact on my trajectory as a person and in the way I see the world. He was inspiring to know and an empowering presence. I will always remember his sense of humor.
On a seemingly contrary note, I found Michael to have profound, even austere moral standards and to be a very serious person. As goofy as he could be, I don't think this quality of his should be marginalized.
I will do my best to carry his spirit on with me, and keep him in my mind, in my heart. My prayers and thoughts have been going to his family. Wish I could have been at the service, though I'm not sure where it took place.
Please, Michael, rest in peace.
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Please be patient.
Another year of praying for you...
Every year that goes by after Michael's passing, I recall the pain I felt for you as a mother. I have held on to my son a little tighter since then and my heart aches for your family every year around this time.
I am so sorry this day has this significance and can only pray your family can now smile when they think of all the memories you’ve compiled during your short time on earth.
An Old Friend
Hi Sarah and Donald,
My name is Elizabeth (Lizz) O'Neill and I was Michael's girlfriend throughout Shortirgde and some time after. I do not have your information anymore but would love to speak with you. I am sorry it has taken me almost a year to reach out. I still can't believe he is not here anymore. My email is scotttpippin@gmail.com and my cell is (323)509-9323.
I have added picture of my son above,who was 22,passed away in irvine in motorcycle accident..He had a great resembelence with Michael.When I saw Michael face,it reminds of my son.There was so many similarities in this incident,my son omer was raised in woodland hills,CA.My son was very passionate about cars and motorcycles.Omer was highly technical minded,he was having natural ability to fix any mechine of the world.It is unbearable loss,I feel so empty,looks like my all happiness has taken away,feels depressed and feels no charm in daily acivaties.I could not stop crying,when, I saw Michael face on this website.Michael has great resembelence with my son.God may give you patience to bear this unbearable loss.
Abid