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/.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI am deeply saddened by the news of your tragic loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolences. --Velma Bueno
Holly and I have had both of you in our thoughts and prayers. I am praying for peace and comfort for both of you. We look forward to sharing joyful memories of Michael with you.
you and your family. May God bring you peace & comfort during
this very difficult time. Larry & Joanne Gaydos
I thank my God for every precious remembrance of you.
Philippians 1:3
I sadly know the unspeakable pain you are feeling and my heart is so full of love and sadness for you. Try to keep your focus on the great joy and happiness that Michael brought you and what a beautiful son he was and always will be. And know that NO ONE can take better care of him eternally than our Heavenly Father.
May God be with you and surround you each with His tenderness and mercy.
Brenda Dodd Knowles
Deepest condolences from the Provenzano Family. I hope that you feel the love and support of a huge community of people, near and far, to help lift you up during this time. - Julie and Frank
Sending love and light your way in each and every moment. I feel so grateful deep in my heart and soul to have met your family and grown up with such wonderful people in a beautiful, loving environment. As I think back, words cannot express what your family means to me.
Michael is a special guy and as kids we were the best of friends. I remember so vividly laughing and smiling uncontrollably when I was in his presence. We were pretty silly, but it was Michael's mission to spread joy to others because he understood early how it made them feel. He will be missed dearly, but know that he is lived on through everyone he has touched in this life, including me, my family, the whole LL community and beyond. Thank you.
I love you and see you soon,
David
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your son Michael. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Sylvia Solis
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I hope you are comforted by knowing that many folks at your agency care about you. God bless you and cherish the memories, they will live on forever in your heart. Rose Matthews
My heart goes out to you and your family. I lost my brother when we were very young and to this day I look to the sky and wave to him!! I hope you and your family do the same to Michael. The Lord has a special job that only Michael (named after the bravest Angel of all) could do. Our children and pets are on loan and now he is home with his heavenly family. He's just away.....
Your ICE and DHS family's prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time. Angie Applegate
Weep not for me though I have gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet fight
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years
There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life
*author unknown*
~ Eternal Light and Rest~
"The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way."
With much love,
Meg
There really aren't words. I remember Michael as a bright-eyed little boy so many years ago, and I know he grew into a lovely young man. I send you my love and best thoughts.
We are terribly saddened by hearing of your loss of Michael. Though it has been quite a while since we saw him last, my memory of Michael is of an intelligent, thoughtful, and creative young man. I fondly recall Cub Scout meetings with him and you, Sarah, in the Lamplighter barn. You and your family are in our thoughts. Maura, Pat, and Patrick Neligan
Greg
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our hearts are broken. Know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Mary Louise and David Hopson
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower-Psalm 18:2
Peace be to you, your family and to your beloved son Michael.
Bobby Breed
Much love, Staci
Love always,
Rogers Hartmann
May the Lord, our Savior give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please accept my most heart felt condolences.
In our neighborhood, I remember MIchael as shy, but thoughtful, and a polite young gentleman.
I remember your beautiful son, Michael, as a smart and caring fourth grade boy. He was such a joy to have in our Lamplighter class. I am so very sorry for your loss. Love, Marty Melton
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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