June 9, 2012
June 9, 2012
Recently saw The Avengers movie and thought how sad it was not to be able to see it with you and to be able to get your feedback on what you thought about it. Miss you much, ML!
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Mike Lawrence, 44, born on December 12, 1966 and passed away on October 24, 2011. We will remember him forever.
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Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012
Easter has come and gone. The little ones had a great time. There were lots of eggs for them to find, and the Easter Bunny made the much anticipated annual appearance. I would like to think that you were present, too. There is a great photo on this website of you with the Easter Bunny… it’s the one that was on the screen when I entered the site. It made me smile and cry. I miss you!!
January 25, 2012
January 25, 2012
Grief is a willful thing. It enters my heart when I least expect it...
I want to believe that you are here, still with us – but without any pain and sorrow. But mostly, I just want to be able to turn back the clock and do so many things differently so that you could still be here, in the flesh, with your family – where you belong. XOXOXO ~ Aunt Jean
I want to believe that you are here, still with us – but without any pain and sorrow. But mostly, I just want to be able to turn back the clock and do so many things differently so that you could still be here, in the flesh, with your family – where you belong. XOXOXO ~ Aunt Jean
December 13, 2011
December 13, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ML!!!!!!! We had cake and ice cream for you today - and even sang a goofy birthday song. You were definitely on our minds and in our hearts. XOXO
December 10, 2011
December 10, 2011
Spend all your time waiting for that second chance
For the break that will make it okay
There's always some reason to feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of an Angel fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel roo
For the break that will make it okay
There's always some reason to feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of an Angel fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel roo
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
Thanks for the visit last night, ML. =) Very, very cool.
November 29, 2011
November 29, 2011
Thinking about you and missing you today, as always. I was just thinking about how you helped us put up Halloween decorations last month and this weekend you would probably be helping us put up our Christmas decorations. You were always there when we needed a hand. Miss you.
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Tried to upload a video clip that I took yesterday at ML's Memorial @ Mike and Traci Brady's place but was unable to, however here is a link to YouTube where I had posted what I filmed yesterday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKTg9Iwsfx8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKTg9Iwsfx8
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Thank you for making me feel special and for sharing a small bit of yourself with me. You left your mark Mike. I wish I had told you how great I thought you were while you were still here. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011
I don't even know where to begin. You always made me laugh and smile. You were one of the greatest guys I knew and one of the easiest to talk to. Even though the years had separated us we could pick up our friendship right where we had left it. You will be missed.
November 10, 2011
November 10, 2011
For ML
"Gone Too Soon"
Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
"Gone Too Soon"
Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
November 9, 2011
November 9, 2011
ML ~ I had the privilege of not only being your cousin, but also your friend. You were such a big part of my life growing up and as adults. I’ll miss your creativity, your great smile, your easy-going nature, and most importantly...your company. Even though you may have doubted it at times, the world was a better place with you in it. Our family will never be the same without you.
November 9, 2011
November 9, 2011
I’ll always remember you flirting with my friends - and worrying that if the two of us were out together, girls might think we were a couple and it would ruin your game. LOL. I have you to thank for introducing me to my wonderful hubby. That was the best gift you could have ever given me - I will always be grateful for that. We love you and miss you. XOXO
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December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Birthday. I'm so sad that you aren't here with us. I miss you very much!
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Birthday, ML! Miss you cousin!
October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023
Miss you, cousin! ❤️
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A Good Man
July 3, 2012
by Frank Harris
I recently attended a service for another former D-Land custodial cast member and was doing some searches on the Internet and stumbled across this site. I am very sad to discover the news of Mike’s passing. I worked with ML for a number of years at the park. He was definitely one of the more easy going people in custodial and never seemed to let the work get to him. I will always remember him as one of the most decent and caring people I worked with in my time at D-Land (which was quite a number of years as it turns out). My belated prayers go out to ML’s family.
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January 25, 2012
by Jean Bakke
ML ~ Grief is a willful thing. It enters my heart when I least expect it... at the movies, seeing someone on a bike or a motorcycle, noticing someone standing in a posture that reminds me of you. You are strongly in my heart today and the tears make it a little difficult to type this, but I feel the need to share right now, in this moment. I miss you and love you, ML, and I can’t imagine that the day will come when my heart doesn’t hurt for what you had to endure. I want to believe that you can hear me when I talk to you. I want to believe that you are here, still with us – but without any pain and sorrow. But mostly, I just want to be able to turn back the clock and do so many things differently so that you could still be here, in the flesh, with your family – where you belong.
Always Willing to Lend a Helping Hand
November 29, 2011
by Traci Brady
ML was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had been coming over to our new house once or twice a week to hang out, and always offered to help with any yard work that needed to be done. Since our yard is much bigger than the one at our last house, I was happy to take him up on his offer. :) This photo was taken on July 24, 2011. This particular day, my hubby put him to work mowing our lawn. ML didn't complain... he was happy to do it. If he was still around, I know he would have probably been over today, helping me water my potted plants and pull a few weeds. It had become our weekly ritual. Then we'd enjoy a nice cup of coffee, hang out and talk, maybe play some "Words with Friends," and wait for Mike to come home from work. He'd always stay for dinner and watch a little TV with us before heading home.
I'll think of him every time I'm out in the yard, doing the things we used to do together. When I look at this photo, I can picture him out there with me. I wish we were able to have more of those times together....