Trisha Alves
I'm Trisha, Mike's Grandson's wife.
Whenever someone passes I start to think about there birthdate and the day they passed, how they will be represented on a headstone or plaque. But those dates don't mean as much as the dash in between. Because that is all the time, memories that were made here on earth. Only those who know and love Mike know how much that little line is worth.
I've heard so many great stories that it is impossible to sit here and encapsulate Mike's life with a short comment. I feel that no matter what I say … I’d be shorting him and what he meant to the people that loved him so much. So the best that I can do is write about Mike from my point of view and hope that I can do justice for the ones’ that love him.
I first met Mike on a vacation to Florida with my husband. He was welcoming, kind and Funny. I immediately could see so much of my husband in him. I saw what a caring and loving family man he was each time I saw him after that. I could tell he has always held his family down, that is something anyone can admire. He was a man most aspire to be. So to me Mike is my grandfather in law,even though I see him as my husband's Pop Pop, his wife's shining star, and his daughters' hero.
So, while the titles might be different and the role that he played in each of our lives might be different… there are many qualities in Mike that we ALL loved. It’s these qualities that bring us together to celebrate his life. It's true when they say that you are extremely lucky to know someone that makes saying goodbye so hard. I like to think that those we lose are always by our side, always remembered, loved and missed.
But if there is one thing that I’m sure of… it would be that Mike wants us to celebrate his life and not mourn the loss that we’ve endured. My love and heart is with everyone who loved Mike and I know he is resting peacefully in heaven.
Monday February 27, 2017 at 8:21 pm
