[Whalewatcher]

I'm a member here because of Michael TELLING me to check out this website several years ago in Michael's way. He even got me into one of Gerry's Christmas poems one year. So I remember all that history Gerry has spoken of.

Like all of you, I can't believe this has happened. When God created Michael, he must have said one is enough. This one is too special to duplicate.

He could make you feel better on a bad day and even better on a good day; and for all the good things he did for other people, he was the type to do it and not brag about it.

I've never known anyone who was the over the top "ball buster" you all call him and at the same time have the kindest heart all wrapped into one.

It has been a privilege to be his friend and have his friendship.

We all benefited from knowing Michael; but he would say you guys added an enormous amount of happiness to his life.