"Regrets, I've had a few But then again, too few to mention I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway And more, much more than this, I did it my way"   ~Ercept from Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'    My  brother, Michael passed unexpectedly from this earth on July 26th, 2007. This memorial page is dedicated to  him . I know he would want it to be said of him... he did it 'his way' ! TO MICHAEL It's so hard coming to terms with the fact that you're not here. The mind accepts but the heart just won't let go.   I still see your beloved face and hear your voice as clearly as if you were here.Why you were taken so suddenly, only God can know but I trust in His judgment and know we will meet again.   They say to everything there is a season and for me it's a time to mourn. I accept this also.   When I talk to you, can you hear me, little brother ? Somehow I think you can. We are separated in life but we're not apart.   Do you remember the time you took me sailing, cooling off  in  an icy ravine one sultry December or  lending me your prize possession, your surfboard one  perfect summer's day ? Can you recall the way you'd sing a Beatles' tune slightly off- key and I'd give you a knowing grin ? There is so much more in the windows of my mind.. I bet you're still riding the 'big ones' in heaven, perhaps even  teaching others as you so often did in life.   Here, on a perfect September day, I feel close to you once again. I can  still hear you humming some refrain but best of all dear Mick, it sounds perfectly in tune. Beloved brother, it is time now for me to go  but not before I tell you once more,  "I will always love you".   ~ Kathy Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same.   ~ Anon The tune playing in the background is 'Surf's Up'. Somehow I think this is appropriate.