Book of Memories for Michael A. Mitchell

Condolence From Nancy McConville

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:15:06 EDT

Ginny, My love and prayers to you and your family. I met Michael at our 40th reunion - he was amazing and I truly enjoyed being his "friend" on Facebook. What an honor it was. Take gentle care .. Love, Nancy

Condolence From Caroline Smitter Nicholson

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 05:43:37 EDT

Rest in Peace dear Michael. Thank you for being a kind and compassionate friend in our younger days; I was so glad to reconnect later and to share our love of birds. I will miss you. Sending love from across the waves to those you have left behind. Hooyah

Condolence From Gloria M. Sosa

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:06:31 EDT

Condolences to Michael's family. I will miss him very much. I will miss his humor, love of birds, love of books and love of humanity. Michael was a gentle soul with a flame that burnt brightly and we will all stumble a bit in the dark without him. Love and peace

Condolence From Mcskirt McGirt

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:23:24 EDT

Mike was only 4 yrs my elder but his intelligence led me to believe the spread was so much more than 4. I'd listen to him speak with friends and always hoped one day I would be as smart as Mike. Although I lost touch many since those days, speaking to him via internet these past few years have been rewarding and full/filling. He's reminded me to always strive, always keep hope alive and never say 'I can't.'.

Condolence From John Olivola

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:50:45 EDT

I am still in shock even though I have not seen Michael since Chief Sznajder's retirement aboard the USS Ingraham in '98. I always thought Michael was too sharp for the Navy life but that is what he wanted and the commands he was stationed at over the years, were better for it. Goodbye my friend.

Condolence From Hilary Sio & Family

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:37:39 EDT

Ginny my dear friend from so long ago, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Michael. I am holding you in my heart and truly thinking of you hour to hour - as is my family - my sister Julie, my brothers Kevin & Carter, my mother Dorothy, and my daughter, Willa. My love to you, Hilary

Condolence From Jim McDonald

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:33:30 EDT

My deepest condolences. I'm sorry for our loss. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

Condolence From Nora Mann

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:16:18 EDT

Looking at Michael's photographs, I could feel the wind, hear the wings, sense the silence of the space where he could get such an extraordinary shot. Seeing Michael with Nugget and Daryl and the kittens and knowing of his deep and abiding love and respect for Ginny was a reminder of his warmth, kindness, strong moral compass, generosity, and grace. Hearing stories from his friends - of many vintages, from many ports of call fill out the picture of a life well lived but a man taken from us too soon. Traveling mercies Michael. Keep tilting, we will fight the good fight in your name my friend. And will keep Ginny in our hearts and lives (real and virtual) as we keep you.

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Condolence From Karen Six

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:42:15 EDT

Such a tremendous loss. The world is a lesser place without Michael.