Ya Did Good, Mich!

nikralm - such a sad note
we will never forget you
you made this bag liveable for me
rest in peace dear friend mary ann

Daisy - I didn't know Mich very well, so I didn't know he was sick. This is such sad news. He will greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

Elseed278 - Good bye Mich. I enjoyed the short time we here on this board together. I am sitting here thousands of miles away with tears. Rest in peace......

Sweetpeagrrrl - I wish I could say all of the right words.
I wish that he could have known his true effect on everyone.
I hoped he knew how much I admired his strength and openess.

Dear Lord, I ask you to hold Mich in your hands and take care of him. Make sure that all of his pain and problems are gone forever...and that he is at eternal rest and peace. I pray for his family and loved ones in this time of need and that if they need any companionship or console that they seek it from you, Lord. In your son's precious name, I pray, Amen.

Kickerrn - My heart goes out to Gerard & Mich's family. I learned a lot form him on this board and will miss his input. I am quite shocked as I didn't realize he was that ill.

IBDonna - My sincerest condolences go out to Mich's family and friends. It is never easy to lose a loved one. I learned alot from reading Mich's input to this and other boards. We can all be thankful the good Lord shared him with us. He is in good hands now. May he rest in eternal peace.

Wiebke - What a sad news. My thoughts a with Gerard and his family.
I hope Mich will be in a better place now.
I am so sorry.

Shaz033 - Mich, my dear friend, I'm going to miss you so much.

You've helped so many people, so many more than you'll ever know, including me. You cared and that caring showed. The www.ostomates.org site wouldn't be a reality if it weren't for you.

We won't ever get to meet up in Phuket(Thailand) during the Ostomy Conference as we had planned (we planned a party for all of those meeting up on our message board), now but,regardless, I'll remember you always.

Gerard, thank you for caring about Mich. My thoughts are with you and his family.

Goodbye my friend.

jocemaju - I'm deeply sad and shocked at Mich's passing. He had become like a friend to me, many times has he helped me.
I'll try and keep him alive in my thoughts.

maggienicoll - Oh Mich we will miss you so so much.As a new ostomist, myself you were such a help and inspiration to me ... post op.
Today I am very sad.We will all miss you my friend.
Love from
Maggie

kajyann - As has already been said, I did not realise how much all you on the board meant to me until now. Mich's situation was totally different from mine, but that did not stop him from often being the first to give help, support and a good laugh to boot!!
I am struggling with tears now - he was a fantastic guy, and I feel glad to have known him through the 'net'.
Thank you Gerard for telling us, and if we throughout the world can give you any support, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
RIP Mich-We will miss you
Karen
~~~XXX~~~

kookyspice - I was deeply saddened when i read the note about my fellow ostomate, colostomate, irrigator, and most importantly, friend. I had read about him being in the hospital, but i had no idea that his cancer was back. Curse you, cancer, for taking away such a wonderful person. Mich, you will be greatly missed!

God bless you Mich & Gerard.

Luv Suzanne

HappyOstomate - Even at the very end, he was thinking of others by donating his body to science.

He was a great guy whose knowlege, wisdom and way with words will be sorely missed.

iluvanimals - Mich was one of the first to respond to my earliest posts. I always looked forward to reading his kind words.

He will be sorely missed.

With Love,
Susan

Linsey12 - I am totally shocked!!! Mich had such a big influence on me and was always among the first to offer his advice and support whenever it was needed.

Mich will be greatly missed but I can guarantee that he will never be forgotten.

Rest Peacefully Mich...Love always

To everyone else..let's all continue Mich's contribution by staying close and helping one another through every scenario we face.

MVotodian - While I did not get to know Mich, it still is very hard when a member of the community passes away. I'll hold him in my prayers and those he left behind. SOmetimes one never knows how much they ment to people, though I do hope MIch had some idea

Roger Lotnick - Mich's words of advice and encouragement as well as friendship will be missed by all of us. Mich, Thank you and RIP

Bassettgirl - I am so, so saddened to log on today and see this news. I am out of town at the moment, and had not been online to get this news til just now. Mich was a very special person to me and many others.. he'll be greatly missed. I'll never forget his honesty.. I was whining to him about something a few weeks ago and he wrote me the most honest email telling me I was wrong.. lol. Only a true friend who cares would take the time to do something like that. Mich was definitely someone who cared deeply for the people he came in contact with..... despite everything he was going through.

He helped so many of us with different things in the time he was here.. we were truly blessed to have known him

Love,
Lori

VickyB - That's terrible news. Mich was always one of the posters who stood out to me with his kind words. He was greatly appreciated and will be sorely missed.

gsamp - I am very sorry for everyones loss, i didn't know Mich but it sounds like he was a nice man.

My prayers and thoughts to his family & friends.

Sherri00 - I'm not sure if I have much to add except my own regards. The void Mich leaves is one that will not be filled. My best wishes are with all who knew and loved him.

del33uk - I am stuned by this news, I haven't been about on the net as much as I was when I was told that an ileostomy was the only way forward for me, that was two years ago now. Mich was always there with an answer or if he wasn't sure with some kind thoughts and some hope.
As so many have already said Mich will be a huge loss to us in the ostomy world, and my thoughts and prayers are with his partner and family at this time.

Derek

taktom - I hadn't talked to Mich in a very long time, but I was always impressed by his knowledge and compassion. He will be greatly missed byt all.
Thanks for all the help you gave to others. tom

kate - To our dear friend Mich ,
you will be sorely missed by us all here , you gave us all good advice and helped through many a bad time , may you Rest In Peace and know you will always be in our hearts.

love

Kate , Zander and Family
Pauline , Cammy and Family

jsh51079 - How sad, I was reading the big print and found myself shocked and sad. I didn't realize he was sick but I haven't been online much. I'm sorry that he is gone now, but we do have to think he is in a better place and not suffering now. God bless. Love Jen

Wabbit309 - My deepest, deepest condolences to Gerard.
There are no words to describe how unfair it seems.
Sleep soundly and know that we are all thinking of you and missing you Mich.

Love
Liz
xxx

Rachael - I did not know Mich very well, however, at times when I was questioning things concerning my own problems, he offered solid, sensible advice which helped greatly.
He will be missed by all, and my heart goes out to those close to him, and I hope they find comfort in the good memories of a special person.

KeithBB - I am truly shocked at this news, I had no idea that Mich was suffering a relapse of his cancer.
Being a big "C" survivor myself, I do understand.
It is hard to lose members of this group, even more when they are so young.

Foxyoasis - very shocking news indeed it is a shame i stop and wonder to think why but their really isnt an answer. at least now he wont be suffering so much i take comfort in that.

MaryS82 - So sorry to hear the news of Mich's passing. Rest in Peace
Mich. You've fought a tough battle and now is the time for
Reward. May Gerard and All left behind find peace and comfort in the coming days.

Orla - First time on the board this year and very sad to read the news about Mich. Again, like some of the others, I didn't know him well, but am surprised at how affected and saddened I feel at the loss of one of the "community".

May he rest in peace.

billielovesdougforever - i will miiss you mich. You allways have place in my heart and thoughs.And ill prayer for your famly and friends luv billie

Squid56 - It has been almost two weeks now since Mich has been gone. I am still so sad whenever I think of him. I do believe that I will meet up with him when my time comes and that does make it easier. I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said about this incredible man. I truly admired his ability to say that which needed to be said in a way that was caring, but pulled no punches. Even though English was not his first language his command of it was better than many of us who only speak it. My only regret is that I never got a chance to meet him in person though we talked of it. I pray with time that Gerard's pain of losing his life partner, lover and best friend eases.

Lormilie - From the time I started posting before my mom's surgery last September, I always enjoyed reading Mich's postings. He always had encouraging words for everyone, and I even had the chance to talk to him ina live chat one Saturday.

I will miss reading his postings as I always looke dforward to seeing what Mich had to say.

The world has lost a great man.

Lori

Wynnfae - I feel bad because I didn't know him very well, but death is death and he is in a better place now. Hopefully his next life will be a strong, healthy one.

HATEMYOSTOMY - Mich helped me so much after my emergency ileostomy i was as down and depressed as i could go. but he kept privately emailing me to check on me and talked me through it. It is such a loss!!!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Tami

iamathome - hi,

i have been struggling for awhile now on just what to say, if to say something or how to put my feelings into the right words. the day i read Pat's post i was coming here to post news about Jacqueline and that i was taking her to the ER. but when i read the news, my heart sank, i was in total shock, i cried... and then i thought anything i had to say didn't seem important any more.

i come to this forum to read everyone's messages and as soon as Mich's face pops up, my heart breaks... knowing this wonderful man is no long here with us. and i find it hard to believe that he is really gone.

Mich, you've put tears in everyone's eyes, but you also put love, a smile and a song in their hearts. you will be truly missed. i will miss you. Shawnee said it so well in her poem, but i wanted to add my little bit here:

Mich,

be well with God in His Heavenly place,
till the one day we all meet face to face.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

to Gerard:
my thoughts and prayers are with you and Mich's family.
may you find peace and the strength to go on.

always
patti

LuckyWife - I've been away a while, and I didn't know Mich; however, my heart breaks for his friends, family, and those who loved him.

I have been helped by so many people on this board, many of whom were undoubtedly helped and touched by Mich, who was clearly a remarkable and loving person. Although his light can no longer be seen on earth, it has been replaced by a galaxy of stars that carry the best of his light forward.

In these troubled times, where all our thoughts seem to be of the things which divide us, our humanity, our desire to help others, unites us.

That's quite a legacy, don't you think?

Rest in Peace Mich...we'll be looking for you among the stars.

-Paul's Lucky Wife, Sima

ladybugs62 - Michiel,my life has a large void,i'll always think of you.i miss you so very much.
Tootles Janice.

Lacemaker - so sorry to hear Mich has left us. His was a sensible voice and will be missed.Rest in Peace. Tot ziens. Bobbie

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