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Eulogy for SonIt has become immensely fool to me that words toleratenot adequately or sufficiently describe the meaning and apprize of Michaels short life. However, I have a compelling need to give out you of the things you already know about Michael. From my perspective as his father, I can say that I am so very proud of Michael not because he studied and worked hard in school as I wanted--he didnt not because he attained great awards as I wanted--he didnt strain these either. Michael found his own direction and accomplished more(prenominal) meaningful things in his short life. Maybe God took him because he already affected more paddy wagon than most of us can touch in a full lifetime. In only 19 years he has touched the hearts of all here and many who could not be here. Our hearts ar so sad now because Michael had do them so glad. Michael made us smile and Michael made us laugh. His many many virtuosos testament universally attest to that As Al noted, The love you take is follow to the love you make and Michael sure made a lot non only did he reach a hand of friendship to us, hardly he extended it halfway around the world to Novomoscovsk, Russia. Because of Michael, our sorrow is divided by a Russian family a family who also has three sons and with whom we address to enjoy a close friendship. I am sorry his adopt Russian brother, Alec with whom Michael shared a year of school, fishing and fun, cannot be here with us today. However, I am so glad that Kris, Al, Dan and Laurel are here. Michael was our middle child and was the glue that held us close. To Kris, Michael was her little brother whom she helped stimulate and take care of who grew up to advise her of what clothing looked best when she was in doubt and who habitually stole her clean socks, a pair of which he is wearing now. To Al, whose school pals have moved away, Michael simply became his best friend and closest companion. For Dan, whom Michael watched over, protected, understood a nd loved for his uniqueness together they shared a common interest in computers which Michael had sparked and fostered. He was Daniels teacher and mentor. To Laurel, Michael was her idol whom she late loved and admired.