What a warm, sincere and genuine human being. Mike was always ready with a hearty hello, huge smile and, quite possibly, a beer. He would have you laughing in minutes about some crazy story, or listening intently about how his beloved Patriots were gonna blow everyone away! I'll never forget that Super Bowl game of 2017 when the Pats were in a desperate situation only to win it in the last seconds. Mike was sitting on our sofa--kinda quiet--when all of a sudden the WIN and he ripped off his pullover to reveal a Patriots shirt underneath!! There wasn't a happier guy!
Mike answered the call... on so many levels. As a husband, father, brother and friend, he could be counted on for anything and everything. He was a faithful servant; proud, yet incredibly humble; a soldier.
Recently, I heard a song that resonated with me. I'll share part of the lyrics:
For Good
By Stephen Schwartz
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good.
Sending love to the Kellihers near and far. We are so happy to be part of your family.
