Last day of school celebration

Micah displaying at BrickFest with Lucas

I am so sorry for your loss.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Brenda Buch

Me, Micah, Bowen, Derek, and Isaac right before we got on the flight to Montreal.

While I had known Micah since I was in 6th grade and he was in 8th, we didn't become friends until Mock Trial this year. When I became better friends with him was during the Canada trip. We sat next to each other on the bus with Daniel Mai, so we talked a lot. We would sometimes play games like Uno or 21 questions, but what I most remember is when he talked to me about what he wanted to do after the trip. I remember him telling me about how much he loved the copper sheet art and how much he wanted to do it at home. He wanted to do it on a bigger sheet and be able to spend more time on it, as he was the last one to finish the project we did at the museum. He also talked about how he wanted to go back up to Canada with some friends to try some activities he didn't get to do on our trip, or places that he just wanted to spend more time at. It wasn’t until the last day of our trip that I really found out how much he liked LEGO. I had always known he liked it, but I didn't know he loved it. When we went into the LEGO store of that random mall in Montreal, he was so excited and headed straight to the back, where there was an assortment of random LEGO pieces you could buy. He ended up buying about 30 pink leaf pieces and a few other bricks. He gave me one of those bricks, which sadly fell out of my bag as we were walking around. I wish greatly that I hadn't lost it, as I didn’t know how much this brick would end up meaning to me. As memories get fuzzy over time, I lost the one physical memory I had. I, and the rest of the mock trial team, will miss him greatly. Micah was always kind to me, even though I was 4 years younger than him. He always passed to me in basketball, even though I was not that good. He taught me more about mock trials and, most importantly, would try to be friends with everyone. He was always the kindest at USP and made us all better people as a result.

Though I didn’t know Micah well i did talk to him in elementary school when classes would pass. He was the most kindest and respectful boy I’ve ever met. I’m praying for you all to get through this tough time, may the lord be with you.

Matthew 5:4

Even though I wasn’t very close with Micah, having him as a classmate in elementary school left a lasting impact on me. He had the kindest heart and was always there for anyone who needed a friend. I’ll never forget how sweet and genuine he was. My heart breaks for you all — I’m holding you in my thoughts and praying for comfort and strength during this incredibly painful time. 

Morning after Prom

The Sonneborn family knew Micah thru school at USP. Micah was one of our son Abrams first new friends at USP and Brianne was my first new USP mom friend as well. We had our first get togethers at parks that had frisbee golf because both Abram and Micah loved the game and would entertain themselves for hours with that activity alone. I combed old photos of those outings and sadly noted I didn’t make pictures at such a casual get together (note to self; every gathering is worth pictures!). Micah will be so missed at USP and by his many friends there. My last time hosting him at our house was the night of prom. The boys woke up to play games in the basement and dine on chocolate chip pancakes. I took a photo afterward and texted Brianne the pic along with words of what a polite, kind group of boys they were! I cherish this photo so much as does my son! It’s printed and tacked on his memory board now. Our prayers are with all of you each and every day. We love you guys and it is with deep sadness we are already missing Micah. 

I think of Micah every time I hear "Your Way's Better" by Forrest Frank. His smile and enthusiasm for helping with New Story Kids during Club 316 lit up the room! The song will also bring to mind Evie and Brianne rocking it on stage and Tim and me trying our hardest to nail those dance moves in the back of the church :-P

Even on our darkest days, You're a lighter

Oh Lord, we need You now more than ever

Would You put our hearts back together

Oh, Lord, Your way's better

Micah hanging out with the James family

We feel blessed to have spent time together at the June family graduation party. During this recent time we saw what a fine young men Micah had become. He was a special person, genuine, thoughtful and kind. At the family gathering Micah so very observant of our young granddaughter, understanding what her needs were. 

He was also appreciative of my baking, thanking me for making banana bread. I’ll think of Micah whenever I make banana bread. Our hearts are broken.

You are in our prayers. Love all of you.

 Aunt Pat & Uncle Ray

Micah enjoying the ducks at Jeremy and Christina’s wedding

Micah with his great grandmother Helen