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Last picture I took with Mich…
Last picture I took with Michael (and Brianna) in 2021 and it's crazy how even his beard was just a few years later. There's a song called "Me and Michael" and when it comes on I always think of him and how fun the nights we hung out were.
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Picture of me and Michael (ba…
Picture of me and Michael (barely) in 2018, back in the BB era (before beard)
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Michael's first time making b…
2024, Clairemont, San Diego, CA, USA
Michael's first time making birria, he had two sets of gloves on and it came out perfect
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Michael petting Fred
2025, Jamul, CA, USA
Michael petting Fred
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Michael after he found a tabl…
2023, Miramar, San Diego, CA, USA
Michael after he found a table he particularly enjoyed, he said it was more ergonomic than the previous table
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This is Michael with a slug h…
2023, Clairemont, San Diego, CA, USA
This is Michael with a slug he found on our walk, he really enjoyed the park near this apartment and all the animals we'd see when we walked there
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Michael with a small lizard w…
2023, Clairemont, San Diego, CA, USA
Michael with a small lizard we found in the apartment
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It’s so hard to believe that Michaels left us a year ago. Time isn’t what it used to be for me. A year seems so short and so very long at the same time. If you have stories or pictures please share. The best thing for me is knowing people still talk about Michael and how he mattered to all of us. I miss him so much, with every breath I take.  
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Happy Birthday Michael 💪🏽🤙🏽🙏🏽🔥
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Ty Hunt
2017, Steele Canyon High School, Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA, USA
Michael was the first friend I made in high school. We sat right next to each other on the first day of Mr. Martinez's english class and were pretty inseparable for the rest of that year. During that time I was quite skinny and struggled with confidence issues in this new environment. Michael took it upon himself to start taking me to the YMCA by our school almost everyday after we got out to show me the ropes of working out. He not only made each session effective in progress but we had so much fun while doing it. This skill is a gift Michael gave to me that I get to now keep forever. I struggled in high school with mental illness but without this outlet and with out his friendship I would've been much worse off. I'm so happy I got to spend the time with him that I did, I miss those times but I'm happy they happened.
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When I lost Michael, I thought I had felt as broken as a person could possibly be. 

Khloe, my sweet Boston Terrier, stayed by my side through every agonizing breath since Michael passed, providing unconditional love and doing her best to comfort my shattered heart.

Sadly, yesterday, I had to make the heartbreaking decision to let Khloe go as her cancer progressed and she was in pain. I took her to Michael’s final resting spot, surrounded by the nature that she loved so much. I held her in my arms, sang to her softly while the vet gave her the injections, and whispered to her to find Michael and give him the biggest kiss from us. I told her to forever run with Michael in beautiful fields filled with flowers and birds and butterflies.  And to chase all the bunnies and squirrels and catch all the fat rats her heart desired.

Just six weeks after losing Michael, I lost Khloe too. She was my support dog, and came with me absolutely everywhere.  Michael loved her soo much too and I feel completely lost without them.

I’m posting this because  many of you have asked how you can help. I’m hoping to find my next support dog soon. I need a little girl Boston Terrier.  Michael insisted that he would only get a black and white ❤️

Sadly, there are so many scams out there, and I’m already feeling incredibly vulnerable. I want to work with a breeder who truly cares about raising healthy, well-adjusted Bostons because I need this girl to be around for a long time.

 If anyone can recommend a reputable breeder or knows of a little girl Boston Terrier looking for a loving home, please reach out.

Thank you for listening, and continuing to hold space for me and my family. 

Kim

I am so sorry for your loss. Michael made me smile every day. He initiated our annual "snowball fight." Michael was incredibly bright, and he was finished with his work on the day before winter break. He started ripping up paper, and when I asked him what he was doing, he replied, "snow?" I suggested that he use the paper in the recycle bin, and he was thrilled. We had so much fun - it became a tradition / holiday event every December. 
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