Today marks the 4th anniversary of Fr. Mike's death.

The new Pope elected today is Latin American and named himself Pope Francis I, after Michael's favorite saint.  I visited Assisi in 2009 and felt an amazing level of emotion and power in the Cathedral that still makes me shake when I think about it.

-- Did you have something to say about this, Mike? :)

The scholarship fund is still going strong, thanks to the kind donations of friends and family.

We miss you, Mike!

Happy 60th Birthday, Fr. Michael!

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Fr. Mike's birth.  In 2 days it will be the 4th anniversary of his death.

I have never known a man like my brother.  No one was like him and I have yet to meet anyone who is like him.  I honestly can't compare him to anyone because he simply was the most selfless, caring and kindhearted man I have ever known. I bear an incredible sense of pride in being his brother and if I can reveal 10% of his goodness through my life it would be an accomplishment.  Any more would be unrealistic.

His death was a loss for everyone around him, whether they knew it or not.

I believe he's in Heaven because if he's not...who could be.  Seriously.