Sunday, March 24, 2019
To the Family,
I have known Mike for over 30 years and if I needed anything he was always there and would get mad if I didn't. I saw
the way he treated people regardless of who they were or what they were wearing or the color of their skin as a new friend...with respect...He sometimes went out of his way to help them even if he didn't like them or what they were doing but for some reason he felt obligated to do it. Normal people if they don't like you give a simple "no thanks or no can do" but not Mike..He taught me all people are created equal and to give them a fair shake,if you can help someone just do it if you can because you never know what that will bring.
I am going to miss the many hours that I spent in the garage and the times that he would talk to me and tell me about people that I would have to talk to and how they would respond and he was usually right on. He would tell me about the neighborhood both from the past and how it is now and how much he loved the city regardless of what it looked like right now. He also helped folks that just walked in the door looking for help fixing a flat on their bike,a tow, or just a safe place because someone was after them..Mike was right there at the door either waving Hi or telling them to just move on and forget about it.
He loved his family deeply and told me time and time again how important that was to him. He always treated me like family and I treated him with respect in return.
I am mourning his loss and as you try and get through these days please do not hesitate to reach out if there is something you need done and I will make it happen as Mike would have expected me to do...that's what families do
I love you guy's and I am so sorry for your loss and the loss that the neighborhood is going through because their champion has to put down his lance now and rest.
God bless you,
Jon Remmel
