Messages of Support for Mike
Marci Malcolm (6/22/08 9:10PM): Mike,
YOU ARE DA MAN!!! OMG! I've been bragging on you for months, but now I can REALLY brag! Look at your money total - geesh. You know the quote..."There is no greater love than a man who will lay his life down for a friend." YOU, Mike, are friend. Bless, you. We all love you and hope that the funds collected go a really, really long way for this necessary cause.
Hugs,
Marci
Paul Walrad (6/17/08 5:24PM): Don't think that this magificant thing you did will entice me to admit you are my friend.
God Bless
Your Good Friend
Paul
Lawrence Leone (6/17/08 3:20PM): Excellent job, Mike...Some people are taken for a ride by life and some help the world be less sad. You, my friend, seem to have chosen the latter, and we are the better for it. Tom's passion for life was legend and while kissing the ass of the past is sometimes dicy, in this instance we all, who loved him and you are carred by your boundless compassion. On, on. Lawrence Leone P.S. if they ever have a kayaking (paddleathon?)count me in.
Sue McCartney (6/16/08 8:32PM): You did it!! Thanks for taking the time to give back - See you at the reunion - Peace!! Sue and Kristi
Janet Harrington Debber (6/14/08 2:07PM): What a wonderful thing you did, Mike. I can't think of a more meaningful way to honor Tom, and I admire your courage and fortitude. Hope to see you at the reunion!
Patti Garvey (6/13/08 7:22AM): What a great outcome, Mike. Well done! You must be so pleased with the result of all your efforts to not only exceed your fundraising goal to help AIDS victims but to complete such an arduous physical event. And at our age, I'm thinking that this was one herculean task that I seriously doubt many of us could have completed! My hat is off to you, and I'm reminded again of what an important and respectful thing this is that you've done in memory of Tom and all AIDS sufferers, their families, loved ones and friends. All the best to you, Mike. You're an inspiration and a good person.
Patti
Nancy White (6/10/08 8:45AM): Hi Mike-Congrats on making the finish line. I read the raqce blogs almost every day and so enjoyed learning about the intimate details of the people who took their time to make this race happen and of the journey itself. Thank you for honoring Tom during this time. As someone said he would have been right along side of you for the casue as well. I am sure he was sitting on your shoulder in spirit. He never wanted to miss a thing in life. I am proud to know you. For the old Hooverits, several of us in Glendale the weekend of August 8 and it would be fun to meet if possible. Writer me a Nancela@sbcglobal.net if you are interested. Than you again Mike, Love, Nancy
Bill Keenan (6/09/08 3:02PM): Very inspiring Mike - makes me feel good just reading about it!
Glenda (6/05/08 6:58AM): Hi Mike, I hope you're having a fantastic ride! I've riding along, vicariously, looking at the photos online and reading a few blogs to get a sense of the experience. The scenery is gorgeous and it looks like you all are being well taken care of on your journey. You're getting close to home now and I'll bet you are glad! Love, Glenda
Bob and Anne (Whitney) Pyle (6/02/08 10:20PM): Wishing for you the best health and stamina of your life! Good for you, for taking on this challenge! Tom would have felt so honored!
Bob Pyle (6/02/08 3:21PM): Hey Mike, Long time no see. I hope you are doing well. It's a great thing you are doing with this bike ride. It's great that a few of our class-mates are getting people connected on the internet. I can't believe our 40th reunion will be next year. Wow, time flies. Well, I have recently retired and have a daughter getting married in July. What are you up to? Hope to talk to you soon. Good luck on the rest of your ride. Bob Pyle
Carol Schaub (6/02/08 8:46AM): I just wanted to thank you for doing this to honor Tom and support the cause. In high school I didn't have a lot of friends, but really enjoyed Tom, who seemed to like everyone.
Thanks again and good luck.
Glenda (6/02/08 4:41AM): Hi Mike,
How is it going? Hope all that training is serving you well!
Love and hugs, Glenda
Laurie Wright (6/01/08 8:49AM): Mike, It is a great thing you are doing. The funds generated will help others, and I am glad you reminded of us Tom. His gift of friendship is clearer now that I am a bit older, em, wiser. Sincerly, Laurie
John Wong (5/29/08 10:58PM): Mike,
I hope you have a great ride next week. Myself and my family will be thinking of you, bike safely...
Linda and Jot (5/29/08 4:58PM): Mike - The time has come to "just do it". We are so proud of you and all the work you have put into getting ready for the ride of your life.
All our love, Linda and Jot
Morgan Watkins (5/24/08 5:52PM): Hey Mike,
Good luck, I wish you the very best. Thanks so much for what you are doing. Tom is missed so very much.
Morgan
Dona (Franchino) Baxter (5/22/08 12:31PM): What I remember about Tom is that no matter what if was, it was always more fun once Tom arrived. We should all be so lucky to have friends like you. I so admire what you're doing for Tom with the ride. I'll be sending you energy for a smooth,seamless cruise 6/1-10. Maybe someone on your support crew could update your site and let us know how it's going. Bless you Mike. Dona J. Baxter
Kevin (5/16/08 3:12PM): Hi MIke, You are an inspiration to us all. We are proud to ride with you and most of all we are proud to know you. Congrats on the magnificant fund raising efforts. Thanks for riding with me along the way. Keep riding that Cannondale!! You are far from old..
Kevin
Ed & Pam Sauve (5/16/08 11:48AM): Mike,
What a great and heartfelt tribute to a lifelong friend. All your hard work and dedication to this is reflected in the donations generated and the voluminous tributes below. After a grueling training schedule the end is in sight. Go get 'em!!!!
Mark Lamparter (5/10/08 4:30PM): You Hoover rich kids are just AWESOME.
Bruce Black (5/10/08 8:46AM): Hi Mike,
We wish you good weather, safe biking, and success on your ride. Thank you for your efforts to make this a better world! While, we'll be out of town that weekend, we'll be sending good thoughts to you all week.
Bruce & Rosanne
Cece McCoy (5/09/08 12:44PM): Mike - Tom's enthusiasm for life was contagious and made our days at Hoover all the more memorable. Thanks for supporting a worthwhile cause and Good Luck! See you at the 40th. Cheers, Cece
WEEGEE Barbara (Swartwout) Schilling (5/09/08 12:33PM): Thanks, Mike, for taking me back, can it be 40 years? UGH! Tom was a major force in my life as Glenda Edwards and Linda Desmond were my best friends and we lived at the McQuoid house those 3 years. Jay I hope you remember me, my name is kind of hard to forget. I spent hours with your parents and brother partying there. It's amazing I have any brain cells left! Believe it or not, Tom asked me to marry him on 2 different occasions. His dream was to put me on a white yacht in a white dress with my then blonde hair holding a martini. I must have been very naive because I was the one who vehemently defended Tom against any homosexual comments. Great for you Mike and your kindness. good luck on the ride, I couldn't pedal around the block! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Weeg (to the rest of the world, I am Barb, Barbie or Barbara, but Weegee will stick with my Highschoolers forever).
Patti Garvey (5/08/08 8:58PM): Mike -- I'm happy to support you in your AIDS ride in memory of Tom. What memories his name brings to mind. I'll never forget him. He was passionate about so many things. Thank you for honoring Tom in this way. All the best for a successful campaign and a great, fun ride.
Patti Garvey
Diane Cap (5/08/08 5:47PM): Mike, Go Get em! Good for you...we are all here for support!!
Rob Pomeroy (5/08/08 12:56PM): Mike: it is a great thing you are doing not just for Tom, but for all those that are in need. I am delighted to reconnect with old Hoover '69ers. I am really looking forward to the reunion. Good luck on your ride and we will all be remembering Tom as a result of your kindness.
Rob
Tom & Cristina (Aguilar) Allen (5/08/08 12:39PM): I've run/walked a couple of half-marathons for AIDS Project Los Angeles. We're thrilled to let you do the work this year for this good cause. May the wind be always at your back!
Diane Huntley (5/08/08 11:31AM): Mike, Tom was a character and I think the world is a less interesting -- and less amusing -- place without him. Thank you for making me stop and think of him. I am sure his spirit will help you up those hills.
I wouldn't miss the reunion for the world. See you then.
Best, Diane
Sherry Vilardo Bercseny (5/07/08 11:41AM): Hi Mike, It was so great to hear that you are doing this for our classmate & friend. Tom was a great person & loved spending many happy & funny times with him. What you are doing is for such a great cause. Be safe & hope to see you at the reunion. Sherry
Gaye Forbes Rogowski (5/06/08 10:56PM): Mike, what an awesome tribute to Tom. Stay strong and we will all have lots to talk about at the reunion. You always were a stand up kind of guy! Love, Gaye
Sarah Brewster (5/06/08 8:54PM): Mike, You are amazing. What a wonderful thing to do as a tribute to such a great guy. Tom touched many hearts in his lifetime and his memory will live on with the help of the donations from your ride. Have a FUN ride. Be safe. Let us know how it went. We will be thinking of you. Love, Sarah Brewster
Sue McCartney and Kristi Smith Talley (5/06/08 8:23PM): Hey Mike - Great thing you are doing for the Aids cause - I am more than happy to donate. Wave hello if your coming thru Monterey - Kristi Smith says "Hey" also and wishes you luck. Be kind to your body and keep your eyes on the road. Hugs Sue McCartney and Kristi Smith
Anita Kelty Nitta (5/06/08 8:22PM): In between (and perhaps during) the pedaling bits, I hope the ride is one long party because that's what Tom would enjoy.
Ride safe, Mike.
Shelley Atkinson Vowell (5/05/08 9:13PM): Hi Mike! What a tremendous tribute to Thom (as he sometimes spelled his name)! I know he'll be watching you and encouraging you every mile of your journey. What a strange coincidence that I found his Hoover graduation picture in a huge box of old pictures, just one day prior to Nanci & Glenda informing me of your ride!
Thanks for your commitment! Shelley
Frank & Lea Kenny (4/02/08 4:25PM): Hey Mike, What a challenge! Good Luck & Good Pedaling. Lea & Frank
Diane MacRobie (3/23/08 11:54AM): I hope you can enjoy the ride - wow, what an adventure!
Danny Nero (3/18/08 1:55PM): Mike, This is the greatest tribute ever to our great friend Tom! I know that Tom would be riding with you for someone else if he was still with us. His spirit will be riding with you! Let's celebrate your journey when you return!!
Suzanne Watson (3/18/08 12:43PM): Mike, you and Shirley are both NUTS...and I love that about you. This is a great accomplishment for you both...I'm very proud of you...be safe! Suz
Angela Smith (3/18/08 11:47AM): I love all your adventerous training stories from yourself and my mom. I'm just thankful that none of them have involved eating asphalt! I can wait to see you all (Matt too) on the course. What an amazing adventure!
Ron Hagerthy (3/16/08 2:32PM): Mike, Judy and I made a small contribution...I hope you won't need to use it for an ambulance.
Kim Hall (3/16/08 1:44PM): Jim and I wish you the best on your journey! We're looking forward to some great stories at upcoming dinners together.
Morgan Watkins (3/14/08 2:08PM): Hey Mike, So very nice of you to do this in memory of Tom. You and I and Glenda as well as others from Franklin remember him. And then others were fortunate to have known him at Toll and Hoover. He has many friends who have missed him and still do. Thanks so much for your effort and this will help others who also need our support.
Once again, thanks Mike....
Morgan
Ken Henderson (3/11/08 9:14PM): Hey KemoSabe,
Break a leg, but don't get a flat tire! We're mighty proud of you for such a herculean undertaking to memorialize a friend. And to think , you'll be the oldest guy on the ride. Folks will think Jack Lemmon has risen from the dead, and is riding a Schwinn!
With love,
Ken & Suzanne
karin walther (3/07/08 5:15PM): Mike- I'm Ginny (Sanders) Dicerbo's daughter and I know how much she loved Tom. Good Luck! Karin Walther
Mark and Maria Roberts (3/06/08 11:56AM): Good luck on your ride-- it certainly is a very worthy cause and you are very brave to take it on!! Our best wishes. Mark and Maria
Jon and Bronwen Junge (3/01/08 12:53PM): How noble on your part Mike! We are waiting to hear all about the great ride!
Doug Behnke (2/29/08 4:00PM): Hey Mike,
You are going to have a great time! In some weird way, I am envious of you, and definitely have a lot of respect for you!
Randy Preston (2/29/08 3:20PM): Mike -
Your ride, and all that goes into it, both physically and emotionally, will be quite a journey. Enjoy!
Randy Preston
PS - I pulled out my old high school year book so that I could show your senior picture to my wife. We studied the picture in the year book and then the picture of the domes, back and forth a few times.......and we agreed - you haven't changed a bit!
Jim Lombard (2/28/08 11:47AM): Your crazy Mike, but I admire your craziness!! This is one heck of a way to get in shape. I assume you're not using a "motor" cycle.
Linda & Jot (2/27/08 9:27PM): Mike - Pedal on o' mighty one. We are proud to support you. Love, Linda & Jot
Sara Eliason (2/27/08 2:10PM): Uncle Mike,
My mom sent me the link to this page with the caption "Look what your crazy uncle is doing now" but I am so happy that you are doing this! I am in the AIDS awareness club at my school so I'll have to tell them what you are doing to help the cause! Good Luck!!
Your Favorite Niece, Sara
kelly scannell (2/26/08 9:02PM): best of luck uncle mike...great cause, but better you than me on that ride! Maybe you could talk dad into joining you!
Judi Siirila Paskowitz (2/26/08 10:56AM): Pretty impressive, cuz!!! I don't envy the way your body will feel afterwards, but your spirit will undoubtedly feel fabulous!!!
John Shoemaker (2/25/08 8:53AM): What a wonderful thing you are doing to help support the search for a cure for AIDS. I do the AIDS WALK each year but do not think I can ride a bike as far as you will be riding. Thank you so much for doing this and have a great time.
Larry O'Toole (2/20/08 3:36PM): Mike, thanks for bringing this great event to my attention and most of all for stepping up and participating. I'll look forward to seeing pictures of you crossing the finish line. I'm proud to be making a donation that will in a very small way contribute to helping those fighting this fight!
Jay and Judi McQuoid (2/18/08 11:56AM): Hello Mike -- Thanks so much for becoming so envolved in a good cause and for honoring our brother, Tom. We will be sending along a donation. We, bye the way, are living in the "old" family home in Glendale. We have make some much needed additions to the home, but have keeped all of the wonderful "touches" that Tom added to the home over the years. Please come bye at your convenience.
Best regards, Jay & Judi
Kathy Voege Davis (2/15/08 8:16AM): Mike, what a wonderful way to honor Tom's ZEST for life! Enjoy the ride. I am honored to participate in sending a donation with fond thoughts of Tom. My best, Kathy(Erin)Voege/Davis
Jeff Foster (2/14/08 3:33PM): Mike, Once again, you "take the bull by the horns " and get involved in a very special cause. I am very proud of you. One suggestion though, make sure when you are entertaining everyone during the ride, keep your eyes on the road !!!
Tom would be proud !! Jeff
Mark Lamparter (2/14/08 3:21PM): Mike,
Some people talk about doing something to help, others just do it. I guess we all know the kind of person you are. I remember attending a party at Tom's house in 69, so a little donation from me is only fitting. Enjoy the ride and the wonderful view of the sea.
Mark
Glenda Edwards Lewis (2/14/08 7:27AM): Mike, Thank you for participating in this event in memory of our friend, Tom. Tom's wonderful life was cut short, but we will never forget him. I am more than pleased to send a donation that will help those in need. Love and hugs, Glenda
Jamie (Howe) Nichols (2/14/08 7:06AM): Hey Mike , I hope you have a beautiful ride. Feel the wind on you face and have a big smile remembering Tom and his energy and his crazy fabulous brilliant mind. It was fun seeing you at the reunion.... God Bless you for doing this. I have lost many friends to AIDS in my dance community. You can be there for them too.
Enjoy
Love Jamie (the falling off the bench girl)
George "your 3rd son" Thimsen (1/31/08 4:39PM): Hey Mr. H.,
I would like to show my support for the cause by making a donation. What you are doing with this ride is honorable and pretty darn courageous (almost 600 miles....that's no hop, skip, and a jump).
MIss you and Mrs. H, and I'm looking forward to hearing about our experience on the ride.
_George
p.s. I'm also looking forward to MIkey's wedding!
Shirley Jaglowski (1/30/08 6:03PM): Mike, I am so proud of you. I know you have alot going on in 2008, but you make time for those in need. It is an honor to train with you and ride with you during this incredible journey. More importantly, I am extremely proud to have had the opportunity to get to know you. I consider you a friend and an outstanding boss. We're going to have a great time! HUGS, Shirley
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