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November 3, 2009
Dearest Michael, I love and miss you so much. Not a moment or a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish that we could share one of our big bear hugs. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love,Mom
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Annie Bardgett
September 26, 2009
Dear Tuthills, I've had the pleasure to be around Mike on a few occassions while he was a roommate of my son Justin. He always was in an uplifting mood and made you feel better just to be near him. His sense of humor left you laughing, his hugs left you warm and his smile lit up the room. I know he's resting in the palm of God's hand. May God bless you and lift you up with wonderful memories of Mike's beautiful spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Annie Bardgett
April Speake
September 25, 2009
Dear Tuthill Family,
As an organization and as individuals, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is our goal, each day, to make a difference in young lives - to help our youth grow to become the type of person your son and brother appears to have been. Though he is no longer a physical part of this world, may Michael continue to impact us in meaningful ways - ways that only occur through the perpetual reverberations brought about by kind actions and powerful memories.
April Speake
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak
Executive Director
September 25, 2009
September 20, 2009
Dear Barb, Bill, Karissa and Kailey, You have all been in our thoughts. Dave and I will always remember Michael on our 2000 trip down the Grand Canyon. Even though the road ahead will be tough and never quite the same, hopefully you will be able to draw strength from the love and support of close friends and family along with the wonderful memories of Michael. The Grieving process will not be easy and will be different for each of you- allow yourselves to experience it fully, as well as understood and honor it in yourself and others- seek help if you need it. Above all, take the time you need and take care of yourselves.
With love and compassion, Liz Whitney, Dave and Ryan Twedt.
September 23, 2009
DearTuthills,
Our family has been shaken by the sadness and shock of Mike's sudden death. He was a brother to our son Dane and treated our daughter Bryn like a little sister. What an amazing family you are to have raised such a beautiful boy. His selfless nature and exuberance for life was so evident every time we were around him. When problems arose with our kids in Boulder, my husband and I knew that Mike would be there to help sort things out. As busy as his life was with work, school and family he always made time (and enjoyed) lending a hand to friends. He was able to do more in one day than most could do in several. He was even willing to help us research finding a door for our family's 96 Ford Explorer. Mike said it would be easy to find a salvage yard in Boulder and he would even install the door for us. Mike made countless trips to DIA, installed a T V and fixed the stand, hung shelfs, stored and hauled Dane's excess furniture all over Boulder, replaced Bryn's broken computer keyboard with his own good one and even lent out his cherished mini-van. The hilarious Tuhill stories that we have heard over the past few days from the boys who loved him will keep us smiling forever. The mere mention of a wheelchair, duct tape, pepper spray, traffic cameras and Visine will cause us to tear-up for a long time. We realize that as Mike's family, you already know how special he was. We hope it is comforting for you to hear about the monumental impact Mike had on the lives of all who knew him. As we begin this journey of healing we pray that God, who is the source of all peace, surround us with His kind spirt of grace and understanding.
With love, the Jacobs family
September 23, 2009
Dear Bill and Barbara -
We were so very sorry to hear about Michael. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Holly (Pattin) and James McNamara
September 23, 2009
Dear Bill, I am so sorry to hear about Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Barb, Kailey and Karissa. Love, your cousin Sandra
Patty Thompson
September 22, 2009
Dear Friends: Michael's passing is so hard to understand & so difficult to accept...and eventually the pain will diminish, but never disappear. When that time comes, remember the smile that would light a room, and the laugh that would boom down a hallway, and know that Michael will never be gone from our hearts! Everyone he met was touched by his spirit...I know I was. Love and strength to all of you...patty t. and family
Beatrice Southward
September 21, 2009
Dear Tuthill Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the painful loss of your precious son, Michael.....it is an overwhelming hurt to lose a child at such a young age....
Pray that your beautiful wonderful memories of Michael will sustain and strengthen you as you deal with your tremendous grief.
We remember Michael as our daughter Stacy babysat both Karissa and Michael around 1988/89 and know she so enjoyed them at their precious ages.
We lost Brandon our youngest in 2005 and will keep you in our prayers and thoughts as we are too painfully aware of the difficult road you as a family must now travel.
God's Peace be with you and your whole family...
Beatrice and Stan Southward
Stacy Banks(Southward)
September 21, 2009
Dear Tuthill Family,
I am soo sorry for your tragedy. I used to babysit both Karissa and Michael when I went to Air Academy(Kailey was just a start in the sky). I will pray for your strength and togetherness through this long journey. I can soo empathize your loss of Michael. I lost my brother 4 years ago(28 years old). I get your pain your pain and questions and am here anytime you need to talk.
My heart goes out to you all,
Love,
Stacy Banks(Southward)
Colorado Springs, CO
Stacy Banks(Southward)
September 21, 2009
Dear Tuthill Family,
I am soo sorry for your tragedy. I used to babysit both Karissa and Michael when I went to Air Academy(Kailey was just a start in the sky). I will pray for your strength and togetherness through this long journey. I can soo empathize your loss of Michael. I lost my brother 4 years ago(28 years old). I get your pain your pain and questions and am here anytime you need to talk.
My heart goes out to you all,
September 21, 2009
Thinking of you everyday. Chris B.
Paul Brown
September 20, 2009
Dear Tuthill family,
It was with a mixture of sadness and joy that Sherry and I read of Michael's death, his love for life and his compassionate nature - along with the love and carrying of a wonderful family.
Our love and condolences,
Cousins Paul and Sherry Brown
September 20, 2009
We love and miss you so very much Michael.
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