Michael made my aunt sign the papers to allow him to enlist as soon as possible. He was a member of Recon and could not have been prouder.

My cousin was a charismatic person. My uncle told me that the day he graduated he was doing a survival float and while the others were using protein energy foods, Michael had a can of spray cheese, which was typical of him. Although we are far apart in age, he is my hero.

He is and was a patriot and a great American.