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im deeply sorry for the loss that you have had to encounter. i myself have had problems with family and drugs and i know how much they destroy dreams. im sorry for your son. i lost my mom years ago to a drug called somas...if you dont know its a muscle relaxer.and it was hard for me to...well thnx for your message it touched my heart... marcy xoxo
Marcy D
interlachen, fl USA - Friday, January 27, 2006 at 12:32:59 (EST)
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I am sorry for the loss of you son. I can't possibly imagine a loss that great. I have three small children and I would just die, but it's true what they say though. Knowledge is power and you are doing the best thing anyone could do. You're arming these kids with knowledge and for that I commend you. God bless you both.
Judy
jacksonville, fl USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 17:21:31 (EST)
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I just wanted to say that I am very thankful that you two came to our school (PHS)and spoke with us. I am also very sorry for your loss. I wish it wouldn't have happened. Thank you for helping us understand what GHB and other drugs can do to us. God Bless You!
Sonni T
Palatka, FL USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 16:35:33 (EST)
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I am truly sorry that you lost your son to drugs and that he was so young. I know what its like to loose someone close because of drugs. My cousin was only in his late 20's and he had just gotten out of jail and he was alone and over dosed on cocaine. Whan i went to his viewing i almost fainted because as i waked up to his cascet i saw my mom laying there looking at me. The reason i saw her is because she was on drugs at the time but now she is doing great. Im very very sorry you lost your son but im very happy that you go from school to school informing us teenagers about the dangers at partys and right in our own homes sometimes. I want to say thank you for coming to my school in Crescent City and telling all the students including me about your sad sad story to try and save us from the things that happend to your son. Thank You Very Much
Justina S
Crescent City, FL USA - Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 09:06:33 (EST)
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Hi. I read your story in the Times and was very saddened for you. As a parent of a junior high student, I am hearing of how many young people are experimenting with drugs. What you are doing for these kids is wonderful and I know you are earning jewels in your crown. I would love to see if you could come to my childs school. She attends Wilkinson Junior High in Middleburg, Florida and the phone number is 904-291-5500. thanks for all you do!
Rhonda
Middleburg, Fl USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:57:10 (EST)
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I am a mother of an eleven year old boy. He is the light of my life, the reason why I wake in the morning and the last thought on my mind before I fall asleep each night. As he approaches is teen years I am watching him grow into a young man, which scares me to death and sometime makes me sad because my little boy is growing up so fast. I fear that he may try and even become hooked on drugs one day because so many other children are doing it as well. His father did it and he probably still does. Drugs have ended his father in prison and even though he is not in his life now, I worry. I am sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers. We look foward to hearing your story one day in person.
Jennifer Michele
Green Cove Springs, Fl USA - Friday, January 20, 2006 at 18:07:02 (EST)
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Hi< how are you! I was the girl who hugged you and your husband at Interlachen High School. I sorry for what happened to your son. I know what your feeling< in the case of sorrow and pain.I CAN'T began to explain my twin Jessica Lynn died.
Jasmine B
hawthorne, fl USA - Friday, January 20, 2006 at 13:55:50 (EST)
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I am a recovering crack addict. I lost everything using drugs, my home, my family and one day I found Jesus. I have been clean and sober for 2 yrs. I thank god everyday for giving me the strength to say " NO".
Daphne F
Jacksonville, Fl USA - Friday, January 20, 2006 at 09:11:00 (EST)
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I really was touched by michaels story. I feel very sorry for his parents i hope they keep sharing his story.
Nicole k
florahome , fl USA - Friday, January 20, 2006 at 07:30:42 (EST)
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I am deeply sadened by your story, and in many ways it touches the lives of everyone you tell. At the age all of your listeners are we understand the emotional turmoil you endured. Almost everyone at Crescent City Jr. Sr. High School knows someone hurt or killed by drugs. Sometimes that person is themselves. In my case, I felt remorse for what I had done in the past and they way I viewed its toll on the people around me. The feeling of selfishness was surpassed by my new knowledge of how families react. You two have most likely told that story a hundred times and yet you still come to tears after about eight years. But what you do is important to the students in Florida. Nothing scares people or makes them believe anymore, with your story there is truth behind drugs. You didn't just say, drugs will harm you, you gave proof, cold hard evidence. Very vividly I might add. I attend Crescent City High and throughout the entire presentation I held my heart open and tried to feel the pain you have suffered with every word. But when Michael's final position was described, my emotions were uncontrolable. I honestly believe that you two are making a major difference in how young teens in Florida feel about drugs, and I hope one day by your deeds Michael is pleased and allowed to see you once again in your dreams. Thank you for your compassion and strength to put this message forward. Megan
Megan
Crescent city, FL USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 22:37:40 (EST)
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Hi. I'm a student at Palatka High. I was aware there would be an assembly today at my school days ago, so yesterday I read your notice in the local newspaper. I was curious and checked your website. I'm usually a very doubting person. I read the testimonials and wondered if you had made them up. I don't think so now. When you two came to present today, I thought it would be boring at best. It turns out I was very wrong. Your presentation was very powerful. Enough that my eyes watered many times and I felt a strong urge to cry. While listening, I did imagine how I would feel if someone close to me died or if I died. And I realized how absolutely lost I would be. Your story was extremely powerful. I saw the pictures on the slideshow of Michael growing up, and it hurt to see those pictures, because I realized exactly how real he is. As real as anyone else. As real as I am. I had to stare at floor because I couldn't, really, stand to see the pictures. It was so impactful that I just wanted to shut my ears, not hear anything, block off your story. I wanted it to stop. I wanted to leave, before I really started crying. That's probably the first time I've ever felt like that. I never thought I could feel so incredibly sad. At the presentation, I felt a heightened sense of awareenss of those around me. I was aware of the sniffling, the tears, even from the impossible, the guys. I saw students hugging you aftewards, another thing I felt impossible. You are ~incredible~. Thank you for coming to our school. I know that you've made an unbelievable impact on all of us. We needed you. Maybe next time we'll think twice before even considering doing drugs. Hugs to you both. Maybe you can come every year? To present to each new freshman class? That would be great. Thank you so much.
Palatka High student
Palatka, Fl USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 19:25:46 (EST)
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I am sorry about michael. You came to ccjshs and changed all of our lives here. i know it is hard to get up in front of all those people and tell about your lose. May god be with you and your family and friends. RIP Michael!!
Casey
Crescent City, FL USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 15:12:04 (EST)
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my name is ebony i am so sorry about your son but i think u for comeing to our school and telling us about ghb because sometimes i go to partys but i drink soda only well words getting short i love yall god bless
ebony w
cresent city, fl USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 11:30:34 (EST)
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I'm very sorry for your loss. Thank you for coming to my school and sharing your testimony with us. It takes someone a lot of courage for someone to travel to different high schools and share a loss of someone so valuable to them. Thank you once again. -Lauren S
Lauren S
Palatka, Fl USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 10:30:42 (EST)
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Hey whats up? thanks a lot for coming to our school to share your story! it must be real hard coming to all of these schools all the time. but your doing it because you care. and I really respect that. thank you for careing for us at interlachen high. well thanks you again!!! with love and care Joel D
Joel
Interlachen, Fl USA - Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 20:01:33 (EST)
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Hi my name is Aaron. And on January 17,2005 Mr. and Mrs. Alumbaugh gave the crescent city jr.sr. high school a presentation and i have to say that now i know that i will never do drugs.That story about your son Michael really made me think that i dont want to die a painfull and slow death. And i wish Mr. and Mrs. Alumbaugh a very great life and alot of luck.
Aaron
Crescent City, Fl USA - Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 14:42:14 (EST)
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I really enjoyed your presentation. It was wonderful for the "Raider Students". I am very sorry about your loss, and my heart goes out to you; However, God knows best. May the Good Lord forever comfort and continue to bless you.
Mr. Corey Myers
Crescent city, Fl USA - Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 12:59:58 (EST)
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Hello, my name is Amy and I would just like to thank you so much for the presentation you gave and are giving around Florida. It touched me eternally when I heard the story of your son and it made me think about others I know who take drugs just the same as your son did. It takes a lot of courage for the both of you to get up in front of everyone and tell your story. May God bless you and all of your family.
Amy
Crescent City, FL USA - Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 11:15:44 (EST)
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Hi,my name is Megan and I am in 7th grade and also go to South Forsyth Middle Shchool other known as SFMS in Cumming GA and to tell you the truth when I was walking down the hallway with my class going to your presentation in the lunchroom I thought it was going to be a boring meeting again.But when I got in there and listend of what you were talking I was so sad and could barely keep my self froom crying, I was bursting out with tears just by imagening that happening to me or one of my family members. I feel so bad for what you have to go through, but I'm so happy that you can go to a bunch of schools and talk about this. Me, myself will stay away frome drugs. You've scared me about the dangerous drugs and how they can slip into your life and destory it completly but thats just what I needed to know about. You have also encourged me to learn more about this drug and other drugs and how to stay away from them. Like I was saying, thank for sharing Michael's Message with my school and especialy me.
Megan
Cumming, GA USA - Tuesday, November 01, 2005 at 18:28:12 (EST)
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Hi my name is Ali L and i was at Creeekside middle school on Friday.I watched and heard your presentation. Im sooooo sorry about Michael but it is great what you are doin you are saving so many peoples lives by letting them know the truth about drugs.Your message was so strong and you surely got it through my brain what drugs truly do to you.I went home and wrote my dad a really long note telling i loved him and explainded to him what you guys are doing i told him i loved him and that i realized how short life is and you should live it long and good.You truly have saved me and alot of peoples lives.What you and Brad have done for our community is somthing i have never seen in my life its breath taking.I just wanted to thank you for all you have both done but exspeciaaly thanking michael he is a true contribute to this state.Well i just wanted to say im VERYYYYYYYY sorry and thank you love ali 8th grade
Ali L
USA - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 20:50:42 (EST)
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Subject: Parent of a Creekside Middle schooler Hi, My name is Tomi Miller, my daughter is in 7th grade at Creekside Middle school in Port Orange, Fla. Your organization attended her school today and presented the students with the sad story of Michael. I want to thank you so much for taking the time to go to schools and speak with the kids. My daughter was truly moved by your presentation!!! As soon as she came home, she asked me to stop what I was doing and wanted to tell me everyhitng she had heard and learned today. This is a rare thing me and my daughter as she usually goes to her room and listens to music or watches t.v. Her response to me was " I am never going to let someone push me into anything". I hope she always remembers that statement! I thank you again for your time, energy, and efforts, for today, for I can't say I understand how you feel, because I don't. I just know if it was my daughter and I lost her to a tragedy or a sickness I would be devastated. God Bless you
Tomi Miller
USA - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 20:47:16 (EST)
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First I would like to express my sorrow over the lost of your son. I am so sorry. I know that words alone cannot express the pain that you have had to endure as a result of Michael's death. However, it has been my experience that even out of tragedy some good can come (as is evidenced by the work that you two are doing). I attended your presentation in all three periods at Creekside today because I am the 7th Grade Campus Advisor. each time I was so touched by the depth of Michael's Message. All I can say if God bless both of you and continue the work that you do. I know for a fact that many of those kids were touched today. Again, God bless you both and take care!
Kermit Darrington
USA - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 20:46:05 (EST)
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hi my name is amber and i am in the 6th grade.last friday you shared with our school what happened to your son.let me start off with saying it was a wonderful pesontation.you tought me alot about drugs.it makes me sad to kno that his own cousin would do that to him.i would have atleast came fowrd about it so that you could get him to the hospital.and im also SHOCKED that it took you guys 12 weeks to figure oout what had caused the death of your son.i filled up with tears when his dad said "goodbye little buddy"that ment alot!!!!! thanks for visiting,amber HuGz NoT dRuGz!!!!!!!
Amber White
USA - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 20:41:26 (EST)
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Thank you for sharing your tragic story with us. I fought back the tears until I got in my car to drive home when it all came out. I am going to keep an even closer eye on my son, drugs are everywhere in our area, some parents are not stopping it. My son Kevin was moved by your story and for all I know you may have saved us from a tragedy of our own. I didn't know about a lot of the drugs you discussed and to me the info is invaluable. You made me appreciate what I have even more. God Bless you!
Mark Fyfe
USA - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 20:38:14 (EST)
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sorry to hear about ur son it means to me alot u coming to my school on april 19 to share the story with us .you gave some sence to my friends in school to not take drugs... R.I.P MICHEAL
milani D. <>
miami lakes, FL USA - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 18:08:05 (EDT)
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hey sorry about ur son R.I.P MICHEAL
lani
miami lakes, fl USA - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 17:42:50 (EDT)
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hey we wanted to thank you for the speech you gave at miami lakes middle it was really touching & now we want to help out are family & friends that do drugs im very sorry that that happened to your son your message tought me a really good lesson and may god bless you and your son thank you very much! xoxo, jenny and nichy
nichy & jenny <>
miami, fl USA - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10:49:56 (EDT)
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Hello, today you came to my school , Miami Lakes Middle. I just wanted to say that the story of your son, michael, really touched me. I never knew how bad drugs were and how fast they can kill ,until today. You have such courage telling the story of your son,and I wanted to say how much i look up to you now, you are so strong.Now i know that i will help spread the word. Thank you, Sonya 4-19-05
Sonya Cepeda <>
Miami Lakes, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 22:18:59 (EDT)
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To Micahel's parents: I am so sorry for the loss of your son and you have my gratitudes and apologies. I just wanted to tell you that what you guys are doing is a tryly amazing thing, not only helping other students and families but preventing something like this ever happening again. I know that God has blessed you guys in a unimaginable way, to take this experience and tell it to the world. This is an amzing thing you guys are doing and I'm tuly sorry for Michael. I know that he was an awesome student and an awesome son. In the presentation you guys did at Miami Lakes Middle School, I wanted to break up in tears when you told me the story of his life, what had caused this and how he died. he description was so detailed that it was as if someone were playing it in my mind. I could never imagine the position I would be in if that were my son or daughter. I am truly sorry for you loss and I know that your telling the world what has happened isn't any coincidence, but it is God reaching out to the young lives of this generation. I am once again sorry and God Bless.
George Daniel <>
Miami Lakes, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 22:07:42 (EDT)
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I am so glad that you came to our school and shared to us your sad and devestating story. Not that many stories like that touch me but for some reason yours did, I mean the way you told it and described that terrible sight brought tears to my eyes and it made me open up my eyes. I know it is hard to tell that same story over and over again, it probitly hurts you every time but it is for a good cause. You are maybe thinking that a high school student is writhing this, truth is, I'm only 14 and in my last year of middle school, so I will start to make the right choices early and help others as well. Michael sounded like someone who could have done great things and I wish I could have meet him. I am so sorry for your loss and thank you so much for opening up my eyes.
Aydilen Defana <>
Miami Lakes, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 20:55:20 (EDT)
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Hello, you guys came to my school today (Miami Lakes Middle), and I just want to thank you so much for giving that presentation. Thanks to you, I have changed my mind about drugs. I am very sorry about what happened to Michael. Thank you, and God Bless you and your family Love, Janelle
Janelle
Miami, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 20:42:45 (EDT)
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Iam in the 8th grade and Your story touched my heart and I hope it did to the poeple at my school to, beacuse it changed my life and how I look at people who do drugs. I have never done anything in that way but I will never do that I know its very hurtful because look I didnt know ur son but in the story your husband told us made me cry. when I got home I told my mom the story she was touched to. well it was a good thing you told our school that story .! And when ur husband said how would your mother feel if that was you and she had to pick a coffen for you , well my mom knows how it feels because my mom lost a child be for and it wasnt of drugs or anything it was because he was sick he died when he was 3 and shes told me how it feels and i dont want my mom to suffer like that any more well thank you verry much ! aimee from miami lakes middle school.
Aimee <>
miami, fl USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 19:34:21 (EDT)
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WOW THANL SOOOOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING UR SORY WITH US AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL ABOUT UR SON. YOU GUYS ARE EXTREMELY BRAVE PARENTS MICHAEL IS ANYBODYS DREAM SON YOU GUYS HAD AN AWESOME SON! U GUYS NEED TO THANK GOD FOR THAT. JUST REMEMBER DON'T GET MAD AT GOD BECAUSE HE TOOK YOUR SON'S LIFE. GOD ALMIGHTY DOES EVERYTHING FOR A REASON.AFTER U GUYS FINISHED WITH YOUR PRESENTATION THERE WERE SOOOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE CRYING! I MYSELF CRIED TOO IT TOUCHED ME ALOT.WHEN EVER YOU FEEL LONLEY JUST PRAY TO GOD HE WILL GIVE YOU STRENGHT AND LOVE AND FULLFILL YOU WITH HAPINESS.SOON WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED AGAIN AND SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN THE CLOUDS OF GLORY.YOUR SOON MICHAEL HAS TEACHING US ALL SUCH A VALUABLE LESSON. I WILL NEVER FORGET MICHAEL HE HAS INSPIRED ME IN A WAY I CAN'T EXPLAIN KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL JOB YOUR DOING SHARING MICHAELS STORY WITH AS MANY TEENS AS YOU CAN. TRUST ME IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. THANK FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO READ MY MESSAGE. I LOVE YOU GUYS BYE LOVE, RUTH GOYA
Ruth Goya <>
miami, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 18:37:15 (EDT)
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Hello bueno quisas muchos no entiendan lo q yo estoy escrbiendo pero de todos modos quiero dajar un mensage.Bueno quiero decirles a todos q hoy 19 de abril los padres de Michael fueron a mi escuela y hablaron con nosotros de todo lo q habia pasado y quiero decirles a ellos q me dio mucha tristesa como por una simple pastilla pudiera perder la vida Michael.Me senti muy triste con la historia y llore bastante.Sigan para alante y q tratemos de q no hayan mas muertes devido a las drogas q nada bueno nos traen.
Jennifer <>
hialeah, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 17:09:48 (EDT)
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Thank you dearly for speaking at Miami lakes middle school.I am extremly sorry for the lost of your son, Michael. Thank you for changing everyones lives including mine. Your presentation touched me in particular because about a few months ago my step cousin died from a drug overdose. He was only 19 and had just graduated from high school. Thank you again for everything and i will always remember you guys.
Alyssa <A>
Miami lakes, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 16:27:33 (EDT)
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Thank you dearly for speaking at Miami lakes middle school.I am extremly sorry for the lose of your son, Michael. Thank you for changing everyones lives including mine. Your presentation touched me in particular because about a few months ago my step cousin died from a drug overdose. He was only 19 and had just graduated from high school. Thank you again for everything and i will always remember you guys.
Alyssa <>
Miami lakes, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 16:26:59 (EDT)
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Hi! I am a student at Miami Lakes Middle School and I am very sorry for what happened to Michael. The message you have brought to my school has really affected many of my friends. Thank you so much for making a change in not only my life but of many others. I hope that in the future drugs will stiop being a problem and that you keep on giving the message to other kids so that what happened to your son won't happen to others. Thank you and I wish you guys the best!
Kristin <>
miami, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 15:38:30 (EDT)
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Hi! Im a student from Miami Lakes Middle School. I just wanted to let you know that, you guys are doing a great thing for the future, this message is showing everyone the reality of drugs. What happened to Michael is going to help save many others lives. Thank you
Christian Crissien <>
Miami Lakes, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 15:29:37 (EDT)
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You and your husband coming to Union Co. Schools in Blairsville, GA was the BEST presentation we've everhad! I'm a freshman and 14 years old and I just wanted to let you both know that "Michael's Message" was very informing and it really touched me because I know a guy that I used to be really good friends with that smokes pot and I'm afraid that it may lead to other more harmful and more dangerous drugs. I was afraid to tell anyone about it because I didn't want hime to hate me but now I know how important it really is to speak up before something worse may happen. I stopped hanging out with him because I hate to be around anything like that and my friends began to tell me that I needed to watch what I was doing and be more careful. I know he is a good person deep down and he only depends on it when nobody else is there. I want to personally thank you both for presenting "Michael's Message" to us. I think that God sent you both there for a reason because weeks earlier there had been one sophomore in a coma for od-ing on skittles or something and another sophomore died from the very same thing that Michael did. We had to have bag checks and i thought that OUR school would never have to have a drug check but I think I was just ignoring it and thought "it'll never happen here in this little town!" Thank you and God Bless you all.
Ashley
Blairsville, GA USA - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 22:15:23 (EDT)
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Your story is very touching and i hope that it has hit people and made them realize that their life can be gone before they know it if they make the wrong choices. Your story was very close to my heart because my parents went through losing a son 2 years ago. It wan't because of drugs though, he had a seizure and sufficated. Good luck with your mission to other schools. Sincerely,Amanda
Amanda
Blairsville, GA USA - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 22:06:27 (EDT)
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hey! I go to union county middle school i was touched by yu message you guys were great it changed a lot of lives. ive mad a committment to myself to stp doing drugs and ive been talking to my friends a lot its ben doing a lot of good. i just wanna say thank you and god bless yr family. love ya byebye
Bonnie
Blairsville, GA USA - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 22:03:45 (EDT)
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I attended your first speech in Georgia at Union County High. The message you brought to our school was greatly needed and I would like to say thank you. In the past month alone we have had an overdoes at school and then two days later we had a student die from an overdose. My farther and oldest brother are both federal drug agents and I have grown up seeing how drugs can ruin lives. I am in the Emergency Medical field and I see our youth getting mixed up in stuff that they should not be. I honestly believe that the message the you brought to our school will have a great effect on many young lives. If it was just one student that would make it all worth it. Again I want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Andrew Burnette
Andrew Burnette <>
Blairsville, GA USA - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 00:50:06 (EDT)
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Hello, you guys came to my high school today "Union County High School" in blairsville ga. I wanted to say thank you so much, this message has touched me so much. I will never do drugs in my life,and if a friend is in trouble I will be sure to speak out if something bad happans. I wanted to thank you guys so so much for coming to my school. Your story brought tears to my eyes. My God Bless you and may Michael walk with Jesus forever.
Katie Young
Blairsville, GA USA - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 16:53:45 (EDT)
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Excellent Site! Mary.
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i want 2 say im very sorry for what happened and thank u for coming to Ammons Middle school. it made me really think about who my true friends r. <3Monica
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Miami, fl USA - Monday, March 14, 2005 at 19:00:12 (EST)
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This was a great site. I needed to find something for my Homework and This site helped me out so much! Thanx alot!!!!
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New York, NY USA - Monday, March 14, 2005 at 14:17:13 (EST)
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Thank you for the info on the website. I have a 24 year old son (D), who went with a friend to buy some "meth", which turned into a drug deal gone bad when another guy that he had just met that night decided he didn't want to pay for the drugs. He pulled out a gun and shot two young men in the head and also shot one of the mens girlfriend, who survived. All were tried and found guilty of first degree and second degree murder charges (my son for aiding and abetting). They are now serving life in prison. My son is still alive physically, but will be 64 years old before he will ever see the outside of prison walls all because he made the choice to "use" and the choice to go along that night. The two "dealers" died and the girlfriend is still doing the same old thing. We are living in a drug-induced society with all our young people throwing their lives away. I appreciate what you are doing with all the info that you are giving parents and others that are looking for answers.
cindy v. <nicestpaul@msn.com>
st. paul, mn USA - Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 18:48:02 (EST)
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My name is Staci, I went to St. Andrew's with Michael when I was in third grade, now I am a senior in high school. I just wanted to let you know that I was eating lunch in an ice cream shop in Lakewood Park the other day, and saw the business card, immediately jumped out of my seat and recognized Michael's picture. I want to tell you that I still go and visit Michael every now and then, and that he was an awesome friend and a great person to be around. I also wanted to let you know that you are amazing parents for doing such a positive and helpful thing, that hopefully will influence others.
Staci Cleveland <>
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 22:10:14 (EST)
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On January 29th, 2005, I was present at the talk that you gave in vero beach at the camp for the confirmation class. I was sitting in the third row on the end in the isle. I can understand how hard it was for you to burry michael. I was so touched that i couldn't stop crying because we both have the same birthday. I'm only 14 years old and yet I have had 2 friends die in the past two years and I couldn't even attend their funerals because, one I didn't even really know and the other was killed in a car accident on his birthday when he turned 16. His mother stayed in a coma from the accident and i haven't herd anything since then. I don't wanna have to put my parents through something like that so i know i won't do the wrong thing. But sitting there listing to you both made me picture what it was like. Often i think of all the people i know who have tried drugs and are still doing them and i want to help you both. I attend Jupiter Christian school and i know a few people who have had and still have problems with abuse and drugs and such! I would love it if you came to my school because I think that the people that go here don't really understand what it means to try durgs and the affects of overdosing. i don't know the number to my school but i wanted to go to your website and ask if you could do this for michael and for me. I don't want to lose another friend over durgs and i wanna help you. If you can, i would love to hear back form you but in a letter. I Like would like to get some information about GHB because thats what my friend was killed from. I really would like to know where i can get a GHB card as well just to be safe when i'm at partys and stuff. If you not as busy because i know that you are, please send me a letter. I would like to make a schedule to have you come to my school and talk but i would need the information to present to my teachers and staff so they understand what will be said and how much it will effect people! I also would have to see if it would be alright with them becaus ethis is really important and i don't know how they would take it! I hope to hear form you soon, God bless you both and God Bless Michael, He has put so much into your lives that i know that you will never forget him. my bithday will now share his as i will make it a point to pray for him each and every year. Thank you SO much again! Sincerly,
Kimberly Percuoco <>
Jupiter, Fl USA - Monday, January 31, 2005 at 12:48:01 (EST)
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Thanks for sharing your story with us. We are all sorry for what happened to your son. But with your help, it made kids see a different side of drugs and that they really can kill someone. You spoke at my church retreat. Thank you very much.
Kristin L <>
Jupiter, Fl USA - Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 21:38:37 (EST)
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I am very sorry to hear about your son....I hope that does not happen to me or any of my family members. You never know when somehting like that somes up around. I learned so mch from that program and i hope that everyone else did too! Im sorry to hear about what happended my prayers go out to you and all your family sincerly,Winter
Winter McGonigal
englewood, fl USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 13:15:07 (EST)
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watchin someone you love almost die from a drug overdose is very hard but there is a good thing about it. The good thing about it is that now you no what drugs really do to you and how they hurt you and now you can think of what your doing befor it happens. I have lost a lot of friends and family do to drugs. not only can you die from them but they can ruine your life. they make it hard to get a job and you lose a lot of respect that you had from others. I have sooo meany antidrugs but i think my main one is my friends and family!!!!!
Cara
englewood, fl USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 13:07:01 (EST)
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As a parent who recently lost a child due to alcohol and drugs, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this website, and the work you are doing. I support your mission, and know that you have touched many lives. Please do not give up the fight!
Howard Guard <>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 21:32:44 (EST)
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