Michael Scott Simpson

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and for your grief during this Christmas season. May your precious memories and faith sustain you and comfort you now and in the days to come.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Rebecca

We are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Our hearts are heavy and filled with prayer for Gil, Jerel and family. We pray Michael has found peace in the arms of God. Sincerely, Cynthia & Mike Fisher and Aimee Schuler of Independence, MO. Aunt, uncle and cousin of Melanie Saunier. We have met your family on a number of occasions during visits to Melanie & Jamie's. God be with you.

I worked with Michael several years ago. My sons were much younger at the time and Michael always took the time to talk with them on the Saturdays that they came with me to work. He had such a warm smile and caring heart. As a mother, I am not likely to forget the kindness he showed them. As a mother, I also understand the loss of a child. During this time words cannot fully express what is felt, but please take some comfort in knowing that you are loved and that prayers are extended to each of the family.

As embers glow long after the fire is gone, so shall Michael remain among our cherished memories...
He is gone now; we cannot see him, we cannot touch him, we cannot hear his voice.
...but dear Michael has made a choice - to be released from his demons, released from his pain, but God has promised we will be with him again.
He is now free and perfect; no longer torn apart,
and we're left here to mend broken hearts.
We'll remember laughter and fun and crinkling eyes and hugs as big as Texas and these are the ties
that bind us together in our time of grief when we seek relief.

God gave each of us special memories of Michael and we'll choose to savor the precious times each of us shared.

We love you Gil, Jeral, Cora, Tallon, and Taylor and all Michael's precious family.

Gil -I am sorry to hear of your loss and grieve with you and your family. I recal many of our conversations regarding Michael and Krystal. Present in all these conversations was the gift of eternal love that you shared with Michael. He shall now have the peace that he sought and deserved. My prayer - God, please bless and give peace to Gil's family.

There aren't any words to ease the pain, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time. Cherish and remember the times you all shared, as nothing can replace those special memories. With deepest sympathy, from our hearts to yours, God bless you all.

I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. My prayers and thoughts have been with all of Michael's family and children each and everyday, and will be forever. Words cannot express the way I feel. I will miss Michael greatly. I have known him from a small child. When Michael grew up, he would still come by my house to see me and talk. He would talk about his problems, but most of all he would talk to me about his wonderful children! They were his real love and joy of his life. I will truly miss his big smile and big hug. God be with Gill and Jerald and all Michael's family in this time of sorrow. God Bless Michaels children Tallon and Taylor and watch over them for the rest of their lives.

The Barakat's Dec. 27,2006

We are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Those who bloom in the hearts of others,
Never fade away.
May you find comfort and strength in your memories.

My entire life I have been fortunate enough to know Michael. I remember him at his best and at his worst. He was so many wonderful things even with a vicious disease that fought to destroy each one of them everyday. Growing up with him, I was able to see Michael shine with each one of them at some point in his life.
Two things Michael never lost were his kind spirit and huge heart. He touched the lives of so many people. He did everything that was asked of him with a smile on his face, whether it be putting up Christmas lights or taking care of me and my brother when he could have been doing something else much more appealing.
Like most young adults Michael had many dreams. He once considered going to the Air Force Academy. But, God had different plans for him. He gave Michael and our family two beautiful children who he absolutely adored. I often wondered where Michael found the courage and strength to live everyday so tormented, and it was in his two children. He was so misunderstood by everyone including myself. All he asked of anyone was for them to help him be as normal as the rest of us and to love him, and his children never stopped.
Michael’s disease might have won the battle, but Michaels up in Heaven with Jesus and our Granny now and his mind at total peace. And if anyone deserves peace and rest it’s him.

I love you Michael and I shall miss you.

Michael,

Today marks one month of you not being here with us on earth any longer and let me tell you brother, it hasn't been easy for ANY of us! I feel I can speak for most when I say that we are still in shock that you could have done such a thing, taking your own life. Especially knowing you were gonna get your ass kicked by Granny once you showed up on her door step.
Words cannot discribe how much I miss you. So often I think to myself, I wish my brother was here so we could throw some darts, washers or just hang out and build a shed or something (I know I wasn't the easiest person to get along with while building that shed and for that, I am sorry).
Today is Jerel's birthday and we got together over at his house for brisket and of course, BEER. We had a good time but I sure wish you could have been there to kick Jerel's ass at darts since I wasn't able to. Christie, Brittan and I got him a Dimond Tip dart board for his birthday and he schooled Kevin and I in a couple of games of
"3rd dart" and wasn't humble about it either! He had to let us know, just how bad he stuck it to us. Well I will beat him the next time we play and I will tell him you said to simmer down because "he ain't that good"!
The other day, I was sitting in a drive through at Wendy's picking up a good nutrious dinner for Brittan and there was a long line so while waiting in the line Brittan and I could see through the window and out of
no where, Brittan said "there is uncle Michael" And I said, what?? He repeated it again "there is uncle Michael"
I jerked my head to look real quick (as if I were really going to see you)and it was a guy that looked a lot like you. I have to say it was quite eerie but real. I just told Brittan, "thats not uncle Michael silly" and it broke my heart. I HATE that you aren't here anymore!!! My bro, the one person in this world that I knew would risk his own life to save mine is GONE! This really fuckin sucks man. You know I forgive you but don't think for one second that I'm not pissed at you. You just had to call me dude! Brothers always forgive.
I am so sorry you did this.
I am gonna try to go eat lunch with Tallon and Taylor at their school this week and hope to have them over to the house this weekend. They asked me if I could bring Brittan up there to eat lunch with them after we laid you to rest on Dec 27th, 2006. I know you are adapting to your new life in peace, and that makes me feel a little better about not having you here any longer.

I LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH MICHAEL AND YOU CAN HOLD THAT DEAR TO YOUR HEART.

I will tell the kids, Daddy says hi and you love them.

Goodnight.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!! WE LOVE YOU!

Missing you Michael

Happy Fathers Day.

The family went to Tallon's ALL-STAR BaseBall game last night. Yes Michael the boy is awesome! He played catcher and played it as if he were holding down the fort! His team didn't win but almost came back in the last inning... it was such a good time to see you inside of him. You hated losing but you were a gentalmen when you did, and that is exactly how Tallon conducted himself last night.
Taylor is really having fun too. She is sooooo beautiful and sooooo loving. Those two kids of yours really love being with Brittan.
I will be by soon to say hello... I miss you terribly and love you with every ounce of oxygen I breathe.

Thinking about you and missing you.

Thinking about what a precious soul that Michael was. He was a very special person and I miss him so much.

I missed your sweet presence on Thanksgiving.

Missing you

Hey bro... I miss you more than you know. Ever since you left us I have been scatter brained! I find myself off in space thinking of both good and bad times, often. I love you dearly and I know you love all of us too!

still thinking about you everyday-and miss you so much--