Sophie Bond
22-09 2023 11:58
wrote:
Mike was the very first friend of Gio’s that I met, almost 9 years ago. I was visiting Gio in KW (this was only a few months into our relationship) and we went camping with Mike. On the second day after meeting Mike, Gio had to work for a few hours so Mike and I went on a hike together. I remember immediately falling in love with him. He is the most welcoming and easy going person I’ve ever met. We talked for hours. He welcomed me in as a “council gf”, no questions asked. Years later, Gio and I found ourselves living with Mike for 3 years in Vancouver, and I am so glad we had that time with him. I find myself thinking the most seemingly random people would be shocked and saddened by this news - our old doorman, the couple who ran our local liquor store, the workers at our favorite bakery in town. He had the ability to make everyone feel heard and special. He would walk in a room and put smiles on everyone’s face. I have so many memories with Mike that it’s hard to pick one but the last time I saw Mike in person was this past December/January when he flew to Australia for Gio and I’s wedding. He was the last one to fly home after, even after Gio lol, so we spent his last day in Aus together. We went out for breakfast and I specifically told him he had reached “top tier friendship status”. I told him how thankful I was for him, his friendship, and his support. And he replied in typical Mike fashion, “thanks man”. The last few days is a testament to the kind of human he was and he lives on through all of us. I love you, man ❤️
Sophie Bond
22-09 2023 11:58
wrote:
Mike was the very first friend of Gio’s that I met, almost 9 years ago. I was visiting Gio in KW (this was only a few months into our relationship) and we went camping with Mike. On the second day after meeting Mike, Gio had to work for a few hours so Mike and I went on a hike together. I remember immediately falling in love with him. He is the most welcoming and easy going person I’ve ever met. We talked for hours. He welcomed me in as a “council gf”, no questions asked. Years later, Gio and I found ourselves living with Mike for 3 years in Vancouver, and I am so glad we had that time with him. I find myself thinking the most seemingly random people would be shocked and saddened by this news - our old doorman, the couple who ran our local liquor store, the workers at our favorite bakery in town. He had the ability to make everyone feel heard and special. He would walk in a room and put smiles on everyone’s face. I have so many memories with Mike that it’s hard to pick one but the last time I saw Mike in person was this past December/January when he flew to Australia for Gio and I’s wedding. He was the last one to fly home after, even after Gio lol, so we spent his last day in Aus together. We went out for breakfast and I specifically told him he had reached “top tier friendship status”. I told him how thankful I was for him, his friendship, and his support. And he replied in typical Mike fashion, “thanks man”. The last few days is a testament to the kind of human he was and he lives on through all of us. I love you, man ❤️
