1971 – 2019
Michael James Thomson was a veteran, writer, surfer, medic, baseball guru, artist, musician, animal whisperer, and Scrabble champion.
He was a beloved brother, son, uncle, nephew, and friend. Mike’s generous, caring, creative, passionate, fun-loving soul will live with us forever.
ALS took his body but not his spirit.
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What is ALS?
Amytrophic lateral sclerosis is commonly considered the cruelest disease. It’s 100% fatal and gradually robs the person of their ability to move, eat, speak, and eventually to breathe.
About this site
Mikey’s Angels — his term for us, his caregiving team, Sheila, Holly, Renee, Sharon, and Jean — wanted one place where we could keep pictures and recordings of Mike, share his writing and music, and tell some of our own stories about him.
Mike, we love you more, bigger, and forever.
Now I have no choice but to see through your eyes,
so I am not alone, so you are not alone.
— Yannis Ritsos