Hi Geno,
I got on facebook and tried to post to Ms. Rocha's page, however, her settings must be private as I could only post on someone else's thread. So I sent her basically the same thought in an instant message and she responded very quickly. She is a very nice person and she was very thankful for the thoughts. Therefore I would encourage everyone to drop her a line as well to show our support!
She seemed sort happy to hear that we (I say we, turbobuick, really) were following up with her. And she knew exactly what I was talking about (turbobuick forum) and she shared with me that she was sitting with Mike when he wrote his last post on here as well. She asked for the thread, so I gave it to her and between IM's she even went and read everyone's final comments. She really seemed moved and I don't know, but, just having that little conversation with her felt rewarding somehow, can't quite explain it any better than that.
I sent you a personal message (on the forum here as well Geno) telling you about how she expressed an interest in being added to the website. And I'm not quite sure why, however, it felt sort of inappropriate to suggest that she could sign up via the website. And you may or may not feel it appropriate to have an admin set her up, however, it felt right for me to ask. And that is all that I can do, is ask if someone wouldn't mind setting her up an account if for no other reason than out of respect for Mike. Again my apologies if I have offended anyone by asking, however, it just felt like the thing to do at the time!
I do hope that we can get a few more folks to follow up with her and check on her as well. IN that, I am sure that there are quite a few subscribed to this thread alone! And even if we were the only ones to contact her, then I am sure that she would appreciate it greatly! Ms. Rocha is a wonderful lady and she has just lost a great man (a man whom we would all be glad to call a friend). Folks, I knew Mike through his story and this website. And while I did not know Mike personally, however, it certainly made me feel good to hopefully lift the spirits of the one that he loved. So I would strongly encourage everyone else to drop her a line and let her know that Mike's spirit lives on!
Thanks,
Phillip!!!
Sorry to say but that business i gone but if anybody local wants to attend his celebration of life this Saturday here is the address. A small group of GN,s will be attending with Mikes GN in front. I asked if i could have some of Mikes ashes to pack in my para chute. Me and Mike may have even talked about it at one time.. I would be cool if people the use Facebook wrote on his girlfriends wall letting her know people care that she has never meet.
https://www.facebook.com/shelley.rocha.7?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
Please join us as we celebrate Mike Marthaller Sr
Saturday March 12th
Service starts at 10 am
North Shore Church
5700 23rd Dr W, Everett, WA 98203
After the service there will be a potluck style lunch.
Please bring a dish and a memory to share.
