This is in memory of a loving son,
father, brother, uncle, nephew and friend
Michael who has left us too soon.
We will all miss you and will love you forever.
Lots of love from all your family
xxx

Not, how did he die, but how did he live?
Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away?