Dear Ian and family,
I pray that you will feel the love of family and friends surround you at this time. May your hearts begin to heal as your minds fill with loving memories of his precious soul. Wishing you God’s peace.

Dear Ian and family,

I am so sorry for your immense loss. I simply do not know what to say apart from our thoughts are with you. Wishing you all strength in dealing with the loss of Michael.

Ellen & Crispijn

Ian, Debbie, Hannah, Emma and Marco,

We are devastated for you all. And we know there is nothing that will take away your pain right now. Seeing Micheal’s picture is heartbreaking, he is so like you Ian.
We are sending you all our love and strength,

Paul, Claire, Euan, Caiti and Morven x

And some words from Scotlands Bard Robert Burns:
‘The voice of Nature loudly cries, And many a message from the skies, That something in us never dies’

Dear Ian, Debbie, Hannah, Emma and Marco
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and strength in your memories of your precious Micheal. Holding you all close in our hearts and prayers.
In deepest sympathy and love,
Jim and Marilyn

Ian, Debbie, Hannah, Emma and Marco,

I know words are only small at a time like this, but please embrace them as hugs and of deepest sympathy from your Nova Scotian family. You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Sending you our sincere deepest of condolences.

Big Hugs to All
Jack and Madeline

Ian, Debbie, Hannah, Emma and Marco

I’m sorry, my words are stuck behind a huge lump in my throat, the tears in my eyes and the ache in my heart … Ian, I remember the day you called to tell me that Micheal had been born, and the unmistakable sound of amazement, joy and especially the overwhelming love in your voice, the same sounds I heard every moment I shared with you and you wonderful family. Treasured son, brother, uncle, friend and just a great, great guy … we all wanted him to be with us forever, but nevertheless, our love and memories will endure, undiminished until the end of time.
May you find peace in the love you share, in memories of Micheal and the warmth of family and friends.

Uncle D.

Ian, Debbie, Hannah, Emma and Marco.

We are so sorry for the devastating loss of Micheal. There are no words to describe the loss and pain that you are feeling . I will always have fond memories of the time I took a very young Micheal to Edinburgh Zoo , such a great day.
Sending you all much love and strength.

Lisa, David, Ben and Sam

To Michael’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Michael at the movie theater. I loved to see him come to work. He did such a good job and was such a delight to work with. He loved his birds. He showed me videos of them and talked about them nonstop. I miss him every day at work.
Sharon

Dear Ian, Debbie, and Courtney Family
It’s been so very long since I saw Micheal and disbelief is the only word that comes to mind. You always think you get one more chance for more laughter, smiles, and conversation. I’m so very sorry for your families loss and pray for you all in this time of grieving.
Sincerely Sarah Roppe and family

Devastating to hear, was a great and loyal friend. I will miss him deeply.

I had the privilege of working with Michael. He had a sheer determination to do good in the world. His spirit touched all who worked with him, his warm smile and desire to do well made him so very likable. I am very honored that I knew him. He will be missed.