I walked away that evening, without a backward glance,
I didn't know that moment was going to be our last.
The last time I would hold you or see your lovely face,
The last time I would kiss you and feel your strong embrace.

So solid and so real, so vibrant and alive,
A happy face with twinkling eyes, my fine young man, my child.
My first-born son, my Michael, the apple of my eye,
so cruelly taken from me, I never said goodbye.

The shattered remnant of my heart is strangely beating still,
with holes so black and fathomless no light could ever fill.
I don't know how I face each day without my darling boy.
Gone is all the happiness, the love of life, the joy.

The years stretch on before me, so bleak and dark and long,
I pray you walk beside me, son, and help to keep me strong.
And when my life is over, come to me on that day,
and smile at me, and hold me tight and carry me away.

Love you always :)
Love Mum

Pierre, Sarah, Dylan, Tori, Jakob & Meaghan - My heart broke a little more tonight when I learned of the loss of your Michael.  I wish that I could find words to give you comfort in this most difficult time. May the many fond memories that you have of your wonderful son/brother give you strength to carry on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - The LaPointe's -Linda, Andy, Matt & Drew

To all the Verleysen family,  My heart aches for your loss.  Michael was a beautiful person who touched many people's lives.  Michael was one of those kids you never forget, and he will always have a special place in my heart.  Your family is in my prayers.

Dear Sarah, Pierre, Pam and children, there are no words to say how deeply saddened we are to hear about the loss of your beautiful son Mikey. Our love to you and your family from Sarah's cousin Jim Heywood in Australia.

Pierre, Sarah and family:

God bless and keep you as you grieve the loss of Michael. I hope the grief will soon become fond memories of Michael that will give you many moments of happiness and joy. The thoughts and prayers of your "Chessie Family" are with you.

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Sarah and family...

I'm so sorry to hear about Michael.  My heart absolutely breaks for all of you.  You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for everything Mike. It was a pleasure knowing you and watching you grow. One love bro.

mike i will miss u very much. i wish i had gotten to see u one more time. love u always <3

Jakob,
I know that you will miss your brother very much. I'm thinking about you and your family.

Dear Sarah, Tori and Family~
I am so shocked and sad to hear about your loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers.

~Michelle & Kelvey Richards

Mikey was a great friend, always there to put a smile on my face. I have many good memories with you. Thanks for teaching me how to snowboard. You will be loved and missed by many. Thank you for being part of my life.

words from Chrisboy..  
Mike was my best friend and if i had a big brother it would have been Mike. Mike was the kind of person that could leave anyone with a smile because he always had that fun comical personality. I could call Mike or just stop by his house and even when he was busy he always would drop what he was doing just to go out. If it was just to ride around and play music and talk about everything or just go grab something to eat. Mike was always up to do something fun like shooting coke bottles in the woods where other people would have thought that was stupid. No matter what we did it was always an adventure or at least we thought it was.Mike loved his family and they loved him. Growing up with Mike through my teenage years were the best memories and i wouldnt trade them for anything. i loved mike and i never felt that close to anyone outside my own family. If anyone were to ask me id say mike was family. Mikes family i love you and if theres anything you need im here.I'll see you soon mike.

Dear Mr. Pierre, Ms. Sarah, Meaghan, Jakob, Dylan, and Tori- Words cannot describe the pain we feel hearing about the loss of Mikey. He was like a son to my mom and a brother to me. We have known you all for so long, and cannot believe this would happen to such great people and such a great person. Michael could light up a mood when solem, could make you laugh no matter how much you wanted to cry, and could give a hug that made you feel safe. We will miss him so much. Unfortunately, emotionally we cannot handle coming to the services because of some other events in our lives, but we want you to know we are here if you need us. We are truly heartbroken and are here for ANYTHING you need us to be. 

Love Always,
Kristan and Angel Harnek and the rest of the Harnek/Hurley family.

My sympathies to all the family.  What a sad loss.

Queridos Pierre y Meaghan. Nos hemos quedado muy tristes, nuestro más sentido pésame.

Hemos estado mirando las fotos de Michael para estar más cerca vuestro.

No sabemos si la abuela de Mikey, Carmen, es consciente de este gran golpe, de ser así, os pedimos que le deis apoyo de nuestra parte.

A François, a Michel a toda nuestra querida família Verleysen, un abrazo....Lamentamos no poder estar más cerca....

Blanca Reyes, Xavier, Mar y Borja Armengol

Queridos Pierre y Meaghan y toda la familia. Nos hemos quedado muy tristes y queremos daros nuestro mas sentido pésame.

Hemos estado mirando las  fotos para estar mas cerca vuestro. 

No sé como esta la abuela de Mikey, Carmen, pero si es que esta consciente de esta desgracia os pedimos que le deis soporte de nuestra parte.

A Francois y a Michael, a todos...lo sentimos, lamentamos no poder estar mas cerca.

Blanca Reyes, Xavier, Mar i Borja Armengol Reyes

My deepest sympathy goes out to you Mrs. Sarah and your whole family at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss, Michael was such a good hearted and very funny person/friend!! Please know I am here if you need anything at all even if it's just to talk, you will always be a true friend to me Mrs. Sarah and your family is like my family 
Love,
Meghan

Dear Pierre, Dylan and entire family:
The Bisant/Salamacha is deeply saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and we pray that God keeps you safe.

Sarah, Pierre, Meaghan, Jakob, Dylan and Tori, I was saddened to hear of Michael's passing this past weekend.  Though I only met Michael a couple of times at the office, I got the feeling that he was a kind and vibrant person.  Your entire family will be in our thoughts.  Mike and Shannon Richeson

R.I.P. and my deepest sympathies to the whole verleysen family. I'm not even going to pretend like I understand what you're going through, but im going to say an extra prayer every night for your family in this time of bereavement.

Stan G.

Im going to miss you and your sense of humor Mikey. Still remember high school and driving school we had together.

Pierre, Meaghan y todos, un beso muy fuerte desde Barcelona de parte de todas nosotras.
Nos sabe muy mal que esteis pasando estos momentos.
Que la compaÃ±ia mutua y la de vuestros familiares, aunque sean los mÃ¡s lejanos, y amigos os ayuden a pasarlos.
Un abrazo.
Assun  REyes e hijas

Susan and I are deeply saddened by the loss of part of the Verleysen Zoo.  We cannot express our sorrow deep enough to all of those who survive him.  We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Querido Pierre, 

Me he enterado por el facebook de Neagan de la muerte de Michael. De entrada no podía creerlo. Lo siento muchísimo. Seguro que no puedo imaginar el dolor que sentís.  Os llevo en el corazón y en las pregarias. 

Lo comunicaré a la familia española para que puedan también acompañaros aunque sea en la distancia. 

Un fuerte abrazo a todos

Verleysen Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  You know that Michael always had a special place in my heart.  My thoughts are with you.  Hillary

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mikey.  We have such found memories from many years in EYO Basketball and Howard High.  While his life was cut short please know that he touched so many lives and for that he will not be forgotten.  Our prayers are with all of you.  The Moore's-Don, Kathi, Jesse and Max

Dear Pierre,Sarah, Meaghan, Jakob, Dylan and Tori, words can not express how deeply sadden we are by the loss of Michael.  May Michaels memories always be with you and help  give you strenght to make it through this time.  Your family is in our prayers. Liz, Dennis, Allie, Kim & Pam

The Verleysen Family, I haven't known all of you for very long but, I have come to care about each and every one of you through my friendship with Sarah.  I can not possibly know what you are going through but, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael will always be a part of everyone's life that he has touched, forever.  Carla

Pierre, Sarah, Meaghan, Jakob, Dylan and Tori, we are so sorry for your loss.  We have such great memories of our times in Florida.  Michael was always kind, sweet and funny. We will miss him.  You are in our thoughts and prayers, Steve, Dana, Laura and Sarah.

Sarah, Pierre and family. Mike and I are so very saddened to learn of Mike's passing.  We are truly shocked and can't imagine what you all are going through as we are heartbroken that his young vibrant life was cut short.  Our prayers are with you and the kids.  
Mike and Jennifer Watson

Dear Sarah, Pierre, Tori, Dylan, Jakob and Meaghan - Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss of Michael. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Our deepest condolences, Tommy, Terri & Philip

Pierre, Sarah, Jakob, Dylan and Tori.
We are deeply sadden by the news. You all our in our thoughts and prayers. Michael, you will be greatly missed by all. I will always remember you as a charismatic individual who always brought life to a room and could make anyone smile.

My heart goes out to Pierre, Sarah, Meaghan, Jakob, Dylan and Tori.  I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother.  It's a tragedy.  Michael was always there to lend a helping hand to people in the neighborhood and had a kind and loving heart.  He will be greatly missed but always remembered in our hearts.  With Deepest Sympathy,  Rose Perez

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Michael "Mikey" Alphonse Verleysen

October 27, 1987 – January 8, 2011

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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